California's shoreline is a critical gateway for commercial boating to dock and depart. Busy waterways tend to play host to various accidents involving those on the water for business and pleasure. Most boating accidents are preventable. Education is key to remaining...
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Can a slip-and-fall accident cause an asthma attack?
If you have asthma, you know how scary the condition can be. After all, with little or no notice, an asthma attack can cause your breathing to become virtually impossible. This is because asthma causes your airways both to constrict and to fill with excess mucus. Part...
What is a property owner’s duty of care?
When one suffers an injury on another's property in California, their first impulse may be the seek compensation from the property owner. This no doubt stems from the assumption that property owners maintain liability for any accidents or incidents that occur on their...
What are some general duties of an insurance company?
You should not have to worry about how you will pay for damages to your house, your car or any property that your insurance policy covers. Your insurer owes you some duties when you file a claim for coverage. A failure to carry out these duties could constitute an act...
Should teen drivers have limited passengers?
Teenagers have a reputation for engaging in reckless and potentially dangerous behaviors. Of course, this also extends to teen drivers. They often fall prey to driver distractions with greater ease than their adult counterparts, creating a major safety risk for them,...
Inattentional blindness may put pedestrians, others at risk
From bustling downtown areas to suburban streets, motorists frequently share the road with other types of traffic, including people traveling on bikes, motorcycles and on foot. Unfortunately, drivers are often so focused on other cars that they may fail to notice...
What must you prove for a bad faith insurance claim?
Good faith is an essential part of every insurance interaction because the insurance companies are in a position of power over you. You have very little chance of fighting them once they make a decision, and they control the process. Because of this, the law covers...
Identifying signs of a skull fracture
When you get into a car crash, your head, neck and back are the places most susceptible to injury. Thus, a majority of protective measures attempt to circumvent damage in these areas.This damage could includes skull fractures, which can be potentially lethal. Internal...
How should I handle a hit-and-run?
No matter how minor a car accident is, it is likely that becoming involved in one is not a daily goal. However, the situation becomes much more stressful when the other car involved in your accident decides to speed away from the scene. The good news is that dealing...
Road rage can cause serious injury and death
It is not unusual for drivers to encounter angry motorists while traveling home from work or running errands. According to AAA, more than 80% of drivers in America agree that they have at some point within the last year, driven while upset or angry. Although it is...