When driving around the Bay Area, it is hard to miss all the building construction signs. Considering the volume of work done here and the estimated $118 billion spent annually in California, it should be no surprise that construction is the second most dangerous...
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Critic says new underride rules are not enough
The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced updates to Federal Motor Vehicle Standards involving semi-truck trailer rear underride guards. These guards are supposed to prevent smaller vehicles from getting wedged...
What if the police report is inaccurate?
Those considering a personal injury lawsuit often find it helpful to start the process by getting a copy of the police report. Also known as a First Information Report (FIR), this written document gives the legal team a starting point for building a case. Still, it...
Issues to consider when renegotiating a commercial lease
When it comes to residential rents, the Bay Area is notoriously expensive. However, the same is true for commercial leases. Commercial properties can earn a significant revenue stream for owners and landlords, and rent can be a significant operating expense for the...
OSHA releases list of most frequent safety violations in the workplace
It’s an unfortunate reality that work can be a dangerous place. While accidents do happen, it becomes negligence when the employer does not follow federal safety regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigates reports of safety violations...
How do insurance carriers determine if a vehicle is totaled?
After a crash, the insurance company will evaluate the damage and value. While the owner may think the vehicle is not in bad shape and repairs could bring it back to usable condition, the insurer may feel differently. If the insurer believes the cost of repairs...
Protection for rideshare passengers injured in accidents
Several states are addressing a longtime problem associated with rideshare companies. While these businesses remain a relatively new phenomenon, specific laws are not in place to protect the citizenry of certain states. Currently, if an accident occurs in a rideshare...
Why is a driving technology company reluctant to share data?
Waymo is a well-known autonomous driving technology company that started in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project. The company focuses on building what they refer to as the "Waymo Driver," aka the World's Most Experienced Driver, to improve mobility access while...
Four “red flags” of a bad business contract
Contracts are an essential part of doing business. It will outline agreements between businesses, businesses and clients, businesses and employees, and the list goes on. Contracts that are not strategically drafted to foresee potential areas of dispute, create...
The deadly dangers of truck driver fatigue
The latest data on fatal crashes that involve large trucks colliding with much smaller vehicles is alarming. At the end of 2019, more than 5,000 deaths occurred in crashes that involved significantly weightier motorized transports, according to the Federal Motor...
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