Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways The short answer to “OSHA requires which of the following trenches to have a protective system installed?” is: trenches that are 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep or greater must have a protective system, unless the trench is excavated entirely in stable rock. At depths of 20 feet or […]
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Driver inexperience can prove negligence and increase settlement leverage, especially when onboarding dates, training gaps, and short ride histories are documented. Which insurance pays depends on the driver’s app status; on-trip coverage is often up to $1M, while “online but waiting” is limited, and “offline” relies on personal
Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Last updated: November 19, 2025. Prop 22 litigation and app policies change—verify details before publishing or relying on this guide. Key Takeaways Get medical care immediately and preserve evidence (photos, police report, and app screenshots). Reporting promptly supports both DoorDash’s occupational policy and any third-party or workers’ comp claim. Traditional
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Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Key Takeaways Career-ending crash claims hinge on proof of future earning loss, endorsement value, and long-term medical needs—supported by strong medical, vocational, and economic experts. Document fast: early medical records, the police report, employer/team notice, and preserved digital and video evidence anchor causation and damages. Insurance sources may stack: third-party
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Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways You can win a no witness work injury claim with credible, consistent evidence like medical records, time-stamped photos, tech logs, and detailed statements. Report immediately, seek treatment that documents the work connection, and start an evidence trail within 24–72 hours to avoid denial for “late reporting.” Medical nexus—clear
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Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Evacuation car accident claim California cases involve fast-changing hazards, multi-vehicle pileups, and sometimes government action, which complicate fault and insurance decisions. California follows pure comparative negligence; the sudden emergency doctrine may adjust what “reasonable” driving means during disasters, but duty of care remains. If a government entity may
Estimated reading time: 23 minutes Key Takeaways Insurers often deny MRIs, CTs, and EMGs unless medical necessity is clearly documented; detailed clinical narratives and prior authorization are crucial. If your imaging is denied, request the written denial and reason code, have your doctor submit a comprehensive justification, and pursue re-review, appeal, and IMR if available.
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Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Key Takeaways If your teen child injured in car crash, immediate medical care, careful documentation, and limited statements protect health, evidence, and claims. Parents in California can authorize treatment, access most medical records, speak with insurers and police on the child’s behalf, and typically pursue claims for the minor. Organized
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways An impairment rating is a medical percentage of your permanent loss of function; it anchors how disability benefits are calculated. In California, doctors state a Whole Person Impairment (WPI) using the AMA Guides; that WPI is adjusted by the Permanent Disability Rating Schedule (PDRS) to produce your final
Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways If you were hurt during a non-emergency medical ride in California, you may have a non-emergency transport accident claim for injuries caused by unsafe driving, improper securing, or negligent handling. Act fast: get medical care, collect records, preserve photos and video, request the incident report, and avoid recorded
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