California drivers face many dangers on the road. Some are unavoidable. Others are. Distracted driving often falls into the latter category. But did you know that some types of distracted driving are unintentional? Most types involve decisions that drivers make a...
Month: June 2020
Construction site slips, trips and falls are serious
Pratfalls are a staple of comedy. Slips, trips and falls might seem hilarious in the movies. There is nothing funny about a mishap that happens on a construction site. United States Bureau of Labor’s statistics reported that almost 3 million people were hurt on the...
Los Angeles Daily Journal: Broad immunity for nursing homes is short-sighted
The coronavirus is disproportionately impacting nursing home residents. In a report issued on June 4, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees most nursing homes in the United States, estimated that almost 32,000 residents have died of the virus,...
3 ways to protect your child from cyberbullying
In this digital age, not only are adults using technology day in and day out for both professional and personal use, but children are also learning how to use digital tools at a very young age. So, it’s crucial to keep in mind that anytime your child is using a...
What is a non-compete agreement?
When you are onboarding at a new company, it is important to understand the paperwork that you are signing. Many employers require new employees to sign a non-competition agreement when they join on for work. Non-competition agreements are not illegal and they do not...
Are drivers held liable for autonomous vehicle accidents?
Most motor vehicle accidents stem from driver error. Yet, assigning fault in collisions involving autonomous vehicles is not so easy. While operators often face fault, their liability can depend on whether they exhibited negligence or not. And on occasion, system...