Author Archives: maryalexander
Has Your Loved One Been Killed In A Motorcycle Accident?
Few motorcyclists are aware of the actual number of motorcycle accident fatalities that take the lives of motorcyclists each year. Motorcycles are not easily visible like other larger motor vehicles are. Further, those who ride motorcycles often do not possess the necessary training and skill to do so in a safe manner. Whenever there… Read More »
Nursing Homes: Recognizing Elder Abuse
There are nearly 6 million reports of elder abuse in the United States each year. This number indicates that approximately 10% of the elderly population in the United States is reported as a victim of emotional, physical, or financial abuse. The unfortunate truth is these statistics represent only a fraction of the number of… Read More »
Topamax Birth Injury Lawsuit Verdict Upheld
A Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a $3 million birth injury lawsuit verdict in a case against a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson last month. The verdict was appealed by the defendant after the trial court found that the drug manufacturer failed to warn doctors about the risks associated with Topamax and birth injuries. Pharmaceutical… Read More »
Help Put An End To Distracted Driving
Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that it was teaming up with law enforcement and other agencies to combat distracted driving. It was reported that 3,179 individuals were killed in 2014 due to distracted driving in the US. An additional 431,000 people sustained injuries in the same year as a direct… Read More »
Emotional Distress May Linger for San Bruno Pipeline Victims
On September 9, 2010, a 28 foot -long section of pipe owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company ruptured in the Crestmoor neighborhood of San Bruno, Calif. killing eight residents, injuring many and leaving several homeless. The explosion and the fire that followed created a 72 by 25 foot crater, destroyed over… Read More »
California Supreme Court Reaffirms Duty of Care—Even When Parked
The California Supreme Court recently announced a new ruling that reaffirms the state’s commitment to protecting the rights of the injured-or in this case, the family of the deceased. The case stems from a vehicle accident in which the driver of a tractor-trailer owned by Ralphs Grocery parked along the shoulder of Interstate 10… Read More »
Losing Their Cool: Night Club Bouncer Assault
People think of night clubs and bars as gathering places for individuals to meet, let loose and have some fun. Nobody goes to a bar expecting to be hurt. However when individuals congregate to drink and inhibitions are diminished, devastating injuries can result. In addition to the danger from people, the building itself can… Read More »
Distracted Driving: A Recipe for Disaster in California
Distracted driving is a common threat on our nation’s roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is reported in approximately 20 percent of motor vehicle crashes that result in injury. Of course, after an accident, driver distraction is often difficult to detect and thus may go unreported; one study… Read More »
PG&E Acknowledges Its Liability for San Bruno Disaster
On December 13 th, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), the utility company whose gas line exploded in September 2010, finally accepted responsibility for the disaster. In a press release issued by the company, PG&E conceded that they were liable for the blast and promised to pay the victims for their injuries. The explosion left… Read More »
Bay Area Construction Accidents Highlight Persistent Safety Issues
The dangers inherent in construction work make it one of the riskiest professions available. Because worksites use both heavy machinery and materials, when injuries happen, they are much more likely to be serious or even fatal. Two construction accidents occurred this summer that reveal the need for construction companies to implement, train and enforce… Read More »