WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR POOL ACCIDENTS?
Pool accidents typically fall under the category of premises liability (often referred to as “slip and fall” cases). However, as the tragic story below illustrates, pool accidents can also fall within other areas of law. Defective Pool Equipment Causes One...
CRANE PULLS SUV OUT OF ELK GROVE POOL
A fire truck had to use its crane to pull an SUV out of a residential pool in Elk Grove after a crash. A neighbor, Carol On, heard a loud metal clashing sound and went to investigate. She saw two stop signs...
IS IT ELDER ABUSE OR OLD AGE?
Putting your loved one in a nursing home creates a fear of neglect and nursing home abuse that never goes away. This is regardless of whether the nursing home has an excellent reputation or not. The key to preventing and/or...
HOW SAFE ARE YOU DRIVING AT NIGHT?
Is it more dangerous to drive at night? According to the National Safety Council, you are three times more likely to be in an accident resulting in a traffic death after dark. Driving at night is inherently more dangerous due to the...
CAR SAFETY KITS EVERY DRIVER NEEDS
Many of us spend a great deal of time in our vehicles taking children to school or other activities; traveling to and from work; running errands; or, enjoying an afternoon ride. For your comfort and safety, there are a few...
HAS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BECOME A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES?
According to one recent study, medical malpractice is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. The authors of the study indicate that medical errors are not being reported as often as they occur because of the way causes...
KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN SAFE THIS SUMMER FROM PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
School is out and the kids are ready for some summer fun; however, parents need to be aware of one potential danger this summer — drivers. Pedestrians are at risk for injuries throughout the year because of careless or distracted...
SAFETY TIPS FOR USING YOUR GPS
Are you going on a summer road trip? If so, you may want to consider purchasing a global positioning system (GPS), especially if you are travelling to an unfamiliar destination. A GPS can help prevent some scary moments by preventing...
SUMMER CAR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING TEEN DRIVERS
Teen Driver Deaths: 2,163 teens lost their lives in car accidents in the United States during 2013 — 72 of those deaths occurred in California. Fatalities of teen drivers increased in California by 26.4 percent from 2013 to 2014. 100 Deadliest Days Begins...
TWO MOTORCYCLISTS KILLED IN SOLANO COUNTY, CA MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
In a tragic motorcycle accident, two motorcyclists were killed when a driver made a left hand turn in front of the riders. The accident took place on Highway 113 just south of Dixon. The driver of the Dodge Charger failed...