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Legal Rights After a Forklift Accident in California

Posted by Emily Ruby | Sep 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

Forklift accidents are a common occurrence across California worksites. If you've been injured in a forklift accident, understanding your legal rights is crucial to protecting your health, financial stability, and future. The aftermath of these collisions is often overwhelming, with medical bills...

Steps to Take After a Scaffold Accident

Posted by Emily Ruby | Sep 17, 2024 | 0 Comments

Working on a construction site comes with a level of risk. This means that sometimes, despite everyone's best efforts, accidents like scaffold collapses happen. They're scary, they're dangerous, and figuring out what to do next can feel overwhelming. But in these situations, knowing the proper st...

Typical Assault Injury Settlement Amount in California

Posted by Emily Ruby | Sep 04, 2024 | 0 Comments

How much is your pain and suffering truly worth? What constitutes fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and the emotional distress you've endured? It's completely natural to feel uncertain. You deserve a settlement that reflects the true impact of the assault, and understanding the fac...

Chances of Winning a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California

Posted by Emily Ruby | Aug 14, 2024 | 0 Comments

When a loved one's life is tragically cut short due to someone else's reckless or negligent actions, it's a devastating blow emotionally, and often financially, for surviving family members. In the face of such a loss, you might be wondering about your legal options and chances of winning a wrong...

Workers Compensation Settlements for Neck Injuries

Posted by Emily Ruby | Aug 05, 2024 | 0 Comments

Neck injuries suffered on the job can be extremely painful and uncomfortable to endure. If you have suffered a neck injury that limits your physical movement and causes pain, you are most likely unable to work and are looking at additional medical expenses to get the treatment and therapy you n...

Average Slip and Fall Settlement in California

Posted by Emily Ruby | Aug 02, 2024 | 0 Comments

If you're researching the average slip and fall settlement in California, you're likely looking for some reassurance during a difficult time. I'll detail the average settlement amounts, discuss important aspects of these cases, and evaluate the factors that impact a potential settlement.  Table ...

Food Truck Explosions: Incidents Rights and Recovery

Posted by Emily Ruby | Jul 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

The rising popularity of food trucks has revolutionized the California food scene. This innovative approach to food service offers variety and convenience to customers. However, behind the allure of gourmet meals-on-wheels lies a potential danger that we can't ignore: food truck explosions. For ...

Outdoor Dining Car Accident Legal Considerations

Posted by Emily Ruby | Jul 07, 2024 | 0 Comments

Dining outdoors has always had its own charm. People enjoy having a meal in the open air. But, along with its perks, there are some serious risks and legal considerations due to outdoor dining car accidents which can and do occur. Sadly, we are seeing a rise in accidents involving outdoor dini...

Skylight Injury Lawsuits in California

Posted by Emily Ruby | Jul 03, 2024 | 0 Comments

Those injured due to a dangerous skylight usually feel overwhelmed. The physical, emotional, and financial burdens can be a lot to handle. In California, legal options are available to help those injured due to the negligence of others. Understanding your rights is the first step toward seeking j...

4th of July Firework Display Injuries

Posted by Emily Ruby | Jun 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

Every Fourth of July, communities across California come together to celebrate Independence Day. Amidst the excitement, we often see a surge in California firework display injuries. While professional shows pose less risk, it's crucial for everyone to be mindful. The potential dangers of even ...

Common Amusement Park Injuries

Posted by Emily Ruby | Jun 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

Common injuries at amusement parks are an unfortunate reality. While these parks are designed for fun and excitement, accidents can and do happen. As someone who's spent years looking into the world of amusement park safety, I can tell you firsthand it's more complicated than it seems. You've got...

Flashing Yellow Turn Signal Accidents in California

Posted by Emily Ruby | Jun 17, 2024 | 0 Comments

Driving in California, much like anywhere else, comes with inherent risks. This is especially true when navigating intersections, even with traffic signals that are supposed to regulate the flow and make it safer. But what happens when those signals aren't as clear-cut as a simple red or green li...

Common Injuries at California Fairs

Posted by Emily Ruby | Jun 12, 2024 | 0 Comments

County fairs are an autumn ritual many of us look forward to. Memories of our local fairs – the smells, the sounds, the classic corndog indulgence – stay with us long after the season ends. Yet, in the midst of all that joy, few of us spare a thought for the what-ifs: what if you slipped on a dam...

Suing Fedex for a Work Injury in California

Posted by Emily Ruby | Jun 03, 2024 | 0 Comments

For many FedEx employees in California, sudden injuries at work wreak havoc on their personal and professional lives. The ability to earn a paycheck is under threat as medical bills start to pile up. For many, the next step isn't always clear. But what if I told you that suing FedEx for a work in...

Can I Sue Tesla for a Work Injury Accident in California?

Posted by Emily Ruby | May 28, 2024 | 0 Comments

For those who have suffered serious injuries while working at Tesla, "can I sue Tesla for a work injury accident?" becomes a life-changing question. In active Tesla factories where innovation meets production, accidents can and do happen. But when they involve one of the biggest names in tech—Tes...

Traumatic Brain Injuries on Construction Sites

Posted by Emily Ruby | May 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

Working on a construction site in California is a serious health hazard. Whether you're scaling scaffolding or operating heavy machinery, the risk of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) looms large. Did you know that more than 2,000 workers died from TBIs between 2003 and 2010? It's a staggering figu...

Negligence in Fatal Collision Hayward CA: Seeking Justice

Posted by Emily Ruby | May 06, 2024 | 0 Comments

A family from Hayward, California is dealing with the tragic loss of their loved one. In May of 2023, a fatal collision claimed a life, and we believe negligence is to blame. We're taking legal action against Raymond Clay Magpantay, the driver of the vehicle involved, as well as public entities. ...

Can I Sue Amazon For An Injury At Work?

Posted by Emily Ruby | May 03, 2024 | 0 Comments

As an Amazon worker in California, you bust your butt every day in those fulfillment centers. Lifting, bending, running around like a madman (or woman) to hit those crazy quotas. It's no surprise injuries happen all the time in this line of work. So what happens when you get hurt on the job? C...

Tennyson/I-880 Interchange Dangerous Intersection

Posted by Emily Ruby | May 02, 2024 | 0 Comments

I've got a bone to pick with the Tennyson/I-880 Interchange. Can you believe that in just the past couple years, this interchange has claimed two lives and left two others seriously injured? It's a tragedy waiting to happen, again and again. But here's the kicker: between 2010 and 2014, this i...

What is the OSHA Standard for Scaffolding?

Posted by Emily Ruby | Apr 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

Scaffolding is ubiquitous in construction sites. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65% of the construction industry, work on scaffolds. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents could help p...

Work Injury Settlement Calculator

Posted by Emily Ruby | Apr 26, 2024 | 0 Comments

Injured on the job in California? We've seen it time and time again. Last week, someone called our firm and told me they took a nasty spill at work and ended up with a busted knee and a mountain of medical bills. Figuring out what what their claim is worth was their number one question, and we we...

How Does a Construction Accident Lawyer Help?

Posted by Emily Ruby | Apr 22, 2024 | 0 Comments

If you have been involved in a construction site accident, you have likely suffered injuries that require medical treatment and time off work. Such injuries not only pose physical and emotional challenges for victims and their families, but also create significant financial burdens for them. If...

California Workers Compensation Laws Explained

Posted by Emily Ruby | Apr 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

California's workers' compensation laws focus on injuries and illnesses suffered by individuals during the course of their employment. The state requires employers who have 15 or more workers to purchase workers' compensation insurance. This is a no-fault insurance that reimburses workers for med...

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