In the wake of the tragic California tour bus accident that killed eight, safety advocates are calling for tougher bus safety regulations. They argue that many tour buses carry as many passengers as airplanes but offer few of the same protections due to lack of oversight. The California bus crash shines a spotlight on poor [...] Read more »
The loss of a loved one due to an accident can be devastating, particularly if you believe it could have been prevented. Family and friends often have many unanswered questions about what to do next. In some cases, you may be able to obtain compensation for your loss through a wrongful death lawsuit. As we [...] Read more »
As San Diego product liability attorneys, we understand that finding out your vehicle has been the subject of a safety recall can be very alarming. However, this information can help prevent a serious San Diego car accident. With this in mind, we would like to share two recent recalls involving vehicles manufactured by General Motors. [...] Read more »
A new study suggests that brain injuries could be even more dangerous than we previously thought. It found that concussions could make the brain age more quickly. Researchers from the University of Michigan examined the differences with electrical activity in the brain, as well as general gait and balance, between college students who had suffered [...] Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a drug safety alert regarding Reumofan Plus. Although the drug label claims it is a “natural” dietary supplement used to treat pain and other serious conditions, it contains several active pharmaceutical ingredients that could cause harm to consumers. The FDA advises consumers to stop taking the drug and [...] Read more »
As San Diego accident attorneys, we know that the risk of teen car accidents increases during the summer months. In fact, the months of May, June, July, and August are the most deadly for teen drivers. Therefore, we want to make sure that parents and teens are aware of a new study that suggests that [...] Read more »
As San Diego product liability attorneys, we understand that finding out your vehicle has been the subject of a safety recall can be very alarming. However, this information can help prevent a serious San Diego car accident. With this in mind, we would like to share a recent recall issued by Ford Motor Co. The [...] Read more »
Hand-held cell phone use while driving has been prohibited in California since July of 2008. As San Diego injury lawyers, we are pleased to report that the ban is saving lives, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Analysis, conducted by the Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) at the University of [...] Read more »
When a loved one is killed in an accident, families often wonder if the responsible party can be held accountable and what legal rights they may have. As San Diego personal injury attorneys, we can often help by filing a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf. A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed [...] Read more »
As San Diego personal injury attorneys, we often see the tragic results of distracted driving firsthand. Most recently, we came across an interesting article about a proposed law in one Chicago suburb that would ban eating behind the wheel. According to reports, Oak Park officials say they will consider adding an explicit ban on eating [...] Read more »