April 25, 2018 When it comes to construction in California, business is booming. Almost 28,000 new construction workers were hired in Southern California alone from February 2017 to 2018, and the rush is on to…
Continue readingCan a football player sue the NFL for brain injuries?
Last year, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez took his own life after killing his friend over a perceived slight. This followed his acquittal from murdering two strangers five years earlier. Autopsy research…
Continue readingIn the wake of a personal injury, avoid social media.
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident and you’ve filed a personal injury claim, it’s more important than ever to be careful about what you post on social media. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter,…
Continue readingThree People Killed in Separate Construction Accidents Across U.S.
December 21, 2017 It’s among the deadliest industries to work in in the United States. Construction often entails dangerous working conditions and incredible hazards, putting the lives of construction workers at risk. There are many…
Continue readingTwo Construction Workers Injured in Building Collapse
December 14, 2017 Construction workers regularly face risks in their work, including risks of building collapses and falls from great heights. Two construction workers were recently taken to the hospital because a building collapsed while…
Continue readingStudy finds corded window blinds to be dangerous, ban expected
The findings of a 26-year long study have just been published in the journal Pediatrics, revealing that around 17,000 children have been injured and 300 killed from window blinds. The predominant cause of these incidents…
Continue readingHoliday safety tips: 10 dangerous toys to avoid
The holidays are just around the corner: a festive time to gather together, break bread, exchange gifts and maybe watch “A Christmas Story” for the fiftieth time. To help prevent injury and keep your…
Continue readingBanned ingredients in dietary supplements
Weight-loss and workout supplements can be found in just about any drug store these days. You could be under the impression that supplements are inherently safer than prescription medications. Not necessarily. A recent study by…
Continue readingCalifornia law on driving while using your cell phone
Distracted driving is a growing concern in our country. While any behavior that takes your attention away from the road—adjusting the radio, wrangling your kids in the back seat, fixing your hair—constitutes distracted driving,…
Continue readingClaimed rarity of e-cigarette explosions isn’t the point
Back in the 1970s, a clever marketer came up with the line: “Without chemicals, life itself would be impossible.” Today, the phrase might go, “Without electronics, life itself would be impossible.” Everybody has some…
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