Lawnmower Accidents – Safety Issues and Defective Design
Stats.org is a website that collects statistics allowing one to deduce risk factors for all sorts of incidents, including lawnmower accidents. According to their stats,…
Trampling Deaths and Injury at Music Concerts or Sporting Events
A common news event that occurs more and more frequently is the occurrence of injury and maiming at sporting events and music concerts. Trampling deaths…
Guns Within the Home
It is commonly stated that more Americans have guns in their homes than dogs. A gun in the house can be dangerous, especially in homes…
Dog Bite Infection
Most dog bites cause puncture wounds, lacerations or abrasions to the skin. Because animals have bacteria in their mouth, one of the most common problems…
Burn Injuries in Home and Workplace
Classification of Burn Injuries Burn injuries to the skin and flesh can be caused by several things, including chemicals, heat, friction, electricity, and radiation. There…
Car Crashes and PTSD
It may be the sound – the deafening, horrifying crash. Or it could be the feeling of helplessness as you see an out-of-control vehicle careening…
Playground Injuries to Children
Public Playground Injuries Many organizations publish yearly statistics in regards to the quantity of injuries children sustain on playgrounds, the type of injuries most commonly…
Does California Have a Statewide Dog Leash Law?
California Dog Leash Law Unfortunately, no. While California does not have a statewide dog leash law, it does allow local governments (counties, cities, and towns)…
Watch out for that Bus!
It is often said that riding a bus is one of the safest modes of transportation. However, obviously no road travel is without any risk,…
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in the Elderly
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in the Elderly Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are one of the top causes of death and serious disabilities in the United…
What are the Different Levels of Trauma Centers?
What are the Different Levels of Trauma Centers? As a Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer, over the years I’ve been asked what the difference is between…
Increased Auto Collisions with Farm Animals
Increased Auto Collisions with Farm Animals While California is often associated with images of large suburban homes, sunny beaches or vineyards, the reality is that…
Roof Crush Fatalities Associated with Rollover Collisions
Rollover crashes remain one of the most deadliest of collisions. One of the reasons they remain so deadly is due to roof crushing that occurs…
Right-Hand Turns Can Go Wrong
A vehicle making a right turn can be especially dangerous to lawful pedestrians and bicyclists. This is because when the pedestrian crossing signal turns green,…
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance
How to Protect Your Family from Financial Ruin One of the saddest circumstances I deal with frequently is interviewing a new potential client who has…
Bicycle Rear End Accidents
According to a study by the League of American Bicyclists, the largest cause of bicycle fatalities from 2011 thru 2013 was rear end accidents where…