Category Archives: Negligence
How Likely are Semi-Trucks to Explode in California?
Most people are not aware that semi-trucks are like ticking time bombs. Even if they are not carrying explosive cargo, they feature gas tanks that are much larger than that of a typical passenger vehicle. A slight spark after a collision can lead to a serious explosion, blanketing a wide radius in flames. This… Read More »
Suing for a Theme Park Accident in California
A trip to your local theme park is supposed to be fun and interesting – a break from the monotony of work and a chance to let loose. Unfortunately, many families experience far more stress, pain, and injury than they expect after visiting Disneyland, Universal Studios, or one of the many other theme parks… Read More »
California Rocked by Numerous Nursing Home Controversies
Families around the Golden State trust nursing homes to take care of their elderly loved ones. Unfortunately, that trust is all too often misplaced. Nursing homes across the state have been exposed for committing serious abuses, and some residents have even lost their lives as a result of this gross misconduct. If your loved… Read More »
Suing After Your Child Suffers a Concussion in California
Parents have every right to be concerned after their children suffer concussions in California. Recent studies have shown how detrimental these injuries can be, and many children suffer from permanent health consequences for the rest of their lives after suffering TBIs (traumatic brain injuries). If your child has suffered a concussion or a head… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Cases in California are Becoming Increasingly Alarming
Few things are more disconcerting than a negligent doctor with a history of misconduct. The most alarming thing about this situation is that many patients never really know how trustworthy their doctors are. They are asked to simply take a leap of faith and hope for the best, not knowing whether certain medical professionals… Read More »
Serious Questions Raised at Roseland Community Hospital
When residents of California visit their nearest local hospital, they expect a certain standard of care. They expect to be treated in a professional manner by doctors and nurses that actually care about their well-being. They also expect to walk out of a hospital feeling better than when they walked in. Unfortunately, many California… Read More »
Suing for Injuries Caused by the Military
Most people assume that military operations are contained to bases, testing sites, and of course war zones. But that simply is not the case, and average people have been harmed by military vehicles on more than one occasion in the United States. The military is of course a branch of the government, and it… Read More »
Suing for Self-Inflicted Injuries in California
At first, filing a lawsuit for self-inflicted injuries might seem ridiculous. After all, if you choose to harm yourself, you cannot turn around and blame someone else…or can you? As it turns out, there are a few situations in which it may be possible to sue a negligent third party for self-inflicted injuries and… Read More »
Mail Carriers and Delivery Workers Have Surprisingly Dangerous Jobs in California
At first, it might seem like mail carriers and delivery workers have fairly average, run-of-the-mill jobs. But when you take a closer look at some of the latest headlines, it quickly becomes clear that these employees are injured on a fairly regular basis. It is no secret that California has struggled with public safety… Read More »
Los Gatos Elementary School Sexual Abuse – Was it Preventable?
The sexual abuse of children in California’s elementary schools is never acceptable. But these situations become even more disturbing when it’s clear the school could have done something to stop it. There have even been situations in which school staff were aware that children were being abused and yet failed to speak out or… Read More »