Recent Blog Posts in November 2009

Saturday morning a delivery truck driver had parked his vehicle, but was then killed when it crashed into the back of a Westwood Bakery where the driver was standing. The police believe that the brake may not have been on, but the cause of the crash is still under investigation. The delivery truck ended up hitting and killing the driver, as well as hitting the back of the store. The store was not damaged and no one else was injured in the truck accident.

Fatal accidents such as this can be common in all types of Los Angeles trucking accidents. This bizarre accident may have occurred because the truck driver did not put the vehicle brakes on, therefore the driver acted negligently. When truck drivers are careless, they can cause accidents resulting in broken bones, internal bleeding and death. If someone had been a victim of this driver’s negligence then they would be entitled to pursue compensation for injuries.

For all Los Angeles truck accidents, you should always report the incident to the police department. Also, when possibly injured in an accident, you should also seek out medical care for any injuries. When you are the victim of a truck driver’s negligence, then you deserve compensation for injuries and damages that another caused. Please contact our Los Angeles truck accident attorneys at (800) 715-4489 for a free case consultation and help in proceeding forward with your case.

Earlier this week, a Los Angeles County hospital reported that ten patients received an overdose of radiation from CT scans that were used to diagnose strokes. Glendale Adventist Medical Center found that they were giving patients three or four times more radiation than needed after their scanners were reprogrammed. The patients have been informed and their risks seem to be minimal as of now. This situation is still under investigation as it is unclear as to whether the hospital or the reprogrammers of the scanners should be held responsible.

The above case is similar to other Los Angeles medical malpractice situations where patients are mistreated and suffer the consequences. Medical malpractice lends itself to many possible injuries and illnesses such as a patient’s current illness worsening, or overdoses of different treatments and drugs can lead to death. Hospitals are meant to help patients and should be held responsible when they act negligently with a patient’s treatment.

If you have been a victim of a Los Angeles medical malpractice situation, then you will want legal help from a lawyer with experience and knowledge. Medical malpractice can be a complicated case to handle, so it’s in your best interest to have someone fighting for your rights and health. Do not hesitate to contact our Los Angeles medical malpractice attorneys at (800) 715-4489 for further help in receiving compensation for injuries and illnesses you may have received as a result.

When a truck lost a tire on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles County on Thursday night, the tire crashed into another driver’s windshield and injured the driver. No major injuries were sustained by the driver of the car, and the cause of the tire loss is still under investigation.

Los Angeles car accidents like this may be a result of a defective product. While the cause of the above case is unclear, defective products can often cause many auto accidents and serious injuries. When car accidents are the result, other drivers may receive broken bones, head trauma and other internal injuries.

Early at 12:40 am, John Kerry’s daughter, Alexandra Kerry was arrested for suspicion of a Los Angeles DUI. Alexandra Kerry was originally pulled over for a traffic violation, but then exhibited behaviors of intoxication and failed the field sobriety tests. The Los Angeles Police Department reports that her blood alcohol level, once she was taken to the station, was .06, which is under California’s legal limit. Her court date is set for December 10, 2009.

Choosing to drink and drive can put other lives at risk and accidents are often likely. Commonly in Los Angeles drunk driving accidents, others can be injured, resulting in head trauma, broken bones and other serious injuries. When drunk driving accidents occur, the drunk driver is acting negligently and should be held responsible for any damage they do to another.

If you are ever involved in a Los Angeles drunk driving accident that results due to another’s careless actions, then you have rights that you should protect. Always make sure to report the accident to the police department, along with seeking out medical attention because injuries from drunk driving accidents can be serious. You have a right to pursue compensation for injuries caused by another driver’s neglect. Please do not hesitate to contact our Los Angeles drunk driving accident attorneys at (800) 715-4489 for help and a free case consultation.

Two women have recently reported being rushed to the hospital after suffering from serious blood clots that may have been a result from their birth control pills ‘Yaz’ and its sister birth control pill Yazmin. Both women were unable to breathe when they were taken to the hospital. While oral contraceptives do carry health complication risks, the attorneys for the two young women are claiming that the risks with ‘Yaz’ and Yazmin are far greater than others.

It’s important that prescription drug companies are providing products that will not put your health and life in great jeopardy. There is always a risk with prescriptions, but Los Angeles dangerous drug accidents should not be resulting from a company’s negligence. If you believe that you have been taking medication that is affecting your health for the worst, then you may be able to receive compensation for any damage. Allow our Los Angeles dangerous drug accident attorneys to help with your case by contacting us at (800) 715-4489.

At around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, Shayne Lamas, daughter of actor Lorenzo Lamas, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in the Venice area. Shayne Lamas is best known for her appearance on The Bachelor and her current reality show Leave It To Lamas. On her way home, Lamas says she willingly drove through a mandatory check point after consuming one drink that night, however her blood alcohol content was over the legal limit. Lamas is due in court on December 9, 2009 for a misdemeanor charge.

In Van Nuys, a woman crashed into a power pole when she states that her brakes were not working. Three children were in the car, one girl broke her leg and was airlifted to the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. The driver and the two boys in the car suffered minor injuries according to the Los Angeles Police Department. It is unclear as to whether or not the brakes were the cause of the accident.

On Monday, Maclaren announced that they will be recalling one million umbrella strollers after a series of finger amputations and lacerations. Since there have been about 12 amputation accidents across the country, Maclaren is pulling the product as children can get their fingers stuck in between the stroller’s side hinges while it is being opened or closed. The strollers have been sold since 1999 and now consumers are being urged by the company to stop purchasing the specific models in order to prevent accidental amputations or lacerations.

Product defects such as these are scary and unexpected for consumers who trust companies. You need to know that if you are involved in a Los Angeles defective product accident that you can pursue compensation for any injuries. Companies should be held accountable for what they sell and should take care of any damages or injuries you received. With our Los Angeles defective product attorneys, you can move forward with your case by first receiving a free case consultation when you contact us at (800) 715-4489.

The Los Angeles Times reported that a Lake View Terrace man was fatally crushed at a Southland factory when he was inside a trash compactor. It is believed that the workplace accident occurred when the man was crushing cardboard at the factory, the Los Angeles Police Department stated. The responding emergency medical services crews declared the man dead at the scene of the accident. The details of the accident are currently under investigation by the LAPD and officials from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

Workplace accidents and injuries can occur all too easily because of a number of factors. While the causes are unclear in the situation above, Los Angeles workplace accidents can occur because proper procedure is not in place, equipment is not up to date, and many other reasons. If you are involved in a workplace accident and are not at fault, you are entitled to pursue compensation for any injuries you have sustained. With the help of our Los Angeles workplace accident attorneys you can move forward with your case beginning with a free case consultation by calling us at (800) 715-4489.

This previous weekend, as reported by the Los Angeles Times, an MTA bus crashed into a car on Glendale Blvd. close to the 2 Freeway in Silver Lake. The Los Angeles Police Department has informed the public that the No.92 bus first hit the middle divider and then another object before colliding into the car. While, luckily, no one in the car was injured, ten passengers from the bus were transported to the hospital with one stated to be in critical condition. The bus driver, who reportedly lost control while driving northbound just before the freeway ramp, may have suffered injuries prior to the crash.

It’s far too common for Los Angeles bus accidents to result in serious injuries or even fatalities. Due to this, when involved in a bus accident it is crucial to receive immediate medical attention as some injuries may not be easily noticeable. After contacting the police department, you should also be aware that you may be entitled to compensation if your injuries are the result of another’s negligence. For further assistant with your bus injury case, please contact our Los Angeles bus accident attorneys at (800) 715-4489.