Though most Californians like dogs, nobody wants to end up in the emergency room after a dog bite attack. While dogs sometimes come out of nowhere, risk factors affect your chances of becoming a victim.
A wrongful death suit can result from a variety of causes
A civil claim of any kind can take time, involve emotional upheaval and be a way of recovering compensation in the aftermath of an accident. When the situation involves a death and a wrongful death suit is being considered, the scope of the emotional and financial impact of such a loss can be overwhelming, yet the process can be extremely necessary for those left behind. A wrongful death suit in California can be an option for those who have lost a loved one to any cause.
Dog bite victims in California have rights and legal options
Any kind of animal bite should be taken seriously. People may not realize the pain, suffering and costs associated with being the victim of a dog bite. Those in California who are victims of dog bites deserve to know their rights and understand that compensation may be needed in order to move forward with their lives after they heal.
Bicycle accident injuries in California caused by various factors
Bike accidents are a frequent occurrence, but that does not mean a bike accident is the fault of the bicyclist. In fact, many bicycle accident injuries are the result of negligence on the part of a vehicle driver. California bicyclists who are impacted by an accident can find help and protect their rights to ensure fair treatment and a fair settlement if those injuries have had an economic impact on them.
Mother and daughter both lost in California pedestrian accident
A tragedy recently unfolded in California as a mother and daughter set out to walk the family pet. The pair fell victim to a deadly pedestrian accident. The accident happened around 8:20 p.m. on a Monday night.
Safety violations increase chances for construction accident
Following the receipt of a complaint about an unsafe construction site last October, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an investigation. The site was that of a building being renovated in Santa Barbara. Investigators found multiple life-threatening safety hazards on and around the scaffolding structure that could lead to a serious construction accident. Cal/OSHA issued a stop work order that prohibited any workers using the scaffold until hazards had been adequately addressed.
Driver leaves the scene of pedestrian accident in California
Police in California are actively searching for a driver who hit a pedestrian recently. The pedestrian accident took the life of a victim and the driver left the scene after the collision. The accident happened on the roadway near a college in California.
Many factors can lead to pedestrian accident injuries
Being a pedestrian is not typically reason enough for fear or trepidation, especially when that pedestrian is following the law or the rules of the road. However, there are many common factors that can increase the likelihood that a pedestrian in California can fall victim to an accident. When pedestrian accident injuries occur for any of the following reasons, victims might have cause to pursue civil action against the negligent parties.
Pedestrian accident in California takes life of two teens
Three people were walking down the shoulder of a road when tragedy struck. A pickup truck came along and struck the group beside a California road. Two of the three lost their lives in this tragic pedestrian accident.
