The men and women who make a living working in the construction industry are, on a daily basis, exposed to many potential hazards. Depending on the type and scope of a project, construction workers must routinely operate equipment and machinery, scale ladders and...
Regardless of industry, age, title or pay scale; every worker in the U.S. is afforded protections under U.S. labor laws. Laws like the Occupational Safety and Health Act help ensure that employers take measures to provide for the health, safety and protection of...
According to the National Highway Transportation Administration, during 2012 alone, 2,857 were killed in traffic accidents in the state of California. Fatal motor vehicle accidents often leave family members grief-stricken and with many questions and financial...
The highways and freeways around San Diego are often congested, and much of that congestion is attributable to large commercial trucks. For any driver, encountering a semi truck can be intimidating. These hulking beasts of the road can easily roll over and crush any...
Despite being legally afforded the same privileges as other motorists, many drivers fail to respect the rights of bicyclists. Consequently, bicyclists are often subjected to numerous dangers including cars and trucks that whiz by too closely and vehicles that enter...
While often referred to as man's best friend, a dog is first and foremost an animal and can therefore be dangerous and unpredictable. Every year dogs are also responsible for sending approximately 885,000 people to the hospital and ER. In many cases, victims of dog...
After years of stagnant growth, the U.S. economy is rebounding and both the private and business sectors are responding. A recent press release by McGraw Hill Construction reports that during 2014, construction spending in the U.S. is expected to increase 9 percent....
While certainly the oldest and most environmentally-friendly and economical mode of transportation, walking can also be dangerous. This is especially true in urban and congested areas like San Diego and its neighboring communities where pedestrians are involved,...
This past summer, citizens around the world were saddened and alarmed to hear of the growing public health epidemic taking place in West Africa. Until recently, however, few people in the U.S. paid much attention to the deadly virus known as Ebola. However, when news...
In a recent article that is posted on our website, we discussed the strong prevalence of brain injuries among bicycle accident victims. From a child who falls off a bike and hits his or her head on the curb to an adult cyclist who is riding down the street and is hit...
