How to Choose the Right Bike Lights to Prevent Accidents
Even though bike lights are getting smaller and lighter, they still deliver brighter illumination for safety. It is important to note that not all bike lights guarantee safety. Instead, they often lead to bicycle accidents. In case of an accident, you can contact a bicycle accident lawyer Los Angeles to help you acquire compensation….
California Regulators Say: Uber, Lyft Drivers are Employees
California has created a new gig worker law that specifically targets those in the rideshare industry. Instead of being independent workers, drivers are now being seen legally as employees of the rideshare company they’re working for. This has made a lot of changes, both good and bad, to the industry. After hearing this news,…
Is A Bus Safer Than A Car?
As public transportation systems increase and people’s commute extend, more people may find themselves looking for mass transit solutions to travel to work. Millions of Americans travel to work each day, often by mass transit systems like lite rail or buses. These systems are a cheap alternative to driving and help lower one’s carbon…
Fireworks Sales Increase, Health Experts Fear Increase In Burn Related Injuries
Everyone loves firework displays and cannot get enough of them. During the coronavirus pandemic, professional firework displays are banned. Firework displays usually involve social gatherings, and people are currently supposed to main social distancing, thus the banning of professional firework displays. However, some people continue to enjoy firework displays in their backyards without any…
How Do You Know If Your Dog Bite Is Infected?
Dog bites are the most common animal bites in the United States. Statistics show that averagely 85% of the total animal bites in the country are dog bites. Dogs are loving and friendly creatures but can be vicious when you disrupt their peace or sense of danger. Among those bitten, 65% are children. Children…
Disabled Veteran Shot at Alamosa Protest Suffering Traumatic Brain Injury
During a protest in Alamosa, Colorado last Thursday, Danny Pruitt was shot in the head while driving his pickup. The 49-year-old was reportedly driving down Main Street when the protest was in session. He was transported to the UCHealth Memorial center after he sustained his injury at the scene. Security footage was found by…
4 tips how to fix unsafe construction site practices
The construction industry has a reputation for danger—and rightly so. Construction workers spend time in hazardous environments on a daily basis. In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees the federal safety requirements in the construction industry. According to its general information, the fatal injury rate is higher in construction than…
Who is responsible if a building collapses during an earthquake
California has its fair share of natural disasters, whether it is a tropical storm coming across the Pacific or an overwhelming wild fire. In Los Angeles, especially, catastrophes such as earthquakes are shockingly common; more than 600 were reported in 2015. In a few short minutes, your life can be completely upended – but could…
Is it illegal to drink while boating
We have all seen an episode of Cops where a blatantly intoxicated driver tries and fails to prove his or her sobriety – and we all know how consequential the decision to drink and drive is. And even though Los Angeles is on the beautiful Pacific, many people tend to underestimate the dangers and consequences of…
6 interesting facts spinal cord injuries didnt know
Spinal cord injuries are serious and complex, and there are many different factors within the muscular and nervous systems that may be affected. Each spinal cord injury is unique, affecting victims differently and for varying lengths of time. At best, a spinal cord injury may result in temporary back pain. At worst, it can…