California Nursing Home Visitors Must Now Show Proof of Vaccine and a Negative Test
If you have a loved one who resides in a nursing home here in Los Angeles, they might have already advised you of the new rule you must abide by if you want to visit them. You must show proof that you’ve received the COVID-19 vaccination, any necessary booster shots and that you’ve recently…
Houston Police Officer Crashes Into 62-Year-Old Pedestrian
On Tuesday, January 4, a terrible fatality went viral. It had been reported that Houston police officer, Orlando Hernandez, drove his cruiser into a 62-year-old man on the sidewalk. According to The New York Post, he was driving nearly 100 miles per hour in a 40-mph zone. At the time, Hernandez and his partner…
Common Boating Accident Injuries
The best time to buy a boat is late winter and early spring. Some might even argue fall is a great time to make a purchase. Whether you’re considering doing it now or later, soon-to-be owners should have a firm understanding of boating safety. Hundreds of people get severely injured or die each year…
What is Biker’s Arm?
If you’re an avid motorcyclist, you’re probably familiar with biker’s arm. It is a common injury that is likely to occur when you fall off a bike onto your arm. When this happens, the surrounding nerves suffer damages. Severity is dependent on how fast you were going and how you’ve fallen. When another driver…
Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim for Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) affects over eight million people each year. CTS is a painful condition in which there is significant nerve damage along the carpal bones down to the wrist. When the main nerve that controls the movement of your hand is pressed or squeezed, it prompts significant irritation. Engaging in repetitive hand…
How Can Traffic Citations Impact a Personal Injury Claim?
Not everything goes as planned, especially personal injury lawsuits. There are over 400,000 claims that get filed across the U.S. each year, and most of them are in response to motor vehicle accidents. As the survivor of a car crash, you deserve to hold negligent parties accountable. But if you were given a citation…
Traffic Accident Ensues After Armored Truck Spills Cash
Last Friday at 9:15 a.m., an armored truck was involved in a minor traffic accident on Interstate 5, causing major delays. Upon impact the doors flew open, unloading several bags of cash onto the paved roads. Drivers went into a frenzy as thousands of bills spread on the San Diego highway, as most would…
Ways to Prevent Burn Injuries During the Holidays
he winter holiday season is approaching, and families are preparing to rejoin with their loved ones and friends. With festivities comes more cooking – but it increases the chance of fire and burn injuries. Our fire injury attorney would advise you to follow these three tips to avoid burns or scalds. Keep The Kitchen…
Astroworld Festival Leaves 8 Dead and Others Injured
Last Friday the sold-out Astroworld Festival made headlines for its sudden and dangerous turn of events. Over 50,000 fans in the Houston stadium complex were pushing toward the stage in anticipation of rapper Travis Scott. In the process, at least eight people suffered from fatal heart attacks from a possible narcotics overdose. Others passed…
Road Tips: Sharing the Road with Semi-Truck Drivers
Who doesn’t feel a little anxious when sharing the highway with a semi-truck? Unlike passenger vehicles, driving next to an 18-wheeler that is substantially bigger poses more risks should an accident occur. In the U.S. over 250,000 collisions happen between truck drivers and motorists each year. Most of these accidents are spurred by negligence…