by Michael R. Kaiser | Premises Liability
A zoo volunteer was injured on Jan. 19 in an incident with an orangutan. The story could be of interest to zoo workers in California because it shows the risks that they run in their jobs. The zoo volunteer, together with two paid staff members, entered the area where...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
These days, drivers in California and other parts of the United States are doing many things on their phones other than talking. Even though drivers aren’t having verbal conversations on their devices as much, they’re actually fiddling with them more. This...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Drivers in California should make it a point to not get lost in thought while on the road. This is because daydreaming can be one of the most dangerous activities for a driver. However, it can be difficult to avoid boredom while behind the wheel because it’s...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Shortly after 9 am on January 16, 2019, a 19-car crash took place on the southbound 15 Freeway in San Bernardino County, just south of Oak Hills, causing that side of the freeway to be shut down. Residents of Riverside County may have heard of the event or experienced...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Ridesharing drivers in California often face a major challenge in sleep deprivation. Compelled by low fares and salary incentives, many drivers push themselves past their safety limits. This wreaks havoc on the circadian rhythms of their bodies and endangers both...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Wrongful Death
California residents may have heard that a 22-year-old North Carolina zoo worker was killed by a lion that had escaped its enclosure. The attack took place at the Conservators Center in Burlington, a short distance from Greensboro. The worker was cleaning the...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can change the lives of people in California. People who have been injured in the spine can face severe damage and lifelong disabilities as a result of an accident. The spine is critical to a person’s ability to walk, use their limbs and...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents in California often inflict blunt trauma injuries to people’s abdomens. Damage to the liver and spleen can cause heavy bleeding. In severe cases, the victims could die. Researchers analyzed over 50,000 accident victims with liver injuries...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
California law considers drivers with blood alcohol concentrations of 0.08 or higher to be legally impaired. This level of alcohol in the blood reduces one’s reaction time and sometimes leads to accidents. Nationwide, drunk drivers cause about one-third of...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
People in California and across the country are urging members of Congress to act on proposed legislation that aims to reduce the number of deadly underride truck accidents. In an underride crash, a car slides and is captured underneath a semi-trailer or other large...
