fatal accident

Holding negligent manufacturers accountable for auto defects

May 27, 2014 | fatal accident,Our Blog,pain and suffering

In our last post, we discussed one of many lawsuits that have been filed against General Motors in the wake of the auto manufacturer’s recall of millions of potentially dangerous vehicles in California and the rest of the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires the manufacturers of motor vehicles to comply with… read more

Who is responsible after a fatal charter bus accident?

April 21, 2014 | fatal accident,Our Blog,wrongful death

In our last post, we discussed the tragic charter bus accident that occurred in Northern California on April 10 and claimed the lives of ten people, including several high school students. At the end of our post, we explained that an investigation is currently taking place to examine how the accident occurred and whether negligence… read more

Proposed bus safety regulations return to the spotlight

April 18, 2014 | fatal accident,Our Blog

Fatal motor vehicle accidents are never a welcome occurrence. Unexpectedly, families lose so much — often without the ability to say goodbye to loved ones. The healing process after the crash can be long, as families explore their options to feel whole once again and move forward. However, in some cases, there may be an… read more

Spock’s damaged brain: TBI and elevated risk of early death

April 9, 2014 | fatal accident,Our Blog

Science fiction stories are full of scenarios where brains are preserved after death. In the original “Star Trek” series, for example, the brain of the iconic character Mr. Spock is hijacked by an alien civilization. The aliens repurpose it as a master computing device to control their life-support systems – leaving Mr. Spock’s body in… read more

Federal study reveals human toll of distracted driving

March 20, 2014 | fatal accident,Our Blog

Over the last several weeks, we have discussed issues surrounding distracted driving in a pair of blog posts. The development of and proliferation new technology has most definitely fueled concerns about drivers discovering new sources of distraction. Although this message might be a common refrain from public safety officials, a study published by the Centers… read more

1 person hurt, 2 killed in a vehicle accident in California

February 4, 2014 | fatal accident,Our Blog,wrongful death

No one ever plans to be involved in a fatal accident; however, they occur on California roadways every single day. Two individuals were recently killed in a vehicle accident as a result of a horrific crash that occurred in eastern Riverside County. According to state troopers, the accident happened when the driver lost control of… read more