California residents who suffer injuries after an accident while visiting an establishment might want to know their options. If a lawsuit is considered, it’s important to know when a business might be liable for a slip and fall. What is a business’ duty to visitors?...
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Independent Medical Review: What is it?
Residents of California who have filed for workers compensation may want to learn more about the IMR (Independent Medical Review) system for disputes. It replaced the court system for review, which costs less and is easier in the long run. According to industrial...
Gym injuries and possible legal action
People frequent commercial gyms intending to get fitter and stronger, not injured. Yet, injuries happen. Besides sprains and soreness from working out, California fitness enthusiasts might suffer long-term injuries from a slip-and-fall accident. As with other...
Premises liability and hotel accidents
In California, the many beaches and tourism hot spots are surrounded by hotels. However, for visitors, it is not always clear whether a hotel is liable for an injury that occurs on the premises. These are important issues to understand for all parties involved. What...
Potential injuries when escalators malfunction
Escalators are a common sight in public places in California, and most of the time they operate without any problems. However, when there is a malfunction, it can lead to potential major injuries. How do these accidents happen? In many cases, escalators stop suddenly,...
Distinguishing between a TBI and whiplash after a car accident
Miles of highway surround San Francisco Bay. Accidents on these California roads come without warning. Car crashes involve heavy forces leading to damage of the head and neck. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries diagnosed after an accident. However, a...
Facts about workers’ comp in California
If you ever get injured at work, you’re entitled to workers' compensation. Workers' comp is a form of insurance that every employer needs to have to cover their employees in case they get injured. Read on to learn more. What is workers' compensation? As an employee,...
How workers’ compensation works
Injuries happen at the workplace. Some jobs come with more significant risks of injuries than others, but no worksite is entirely safe. A person working on top of building roofs faces far more chances of serious injuries than the average office receptionist, but a...
Subaru recall over transmission issue
California residents that own Subaru vehicles may want to check whether they are affected by a recent recall notice. The manufacturer has recalled over 198,000 cars for a software issue involving the transmission control unit, or TCU. While there haven’t been any...
Rules to follow regarding workers’ compensation claims
If you have been injured on the job in California, the state's workers' compensation law helps you get the benefits you need regardless of who is at fault if you can't work. Familiarizing yourself with these guidelines will help you meet deadlines and fulfill...
