Sexual Assault Behind the Rehab Walls

Q: Who can I sue for sexual assault committed while I was a patient in an institution?

Sexual assault is “any type of sexual contact that is non-consensual, including inappropriate touching, rape or attempted rape, child molestation, incest, voyeurism, exhibitionism, and sexual harassment.” It can happen...

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Up in Vapor: The Anatomy of E-Cigarette Explosion Cases

Q: Who is responsible for my e-cigarette injuries? You are probably aware of the wildly popular e-cigarette- a mechanical, copy-cat cigarette-style device originally marketed to help smokers kick the nicotine habit. E-cigarettes mimic the smoking experience as users inhale a fluid-based vapor from the plastic or metal device shaped like a cigarette. In order to...
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Pedestrian Deaths Plague California

Why are pedestrian deaths on the rise?

More people are taking it to the streets, whether for walking or jogging, which is good news for the health conscious. The bad news is that pedestrian deaths are on the rise across the nation. In 2015, for example the number of...

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The Perils of Highway 99

What is the most dangerous highway in California?

Let's face it: there's no escaping the need to drive in California, and with that comes the risk of deadly car crashes. While there are a number of causes for automobile accidents, many of which can...

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Good News: Seat Belt Use Reaches New High

How do seat belts save lives?

Seat belt use has reached an all-time high, according to a study recently released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Approximately 90 percent of Americans now use their seat belts, which is a statistically significant increase from 88.5 percent...

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Smartphones Could Help Prevent Distracted Driving

What steps could cell phone manufacturers take to prevent distracted driving?

The government is asking smartphone makers to design their phones to discourage distracted driving.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a set of proposed guidelines for cell phone manufacturers to prevent drivers from using their phones while...

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