Oakland Legal Issues Blog
Femur fractures in the wake of a car wreck
California residents should know that if they fracture their femur, it will likely be in one of two ways: a motor vehicle crash or a fall. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says that crashes and falls are the first and second most common causes of femur...
Teens, adults 65 and older most likely to drive older cars
California residents who own an older vehicle may do so for financial reasons, but they know that the risk they run for a crash increases since the vehicle lacks certain key safety features found in newer models. The risk is even higher if they are newly licensed...
With AEB, trucks can cause 50% fewer rear-end collisions
Chances are that you have automatic emergency braking and forward-collision warning, or AEB and FCW, in your vehicle. These are supposed to become standard on all new vehicles by 2022, but there is no nationwide mandate that truck fleets incorporate them. Perhaps you...
Former Olympic champion files lawsuit after career-ending injury
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is facing a lawsuit from a former national champion in taekwondo because of a particular incident in 2018. The plaintiff incurred a head injury at a training camp and, through the alleged negligence of the trainers, did not...
Distracted driving is on the rise
The number of people in California driving while distracted, such as using a phone or other devices behind the wheel, is increasing. Drinking liquids is another leading cause of distraction while driving. Distracted driving is dangerous and can lead to car accidents,...
Reducing the rate of nursing injuries, illnesses
The nursing industry can be a dangerous one, but with the following 10 tips, nurses in California and across the U.S. may avoid most injuries and illnesses. It all starts with how they live outside of work. Healthy diet and exercise are essential; otherwise, the...
Construction site falls a common cause for workers’ comp
For Oakland residents who work in construction, there are inherent dangers with this type of occupation. Workers are using heavy tools, operating vehicles, moving heavy items and working with complex machinery. Any of these factors can cause an accident with injuries....
NSF on excessive fatigue and work-related accidents
Many people in California will work even when they are excessively sleepy, which can be dangerous. Drowsiness is known to impair one's attention, ability to make correct judgments and ability to react quickly to dangers. Worst of all, drowsy workers are less capable...
Road safety a concern for teens during 100 deadliest days
The 100 deadliest days are something that every teen driver in California, and every parent of a newly licensed teen, should know about. It refers to a period when teen driving crash deaths go up, and it spans each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Between 2008 and...
Know how to deal with the insurance company
Those who have been in an accident in California often think that the insurance company's settlement offer must be taken no matter what. However, while the insurance company has some power, it is not in a position to dictate the settlement amount. Claimants have the...
