Millions of people rely on daily medication — from over-the-counter medications to treat minor sickness to sophisticated prescription drugs and vaccines to prevent or cure illness. We depend on drugs to treat pain, relieve…more
Construction provides many needed jobs in California and across the United States. Some economists view the level of construction as a key indicator of a vigorous state and national economy. So it’s important for the…more
A recent example of the deadly consequences for failing to properly maintain a vehicle was a truck crash that occurred in Nevada in 2011. A tractor-trailer failed to stop at an active railroad crossing and collided with an…more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1,314 children aged 14 or younger died in car accidents in just one year, while close to 180,000 were injured. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic…more
Just like other for-profit entities, insurance companies are chiefly concerned with profits. Their policies are not guided by policyholders’ best interests. After all, the fewer insurance claims the companies pay out, the more…more
Depending on what procedure was performed, a cosmetic surgeon might advise you to wait a year to see the final results of a procedure. However, if you think something has gone wrong, it is in your best interests to consult an…more
An experienced personal injury attorney here in San Diego can help if you are suffering emotional distress after seeing a loved one injured or killed due to someone’s negligence. For example, a father watches proudly from his…more
San Diego is a particularly dangerous city for pedestrians, according to a study performed by Transportation for America. Pedestrian deaths account for 22 percent of the city’s total traffic deaths, whereas the national average…more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates healthcare-associated infections (HAI) afflict one in 20 admitted patients. According to the California Department of Public Health, HAIs account for 200,000…more
In December we touched on fatigue as a causative factor in trucking accidents and the use of trucking data to show violation of hours of service (HORS) regulations…more
Earlier we discussed forms of elder abuse. Another form of elder abuse is the dangerous conditions maintained by some caregivers who neglect their responsibilities for keeping seniors and disabled individuals safe. In recent…more
A study conducted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates that up to 98,000 people die each year from preventable medical errors. According to the study, preventable medical errors are the sixth leading cause of death in…more
Whether suffered on a highway, worksite or on the battlefield, traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs not just by impact but when force exerted on the brain shakes and shears the very connective tissue of the brain itself. New…more
In recent years, the dangers of distracted driving have become well known. Public safety campaigns are as likely to address distracted as drunk driving. Even novice drivers are aware of the danger of reading text messages while…more
The truth is, you may have significantly less time than you think to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice, the clock is ticking. If a claim is filed after the statute of…more
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