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UPDATE: Giants fan shows improvement Attorney-LawyerCase Of The WeekPersonal Injury
June 22, 2011

UPDATE: Giants fan shows improvement

We have been closely following the story of the San Francisco Giants player who was savagely beaten following the season opener in April. We are pleased to report that the victim's condition has been upgraded from 'critical' to 'serious' condition as reported by his doctors in San Francisco today. To differentiate between the two conditions, a person in critical condition…
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Supreme Court Decisions Affecting Americans’ Civil Rights Blog | Wrongful Death LawyerBus Accident AttorneyCase Of The WeekPersonal Injury
June 17, 2011

Supreme Court Decisions Affecting Americans’ Civil Rights

The U.S. Supreme Court is finishing its term at the end of this month. Like most years, the Court still has a number of pivotal cases left to consider. A handful of the cases still on the docket involve complex personal injury rights which apply to civil litigants across the nation. One important case set to be decided in the…
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Multi-Car Pileup Adds Headache to OC Roadways Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerPersonal Injury
June 17, 2011

Multi-Car Pileup Adds Headache to OC Roadways

At least two people were injured in a pileup on I-5 Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred in the Northbound lanes and wreaked havoc on the roadways well into rush hour, according to California Highway Patrol. The crash began as any fender bender when the driver of a Dodge rear-ended a Nissan in the Northbound lanes. Both vehicles were traveling in…
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I-5 Crash Caused by Cell Phone Distraction Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerPersonal Injury
June 14, 2011

I-5 Crash Caused by Cell Phone Distraction

California leads the way in handheld device and text message legislation. California motorists are prohibited from operating a hand-held device while driving and are also prohibited from text messaging while driving. The purpose of such laws is to cut down on distracted driving and alleviate dangerous crashes, injuries and fatalities caused by cellular phones. Not only are drivers mentally distracted…
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Helping Another Flee an Accident Could Result in Stiff Consequences Attorney-LawyerBlog | Wrongful Death Lawyercar accident lawyerCase Of The WeekGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal Injury
June 13, 2011

Helping Another Flee an Accident Could Result in Stiff Consequences

It seems that headlines lately have been replete with stories about hit-and-run accidents where the victim ends up seriously injured or killed. It is far too common for motorists around California to try and evade responsibility by making a quick getaway from the scene. Just this weekend, we reported a hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist and his fatal collision with…
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Fatality Reported in Saturday’s Collision Attorney-LawyerCase Of The WeekGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal Injury
June 12, 2011

Fatality Reported in Saturday’s Collision

California roadways are a mixing bowl of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and mass transit passengers. It stands to reason that with so much traffic across the state, accidents are collisions are virtually inevitable. What we hate to see is fatalities upon California roadways as many automobile accidents and collisions are easily avoidable. Unfortunately, California Highway Patrol reported a fatality over the…
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Orange County Family Calls for Training Requirements for Aggressive Breeds Personal Injury
June 11, 2011

Orange County Family Calls for Training Requirements for Aggressive Breeds

California boasts some of the toughest dog bite laws in the nation. It is one of the few states that assess strict liability against owners with no actual knowledge of their dog's propensity for violence. In other words, an owner whose pet has never bitten another person in the past can still be held civilly and criminally liable whereas many…
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Update: Tragic January Crash the Result of Prescription Drug Use Attorney-LawyerBlog | Wrongful Death LawyerPersonal Injury
June 7, 2011

Update: Tragic January Crash the Result of Prescription Drug Use

Many of you may remember the tragedy that occurred in January of this year involving a famous track star and a ten-car pileup resulting in three fatalities. The accident took place in Newport Beach and took the lives of three Californians after the former track star's vehicle went airborne and careened into ten other cars. Her Ford Taurus was exceeding…
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Teen Crash Victim Brings Grief to All Families Involved Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerCase Of The WeekGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal InjuryProduct Liability Lawyer
June 1, 2011

Teen Crash Victim Brings Grief to All Families Involved

We cannot reiterate enough the danger and risk associated with driving under the influence. By choosing to get behind the wheel intoxicated, a driver is not only putting his life in danger, but the lives of his passengers, other pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The consequences of drinking and driving extend far beyond that of sky-high fines and never-ending court dates.…
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Diving Safety is Important to Avoid Injury Attorney-LawyerGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal InjuryProduct Liability Lawyer
May 27, 2011

Diving Safety is Important to Avoid Injury

In an unbelievable tragedy, a diver in Laguna Beach was found unconscious and wrapped in sea kelp after diving alone to spear fish Thursday evening. The diver was immediately transported to Mission Hospital where he was soon declared dead. Experienced divers have commented on the tragedy, citing that it is very difficult for any set of diving circumstances to result…
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