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...
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Choosing mediation in personal injury cases
In California, personal injury cases are often resolved through litigation. Depending on the circumstances, a case might take a long time, and it can be quite costly for both parties, especially when there are no guarantees of who will win. One way to resolve such...
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...
Falls could lead to terrible injuries for California workers
Avoiding injuries becomes a daily practice for many workers, especially those in dangerous jobs. California workers who deal with heights often accept the hazards associated with their occupations. A telephone line repair technician or a high-rise window washer may...
What happens when you’re in an accident without insurance?
Most states require that drivers have at least a minimal amount of car insurance. It is largely illegal to drive uninsured, and most drivers are required to purchase liability insurance that covers damages and injuries that they're at fault for in an accident....
What expenses can workers’ compensation cover?
When an accident in the workplace happens, leaving an employee with a serious illness or injury, workers' compensation may be the only resource an employee has to cover the expenses. Despite nearly 3% of employees filing for compensation, many more do not pursue the...
The growing problem of roadkill accidents
When drivers think of roadkill, they usually assume that it involves small animals struck by vehicles and found on roadsides and ditches. The Bay Area of California can see motor vehicle operators hitting smaller animals such as squirrels and birds. However, they also...
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