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The statistics show that injuries are common among Amazon employees. In particular, Warehouses have received attention for having dangerous working conditions and high hourly quotas. These issues have led to an injury rate that far surpasses other warehouses and retailers. But did you know that

Dog bites are a serious issue in California. In fact, out of all 50 states, California has seen the most deaths in recent years. Many of these attacks occurred in Southern California, specifically in San Diego. The San Diego County Department of Animal Services investigates at least 2,500 dog bite

When you are looking for a car crash attorney, you need someone going to be a good fit. The right car crash attorney is someone with experience and the resources to help you win the compensation you deserve. A car crash is often the most devastating thing that could happen to someone. You need an

Though you can get a good deal on a car with an accident history, it is not always a good idea to do so. Accidents can leave a car with lasting damage that cannot be seen. Even after cosmetic repairs are done, the structure of the vehicle could be permanently compromised and could leave you and your

What Is the California DOT's SHOPP Program and How Is It Helping to Improve Road Safety? Road conditions have long been known to contribute to accident rates. Whether a road is designed poorly, or subjected to harsh weather, or simply deteriorates over time, it can leave drivers exposed to an

It is impossible to answer how cyclists are responsible for road accidents, as data on how much negligence and responsibility is not typically published. There are many mistakes a cyclist can make in an accident with a car that could result in their culpability in an accident with a motor vehicle.

California is committed to reducing roadway deaths caused by impaired drivers. The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) recently released the state's comprehensive plan for reducing impaired driving in the Golden State in 2022. There are many key areas the government is addressing in order to reduce this

Cruise control is a convenient feature that has made it easier for drivers to go long distances. Unfortunately, research has found that this feature also makes it easier for drivers to speed, especially when the system is adaptive. Adaptive cruise control can be dangerous for drivers who rely on it

Most accidents take place in the evenings and on the weekends. There is also an increase in fatalities, particularly drinking and driving fatalities, over the holidays. In 2019, drunk driving deaths increased by 129 percent, and 62 percent of drunk-driving fatalities occurred on the weekends from

We Educate Injury Victims in Order to Empower Them At Arash Law, we believe in protecting the legal rights of injury victims, meaning that we fight hard during settlement negotiations - and in court, if necessary. But it also means that we teach injury victims what to do to protect their own legal

For years, accident researchers have known that motorcycles are simply more dangerous than cars. Motorcycles offer none of the vital protections that are built into car designs. Without a steel frame, airbags, seat belts, and other safety features, a car crash is more likely to be fatal to a

Creating Safer Domains for Pedestrians and BicyclistsWe have, as a society, recently come to have a greater appreciation for communities where we can walk or bike to the places we want or need to be. In doing so, we have found it increasingly obvious that, for some time, residential areas were not

When In My Pregnancy Should I Stop Driving? For most pregnant women, the biggest concern in their lives is protecting the health of their unborn child. It is important to know when it is safe to drive during pregnancy. It is also important to know what steps to take to reduce the risk of injury -

In recent years, many states have relaxed marijuana regulations to allow for it to be used recreationally, including California. Whatever your political position about marijuana, it is a fact that marijuana impairs the ability to drive safely. Its legalization means that road users can be at a

Airbags are an important part of a vehicle’s safety system. Every year, lives are saved because of this crucial technology, and millions of dollars are saved on preventable injuries. Research shows that facial trauma in a car accident is far less likely when the victim is protected by an airbag.

WHO on Traffic Deaths 2021 The World Health Organization (WHO) – despite two years of concentration on a worldwide pandemic – has continued to focus on its traditional interests in other significant risks to human health around the world. Of particular interest among these offerings is WHO’s 2021

Amazon Has a Workplace Injury Epidemic Amazon is a major employer in California. At warehouses throughout the state, workers race the clock to fill hourly quotas, and this pace has been proven to lead to injuries. Workers who are injured while on the job have the legal right to be compensated for

Many homeowners believe that they cannot be held responsible for injuries suffered by contractors working on their property. In California, if someone gets injured while working on your property, you can be held liable for their injuries and damages. Depending on the severity of the contractor’s

If you’re not sure that using a cell phone while driving increases crash risk in California, the statistics might surprise you. While not all studies have found that talking on a cell phone increases the risk of being involved in an accident, what has been consistently noted is that texting or

If you have ever seen a truck traveling in the left lane of a freeway in California, you probably wondered, “Can trucks drive in the left lane?” There are many misconceptions surrounding the topic of 18-wheelers and other trucks traveling in the left-hand lane, or the so-called “fast lane.” Some

Nearly 6,000 employees of the United States Postal Service (USPS) were attacked by dogs in 2020 alone. The disturbing statistics were announced by the USPS ahead of National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which runs from June 12 to June 18. Aggressive and vicious dogs pose a threat to postal workers and

There is both a yes, and no answer to the question did car accidents decrease during the Covid-19 epidemic. In many areas across the country, there were fewer car accidents. However, the rates at which cars crashed immediately after the pandemic have changed. In July 2021, the number of car crash

New Consumer Report Reveals Safest Vehicles for Teen Drivers Approximately 13.2 million teen drivers are on the roads every year, making up approximately 6.4 percent of drivers on the road. When it comes to teen drivers, the world takes a collective effort to make sure that the roads are safe for

The statistics are grim. Riding a motorcycle is inherently riskier than driving a car. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that in 2019 there were 5,014 motorcycle riders killed in a crash. That was double the number from 1997. In comparison, the National Highway Traffic Safety

Preliminary Data Of all traffic accidents, pedestrian accidents are most likely to be fatal. There are many reasons why this is the case. Ultimately, it is important for injured pedestrians and their loved ones to hold drivers accountable for the injuries they cause. This is especially important

It is not uncommon for a traffic accident to lead to a second accident. Other drivers are often trying to see the wreck instead of paying attention to the road. Disabled vehicles can also lead to accidents if other drivers are not paying attention. Tragically, these accidents are fatal for far too

It is important to know what to do after any type of accident. Not only could you have injuries that require immediate medical attention, but you also have legal rights that need to be protected. It is important to know what to do to protect both your health and legal rights. Often, in the chaotic

In California, all motorists are legally required to carry at least the minimum car insurance coverage. Minimum requirements for auto insurance in California include $15,000 in injury coverage per person, $30,000 in bodily injury coverage per crash, and $5,000 in property damage liability coverage.

For many years, researchers have kept track of accident data by monitoring the number of accidents per mile driven. This statistic is an important data point for California drivers. Because accidents tend to increase any time there is more travel, it is helpful to consider the "density" of accidents

Being involved in an accident, including a car accident, can be a stressful and traumatic experience. Not all injuries are immediately apparent right after the accident. A traumatic event can result in internal injuries such as organ damage, concussion, internal bleeding, and tinnitus, among others.

Every year there are over 2.2 million drivers and their passengers in the emergency rooms of America's hospitals. The causes of these car crashes vary, but speeding and drinking, and driving are the leading causes of car accidents annually. Car accidents are also the leading cause of death in the

Curves on the road are posing a problem for drivers with access to advanced driver assistance technology such as adaptive cruise control (ACC) and other automation systems, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The curves might limit the safety benefits of

You might be surprised to learn that nearly one out of every ten traffic fatalities in the United States occurs right here in California. There is a lot of data available about when, where, and how fatal accidents are likely to occur. Drivers can use this information to improve their driving habits

What Happens if You are Bitten By a Dog at Someone’s House? Dog bites in California are an everyday occurrence and led to $675 million in liability claims in 2018 alone. In California, the burden is on dog owners when it comes to protecting the public bites and attacks.  California is a state of

What Causes Most Road Accidents? Speeding and drunk driving are the leading causes of car accidents in California. The World Health Organization estimates that 1.3 million people in the world die in road accidents every year. In 2019, 3,606 of those fatalities happened in California. This number is