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Tragic Helicopter Crash Due to Pilot Texting

It was about two years ago that a medical helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed into the middle of a farm field near Mosby, Missouri that unfortunately killed 4 people: the pilot, a flight nurse, a flight paramedic, and the patient being transported. After thorough investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) came to […]

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Apr 25

Cal/OSHA Regulators Consider Fining Disneyland for Ride Safety Violations

The fun of amusement park rides comes from the sense of danger, but the danger should only be illusory, never real. Unfortunately, when rides are not maintained properly, riders, operators, and maintenance staff can suffer injuries and need the protection of an experienced San Diego injury attorney. One such situation may be brewing at Disneyland, […]

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Apr 16

Four Automakers Issue Recalls Covering 3.4 Million Vehicles

California car defect attorneys are paying close attention to a recently-issued recall by automakers Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda. The recalls cover a total of 3.4 million vehicles, according to a report by NBC News. The recall is based on a defect in the vehicles’ airbag systems that may cause the vehicle to catch fire […]

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Apr 10

Tips for National Window Safety Week

With spring well on its way, families throughout California are opening their windows to enjoy the fresh air. Having windows open, however, can pose a risk, especially to children who may be enticed by what they can hear or see through the windows, but might not understand the risks of crawling into or playing near […]

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Apr 03

Federal Agency Opens Investigation into Hyundai Rust-Related Defects

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the Hyundai Sonata after receiving a number of complaints about rust damage in the vehicles. In some cases, the rust has been linked to suspension system failures and electrical problems, according to an article in the Detroit News. Both of the problems allegedly […]

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Mar 27

Unfixed Potholes Raise Fear of Damage & Injury in San Diego

San Diego may be known for its beautiful beaches and great weather, but driving on San Diego roads would make anyone reconsider whether hurricanes or tornadoes do exist in San Diego and if it just passed from road to road. It is no surprise that San Diego is ranked as one of the 10 worst […]

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Mar 15

Carnival Cruise Ship’s Mechanical Problems Strand Passengers – Again

A second Carnival cruise ship is suffering mechanical problems that cut passengers’ cruise time short, according to a recent article in The Los Angeles Times. The Carnival Dream, which was carrying out a cruise in the Caribbean, began having emergency power problems a few days ago, according to one passenger who notified the Miami Coast […]

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Mar 13

Supreme Court to Consider Whether Generic Drug Manufacturers Can Be Held Liable for Defects

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider a case that has caught the attention of many southern California drug recall attorneys due to its potentially far-reaching consequences for patients who are harmed by generic medications, according to a recent article in The New York Times. The case the Supreme Court will hear involves a […]

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Mar 11

Helping Someone in Distress under California’s “Good Samaritan Law”

Many throughout the nation have already heard the shocking story: A nurse refused to perform CPR on 87-year-old Lorraine Bayless that collapsed on the dining room floor of Glenwood Gardens, an independent senior living facility in California. The nurse stated that it was against company policy for any staff member to perform CPR. By the […]

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Mar 05

Study Finds Deaths of Teenage Drivers Increased in 2012

A recent study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found deaths among 16 and 17 year old drivers increased by 19 percent in the first half of 2012. The study was based on data collected from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. During the first half of 2012, 16 year old […]

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