It is imperative for anyone planning to consume alcohol that a designated driver is arranged prior to beginning the evening's festivities. A designated driver can either be a trusted friend who is staying home for the evening or a taxi service. Bars and restaurants typically can provide either free taxi service or, at a minimum, a referral phone number for…

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September 1, 2011

Family Files Personal Injury Lawsuit Against the San Bernadino Sheriff’s Department

As a growing cause of personal injury and wrongful death actions, taser lawsuits have become increasingly popular across the U.S. Police often use tasers to stun and subdue unruly or uncooperative suspects. The devices transfer a powerful electric volt into the suspect causing him or her to immediately drop to the ground in an unconscious-like state. In some scenarios, the…

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September 1, 2011

CHP Chase Ends With Demolished Patrol Car

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) serves as a branch of the California State Police. Each officer is duly trained and exposed to the rigors of state police training, issued an official police firearm and most retain their own patrol vehicle to help keep California's roadways safe. CHP deals with a variety of issues from moving violations and directing traffic to…

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Product Liability Lawyer

August 30, 2011

Debate Heats Up Over Dangerous Pesticide

Several environmental groups across California filed lawsuits earlier this year in response to the legislature's approval of the use of methyl iodide- a powerful pesticide known to cause a host of health problems and birth defects. Opponents of the chemical took to the streets this week and the presence of many were felt on the steps of the state capitol…

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August 30, 2011

Deadly Crash Closes Highway 12

A fatal crash abruptly closed busy Highway 12 in both directions on Monday morning. The crash occurred near the county line separating Solano and Napa counties. California Highway Patrol was on scene almost immediately to investigate the crash. Currently-released details reveal that around 10:35 yesterday morning, a green Ford Taurus inexplicably crossed over the center line separating the east-bound and…

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August 26, 2011

Man Fatally Stabs Friend Who Criticizes Driving

While we implore California motorists to urge and encourage their friends and loved ones to use caution and reasonable prudence when navigating the roadways, this incident is something we never thought possible. An Orange County man was convicted Thursday of second degree murder for fatally stabbing his friend after the friend critiqued his driving ability. Evidence suggests the incident took…

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August 26, 2011

Injuries From Police Spark Interesting Tort Questions….

Most often, civil lawsuits center around claims between two private citizens involving personal injury, negligence or strict liability. On occasion, lawsuits involve a public or private corporation or company suing or being sued in its capacity as a business entity. However, even more rarely, a civil lawsuit will involve a governmental body as a defendant against a plaintiff injured by…

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August 25, 2011

UPDATE: Baby Tossed From Fourth Story Dies, Father Defends Mother

We reported Tuesday about the tragic turn of events that took place at the parking garage adjacent to the Orange County Children's Hospital. Inexplicably, a mother of a seven-month old infant tossed her child from the fourth story of the garage where it landed on the sidewalk below. Onlookers rushed to the scene, reported the events and the baby was…

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August 24, 2011

Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run

Motorists must always remember to share the road and respectfully defer to cyclists and pedestrians navigating the roadways. Those on bicycles or on foot are not as protected from danger as those in cars and are particularly vulnerable to accidents, injuries and death. As we have reported in the past, a slight amount of due care and responsibility goes a…

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August 24, 2011

Parties Come to Agreement in Missouri LegalZoom Case

California-based LegalZoom.com has lead the way in providing low-cost transactional legal services to clients across the nation. The site assists users with basic legal functions such as creating a will, incorporating a business, filing for divorce and protecting patents. One issue with any nationwide law practice is that of the requirement for any attorney practicing law to abide by each…

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August 23, 2011

Police Search for Hate-Fueled Driver

Patrol units are in search of a driver who ran a woman off the roadway today after spewing venomous hate-filled language at her. Just about the only thing we loathe more than reckless and negligent drivers are negligent drivers fueled by road rage. We sincerely hope that California Highway Patrol catches this person quickly and removes him from the roadways…

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August 23, 2011

Horrific Scene at Orange County Children’s Hospital

Some acts of inhumanity are so horrific we can barely believe our words as we type them. In an unspeakable event of unsurpassed magnitude, law enforcement reported today that a woman tossed her three-month old infant off the fourth-story parking garage adjacent to the Orange County Children's Hospital. The incident occurred hours after the woman's husband, also father of the…

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August 22, 2011

Massive Motrin Lawsuit Commences in Los Angeles Superior Court

Many Americans turn to over-the-counter pain relievers when plagued with dull aches, pains and headaches. One of the most popular pain reliever brands is the Johnson & Johnson product Motrin. Alarmingly, Motrin has been attributed to more than just the temporary alleviation of minor soreness and has been linked with a horrific disease known as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis- a disease…

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August 22, 2011

Latest on California’s Roadways:

With only a reasonable amount of caution and careful driving, many of the tragic and deadly accidents that occur around California's highways and interstates. California is experiencing an epidemic of distracted driving as drivers are so dependent upon their smart phones and electronic devices that they cannot withstand the thought of leaving not checking texts and emails while driving. This…

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Personal Injury

August 12, 2011

Christine Baker as Administrator vs. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and X.S.

The California Supreme Court weighed in on a controversial and pivotal worker's compensation case this week- granting a victor for employers and insurers. The issue involved cost of living increases for worker's compensation claimants. Specifically, the high court grappled with interpretation of a 2002 law giving administrators some leeway in calculating cost of living increases for claimants. There are currently…

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Family Files Personal Injury Lawsuit Against the San Bernadino Sheriff’s Department

CHP Chase Ends With Demolished Patrol Car

Debate Heats Up Over Dangerous Pesticide

Deadly Crash Closes Highway 12

Man Fatally Stabs Friend Who Criticizes Driving

Injuries From Police Spark Interesting Tort Questions….

UPDATE: Baby Tossed From Fourth Story Dies, Father Defends Mother

Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run

Parties Come to Agreement in Missouri LegalZoom Case

Police Search for Hate-Fueled Driver

Horrific Scene at Orange County Children’s Hospital

Massive Motrin Lawsuit Commences in Los Angeles Superior Court

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