How to Prove Fault in a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents occur when you suffer a fall on someone else’s property, often due to a hazard like spilled water, uneven pavement, and holes in the ground. In some cases, no one directly causes these accidents—but in many other situations, the negligence of the property owner is responsible for the hazard in…
How to Prevent an Oilfield Accident
The oil and gas industry is one of the most dangerous work sectors. Accidents in this field can occur in a variety of ways and can potentially have a large impact on individuals, organizations, and ecosystems. In 2020 the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers reported 14 oilfield fatalities occurring in 12 separate…
What Happens During the Car Accident Settlement Process?
California is a fault-based car accident state, meaning that negligent drivers are financially responsible for their victims’ losses. Through a car accident claim, you can recover damages like medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. If you are filing a claim, you may wonder how the car accident settlement process works. This…
Understanding Different Types of Bullying
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one out of every five students (20.2%) has experienced bullying at school. With children back in the classroom across the country after a challenging year of online and hybrid learning, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the forms bullying may take. There are…
Who Is Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident?
One of the major differences between commercial truck accidents and the average car crash is liability, or who’s at fault. Liable parties in a regular car accident are usually just the drivers of the vehicles involved. Determining liability in a truck accident is a far more complex process that could include multiple third parties…
What to Look for When Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer
In truck accidents, it’s usually those inside the passenger vehicles that get the worst injuries. This is because commercial trucking vehicles like semi-trucks, which are on average 72 feet long and weigh 80,000 pounds, cause so much more destruction than your typical sedan. Drivers of smaller vehicles are therefore much more vulnerable. Since multiple…
The Most Dangerous Tasks for Oilfield Workers
When it comes to jobs that are inherently dangerous, the oil and gas industries are at the top of the list. From 2013 to 2017, the most recent year for data, 489 oil and gas extraction workers were killed on the job, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
What Are Soft-Tissue Injuries?
The soft tissues in the body, such as the muscles, ligaments, skin, and tendons, can sustain serious trauma during an accident. Soft tissue injuries can result in severe pain, swelling, bruising, and other physical symptoms. If you sustained a soft tissue injury due to another person’s negligence, you may be eligible for financial compensation….
Common Injuries in a Slip and Fall Accident
Each year, millions of Americans seek emergency medical services after suffering injuries in a slip and fall accident. Slip and fall incidents can result in devastating harm, including spinal cord damage, soft tissue injuries, broken bones, and more. If someone else’s actions are responsible for your slip and fall, you may be eligible for…
California Texting While Driving Laws and Statistics
“It will only take a second.” “Mom wants to know where I am.” “Work had a question.” These are just a few of the various excuses people have used to rationalize texting while driving. They’re also thoughts people have had right before they cause a major car accident. Texting while driving is illegal in…