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California Shopping Mall Injuries – Who is Responsible?

Across the nation, shopping malls have replaced Main St. as the place where people go to shop, dine and even catch a movie. California is home to some of the most beautiful malls in the country. From the Grove to Fashion Island to Rodeo Drive, savvy shoppers seek designer clothes and accessories and just about everything else they desire. Shopping malls are often comprised of one or more large anchor stores along with smaller stores that can range in number from a dozen or so, to several hundred. It is the responsibility of the mall owners and businesses to maintain safe premises for their guests shopping [...]

By |2018-05-25T14:56:39-07:00June 23rd, 2017|Personal Injury|Comments Off on California Shopping Mall Injuries – Who is Responsible?
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Electric Shock Drowning – A Silent Killer

Two Alabama women, 34-year-old Shelly Darling and 41-year-old Elizabeth Whipple went missing after sunbathing on Lake Tuscaloosa on April 16. Their bodies were recovered from the lake the following morning. According to preliminary autopsies the cause of death was determined to be electrocution. One year ago the fatal electrocution drowning of 15 year-old Carmen Johnson, also of Alabama, made national headlines. Accidental drowning takes about ten lives per day in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because of the difficulty of tracking electrical shock drowning (ESD), it has become known as a silent killer. […]

By |2018-05-25T15:02:01-07:00May 30th, 2017|Personal Injury|Comments Off on Electric Shock Drowning – A Silent Killer
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What is Mesothelioma and Why Are There So Many Late-Night Commercials About It?

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that effects the mesothelium, the tissue that surrounds the organs in the body. This tissue provides fluid which aids the smooth movement of the organs. There are three different forms of the disease, but 75% of all cases originate in the chest cavity as the pleural form. There is a single recognized cause for pleural mesothelioma which is exposure to asbestos in large amounts or over an extended period. Asbestos fibers cause scarring and damage to tissue cells surrounding the lungs, leading to the production of cancer cells. The cells divide rapidly and create tumors which build up fluid and [...]

By |2018-05-25T15:03:26-07:00May 26th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on What is Mesothelioma and Why Are There So Many Late-Night Commercials About It?
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Cause and Prevention of California Tailgating Accidents

Tailgating in California, and everywhere else, is not only distracting and irritating to the driver being followed too closely, it is very dangerous. Tailgating is a contributing cause in more than one third of all motor vehicle accidents, according to research by the Highways Agency. If you are one of the many people injured in California tailgating accidents every year, it is important to seek the aid of a skilled accident attorney who will recover the compensation you deserve. Tailgating is defined by California Vehicle Code section 21703 as following another vehicle “more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of [...]

By |2018-05-25T15:04:45-07:00May 22nd, 2017|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Cause and Prevention of California Tailgating Accidents
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Why You Need the Right California Motorcycle Accident Attorney

If you are involved in a serious California motorcycle crash, it is imperative that you retain the services of an experienced California motorcycle accident attorney. The injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash are often severe and can lead to medical bills that far exceed the amount offered by the negligent party’s insurer. You may also experience loss of income over a lifetime as well as long-term rehabilitation expenses. Only an attorney with vast knowledge of California motorcycle crash litigation is qualified to recover the true value of your damages and loss. When you are involved in a motorcycle crash, the only protection you have is your [...]

By |2018-05-25T15:05:37-07:00May 18th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why You Need the Right California Motorcycle Accident Attorney
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Motor Vehicle Accidents are the Leading Cause of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system, extending downward from the base of the brain. It is made of soft tissue and surrounded by small bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord consists of nerve cells and groups of nerves called tracts, which runs to different parts of the body. Messages are carried by these tracts from the brain to the rest of the body. The tracts are separated into two groups. Sensory tracts carry messages related to heat, cold, pressure, pain and the position of limbs. Motor tracts carry messages from the brain to control muscle movement. Damage to the vertebrae, ligaments or [...]

By |2017-05-15T18:16:28-07:00May 15th, 2017|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Motor Vehicle Accidents are the Leading Cause of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
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The Cause and Effect of Increased Intracranial Pressure

Every year 1.5 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) according to the Brain Injury Association of America. It is estimated that 50,000 of these injuries are fatal. Life altering impairments can result from these injuries, affecting an individual’s professional, social and family life. It is estimated that 5.3 million Americans are living with conditions that are a result of TBI, such as neurological impairment. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is the cause of many of these conditions. Intracranial Pressure Defined The amount of pressure applied by the cranium on brain tissue, blood flowing in the brain and the cerebrospinal fluid is known as intracranial pressure. [...]

By |2018-05-25T15:07:39-07:00May 11th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off on The Cause and Effect of Increased Intracranial Pressure
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Pedestrian Deaths Rise Sharply – Is Distraction the Cause?

Pedestrian traffic fatalities reached the highest total in more than two decades, according to recent data. A total of nearly 6000 people were killed, reaching the projected rise of 11% for 2016. The figures, released on March 23, 2017, are based on data from the first six months of the year, gathered from every state and the District of Colombia, then projected for the rest of the year. Pedestrian deaths during the first six months totaled 2,660 nationwide, compared to 2,486 deaths over the same period the year before. The figures which were prepared for the Governors Highway Safety Association represent the steepest year to year [...]

By |2018-05-25T19:07:33-07:00May 2nd, 2017|Car Accidents, Personal Injury|Comments Off on Pedestrian Deaths Rise Sharply – Is Distraction the Cause?
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Federal Safety Rules Aimed at Distracted Driving by Truckers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the entity responsible for promoting the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMV’s) and reducing the number and severity of crashes. In 2009 the FMCSA released crash data that showed that 4808 highway fatalities involved large trucks. These numbers, although lower than previous years, remain high due to the factor of distracted driving among CMV drivers. Restrictions were introduced jointly by the FMCSA and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in 2010. The new set of rules was designed specifically to prohibit the use of hand held mobile devices for talking and texting by interstate truck [...]

By |2018-05-25T19:17:34-07:00April 26th, 2017|Truck Accidents|Comments Off on Federal Safety Rules Aimed at Distracted Driving by Truckers
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Hands Free Devices as Distracting to Drivers as Hand Held Study Shows

The fact that distracted is a leading cause of traffic accidents is well known. The behaviors to receive most of the blame are texting or talking on cell phones and tablets. Recent lawsuits have brought attention to other forms of distraction such as Facetime, GPS navigation and even playing Pokémon Go. It has been proven many times that any handheld distractions impair a driver’s ability to focus on the task of safe driving. Lately however, research has shown that hands-free devices do not offer the safety over handheld devices as originally thought. A recent study by the University of Sussex has indicated that hands-free devices can [...]

By |2018-05-25T19:18:24-07:00April 24th, 2017|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Hands Free Devices as Distracting to Drivers as Hand Held Study Shows
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