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The state of California requires all drivers to have the minimum liability insurance to be able to drive. However, just because the law requires it does not mean that everyone has insurance. That is why Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC) exists. What is Uninsured...
Tractor-trailers may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, which is roughly the same weight as 10 adult elephants. By contrast, your car, truck or SUV may not even weigh as much as one. Consequently, it is not difficult to understand why a collision with a commercial truck...
When you make your living working on a California construction site, you face numerous job-related hazards. Some of these risks involve working around electricity, and three types of electrical injuries occur more often than others. Per Construction Executive,...
All new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the U.S. must have backup cameras. While cameras range from basic to sophisticated, all show drivers a real-time picture of the area behind their vehicles. Consequently, using a backup camera may decrease your chances of colliding...
Children may become injured at school after a fall, sports injury or related incident. Sometimes, the family can successfully seek legal compensation for medical bills and other associated costs after a serious injury. Parents should take these steps after an...
While some dog bites cause only minor injury, other bite injuries can result in serious physical damage, mental health repercussions and even inability to work. Sometimes, the dog's owner may have legal responsibility for the expenses associated with the dog bite....
President Lyndon Johnson decried what he called the highway disease when he announced the establishment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 50 years ago. As President Johnson saw it, upwards of 50,000 Americans dying on U.S. roadways was...
Today’s automobiles are, in theory, safer than ever before. Safety is a major concern for people buying cars, and automotive safety testing is becoming increasingly accurate. Auto manufacturers are including record numbers of safety features on new vehicles. Many of...
Slip-and-fall injuries are a leading cause of emergency room visits across the country. In fact, in a recent year, nearly 10 million Americans sought emergency medical care after slipping, tripping or falling. While most slip-and-fall injuries occur at home, many...
California’s roadways are prone to frequent, heavy congestion. When road construction occurs, it often makes things even worse. Work zones are often more than a bother, though – statistics show that they are also common sites for car crashes. According to...
