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The Risk of Car Accident Fatalities is Greater for Wheelchair Users Than Other Pedestrians
Pedestrians visiting California from other states are often amazed by California drivers who seem to stop on a dime to let them safely cross a street. It may be the law, but each Los Angeles injury lawyer at our firm is understandably proud of the courtesy extended to pedestrians in this state. Still, even in California, which has accessibility standards that often exceed federal requirements, a recent study has indicated that pedestrians in wheelchairs are more likely to die in car accidents.
Inattentive Driver Illustrates How Much Damage One Semi-Truck Can Do
The California Department of Transportation maintains nearly 700 pages of specifications governing every conceivable aspect of road signs displayed throughout the state. Every detail of permanent signs, like stop signs — and temporary signs, like road construction alerts — focuses on ensuring maximum visibility for every driver on the road.
Whiplash Injuries Are Very Real And Can Be Serious
After a car accident, many people, from insurance company claim adjusters to juries, typically view reports of whiplash injury with suspicion. Still, any Los Angeles car accident attorney can probably look back on cases where clients have experienced debilitating long-term effects from an injury that some people believe does not exist.
Each Los Angeles accident lawyer at our firm recognizes the importance of workers’ compensation in helping ensure that injured workers receive the medical care they need without concern about who may be at fault for an on-the-job accident. Still, no legislation is perfect and it is helpful for California workers to see how our state legislators identify weaknesses in the law and take action to strengthen it.
Do Helmets Protect Players or Cause Head Injuries?
Many people believe that the only safe football game is the one that is not played, but football remains a major part of U.S. sports. Every year, countless children beg their concerned parents to let them sign up for football. As long as the game remains the country's most popular sport, children want to play.