Researchers found that truck driver fatigue was implicated in 13% of the crashes between trucks and other vehicles. This is disheartening because collisions between trucks and other vehicles cause much more catastrophic injuries than crashes between two vehicles of roughly the same size. When a …
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What are Your Rights Following a Workplace Injury in California
No matter the type of workplace or industry, a worker should expect to become ill or injured at any time. Business owners do everything possible to protect their employees, but accidents happen. Additionally, some employers take advantage of their workforce and fail to follow state and federal …
Protecting Your Business from Premises Liability Claims
Establishing and maintaining a business is often part of the American Dream. Working for yourself, building a legacy, and growing your company can be challenging, and you often must open a brick-and-mortar office or retail location as part of your business model. At the same time, these facilities …
Coping with Financial Stress Following a Car Accident
Let’s be real. Nobody plans on getting into a car accident. One minute you're driving, maybe listening to your favorite song, and the next thing you know is that your world gets turned upside down. Suddenly, you're dealing with doctors, insurance companies, and a mountain of bills. It can feel like …
Bad Faith Claims: What Homeowner’s Need to Know
Bad faith insurance claims occur when insurance companies deliberately avoid fulfilling their contractual obligations to policyholders. At its core, a bad faith claim happens when an insurer unreasonably denies a valid claim, unnecessarily delays payment, or tries to get the claimant to settle for …
How Litigation Funding Supports Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Small business owners invest tremendous energy into their ventures; devoting time and resources to create products, manage operations, and serve loyal customers. Yet no matter how cautious or strategic an entrepreneur may be, unexpected legal disputes sometimes arise. A manufacturing defect, a …
