The start of a new school year signals the start of high school football season. But a law recently enacted by the California legislature seeks to change the way coaches and players gear up for the new season. The law, which goes into effect January 1, addresses growing concern about the long-term damage caused by
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New Law Limits Contact in High School Football Practices
September 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Protecting People in Dangerous Jobs
July 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Construction is a dangerous and demanding field. Construction workers place themselves in perilous positions in which their safety and lives are at risk if safety standards are not followed. Because of the nature of construction work, it is imperative that employers do everything possible to protect their employees from unnecessary risks. A recent post in
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Protection from Dog Bites
June 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
While people think of dogs as small, cute animals, it is important to realize that they can be dangerous and vicious as well. If you are the victim of a dog bite, you should contact an attorney so that you can be fully aware of your options and possibilities. A Dog Bite in Los Angeles
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Auto Accidents and Workers Compensation: A Unique Case
June 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
A recent story from the Pasadena Star News documents a strange event that occurred in Monterey Park. On April 16th, there was an auto accident involving two fire trucks. A truck from Monterrey Park was traveling eastbound while another from Alhambra was moving southbound to respond to the same fire. It appears that the two
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Protecting People from Irresponsible Behavior
May 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
When a loved one dies, it is always a sad matter, but it may be worse when the death arose due to irresponsible conduct. If you believe that the death of a loved one was due to unlawful or negligent behavior, you should consider filing suit for wrongful death. A Tragedy in Northern California This
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Agility Steps & Mini Hurdles
May 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
A Hidden Impalement Risk? There is no shortage of “Get Healthy and Fit” campaigns urging Americans to join a gym or participate in exercise programs. Growing in popularity are unique programs, often performed in groups, that involve more movement and energy than the typical weightlifting regime. While any program that improves health and well-being are
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Dangers of Working Construction
May 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
This article from the Sacramento Bee presents a strange tale of work injuries on a construction site. The incident occurred in downtown Sacramento on eastbound Highway 50. At the construction zone for the Fix50 project, three workers were injured during an unusual event. In what must be deemed an unfortunate matter, a worker unintentionally
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Bicycle Accidents in California
February 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
A bicyclist was killed earlier Sunday, Feb. 23, in downtown LA when he was hit by a driver while crossing an intersection. The accident was classified as a hit-and-run, as the driver did not stop after colliding with the cyclist. Bicyclists being hit by drivers, particularly in intersections and on-ramps, unfortunately occurs all too often
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Intentional Torts
February 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Although most personal injury cases originate from accidents of one kind or another, a much smaller class of personal injury cases are “intentional torts.” Intentional torts are torts that occur when an individual intends to cause harm to another person. If someone intends to do harm to another person, the victim can bring both a
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What Costs Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
February 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment
If you are hurt or become ill because of your work, you might be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is a program that is required under state law, and allows for benefits that may cover the costs of medical care, disability, and death in the event that an employee dies and a dependent
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