When most people hear the words “brain injury,” they associate it with a concussion or head injury – which is usually called a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI. But brain injuries have a wide variety of causes, including non-traumatic brain injuries that damage the brain at...
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Don't you hate Daylight Saving Time? Why do we still have DST? Read more about the dark side of Daylight Saving Time here....
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Throughout much of the 20th century, gender discrimination was often a roadblock to success for women in law. While there are many brilliant female attorneys who succeeded despite all odds, there have been a stellar few who blew the roadblocks to smithereens, clearing the path...
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The United States tradition of celebrating Presidents’ Day in February is one of the more confusing holidays in the United States. For one thing, every state celebrates it differently. For another, it doesn’t ever seem to fall on any actual president’s birthday, but instead, is...
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February 14 is Valentine’s Day in the United States, as well as many other countries, including Denmark, South Korea, Italy, the Philippines, South Africa, England, and France. Valentine’s Day is meant to be a day to express love to important people in your life. Too...
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For Black History Month, we recognize and celebrate African American attorneys who have made amazing contributions and changed the world....
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One in every four deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease, making it the nation’s leading cause of death. For women, heart disease and strokes cause one in three deaths, taking a woman’s life every 80 seconds. February is American Heart Month,...
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Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re enjoying (or not) winter weather! Even in sunny Southern California, the winter months bring additional driving hazards. Here are some dangers to watch out for, and tips to keep you safe on the road. Impaired Visibility Winter brings more fog, rain...
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At TorkLaw, we support No Name-Calling Week, because our goal is civil and peaceful resolution to all conflicts and differences. As personal injury attorneys, we see enough pain and suffering to know that the world is always better off when people choose to be kind. No...
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January 15, 2019 marks the 90th birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The United States commemorates this day with a national holiday to celebrate his life on the third Monday in January. At TorkLaw, we have always been committed to the ideal that all...
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