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Despite predictions that the economic downturn will take a turn for the better this year, the Labor Department reported that jobs continue to remain scarce across the country.
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Intersection accidents are common occurrences in urban places such as Los Angeles. In fact, approximately one-third of all automobile collisions occur in traffic intersections.
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Republican California state senator Roy Ashburn was recently arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) after the California Highway Patrol (CHP) pulled him over for driving erratically in downtown Sacramento.
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With the whole world watching Toyota’s every move, the news of another massive car recall, this time from General Motors Co. may come as a surprise to many who are anticipating that the company will gain the most from Toyota’s troubles.
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“I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone…” – A line from the Hippocratic Oath
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All employers in California have the duty to keep their workplace safe for their employees and they are also required to have worker training, workplace inspections, and procedures for correcting unsafe conditions to prevent workplace injuries.
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Adrian Pasdar AKA Nathan Petrelli from the hit TV series Heroes has been formally charged with a misdemeanor DUI (driving under the influence) after he was arrested last January 27, 2010 on a West Los Angeles freeway.
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On the late afternoon of September 12, 2008, the worst train tragedy in the history of California – or perhaps the whole country - occurred when a Metrolink train carrying commuters from downtown Los Angeles collided with a Union Pacific freight train, resulting in the death of 25 people and injuring 135 others, with at least 40 of them in critical condition.
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Who said that most bad drivers are teen drivers? Well, according to a study by online agency Insurance.com, professionals pitch in a pretty hefty share in the motor vehicle accident statistics.
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A man, who had to have his colon removed because of complications arising from his bowel disorder caused by use of Accutane, was recently awarded by a New Jersey jury $25.16 million in damages.
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One of the cardinal rules after a motor vehicle accident is to never leave the scene of the accident unless permitted to by the authorities.
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In Halle, Belgium, at least 18 people were killed and around 162 were injured in a head-on collision of two trains operated by Infrabel and SNCB.
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There is a saying that “Love knows no boundaries” but there are some instances when love, especially if in the workplace, can be bad for business.
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TV Show Biggest Loser’s terror trainer Jillian Michaels is now embroiled in a $5 million class action lawsuit over Maximum Strength Calorie Control diet pills which allegedly produce no effect at all on its users.
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After getting almost saturated with the news about Toyota’s safety problems, car defect troubles have crossed over to other brands.
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Since July 1, 2008, it is prohibited in California for persons under the age of 18 from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone or a mobile service device, even if it’s hands-free.
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Auto accidents comprised the bulk of most personal injury claims in the United States. Thousands of people get injured or killed in auto accidents nationwide. In fact, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that an auto accident occurs nearly every 10 seconds - causing injuries, death and property damage to many people.
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In a recent study, over 95 percent of auto accidents in the US were linked to some level of driver’s behavior—something which can be effectively address if traffic laws will have a stiffer penalty against violators.
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Swedish record producer and rapper, David Jassy has been found guilty of second-degree murder after killing a pedestrian in a road rage incident last November 2008.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was a total of 3.7 million reported work-related injuries and illnesses in 2008, the lowest record among all US companies in five years.
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One of the main concerns of a parent, caregiver, or a relative who may transport a child in a car is ensuring his or her safety against any kind of injury. This may be possible by choosing the right kind of child car seat that will be used in the vehicle.
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Catastrophic injury often happens suddenly, without prior warning because of a disease or the occurrence of an accident. Such injuries may be viewed as catastrophic when a person’s life and the capacity to earn money are disrupted by it.
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Defective or dangerously designed products can cause injury or death to its users and children’s products and toys have been a common subject of product recall.
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In an article from Forbes.com, the recession continues be a real as ever for many employees.
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In Fresno, California, three people were killed by a young driver who crashed into another vehicle after running through a stop sign. The young driver who killed his mother and 6-year old sister was only 11 years old.
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The loss of one’s limbs will definitely compromise one’s means of making a living. It will also cause undue stress to the family as they will be obliged to assist the victim as he recuperates from his condition.
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World War II veteran and travelling boxer Joe Rollino who once claimed to be “The Strongest Man in the World” died at the age of 104 years old in a car crash in New York.
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“Big brother is watching you” and while this is a famous line from George Orwell’s novel 1984, it may very well be applicable to China’s current administration.
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It is estimated that by 2030, 1 out of 5 drivers in the United States will be a senior citizen or aged 65 years old and above.
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One of the most common concerns of people who want to file a lawsuit is that they do not have enough money to pay the attorney’s fee. However, this problem has several easy solutions.
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Under torts law, a person who is injured by another individual can file a lawsuit to recover damages that will include medical expenses, loss of wages, disability that results to diminished or complete loss of earning capacity, and emotional trauma like pain and suffering.
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According to the National Limb Loss Information Center, there are about 1.7 million people living with amputation injuries in the Unites States in 2008.
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An inclined moving walkway is a type of escalator that is frequently used in airports and supermarkets to move people to another floor with the convenience of being able to bring a trolley, a cart or a baby carriage.
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Following Ford Motors’ domination at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award for 2010, it earned another accolade for its midsize sedan, Ford Fusion.
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It seems that eating disorder, alcohol and drug abuse, going to a rehab, extreme partying, and petty fights are not enough for some celebrities who have different ways to get the limelight. Today, it seems that someone is not famous enough if she or he is not involved in DUI crashes.
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Who knew that there’s like a drowsy driving week but well, apparently, November 2-8, 2009 has been declared by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) as the Drowsy Driving Prevention Week.
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Insurance relationships dictate that if you pay for a car insurance policy, then the insurance company owes you certain responsibilities.
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The creeping effects of climate change have resulted not only in global changes in many government policies and regulations related to the environment but also to other laws affected by the major shift in the use of technology – specifically gas-emitting machines like cars.
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The freedom to live, work, study in a world where racism and discrimination are evident, lies beyond merely living in bliss. Civil rights is the concept of free and equal citizenship.
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In the US, vehicular accidents are the leading cause of death for most Americans under 35 years old. The most common causes of such accidents are lack of attention or negligence while manning the wheel, being intoxicated (whether alcohol or drugs), or high speeding on a freeway. Consequently, these irresponsible behaviors can be considered as criminal.
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It wouldn’t be farfetched to call John Kopchinski, a Gulf War veteran, as a giant killer. The former Pfizer sales representative was the man behind the qui tam lawsuit which exposed Pfizer’s improper "off-labeling" marketing of Bextra.
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Car accidents, which kill approximately 43,000 people every year, is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in the US, according to the Department of Transportation. Because of the magnitude of the problem, the federal agency has conducted several studies about highway collisions and categorized these into six.
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Nerves can be damaged by compression or trauma caused by a car crash or falls. In this kind of injury, patients can feel different levels of pain or numbness, according to webmd.com.
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There is a common belief that hiring lawyers require a person to have enough money to pay their service. With this thought, many people are quite apprehensive to seek legal help thinking that they could not afford such.
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Every driver should have a car insurance policy that covers not just bodily injuries but also property damages in the event of a car accident. According to lawyers, people should have this coverage so they will not be forced to liquidate their assets or pay out of their pockets after an accident in which they are liable.
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The Federal government and the state of California passed several laws that protect the privacy of workers while prohibiting employers to conduct intrusive monitoring activities and inquiry that violate the rights of other people.
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Accidents can happen anywhere – oftentimes, when we least expect it. Some accidents are caused intentionally; others happen due to negligence. In some cases, accidents end up with tragic consequences.
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The rising costs of fuel prices in recent times have resulted in an increase in the number of people who have turned to motorcycles as a means of transportation. Consequently, this resulted in higher incidence of motorcycle accidents.
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Commonly known as an employee’s handbook, an employment manual outlines and explains office policies and job guidelines that the employee must understand and follow.
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Lawsuits involving emotional distress claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) can expose plaintiffs to possible violations of their privacy.
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