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March 14, 2017 | Our Blog,personal injury

A bus accident left one person dead and injured 27 more in California. According to fire officials from San Bernardino County, the wreck happened near Kramer Junction. It was close to Highway 58 and Highway 395. Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, according to the California Highway Patrol. One was a small bus, which… read more

March 14, 2017 | Our Blog

One out of every three nursing home residents reports abuse at some time during their nursing home stays. Even despite this high rate of abuse, injuries continue to occur at an alarming rate. Some legislators and consumer advocates are now fighting for a state law that will help to protect nursing home residents. They are… read more

March 12, 2017 | Our Blog,personal injury

Multiple states across the country are thinking about possibly requiring that students and driver’s license applicants be taught what to do in the event of a traffic stop or in any encounter with the police.  Illinois recently passed a law that would require instructors to teach students on the proper way to interact with law… read more

March 10, 2017 | Our Blog,personal injury

Each year, there are more than 8,000 complaints lodged against physicians for misconduct at the Medical Board of California. With the number growing annually, patients are complaining that they are unable to figure out easily if their doctor has been disciplined for serious infractions. Now, lawmakers are considering measures to help curb complaints and ease… read more

March 10, 2017 | Our Blog,truck accidents

In just one year, nearly 300 Californians were killed in accidents involving large trucks, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Flat beds, 18-wheelers and semis are huge when compared to passenger vehicles. Driving them can be a challenge, even for professional drivers. Commercial truckers carry a lot of responsibility as accidents involving their… read more

March 8, 2017 | Our Blog,personal injury

Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food has expanded its recall of both Evanger’s and Against the Grain canned dog foods because they may contain pentobarbital, a barbiturate used in animal euthanasia, human executions and physician-assisted suicides.  The company initially instituted a voluntary recall earlier in February after five dogs in Washington state became ill and one… read more

March 8, 2017 | Our Blog,personal injury

In California, property owners have duties to provide safe conditions to people who are on their properties, whether they are visiting, living or working on the premises. These “premises liability” requirements include reasonable safeguards against slips and falls, dog bites, trips and falls and construction accidents. When injuries happen during criminal acts A less well-known… read more

March 7, 2017 | Our Blog,personal injury,wrongful death

Following a torrential rain pour, the Oroville Dam burst, releasing some 300 million gallons of water on unsuspecting Californian, causing the deaths of five people and millions of dollars in property damages, including lost homes and more. 180,000 people were evacuated from the water’s pathway. The Oroville Dam, located north of Sacramento, began to crumble… read more

March 7, 2017 | Our Blog

According to OSHA, one in 10 U.S. workers will be injured on the job site this year. Around 13 deaths occur EACH DAY, in the workplace. In 2015, 21.4% of those workplace fatalities were in the construction industry- that is, more than one in five. While there are countless types or injuries and scenarios here… read more

March 6, 2017 | Our Blog,personal injury

It is a common claim for personal injury attorneys to tout how much (in total) they have been able to recover for victims of car and truck accidents. Of course, large jury verdicts and settlements are a testament to how hard an attorney works to ensure that his or her clients are made whole after… read more