Child Abuse in the Closet

No one will ever love you like your mother does.

In most cases, this is a positive and true statement about the depth of a mother’s love, protection, and devotion to her children. Unfortunately, some children would be better off as far away from their mothers as possible....

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Bike Accidents and How to Avoid Them

Who's at fault when a bike and a car collide?

Many cyclists, especially those who ride for pleasure rather than commutation, try to ride through as few intersections as possible. Nonetheless, in spite of the fact that most bicycle accidents (59 percent) involve only the biker cyclists most frequently collide with...

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Child Abuse in the Public Eye

Q: Are celebrities treated differently when to comes to child abuse allegations?

Many Americans put celebrities on a pedestal and the couple formerly known as “Brangelina” are no exception. People obsess over the details of celebrities’ private lives—whether good or bad.

Recently, Hollywood power couple, Brad Pitt...

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When Airbags Kill

Q: If a safety device causes injuries or death, is the manufacturer responsible?

Automotive technology has been advancing at light speed in recent years with self-driving cars no longer something out of a sci-fi movie. Back-up cameras and airbags are some of the more recent safety features to come...

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Another California Hot Car Death

Q: Can someone who leaves a child to die in a hot car be sued?

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare and one of the issues that sparks intensely emotional debates: an adult inadvertently leaving a baby or child unattended in a hot car and the resulting child’s resulting death....

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Liability for Amateur Sports Injuries

Who bears responsibility when a young player is seriously injured during a game?

As sports grow ever more popular and competitive, athletic injuries become more and more common. While everyone expects the usual scrapes and bruises to occur during athletic activity, when serious personal injuries occur, the question of legal liability...

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Building a Safer Bike Helmet

Is bicycling a leading cause of sports-related brain injuries? Bicycling in Northern and Southern California is a popular exercise and recreational activity, and most cyclists ride with bike helmets - even though the state's law only mandates helmets for riders who are under the age of 18. While helmets offer some degree of protection, and...
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High School Football Player Suffers Head Injury

What are the concussion risks for high school football players? The high risk of concussions that football players face has widely been reported, particularly at the professional level. In response to growing concerns about the long-term consequences of head injuries, the National Football League has implemented new protocols when players appear to suffer concussions. Obviously,...
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Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding With Metro Train in Downtown L.A.  

How can motorcyclists avoid fatal accidents? More and more people are enjoying the freedom and thrills of riding motorcycles. Unfortunately, accidents involving motorcycles can turn that thrill into trauma with devastating consequences. Motorcyclists Crashes Into Metro Train A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a Metro train in downtown Los Angeles in the early morning hours just...
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Construction worker killed in downtown accident

What are the top safety hazards at construction sites? Construction workers spend their days in some of the most hazardous conditions known to man. Despite heavy OSHA regulation, construction accidents are far too common and fatalities among the construction occupations are the highest of any industry in California. Construction Worker Fatality in San Diego A construction...
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