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Support for parents after car crashes is necessary
When parents are involved in car crashes, they may be placed into a difficult situation where they find it difficult to provide for their children. Not only are they dealing with a devastating injury, they’re also trying to manage financially and provide...
Serious injuries are not always immediately visible
In the aftermath of serious traffic collisions, injuries are often visibly apparent. However, this is not always the case. Some injuries occur beneath the surface, and this does not make them any less significant. Internal injuries are extremely common after a car...
Being the boss is not a license to be a bully
The majority of workers in California face at least some work-related stress and pressure. Tasks often need to be completed to a high standard within a short period of time. This is perfectly normal. However, there are times where employees can be put under undue...
Losing an arm is a life-changing traumatic injury
Losing a limb is a horrible feeling. It changes your life in an instant, forcing you to adapt to living without the ability to use both arms or legs. With arms in particular, the loss may seem particularly pronounced. Without having two hands, it can be hard to pick...
People often underestimate car accident risks
In the United States, almost everyone drives. They drive to school, they drive to the store, they drive to work. Many people spend hours every week just commuting back and forth between home and the office. By the same token, a lot of people are nervous about other...
Under new law, withholding wages may be charged as grand theft
There are a number of ways in which employers can engage in wage and hour violations. Sometimes, it’s a matter of poor accounting practices or ignorance of the law. However, intentional wage theft is illegal. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, a new California law increases...
3 ways a spinal cord injury will affect your household’s finances
Spinal cord injuries typically produce lifelong symptoms. It is easy for people to become so fixated on the medical consequences of a spinal cord injury that they don't stop to think about the financial impact it will have. Whether you were in a car crash or fell at...
Understanding traumatic brain injuries caused by car accidents
A sudden jolt or trauma to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). When that happens, the brain crashes back and forth in the skull, causing bruising, tearing, or bleeding of nerve fibers. The resulting injuries can range from mild concussions to permanent...
4 reasons why driving in fall can be more dangerous
Drivers in California face numerous hazards all year round. However, certain dangers are more pronounced depending on the season. Fall presents a series of unique challenges to drivers. Recognizing some of the potential fall driving hazards could assist in preventing...
