We’re a consumer society, and not a day goes by when the average American doesn’t use a multitude of consumer products, from the basics we use every day—food and drink, cars, trucks, tires, toys, tools, furniture, and kitchen appliances—to the high-tech: electronics, computers, and other sophisticated equipment; to medical devices and pharmaceuticals designed to improve […]
Sacramento Car Accident Lawyer
It does not matter if you are the most skilled driver on the road. You can still suffer serious injuries in an auto accident if another driver acts negligently. If you have been injured in a car accident, you can face the potential of lengthy physical therapy and rehabilitation. You may be unable to work […]
CALIFORNIA BOATING ACCIDENTS
Boating is a favorite activity of many Californians who love to spend their leisure time on the water, exploring, fishing, and enjoying the company of family and friends. No one is prepared when the fun turns to tragedy and someone else’s negligent act causes an accident that results in a serious injury or death. California […]
CALIFORNIA ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
All terrain vehicles, better known as ATVs, are designed for off-road recreational use. They include 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers (“quads”), dirt bikes, and motocross bikes. ATVs cause more than 800 fatalities and 135,000 injuries annually. About a third of all ATV-related deaths and injuries are to children. In California, 629 people died in ATV accidents between 1982 […]
Blood Transfusions and Medical Malpractice
Blood transfusions are a necessary part of medical practice. In fact, 20 percent of people entering a hospital need blood. Over four million lives are saved each year as a result of blood transfusions. Sometimes, however, errors occur in the blood transfusion process, resulting in claims of medical malpractice. Who can be held responsible for […]
Medical Malpractice Screening Panels
Approximately twenty states in the United States employ medical screening panels to preview medical malpractice cases at the onset of litigation in an effort to screen out legally baseless claims. In addition to weeding out meritless cases, medical malpractice screening panels can encourage early settlement of cases. While each state’s panel differs slightly, most are […]
Top Risks for Drivers to Avoid During Rain Storms
Rain makes for hazardous driving conditions, particularly for drivers who are unaware of the risks associated with rainy day driving. To protect yourself on the road and prevent car accidents when conditions are less than stellar, it is important to recognize the risks and find ways to avoid them whenever possible. These five risks are some of […]
Eye Injuries at Construction Sites: Who is Liable?
Eye injuries are a common type of accident at construction sites today. According to the Center to Protect Worker’s Rights (CPWR), construction has a much higher rate of high injuries than any other industry. When an eye accident occurs, it can be difficult to determine liability for the car accident attorney. A good start is to […]
The Importance of Car Insurance
When you venture outside your house, you might feasibly meet by injury. For anyone who is riding or driving a car, may possibly meet the injury due to the negligence of an individual. If you find yourself in this specific situation, you may make a maintain. Many a times, it so happens that while you […]
“Sway” and Its Lessons for Law School Applicants
I recently read the new book Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior, by the brilliant authors Ori and Rom Brafman. With searing, powerful anecdotes, they bring to life key lessons about how very smart people can and will make poor, irrational decisions. The key forces Santa Barbara criminal defense attorneys describe that can result […]