Anyone who has had their driver’s license suspended for a time after a DUI conviction or even having too many points on their driving record may feel like it’s only too easy to lose your driving privileges in California. A recent investigation by the nonprofit,...
If your e-bike battery malfunctions and causes injury or property damage, California law gives you the right to pursue legal action. Under product liability statutes, manufacturers and other parties in the supply chain can be held accountable when a defective product...
Premises liability involves legal responsibility for the maintenance of a property. Both individual property owners and businesses may have premises liability if other people get hurt on private property. Many premises liability lawsuits begin with slip-and-fall...
Nursing home residents count on the staff members to care for them in the appropriate manner. The needs they have can vary greatly, so it’s critical for these facilities to establish and follow a proper care plan. Some residents have mobility challenges that make it...
When elderly individuals move into nursing homes, they do so with the expectation of safety, compassion and professional care. These facilities are meant to provide medical attention, emotional support and dignity in the final chapters of life. Unfortunately, in some...
“Don’t use your phone while driving.” You’ve probably heard this many times, spoken as if obeying that alone will make you a safer driver. Yet many people take that to mean don’t hold your phone while driving. They think using your phone via a hands-free or Bluetooth...
There are many drivers who won’t hesitate to continue driving even when they’re feeling tired. They could be on a long trip, and they know they need to put in another few hours just to reach their destination. Or they could be commuting home after an exhausting day on...
Brain injuries can happen during surgery, often due to factors like anesthesia complications, surgical mistakes, or lack of oxygen. Recognizing the signs of a brain injury quickly can help with treatment and recovery. You might wonder how to identify these signs. Here...
Elder abuse in long-term care facilities can take on many different forms. In some cases, workers become violent toward residents or emotionally abusive toward them. They might steal from residents. Other times, the professionals staffing a nursing home neglect people...
A car accident can happen for many different reasons, and there are a lot of different factors that contribute. Some of the main ones are distracted driving, impaired driving and aggressive driving. However, in some senses, there’s only one thing that accounts for...