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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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Water park is a popular summer destination especially for teenagers and families with young children. But with numerous freak accidents which happened in this popular destination, some vacationers worry about their own safety and their children’s.
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Pedestrian accident injury is the second leading cause of death among children who are five to 14 years old. Most of these injuries and fatalities are traffic-related, but for ages two and below, they are more likely to sustain injuries from non-traffic-related pedestrian accidents, such as those that occur on sidewalks, in parking lots, and in driveways.
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Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and companies have the responsibility to sell products which can be safely used by consumers. In case a certain defective product was sold in the market which resulted to any form of injury to a person, product liability claims can be filed against the company.
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Although there are other contributing factors for a slip and fall accident, like changing climate conditions and the work environment itself, slippery work areas, structural defects and the lack of safety procedures are still considered as the top reasons why workers often get into an on-the-job slip and fall accident.
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Accidents in Los Angeles generally result in various kinds of injuries and/or damages. This includes paralysis injury in which an individual who suffers this suddenly loses movement, sensation, or other functions of the body. Paralysis can occur when the two vital organs of the central nervous system, the spinal cord and the brain, gets damaged.
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Losing a loved one is painful enough but for those who have wrongfully lost fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters through the fault or negligence of another, the pain is all the more acute and bitter.
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Accidents are inevitable. Everyone is at risk for incurring personal injury one way or the other, for it encompasses issues such as vehicular accidents, product malfunction, medical malpractice, occupational hazards and injuries, slip and fall or fire, animal attack and the like. However, despite the variety of personal injury cases, there is one thing they hold in common and that is negligence.
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The California Premises Liability law requires property owners or tenants to express due diligence with their structures and/or acreage and holds them responsible for any damage or injury that has occurred within their property.
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It is a known fact that personal injuries happen everyday. They cannot be prevented and they can result from work-related accidents, road accidents, professional malpractice, criminal assault, sports-related accidents and such.
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Every year, more or less six million auto accidents occur in the United States, injuring millions of people and killing thousands more. Based on these numbers, approximately 115 people die everyday in such accidents, one fatality every 13 minutes.
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Every year, nearly 1.1 million people in the United States suffer from burn injuries that require treatment, according to the American Burn Association. Of these injuries, more or less 45,000 need hospitalization and about 4,500 of these victims lose their lives.
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In the busy streets and establishments of Los Angeles, trip and fall accidents are common. During such accidents, victims are often oblivious to the potential serious injury they might suffer and some would just simply walk away from the scene.
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Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation in Los Angeles. Today, an increasing number of people use motorcycles, not only as a means to save gas but to move around places, as well.
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Death by unnatural causes, such as accidents caused by carelessness or negligence of another is known, under the tort law as wrongful death.
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Santa Monica boasts its miles of beach stretching along its bay. Because of this, many locals and tourists try to take advantage of the location by enjoying the sun and many resorts that the region offers.
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People involved in a road accident can sustain and suffer from various kinds of injuries including internal hemorrhage, misalignment of bones, spinal cord injury, bone fractures, severe wounds, brain injury, neck injury, and severe wounds, among others.
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Bike accidents that involve collisions with cars and other motor vehicles are only 11%. However, of these, 45% occur at intersections. Contrary to well-known fears, most accidents, accounting for 59%, only involve the cyclist who loses control of his/her bicycle and then crashes.
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Train accidents are not as common as most people think. Many of these accidents are caused by various factors. Some occur when cars, trucks, or any other vehicles stall or are purposely left on railroad tracks. Other incidents happen when locomotive operators are preoccupied or get distracted and some are due to confusing signals at railroad crossings over rail lines.
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Vehicle accidents are common in cities like Santa Monica, considering that there are many vehicles traveling around the city. Because of this, it might be necessary that you have the aid of skillful attorneys by your side to assist you in your legal concerns.
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California personal injury cases refer to events which resulted to a person’s suffering because of some form of injury which can be either physical or psychological. These events can be properly called accidents, among others.
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Partnership is a type of business structure that has two or more owners and has not been registered as either a limited liability company or a corporation.
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Los Angeles is a populated state, having over millions of residents of different nationalities. Records form the United States Census Bureau showed that the population in Los Angeles reached over 9 million in 2006.
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The process to be able to get full and fair workers compensation might be quite hard for you especially when you do not have foreknowledge on legal matters.
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Car rollover accidents are one of the most dangerous things that can happen to you on the road. SUVs, minivans, and trucks face a higher risk of this than other kinds of vehicles.
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The broad law on torts holds property owners, managers or operators where the accident took place liable for slip and fall. The liability is based on the negligence of such individuals or business entities.
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Employers who have 15 or more workers, labor organizations who have 15 or more workers, as well as employment agencies are forbidden by Title I of the ADA to discriminate against a qualified disabled employee, who is skilled in his/her field.
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In a city where the roads are so populous and busy like Los Angeles, chain accidents are a pretty common occurrence. An accident caused by one vehicle may affect many vehicles, and proving fault in this kind of accident may be a bit difficult.
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California laws are clear about how consumer rights must be protected. When dealing with violations of consumer rights such as unfair competition, attorneys are usually consulted about five things...
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It is a traffic accident where a vehicle crashes or collides with another vehicle. It causes injury, damage, or maybe even death to those involved in the accident. Every year, thousands of people are killed or injured in car collisions.
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In general, wrongful termination means an unfair employment discharge, wherein an employee is terminated from his or her services without adequate reasons warranting such termination or terminated against the standing rules of the organization or law or the agreement in force.
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