What Records Should You Have to File a Burn Injury Claim?
In 2019 the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reported a total of 1,291,500 fires and 16,600 injuries. Sadly, most of them happened within residential buildings from cooking mishaps, electrical malfunctions, open flames, and carelessness. When bringing a lawsuit against a negligent resident, homeowner, or driver, the petitioner must have sufficient evidence to support an injury…
Does Your Child Have Legal Rights After Getting Injured at A Daycare Center?
Childcare plays a vital role in many families’ lives in the U.S. You work hard to juggle work and family obligations. Unfortunately, many parents must choose between the two. According to The Center of American Progress, nearly half of all U.S. workers are women and mothers that work from home. Nearly 76% of full-time…
Do You Own a KIA or Hyundai? Look Out for Engine Fires
This month Kia has recalled more than 440,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. for the second time to address life-threatening concerns. The company has had a recurring issue of engine fires for two more of their vehicles: Optima sedans from 2013 to 2015 and Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015. The vehicles were…
Amazon Plans to Cut Workplace Injuries in Half
Earlier this week, Amazon announced they are changing their corporate approach to cut workplace injuries in half by 2025. As a leading multinational tech company that employs over 800,000 employees, this could be the biggest shift in workplace culture. Employees who don’t already have access to physical, mental, and physical support will by the…
5 Important Questions to Ask a Car Accident Witness
Having the right witness can make or break your chance at receiving compensation when you get hurt in a car accident. Determining fault can be complex and challenging after going through a traumatic experience. Additionally, the Los Angeles personal injury attorney you retain will ask you to recount details to build a strong case…
Train Derailment in Mexico City Kills 23 and Injures Dozen
On the evening of May 3rd, an elevated train derailed in Mexico City when the concrete overpass collapsed beneath its tracks. According to NPR, nearly 23 people were confirmed to have been killed, and nearly 80 other passengers were injured and transferred to nearby hospitals. As for trapped passengers, “We don’t know if they…
The Most Common Hazardous Substances in Construction
Construction is one of the largest industries in America with one of the highest fatality rates. With nearly 6.5 million employed on more than 25,000 construction sites across the U.S. (OSHA), it is no surprise. To prevent workplace injuries on a construction site, contractors and employees must understand the potential hazards that can be…
Bicyclist Struck by DUI Driver Identified in Newport Beach
Earlier this month, Newport Beach resident Ernest Adams, lost his life after getting struck by a DUI driver near an intersection. The 80-year-old cyclist was casually riding his bike near Newport Harbor High School during an early Sunday afternoon. Newport Beach Police officers identified the driver as 20-year-old Alexis Garcialopez. Garcialopez was driving under…
This Victim Fought Directly with An Insurance Company and Learned A Lesson
Earlier this year, on the East Coast Ingrid Case, a contributing writer for Money, learned a lesson when she went up against an insurance company for her slip and fall case. While Southern California does not see a mix of wintery weather like our friends on the East Coast, accidents related to weather are…
Uber Sued for 1.1 Million on Behalf of Drivers Discriminatory Treatment
Though Uber has tried to break free from taking responsibility for their drivers, one passenger found a way to sue the technology conglomerate for $1.1 million in an arbitration case. The blind passenger and her guide dog were turned away more than 12 times in the San Francisco area. Lisa Irving, a California native,…