Pedestrian accidents in Walnut Creek from April 2004 to September 2017. Zoom in and click a plot point for more information about the accident. Ask any homeowner what they look for in a neighborhood when they move to it. You’ll probably get a variety of answers such as close driving distance to work, excellent schools and
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Walnut Creek’s Walkability Causing Pedestrian Accident Concerns
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Workers’ Compensation Acronyms
May 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
California’s workers’ compensation program uses a variety of acronyms throughout its documentation. As such, understanding this documentation can often be challenging to a recently injured worker. For this reason, we created a list of commonly used acronyms (with their meanings) to assist those who are moving through the workers’ compensation program in California. AMA –
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Your Workers Compensation Claim Is Accepted, Now What?
May 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Work-related injuries can range from inconvenient to debilitating and detrimental; this is why your California employer is required to carry workman’s compensation insurance. Once your claim has been accepted, there are several things to consider next, including who is qualified to provide treatment, whether you’re able to continue working in the same capacity as before,
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Appel Law Firm LLP Awards Scholarship to Hit and Run Survivor
August 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The Auto Accident Law Firm Survivor Scholarship is awarded annually to college and graduate students who are survivors of hit and runs and car accidents and have overcome their injuries. The winner of this year’s scholarship, college student Kaylee McFarland, will receive $1,000 towards her school tuition. About the Survivor Kaylee is a student at
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Bike to Work Day Promotes Cycling with ‘Happy Hours,’ Gifts, Challenges
May 11, 2017 By Leave a Comment
If you enjoy commuting to work by bicycle — or if you’d like to start — consider joining the festivities for Bike to Work Day on May 11. The event is sponsored by Bike East Bay and includes activities like a morning ride with members of the Berkeley City Council, Bike Happy Hour celebrations in
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Rear and Side Semi Truck Bumper Regulations
March 9, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Main Takeaways: An underride truck crash is when a motor vehicle slides underneath a tractor-trailer in a collision. Underride guards that are attached to the back, front, and side of a tractor-trailer can stop motor vehicles from going underneath the truck in the event of an accident. The law states that trucks must have rear
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New California Cell Phone Laws In Effect
January 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
For motorists who have become accustomed to holding their phones as they drive, a new law may encourage safer driving habits in the new year. As of Jan. 1, 2017 it is illegal in California to hold or operate a mobile device for any reason while behind the wheel. In September, Gov. Jerry Brown signed
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Appel Law Firm Obtains $1.32 Million Construction Accident Verdict
September 27, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Think Construction Trials are a Waste of Time? Not so fast. Incident At the time of the incident, the client was a ceiling installer working on a contract basis in Redwood City, California. Ceiling installers primarily work with drywall, ceiling tiles, and wallboard, and may be involved in both installation and painting. They may also
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Appel Law Firm Award Scholarship to Hit and Run Victim
September 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Each year, an annual scholarship award is granted to college and graduate students who have survived car accidents. These individuals have overcome the odds and their injuries. The Auto Accident Survivor Scholarship awards the student $1,000 for school tuition. We are proud to announce that the 2016 winner of the Auto Accident Survivor Scholarship is
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Workers’ Compensation Hearing Questions
July 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Main Takeaways: If your claim has been denied, you can pursue that claim further, obtaining the support you need through an appeal. During a hearing, make sure your evidence is prepared. This includes medical evidence, records, depositions, medical opinions, and testimonies. The questions asked during this hearing are nearly always customized to fit the case
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