HOW TO PREVENT DOG BITES AND DOG ATTACKS FOR CHILDREN
Dog bites and dog attacks are a common cause of injury for small children. Small children are vulnerable to dog bites. Injuries caused by dog bites can impact a child for a lifetime. Additionally, a child may suffer severe emotional and mental trauma from a dog bite that can surface years later. Our Sacramento dog bite attorneys work with parents to file personal injury claims when a child is injured because of a dog bite or animal attack. California dog bite laws hold dog owners, property owners, and other...
CALIFORNIA JOINS OTHER STATES IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT AGAINST THE DANGERS OF VAPING
California Gov. Gavin Newson announced that he plans to begin a public awareness campaign next month related to vaping and e-cigarettes. The $20 million campaign focuses on the dangers associated with using these products. The governor also announced that he intends to crack down on the sale and distribution of counterfeit e-cigarettes. These actions follow the ban on flavored e-cigarettes in New York and the announced ban on flavored vaping products in Michigan. In addition to some states taking action to ban certain e-cigarette products,...
PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT CAN SAVE LIVES — MOTORCYCLE HELMETS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Do you have a friend or family member who loves to ride a motorcycle? If so, you might worry about your loved one’s safety when he or she is on the road. Sadly, thousands of riders are injured and lose their lives in motorcycle crashes in the United States. During 2015, 4,976 motorcyclists lost their lives in accidents, an eight percent increase from the prior year. California had the second highest number of motorcyclist fatalities in the nation during 2015. During that same year, roughly 88,000 riders...
FACTORS THAT AFFECT YOUR COMPENSATION IN A CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a negligent or careless driver, you might be entitled to recover money from the driver who caused the crash. However, before accepting a settlement from the other driver’s insurance company, it is helpful to understand the factors that impact the amount of compensation you are entitled to receive for your claim. It is also helpful to consult a Sacramento motorcycle accident attorney before accepting a settlement. The insurance adjuster will not tell you if...
DO YOU HAVE CHEST PAIN AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT?
Chest pain after a car accident could be caused by the stress of a collision; however, chest pain can also be a symptom of a severe injury. In some cases, pain can be an indication of a life-threatening condition. You should never ignore any type of pain after a car accident, especially chest pain. It is always in your best interest to seek medical attention as soon as possible after a car accident. Injuries That Can Cause Chest Pain After a Traffic Accident Because of...
Is Your Doctor Doing You Favors By Prescribing Antibiotics?
In 2013, USA Today ran a story about a study that showed antibiotics were being overused. At that time, doctors in the United States were prescribing enough antibiotics to give them to four out of five American each year. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) conducted a study analyzed a national prescriptions database for 2010 and found that doctors prescribed 258 million courses of antibiotics. In 2010, doctors wrote an average of approximately 833 prescriptions for every 1,000 people. However, in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West...
STOP FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE
It is estimated financial elder abuse costs victims more than $2.9 billion each year. An estimate states that senior citizens lose 12 times more money each year than previously thought. During a five-year period, 37% of seniors are the victims of some type of financial elder abuse. Most people with family members in nursing homes and assistance living facilities are careful to watch for signs of physical or mental abuse, they fail to watch for signs of financial elder abuse until it is too late. Types of...
SACRAMENTO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE EXPERT TESTIMONY
Experts Only: Testimony in Sacramento Medical Malpractice Cases In Sacramento medical malpractice cases, people injured by the negligence of medical professionals or hospitals bring a civil cause of action in order to recover financial compensation as a result of their injuries. This money is intended to compensate them for additional medical treatment required, permanent disability, or in some cases the loss of a loved one. The legal theory behind medical malpractice cases in California is somewhat simple: all medical professionals involved in your care owe you a duty to...
What Are The Statute Of Limitations For Claims In California?
Accidents happen. But when you or a family member is involved in an accident that results in injuries—such as a car accident, slip and fall, or products liability—you may feel scared and unsure of where to turn. However, you should know that you have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party who harmed you in order to recover the financial compensation needed to put your life back together. If you are considering filing a California personal injury lawsuit after...
FATAL DOG ATTACKS SPUR SWEEP OF NEIGHBORHOODS
Animal Control Sweep Conducted After Fatal California Dog Attack Last month, 65-year-old Emilio Rios was found dead in the front yard of his home as the result of a dog attack from two unattended pit bulls. Another woman in Rios’ neighborhood was also attacked by the dogs, but escaped with minor injuries after the dogs were scared away by the sirens of police officers who had been called to the scene after the initial attack.Recently, Riverside County animal control officers captured 29 dogs in a sweep of Rios’ former...
