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Add Washing Machines to List of Exploding Samsung Products
Only a month after Samsung recalled 2.5 million of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones for explosion and fire risks that had led to numerous injuries, the appliance manufacturer is back in the news for explosion risks related to another of its flagship products: washing machines. On September 28, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission… Read More »
Can I Recover Money From a Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident?
There are few things more shocking and unjust than being struck by a car or truck only to have the driver flee the scene. As with any vehicle accident involving a pedestrian, it is the pedestrian who nearly always suffers the worst injuries, and because the pedestrian was not driving at the time, he… Read More »
When Does a Slip, Trip, or Fall Form the Basis of a Lawsuit?
You have no doubt heard the phrase “slip and fall” in the context of personal injury law and heard about large settlements and verdicts, and you may have wondered what separates those types of situations from a regular slip, trip, or fall which may not form the basis of a viable lawsuit. After all,… Read More »
Two Men Die in Pasadena Truck Accident on I-210
Five vehicles, including one truck, were involved in a deadly crash last month on the I-210 in the Pasadena foothills that caused the deaths of two men in one of the cars involved. The two men were both in a red 2004 Buick involved in the five-car collision were both from Marin County. The… Read More »
What If I Aggravate an Existing Injury in a Slip and Fall Case?
It’s a very common scenario that a plaintiff who has had a slip and fall on a slippery or otherwise dangerous surface can aggravate an existing injury such that medical attention is required and pain and limited mobility persists. In many cases, the injury might not have been serious enough to warrant medical attention… Read More »
Can a Sports Organization Be Liable for Wrongful Death?
So-called extreme sports are becoming increasingly popular in recent years, with triathlons, mixed-martial arts, ultra-long-distance runs, and other sports that push the human body to its limits becoming more and more part of the mainstream in the US and abroad. These sports can indeed occasionally push the human body beyond its limits and result… Read More »
What Is Adult Foster Care and How to Spot Elder Abuse
The elderly are some of the most fragile members of our society, and the ones most in need of care. Unfortunately, their vulnerability also makes them prime targets for abuse. Too often, this abuse occurs at the hands of those who are directly responsible for their care. Every year, more than half a million… Read More »
Santa Monica Expo Line May Be a Risk for Pedestrian Accidents
After many years of planning and construction, the growing LA Metro train system finally made its to Santa Monica in May by extending the Expo Line all the way to the Santa Monica promenade, creating a link between downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean for the first time in decades. And with the… Read More »
Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen in LA County?
Southern California has traditionally been a place associated with cars and car culture, and Los Angeles is famously described as a place where “nobody walks,” but of course nothing could be further from the truth. Pedestrians are out on the streets and sidewalks year-round in places like Los Angeles and Pasadena for shopping, getting… Read More »
What Is Foster Care Abuse and How to Spot It
Foster care abuse can take a number of forms due to the many obstacles and burdens that children in foster care have to face, generally growing up with limited means, direction, and support from caring adults who can maintain a presence in their lives. It is often up to teachers, friends, community members, and… Read More »
