Construction trenching is defined loosely as carving deeply into the ground. On the surface, creating a trench sounds relatively safe. These tasks take place on the ground so falling from elevated heights is not the main risk. However, digging a trench, or working...
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How serious is your risk for a bicycle crash in San Diego?
San Diego has exceptional weather for those who want to engage in outdoor activities. Despite sprawling over hundreds of square miles, the San Diego area is still incredibly bikeable. Some local employers even try to encourage cycling as an alternative form of...
4 tips to improve safety on a construction site
Workers across the country are faced with potential hazards in the workplace each day. However, construction workers are frequently exposed to dangers that could have catastrophic consequences. For example, an incident with heavy-duty machinery could lead to a crush...
Can you get PTSD from a car accident?
If you feel shaken after a car accident, you may expect those feelings to pass. You may think that you’ll get over your fear and anxiety. You tell yourself it will just take time and you’ll get better. But what if you don’t? Could you actually develop a long-term...
What are my employer’s responsibilities after a work accident?
Most workers in San Diego think that their employers only workers’ compensation responsibility is to provide insurance to protect employees. However, state workers’ comp laws give them many other responsibilities. If your employer does not comply with these laws, it...
Is cycling getting more dangerous?
When you go out for a bike ride, whether you’re heading to work, enjoying yourself or trying to get in better shape, do you often feel like you’re just in danger the whole time? Does it seem like drivers around you have little care for the risks they pose and often...
Why do some drivers flee the scene of an accident?
Leaving the scene of an accident is illegal. When a driver leaves the scene without exchanging information with the other driver, it is known as “hit and run.” All states have laws that address leaving the scene of an accident. In California, penalties can include...
Dog bites: Children are at a greater risk
Did you know that most dog bite incidents are caused by animals that a victim does know? That makes sense, since approximately 50% of victims are children. Of them, around 26% will need to be seen in an emergency room or by a physician following the bite incident. The...
Time is everything when filing a personal injury claim in California
If you have been injured in an auto accident in California, you may consider filing a personal injury claim for damages. The compensation you receive from a successful suit can help you offset medical bills, and fix the damaged property. However, the success of your...
Interesting and scary facts about dog bites
Residents of California love dogs! It is not unusual to see people approach dogs even if they are unfamiliar with the animal. In most cases, stopping to scratch an unknown dog’s head will only result in tail-wagging and maybe a lick on the hand. However, you should...