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When an individual is not fully rested, they cannot perform tasks at an optimal level. This is true of all tasks that require concentration, attention, and motor skills, like driving, studying, and performing one ’s job duties. In fields like construction where workers use heavy machinery, reduced motor skills due to sleep deprivation can cause […]

Safety experts at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are lobbying the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) to change the rules for truck trailer rear guard protective devices. The current rules were first implemented in 1998. At that time, some trucking companies were voluntarily adding protective rear guards to their truck trailers. Prior […]

Most people are aware of what to do after a car accident: call the police, call your insurance, and try to locate a witness who can testify on your behalf. The lawyers at DiTomaso Law also want you to memorize what to do in case of a slip and fall accident. The first rule of […]

There are many laws in place at the state and federal level that protect workers from discrimination. Should a worker come forward to file a complaint of discrimination against their employer, employers are prohibited from retaliation against that person. Retaliation is defined as an adverse employment action and includes not just termination or firing, but […]

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there are almost six million car accidents every year. One third of these are multi-vehicle accidents, also known as multi-car pileups – a very dangerous and expensive type of accident. When multiple vehicles collide with each other from different angles, the resulting damage is usually severe […]

Prescription opioid use is on the rise in the United States. The same is true of the increase of opioid-related traffic fatalities. Researchers from Columbia University recently released a study on the rise of fatal car accidents linked to opioid use in recent years. In 2015, close to 100 million Americans took prescription opioids in […]

The AAA Foundation recently conducted a study in which they found that a person losing even one hour of sleep from the recommended seven hours a night is deprived enough to increase the risk of a car accident. The following information and statistics is provided to encourage getting enough rest before driving. How Missing Just […]

For most workers, an injury only means leaving work temporarily to recover. Workers’ Compensation provides medical benefits and various types of wage replacement. Which type of wage replacement benefits an individual receives depends on the circumstances of their injury. For those who must leave work temporarily to recover, temporary total disability benefits provide compensation for […]

To successfully prevail in a slip and fall accident, the liability of the property owner must be proven. The following is provided for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as replacing the advice of an attorney. Anyone who has been injured should contact our legal team at DiTomaso Law immediately. The Four […]

A new report published by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that some people have not fully made the connection between objects in motion and the life-saving capability of seatbelts, especially those in the back seat of a car. Researchers found a remarkable number of people who use seat belts in the front […]