It has been 12 years since the Concussion Management in Youth Sports Act was signed into law in California. It was created and passed to protect student athletes who had suffered from head injuries and included numerous requirements to protect students from football...
If you were injured in an accident and received a personal injury settlement, you may wonder: Do I have to pay taxes on the money I received? As is true of most tax issues, this is not as simple as a yes or no. We recommend talking to a CPA to get the facts about your...
Construction workers are a vital part of our society as they literally build the roads we drive on, buildings we work in, and the homes we live in. Unfortunately, they also work in one of the most dangerous professions in California. According to OSHA, about 5,000...
Many people have no idea that riding in a taxi can actually bring unique dangers. They often choose taxis over driving if they have been drinking or are otherwise not safe to drive. Unfortunately, there are a few issues that can make taxis more dangerous than you...
Every year hundreds of thousands of Californian’s are injured due to the negligent acts of other people. We see them every day and work closely with them to put their lives back together. If you have been injured at the hands of another person, you have the right to...
Football players have more safety equipment than ever before but the truth is that there is only so much that can be done to prevent head injuries. In some cases, players are severely injured by a single brain injury while in other instances, they may suffer many...
There are many reasons that SUVs are so popular – in fact they are the most popular vehicle in the country. Unfortunately, they are also responsible for nearly one in three fatal car accidents in the country too. The main reason for this issue is the likelihood of an...
No parent wants to think about the possibility that their child could die but unfortunately it is a reality. For younger children, drowning accidents, whether in pools or boating accidents, is the top cause of childhood death. For children five years old through...
A new study from the National Council on Aging has uncovered some terrible news: Instances of elder abuse are on the rise across the country. With more and more seniors moving to California, we have seen a sharp rise in elder abuse cases as well. Keep reading to find...
It is a reasonable assumption that when you buy a new vehicle, the safety features should protect you. The worst-case scenario should be that they fail to do so. Unfortunately, in the Takata airbags case, it became clear that a worse scenario is possible: These...
