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Train Accidents Are Becoming More Common Train Accident Lawyer
July 12, 2011

Train Accidents Are Becoming More Common

In light of the devastating tragedy that struck in the Nevada desert in late June, Californians are hardly ready for another train incident possibly claiming the lives of more victims. In an incident with eerily similar facts, a man was pulled to safety before being struck by an Amtrak passenger training hauling nearly 200 passengers. Again, driver negligence is implicated…
Congress May Cut Funding for Consumer Reporting Service Product Liability Lawyer
July 11, 2011

Congress May Cut Funding for Consumer Reporting Service

Injury from consumer products falls under the legal doctrine of strict products liability. This means that manufacturers or sellers of commercial products are under a strict duty to produce quality goods that will not harm, injure or kill unsuspecting consumers. Corporate manufacturers must maintain a higher standard of care than the "reasonable person" standard imputed to ordinary people. In addition,…
California Supreme Court Makes Landmark Ruling on Workers’ Overtime Case Of The Week
July 8, 2011

California Supreme Court Makes Landmark Ruling on Workers’ Overtime

Late last month, the California Supreme Court made its ruling on a pivotal case pertaining to overtime pay for out-of-state workers. The issue in the case was three-fold and involved i) whether the (worker-friendly) California Labor Code applies to out-of-state workers performing employment tasks for a California-based company; ii) whether California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL) applies in this same situation,…
Two Tragic Accidents Involving Southern California Police Attorney-LawyerBlog | Wrongful Death LawyerGeneral Legal AdviceMotorcycle Accident LawyerPersonal Injury
July 8, 2011

Two Tragic Accidents Involving Southern California Police

Two stories grace the Southern California news blotter this week as a police officer was injured in a motorcycle accident while in another precinct a woman died as she was held in custody. Both stories regard different police stations but it goes to show that even law enforcement is not immune to tragedy and injury. In the first story, a…
California Highway Patrol Officer Seeks $3.5 Million in Restitution from CHP Attorney-LawyerCase Of The Week
July 7, 2011

California Highway Patrol Officer Seeks $3.5 Million in Restitution from CHP

A former California Highway Patrolman is seeking $3.5 million in damages based on claims of discrimination by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). In court documents, the plaintiff contends that the CHP discriminated against him after he served as a whistleblower against unlawful activity taking place within the CHP. The plaintiff claims that since he made reports, the CHP has retaliated…
Stray bullet strikes young girl watching fireworks Case Of The Week
July 7, 2011

Stray bullet strikes young girl watching fireworks

July 4th brings about unprecedented dangers and hazards as fireworks simultaneously ignite while people use gas grills, drink heavily and frequent swimming pools. Law enforcement is always on high alert during any of the nation's festivities claiming long weekends in California. Most notably, July 4th weekend tends to result in higher numbers of DUI arrests, fires from fireworks and accidental…
$2.5 Million Verdict Awarded Against Anesthesiologist Personal InjuryTraumatic Brain Injury
July 2, 2011

$2.5 Million Verdict Awarded Against Anesthesiologist

Medical malpractice suits are a very common type of personal injury lawsuits that involve injured medical patients seeking restitution and damages from their caregivers. The plaintiff must prove that the doctor or caregiver owed a duty to the patient to protect him or her from the inherent dangers of surgery or medical procedures. The patient must have received full informed…
Safety First this July 4th Weekend Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerBlog | Wrongful Death Lawyercar accident lawyerGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal Injury
July 2, 2011

Safety First this July 4th Weekend

We would love nothing more than to return to work on Tuesday with no reports of car accidents or injuries. However, July 4th weekend marks one of the most dangerous celebratory weekends on the calendar as Californians simultaneous balance fireworks, grills and partying. It is important to always stay alert of the your surroundings and be in control of every…
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