How often have you been startled by the barking of a dog as you pass by or visit a home? Sometimes, what first appears to be a friendly pooch, can quickly change to a seemingly vicious hound. Let’s say that the dog does turn vicious and lashes out and bites, then what? What protections do you have if you are a visitor to a property which has a dog on the premises? Below are some answers to common questions pertaining to dog bites in the San Diego area.
Avoiding workplace accidents this holiday season
Workplace safety risks become an even bigger problem during the holiday season when crowds gather at stores and other locations. If you have ever been to a shopping center on Black Friday, then you know exactly what we are talking about.
Injured workers: explore means of recovery outside workers’ compensation system
The workers’ compensation system is built on an exchange of sorts. The exchange is that workers implicitly agree to give up their right to sue their employer when they are injured on the job in exchange for the right to receive no-fault compensation in the event of a work-related accident or illness.
Motorcycle lane-splitting accident causes questions
As we discussed in our last post, motorcyclists across California widely believe the practice of lane splitting with other vehicles is safe. As the practice is not expressly forbidden, the understanding is that motorcyclists are allowed to split lanes with other drivers on the road.
Study discusses safety of lane-splitting motorcyclists in CA
One of the benefits of riding a motorcycle in California is the ability to zip in between lanes of cars to get to your destination faster. In San Diego and across the state, motorcyclists can split lanes with other drivers when traffic is moving slowly.
Semi-truck strikes multiple cars, 1 person seriously injured
While the following story may be nearly a month old, it still illustrates some important points about road safety and semi-trucks. The crash in question occurred in Riverside, California and involved numerous vehicles.
Construction workers can suffer terrible scaffolding injuries
It goes without saying that construction sites are dangerous places, and yet here we are saying just that. People who work in construction have to be brave, because when they are on a construction site, there are many things that could go wrong and end up dealing them a serious and life-changing injury. Heavy machinery could go haywire; equipment could be improperly operated; and dangerous materials could cause severe harm to workers.
