Every day, 460 pedestrians are injured in traffic-related incidents. In the next hour, possibly while you are reading this, 1 pedestrian will be killed in a traffic-related incident. While motorists must always be on the lookout for pedestrians and do their part to maintain safe roadways by staying alert and in control, pedestrians should practice safe [...]
"Personal injury" is a legal term that refers to an injury of the body, mind, or emotions caused by the negligence of another person. Other areas of personal injury cases can include workers compensation, slip & fall accidents, defective products, work injuries, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. If you believe that you've been a [...]
Cycling can be an enjoyable and beneficial pastime. There’s a certain freedom and freewheeling feeling about strapping on your helmet and pumping the pedals. However, cycling is not without its dangers. On average, over 700 cyclists are killed and over 45,000 cyclists are injured each and every year in incidents involving motor vehicles. Here are [...]
Motorcycles are a great way to get around town. With low gas mileage and high maneuverability, they can really improve your out-of-pocket expenses, save you time, and eliminate the headache of trying to find a parking spot. However, these small vehicles can also be dangerous if you don’t have the right knowledge or gear. Motorcycles [...]
California law holds dog owners responsible for dog bite attacks. Adding a yellow ribbon to fearful or aggressive dogs is one way that dog owners can indicate that an animal should be given space in public. If you or a loved one was injured by a dog running loose, a dog at the park [...]
Sexual abuse is a serious issue facing people of all ages, ethnicities and economic levels. According to statistics gathered by RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, 80% of victims of sexual abuse are under the age of 30, while 44% are under 18. It is believed that an American is assaulted every [...]
Originally published in Trial Bar News, Vol.34, Issue 7, Aug./Sept. 2011 By Marianne S. Johnson, Esq. Effective January 1, 2011, the Legislature’s newest attempt to streamline the civil jury process launched an interesting alternative for those civil cases that fall into that problematic void: too big for small claims court, but not worth a three-to-five [...]
In the majority of past cases, it is evident that the costs that manufacturers and corporations would have to endure in order to affirm the safety of their products is marginal. Even so, every day there are thousands of corporations in the U.S. that are making the conscious decision to risk your safety and the [...]
It is estimated that a person is killed in a fatal traffic accident every sixteen minutes. In 2011 alone, California experienced nearly 3,000 fatal car accidents. Besides the emotional trauma caused by the loss of a loved one, a fatal accident brings with it considerable financial burdens. The loss of another’s income can be life [...]
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a chronic disease that causes severe pain, swelling, stiffness, and skin changes, and currently has no known cure. Also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), RSD is characterized by extreme pain caused by even the slightest of touches, which is a result of the individual’s nervous system on overdrive. [...]