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In just one year, nearly 300 Californians were killed in accidents involving large trucks, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Flat beds, 18-wheelers and semis are huge when compared to passenger vehicles. Driving them can be a challenge, even for professional drivers. Commercial truckers carry a lot of responsibility as accidents involving their…

Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food has expanded its recall of both Evanger’s and Against the Grain canned dog foods because they may contain pentobarbital, a barbiturate used in animal euthanasia, human executions and physician-assisted suicides. The company initially instituted a voluntary recall earlier in February after five dogs in Washington state became ill and one…

In California, property owners have duties to provide safe conditions to people who are on their properties, whether they are visiting, living or working on the premises. These “premises liability” requirements include reasonable safeguards against slips and falls, dog bites, trips and falls and construction accidents. When injuries happen during criminal acts A less well-known…

Following a torrential rain pour, the Oroville Dam burst, releasing some 300 million gallons of water on unsuspecting Californian, causing the deaths of five people and millions of dollars in property damages, including lost homes and more. 180,000 people were evacuated from the water’s pathway. The Oroville Dam, located north of Sacramento, began to crumble…

According to OSHA, one in 10 U.S. workers will be injured on the job site this year. Around 13 deaths occur EACH DAY, in the workplace. In 2015, 21.4% of those workplace fatalities were in the construction industry- that is, more than one in five. While there are countless types or injuries and scenarios here…

It is a common claim for personal injury attorneys to tout how much (in total) they have been able to recover for victims of car and truck accidents. Of course, large jury verdicts and settlements are a testament to how hard an attorney works to ensure that his or her clients are made whole after…

Every day, doctors around the U.S. and globally are putting their training, experience and knowledge to practice, aiming to cure and care for patients. Especially in the U.S., they undergo rigorous study and training, spending years—if not decades—learning and perfecting their craft. But, nevertheless, medical errors at the hands of doctors do occur on a…

While many auto retailers are wrapping up President’s Day sales specials, they understand that March is still a prime season for people to receive federal income tax refunds. Most people receiving refunds are ready to put a down payment towards a new car. Indeed, today’s cars are built to protect their occupants better compared to…

The Southern California Gas Co., a major utility company in the state, has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) over a well blowout that leaked natural gas for months, according to the Associated Press. Over 8,000 families fled their homes following the leak, which…

If you are preparing for the arrival of a new baby, or are going to be taking care of a child in the near future, you are likely making sure that you have the right car seat. Having the right child safety seat, or at least being aware of any pertaining recalls is important in…