California workers are entitled to carry out their duties in a safe environment. Some jobs, such as construction work or farming, are inherently dangerous. In any job, employers must provide training and equipment to reduce potential injuries as much as possible. A...
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Did dangerous conditions create premises liability?
When you visit a department store, public arena, a school, workplace or another place open to guests, you can expect the property owner or manager to ensure your safety. It would be irresponsible, for example, if a store manager knew there was a spill that made the...
Examples of unsafe work conditions on construction sites
If you work in the construction industry, you may encounter various types of safety hazards nearly every day while operating on California job sites. It is no secret that this may be a dangerous profession at times, and you may feel it vital to take every possible...
Fatal construction site accident
When injuries occur on construction sites in California, it often compels the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to get involved. Investigations often uncover details that led to a particular incident, which suggest that one or more parties may have been...
Vehicle breeched median moments before fatal collision
A tragedy recently occurred on I-5 in California. Two vehicles were involved, one of which was reportedly pulling a trailer at the time. Investigators are continuing their search for clues regarding the fatal collision, which resulted in the deaths of five people. ...
California helicopter collision investigation
Firefighters and state officials were onboard two helicopters that were responding to a building on fire in Riverside County. It is still not clear what caused the two aircraft to collide. Investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the...
Hiring an attorney is crucial in a wrongful death claim
Learning that a loved one died because of another person’s negligence is one of the most difficult life events a person can experience. This happens nearly every day in California when drunk drivers veer out of their lane and hit vehicles head-on or when a violent...
Woman dies after a vehicle backed over her on job site
California construction workers are in a high-risk industry. The risks increase when workers or others are careless or reckless on the job. A tragedy occurred in another state after an incident involving a construction vehicle. A woman was reportedly working on a...
The dangerous and deadly effects of drowsy driving
Drowsy driving continues to be a problem on roads throughout the United States. Anyone who is behind the wheel of a car does not know if the vehicle next to them is occupied by a sleep-deprived driver. Lack of sleep significantly increases the potential of accidents,...
Did a dangerous toy injure your child?
Over the years, parents in California and across the country have done their best to keep up with trends regarding popular toys available on the market. Giving toys as gifts is an especially common tradition for birthdays, Christmas and other special occasions. A...