What are the most common medical malpractice claims?
No one starts their day hoping that they will be injured in some sort of accident. Unfortunately, too often, we are faced with sometimes life-changing injuries. Even more shocking is when these accidents happen during surgery. Surgical errors are one of the top medical malpractice claims...
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Three New Bus Safety Bills in California Aim to Make Buses Safer
What causes tour bus accidents in California?
After a string of high-profile charter and school bus accidents across California, the governor has signed three bus safety bills that aim to cut the number of bus crashes in the future. Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the following three bus safety related laws: A...Construction Accidents in Los Angeles
What are my rights if I am injured in a construction accident in California?
Construction seems to be occurring everywhere in and around Los Angeles. The booming construction industry is good news for the economy and the public, but it can present hazards for construction workers. According to the Bureau of Labor...Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis in California
What costs are associated with a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injuries are some of the most serious injuries you could suffer in an accident. The human spine is comprised of a vertebral column with 33 vertebrae, a host of ligaments, and the spinal cord. If the spinal cord is damaged, accident...When Trucks Collide with Buses
What steps are being taken to enhance bus safety regulations in California?
In 2014, a tractor trailer crossed over a median on Interstate 5 near Oakland and crashed into a charter bus that was carrying students on a trip to a Northern California college. Five of the students were killed along with three chaperones. Both...
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A Primer on Automobile Accident Injuries
What are some of the common injuries in automobile accidents?
Whether high speed crashes or low-impact collisions, automobile accidents often result in serious injuries. At times, certain injuries may not be immediately apparent either because shock or the body's natural defenses initially mask the injury. After the body has a chance to relax, however, a...
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Lane Splitting: Proceed with Caution
Is lane splitting legal in California?
In August, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 51 into law, effectively making lane splitting legal, a practice in which motorcyclists drive between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane.
While the California Vehicle Code has previously required vehicles to be driven within one lane and not...
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Los Angeles Angels Star Mike Trout Involved in Car Accident
What are the most common causes of multiple vehicle accidents?
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout was recently involved in a multi-car accident while driving home from Angels Stadium after a game. Trout was traveling on South 55 near Tustin, California at about nine p.m. when traffic in front of him slowed. Trout swerved...
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How Positive Train Control Can Prevent Train Accidents
Is there technology that rail systems can utilize that will prevent train accidents?
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently announced combined federal grants of $25 million to fund projects in a number of states, including California, to implement positive train control (PTC), a technology that is designed to automatically slow down trains that exceed the...
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UC Riverside Student and Friend Killed Changing Tire on 405
What should I do if my tire blows while driving?
Tragedy struck when a 22-year-old student and his friend were killed while attempting to change a flat tire. The student was traveling on the 405 near Yukon Avenue in the early morning hours when his tire blew. He pulled onto the shoulder and called two...
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Motorcycle Accident Kills One in San Diego
What are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents?
A motorcyclist recently died in an accident near the United States-Mexico border. The accident occurred in the afternoon hours in San Diego on southbound Interstate 5. California Highway Patrol reports that the motorcyclist lost control for unknown reasons and crashed. No one else was injured in...
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High Tech Cars No Match for Human Error
Q: Are cars with auto-pilot and other safety features able to avoid accidents?
Automotive technology is advancing at warp speed. Airbags and back-up cameras are now common. Manufacturers are producing luxury vehicles that are not only electrically-powered, but that are pushing the boundaries in the new features department with offerings like pop-up, rear-facing backseats. And...
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Motorcycle Accidents Increase in California though They Decrease in U.S.
Why are motorcycle accidents more frequent in California than in the U.S. in general?
While motorcycle fatalities are, fortunately, declining throughout the nation, such fatal accidents are still occurring at an increasing rate in the state of California. Moreover, the percentages involved are not minimal. As the U.S. motorcycle fatality rate dropped 7 percent in...
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Skateboard Accidents in California
Who is liable in a skateboarding accident?
Skateboarding is a fun recreational activity and method of transportation. It is estimated that more than 11 million people worldwide skateboard on a regular basis. With its temperate climate, California is home to a high number of people that skateboard for pleasure or to and from school, work,...
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Murrieta Valley School District Sued by Parents of 13-Year-Old Victim of Swimming Pool Accident
Was the Murrieta Valley School District responsible for the tragic death of Alex Pierce, Age 13?
Sabrina and Rodriquez Pierce suffered a tragic, almost unimaginable loss when their son, 13-year-old Alex Pierce, died this past June as a result of an accident at an end-of-the-year school swimming party. Court records show that the lawsuit, filed...
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DUI-Related Accident in Temcula Kills Grandmother and Her 2-Year-Old Granddaughter
What caused the deadly California collision the day before the 15th anniversary of 9-11?
Sometimes it seems as if we will never conquer the problem of people driving while impaired. We read daily reports about horrible accidents that could have been avoided if only people would refrain from drinking alcohol or taking drugs when they...
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Rarely Sought Death Penalty Requested in Child Abuse/Neglect Murder Case
Q: Is there a duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect?
From the time they are born until they reach their majority (and even long after that), innocent children should be loved, nurtured, and protected. In most cases, the parents proudly shoulder this responsibility and are often fierce protectors of their children’s welfare. Sadly,...
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“California Stop” May Get the Green Light
Q: Do you have to make a complete stop before turning right on red?
You would think not if you were to watch the cars at any busy intersection in California, but yes—drivers are required by law to make a full stop… and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing… before turning right on a red...
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The Feds Step Up To Nursing Home Abuse
What is being done to fight the abuse of elders
Elder abuse in all its forms, whether physical, emotional or financial is a heinous crime and a growing problem not only in California, but across the Nation. That's the bad news. The good news is that the federal government...
New Law on College Sexual Harassment in California
Q: What do I do if I’m a victim of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination at college?
Before choosing a college, students and their parents undoubtedly weigh factors including reputation, the cost of tuition, financial aid, available majors, geographical location, and more. Those planning to live on campus may also address roommate compatibility and dorm...
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