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Driver distraction has been a significant danger in the United States for many years, even before the advent of smartphones. To reduce its prevalence, ...

Road signs are meant to instruct drivers and lead them to safety. Most road signs are clear, simple, and easy to understand. But, what happens if two ...

California is the most populous state in the country. As a result, car accidents are more prevalent here than in many other states. Our infographic ...

When we drive a car, we expect all of the vehicle’s components to operate safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and a significant number ...

Although many assumed the multi-year Takata airbag recall had come to an end, Ford Motors recently announced that they are recalling 953,000 more ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford announced a recall that affects nearly 355,000 vehicles that were ...

In the state of California, there were roughly 485,000 auto accidents reported in 2017. These collisions resulted in nearly 4,000 deaths and over ...

Bicyclists in California may use the public streets the same way cars do, as long as they follow all the rules of the road – including the rule to ...

Many Californians go boating on the state’s lakes, rivers, and ocean fronts every summer, and many of these boaters take care to protect themselves ...

Since traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can drastically alter a person’s life, it’s natural to want to know if there is a way to prevent them from ...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs after a blow or jolt to the head. This type of injury can occur in any incident that involves blunt force ...

Brain injuries are some of the most commonly sustained types of injuries because of how easy they can occur and the many different circumstances that ...

Whether you received a burn injury from an unsafe work environment or a defective product, acting quickly and wisely can help reduce your pain, ...

Some injuries are so serious that a victim’s quality of life is gravely compromised, and burn injuries are one example of this. There are three ...

Burn injuries are categorized in a way that labels them based on the severity of the damages. These categorizations include first-degree, ...

A tour bus involved in a crash that killed seven people recently had been placed out of service twice for brake problems before receiving a clean bill ...

Buses are one of the many options that people have for mass transit both in California and across the United States that make it easier for people to ...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be lethal at high concentrations. Despite this, CO is still quite prevalent in the home ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 20,000 Americans visit the emergency room every year due to unintentional ...

Exposure to carbon monoxide, or CO, can be extremely dangerous and may result in serious health complications, including brain injury and death. These ...

After an individual survives an accident that results in severe damage, they may be wondering if their life will return to how it was prior to the ...

We have all been injured at one point or another, whether it was a broken bone or strained muscle, but our bodies are complex systems that often heal ...

For individuals who have survived a devastating accident that resulted in a catastrophic injury , dealing with the ramifications can feel like an ...

A northern California worker does not have to work in a related field to be at risk for seriously harmful chemical exposure, an incident which may ...

Unlike adults, children do not always have the capability of evaluating a situation for potential dangers. For this reason, kids are typically not ...

Warmer weather has many people heading for the nearest pool for some relief from the heat. But pools can be dangerous. Injuries can easily occur in or ...

The Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask sets sold at Costco have been recalled, according to a bulletin from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...

Construction is a dangerous line of work. Construction workers face numerous hazards on the job, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates ...

Construction sites are dangerous areas that are host to a wide range of hazards. These hazards pose risks to construction workers on the job site as ...

A personal injury characteristically refers to the physical, mental, and emotional injuries incurred due to an accident or the negligence of a person, ...

Hotel pools can be a luxurious getaway for guests, but even the most stunning hotel pools have some inherent risks. Spas or hot tubs can also pose a ...

The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with Nest Labs has recalled about 440,000 Nest Protect: Smoke + CO Alarms. These defective ...

Graco has recalled 11 different models of child car seats sold between 2009 and 2013 adding up to nearly 3.8 million seats. The popular car seats have ...

Driver distraction has been a significant danger in the United States for many years, even before the advent of smartphones. To reduce its prevalence, ...

Drivers face many distractions while driving, including pinging smartphones and rowdy passengers. While a driver who uses a smartphone while driving ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving was responsible for nearly 3,500 fatal crashes and more ...

Dog owners have a legal responsibility to observe their pet’s behavior in order to discover any aggressive tendencies the dog may have. This must be ...

No-leash areas provide a great place for dogs to roam freely and their owners to relax a bit. However, sometimes these areas can be more dangerous ...

You know about the long-term injuries you may sustain in other areas of personal injury law. However, some of the damages resulting from dog bites can ...

Although Labor Day Weekend is supposed to be the time of year where you can enjoy a day off from work by spending time with your friends and family, ...

Many northern California residents go out on New Year’s Eve, and unfortunately, some of them are involved in car accidents that cause serious injuries ...

The Fourth of July is best known for fireworks and barbecues; however, drunk driving has also become an increasingly common fixture of Independence ...

Founding Partner Recognized by Super Lawyers At Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP, every one of our personal injury attorneys is committed to advocating for ...

We are pleased to announce that our firm’s founding partner, Attorney Paul Caputo, has become a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates ...

Motorcycle accidents are extremely dangerous and may result in life-threatening injuries. Motorcyclists lack the protections from injury that ...

Many of us eat at restaurants, whether you do it occasionally for a date night, or a few times a week with friends. The fact is eating out is often a ...

If you have recently purchased California tomatoes, you might want to make sure that they have not been recalled. According to The Associated Press, ...

One in 6 people in this country suffer from food poisoning every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Not all ...

In the state of California, there were roughly 485,000 auto accidents reported in 2017. These collisions resulted in nearly 4,000 deaths and over ...

A tour bus involved in a crash that killed seven people recently had been placed out of service twice for brake problems before receiving a clean bill ...

Mass transit systems such as subways, trains, buses, light rail vehicles, and other carriers offer an affordable means of transportation that allow ...

Motorcycle accidents are extremely dangerous and may result in life-threatening injuries. Motorcyclists lack the protections from injury that ...

In the state of California, there were roughly 485,000 auto accidents reported in 2017. These collisions resulted in nearly 4,000 deaths and over ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), along with the Highway Loss Data Institute, recently petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

In the state of California, there were roughly 485,000 auto accidents reported in 2017. These collisions resulted in nearly 4,000 deaths and over ...

A “backover” accident occurs when a vehicle that is backing up or rolling backwards runs into or over a pedestrian, which frequently causes serious ...

According to a new report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), California has the highest number of pedestrian fatalities out of ...

The aftermath of a car accident may seem overwhelming, particularly if you have serious injuries and have never gone through the legal process before. ...

When we pay our monthly or bi-annual premiums to our insurance companies, we expect that they will act in good faith and come through for us in the ...

Complex regional pain syndrome is a condition that causes you to experience pain long after an injury occurs. Sometimes, this condition lasts longer ...

Wet floors are serious slip and fall hazards for anyone on residential or commercial properties. As such, it’s important for property owners to ensure ...

Building codes are sets of rules that specify the standards for designing, constructing, altering, and maintaining buildings. Buildings must conform ...

Pool drownings are tragic events that claim far too many lives every year, and these victims skew young. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Warmer weather has many people heading for the nearest pool for some relief from the heat. But pools can be dangerous. Injuries can easily occur in or ...

One of the worst injuries that a person can sustain is a spinal cord injury. Depending on the location and severity of these injuries, spinal cord ...

In comparison to other types of accidents, slip-and-fall accidents may seem extremely minor to the point of being negligible; however, this is a ...

After a diagnosis of paralysis, it’s easy to understand how the individual affected can feel emotional about the entire situation. Unfortunately, this ...

When someone sustains a traumatic brain injury , the effects can have a tremendous impact on the injured individual. Few have the same amount of ...

A personal injury characteristically refers to the physical, mental, and emotional injuries incurred due to an accident or the negligence of a person, ...

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about swimming pool safety. According to the Center for Disease Control and ...

Hotel pools can be a luxurious getaway for guests, but even the most stunning hotel pools have some inherent risks. Spas or hot tubs can also pose a ...

Warmer weather has many people heading for the nearest pool for some relief from the heat. But pools can be dangerous. Injuries can easily occur in or ...

The trucking industry expects the number of truckloads of cargo on the roads to increase 3 to 5 percent in 2013, according to a recent article in ...

The number of fatal truck accidents in California per year has been decreasing over the last half-decade, according to data from the California ...

Trucking is a difficult job. Truckers often drive long distances for many hours with few breaks in between. Such a stressful job takes its toll on ...

Heavy rain and snow can contribute to tragic accidents, particularly for truck drivers. Below, we discuss three reasons why it’s so dangerous to drive ...

Big-rigs require regular maintenance to function safely on the road. While many people are familiar with how often cars need to be serviced, not ...

If you experience severe anxiety when driving your passenger car next to a tractor trailer or semi-truck on the highway, you’re not alone – and ...

Safely operating a large commercial vehicle is a complicated and challenging task, which is why we expect truck drivers to have a clear and sober mind ...

The trucking industry expects the number of truckloads of cargo on the roads to increase 3 to 5 percent in 2013, according to a recent article in ...

Although many assumed the multi-year Takata airbag recall had come to an end, Ford Motors recently announced that they are recalling 953,000 more ...

Most employees who are injured on the job will recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim. There are, however, certain situations in ...

Under California law, employees may recover compensation for a work injury only through a workers’ compensation claim. This is known as the “exclusive ...

June is National Safety Month, and the National Safety Council (NSC) is observing the event by focusing on four separate areas of employee health and ...

After four years of advocacy, our team at Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP has won justice for a bereaved North Valley family in the form of a $40 million ...

After the death of a loved one caused by negligence, there are plenty of legal issues to consider. However, for those experiencing the loss, this can ...

When injuries occur as the result of an act of negligence, one of the most important questions to ask is who may be considered liable for the damages ...