
Parked Tractor Trailers and Liability
A review of cases involving parked tractor trailers demonstrates that liability for injury and/or death can occur even when a tractor trailer is parked. In…

What if law enforcement failed to detain a drunk driver?
Law enforcement does a wonderful job in keeping our streets safe. But from time to time, severe injury and even death has occurred when law…

Exploding Underground Gasoline Tanks
Exploding underground gasoline tanks can cause catastrophic personal injury and property damage. When this occurs, a lawsuit against the responsible party can be brought under one of…

Liability for unsupervised trampoline use
There are thousands of children and adults hurt using trampolines each year. While adults may well have assumed the risk of injury, it is a…

Fracture of the Talus
A fracture of the ankle may occur to a person involved in a motor vehicle collision. A fracture involving the talus, a bone that makes…

Zip Lining Risks
A bright blue sky, a beautiful mountain or body of water – as Spring Break 2015 descends upon us, thoughts turn to an outdoor fun…

Hot Tubs and Alcohol
California residents leads the nation in hot tub ownership. Knowing that, it is therefore no surprise that statistically Californian’s are also three times more likely…

Assumption of the Risk — Sports and Recreational Injuries
Many of us engage in recreational activities and sports that expose us to the slight but not inconsequential risk of getting hurt while involved in…

Liability for Pedestrian Injuries when a Vehicle Jumps a Curb
If you are struck and injured by a vehicle that jumped a curb while walking or standing on a sidewalk you certainly have an injury…

The Multidisciplinary Approach to Chronic Pain
What does a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain mean? This is when health care professionals from multiple fields address the needs of the patient…

Cruise Ships and Wrongful Death Claims
Cruise ships have been plagued with numerous safety issues. In December 2014, Oceania cruises had 656 guests aboard a luxury cruise liner and was docked…

Dangerous Trampolines
Backyard trampolines are very common here in Sacramento due to our year-round mild weather; and bouncing has been a great way for kids to burn…

Support Groups for Limb Loss Injury
Limb Loss Support Groups Support groups have flourished over the years including for limb loss injury victims. Support groups provide many benefits for individuals and…

Northern California Jet Ski Accidents
Folsom Lake, Lake Berryessa, Rollins Lake – Sacramento is surrounded by scenic aquatic venues that provide the opportunity for jet skiing. While spending an afternoon…

American River Rafting Deaths
Injuries Resulting from American River Rafting With the days getting warmer, many Northern Californians’ thoughts turn to summer and the plethora of outdoor activities available…

Registry on Cruise Ship Accidents
Cruise Ship Accidents at Sea Is there a registry that can tell me what cruise ships have had problems at sea? There is no single…