Youth football leagues have paid attention to the seriousness of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), multiple concussions, and the risks of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). To be sure, one Pop Warner football program in northern California now requires its players to wear helmets that have “special brain sensors” installed, according to a recent article in the…
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While many Southern Californians don’t immediately think about train transportation when considering ways to commute, Metro trains are popular ways of traveling for students and other residents of the Los Angeles area. To be sure, both local railroads and national passengers trains run through California, and it’s important to be safe when it comes to…
Continue reading ›Back in 2010, a deadly bus accident in Fresno resulted in the death of six people, including the bus driver and two passengers. According to a recent article in the Fresno Bee, a jury just decided in favor of Greyhound Lines, Inc. in a lawsuit related to the case, prompting the newspaper to report that,…
Continue reading ›Did you know that March is brain injury awareness month? Millions of Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year, while many more continue to live with the effects of serious head trauma. In order to raise awareness about the severity of a brain injury—both to the victims themselves, as well as to the family…
Continue reading ›Back in September of 2012, Andre Walker, 30, suffered a serious injury due to a “gopher-infested soccer field in Ocean Beach,” according to a recent article in U-T San Diego. Earlier this month, Walker won a $450,000 settlement after filing a claim against the city in August 2013. While the specific facts of the case may seem like something out of a fictional narrative, the settlement emphasizes the importance of seeking compensation for injuries resulting from premises liability injuries.
Continue reading ›When you’re admitted to a Southern California hospital for treatment or a routine surgery, are you at risk of being injured because of medical negligence? According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Daily News, ten different California hospitals received fines last month “after state health inspectors found deficiencies in care that resulted in…
Continue reading ›Train crashes can be deadly. And, when the crash involves another vehicle, liability is a concern. Learn more about a recent crash from the San Diego Injury Law Blog.
Continue reading ›Home fires can cause serious, even fatal, harm to people and significant damage to property. Learn more from the San Diego Injury Law Blog.
Continue reading ›Recalls are announced to keep consumers safe from defective products. But, are we really keeping defective children’s products out of homes, schools, and day care centers? Learn more on the San Diego Injury Law Blog.
Continue reading ›There are many reasons to commute by bicycle. However, sharing the road with cars can be risky, especially around interchanges. Learn more on the San Diego Injury Law Blog.
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