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ACCIDENTS HAPPEN? Victims of Orange County Accidents Deserve Compensation
Occupational Safety and Health named farming one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. RAILROAD CROSSING ACCIDENTS For the most part, common-sense practices are enough to prevent accidents at railroad crossings. Unfortunately, many railroad crossings lack basic safety features. Only 47 percent of public crossings have crossbucks, and just 36 percent have crossing gates! In 2016, there were over 2,000 accidents at railroad crossings, many of which lacked safety protection devices that would have prevented these accidents. Accidents do happen, but when they are caused by negligence and someone is hurt as a result, a simple “oops” isn’t enough. Before something is excused as “just an accident,” injured victims have the right to legal protection and are entitled to claim compensation for their suffering.
When people think of accidents that require the help of an attorney, automobile accidents are the first on that list. Injuries caused by a collision involving cars, commercial vehicles, buses, bicycles, and motorcycles are all circumstances in which a person is likely to reach out to an attorney. But accidents are all too common off the road, too. Here are a few cases the experienced team at Case Barnett Law is prepared to handle. BOATING ACCIDENTS California residents are lucky enough to boat on our state’s beautiful lakes and rivers, and in the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, this can be a dangerous activity if boat operators are irresponsible. In 2016, the United States Coast Guard responded to 4,463 boating accidents. These accidents resulted in 2,903 injuries and 701 deaths. Everything from operator inexperience, excessive speed, intoxication, and navigational rule violations contributed to these accidents. CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS Construction workers literally build our country at great personal risk to themselves. In 2015, 1 in every 5 work-related deaths occurred in the construction industry. This is in addition to the 58,000 construction workers who were injured due to falls, electrocution, trench collapses, fires, falling debris, and machinery accidents. FARMING ACCIDENTS Every day, over 100 agricultural workers are seriously injured by tractor overturns, animal injuries, chemical exposures, or suffocation after being trapped in a grain bin or silo. The National Institute of
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Pistachio Goji Berry Granola
Ingredients
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1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
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1 cup rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coconut flakes 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon coconut oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/3 cup goji berries
Directions
slowly until pistachios and coconut flakes are toasted but not burned, for about 5 minutes. 4. Remove from pan and stir in goji berries. 5. Let cool and enjoy as a snack or on top of your yogurt!
1. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add oats in a thin layer and toast for 1–2 minutes. Add coconut oil and salt, then stir. Continue toasting for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Add maple syrup 1 tablespoon at a time; stir to coat. 3. Once oats are toasted, add pistachios, coconut flakes, and cinnamon. Cook
Recipe inspired by LoveAndLemons.com.
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