Consumer Safety & Personal Injury

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Defective Tires and Tire Failure: Tread Separation

Since 2000, there are have been several major recalls of tires. For  instance, in the early 2000s, there were massive recalls of more than 15 million tires of several types of Bridgestone and Firestone tires (Bridgestone owns Firestone), especially those put on the Ford Explorer SUV, which resulted in a number of crashes, especially rollovers, [...]

Victory for people of Illinois – Damages Caps Unconstitutional

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today (4-2) that a 2005 law that set non-economic damages caps on plaintiff’s awards in medical malpractice lawsuits is unconstitutional.  The reversal of the arbitrary caps is a victory for consumers in Illinois.
Damages caps are arbitrary and inherently unfair.  The law basically said, that no matter what your injury, no [...]

Have you been involved in an accident?

If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident call now and speak to a lawyer for free about your case.  Don’t let an insurance company or defense attorney take advantage of you.  Read our personal injury guide for more information about the things you need to know.

Toyota Major Recall; Replace more than 4 Million Gas Pedals

Toyota announced this morning that they will be recalling and replacing more than 4 million gas pedals in the United States.  The recall was prompted by several major accidents involving the accelerators getting stuck in the floor mats.
The recall includes the following Toyota Models:

2007-10 Toyota Camry
2005-10 Toyota Avalon
2004-09 Prius
2005-10 Toyota Tacoma
2007-10 Toyota Tundra
2007-10 Lexus ES350
2006-10 [...]

Victory for Consumers in California

On Monday,  the California Court of Appeals in San Diego ruled unanimously that defendants must take full responsibility for medical costs a plaintiff incurred as a result of a defendants wrongdoing.  The case, Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., is a great victory for consumers.  Previous holdings stated that if a plaintiff was injured in an [...]

210 Freeway Accident with Big Rig Leaves 3 Dead

In a tragic incident this morning, an SUV rear-ended a Big Rig on the Foothill 210 Freeway at around 5:00am, leaving a couple and a 14-year-old boy dead. The crash occurred in Sunland, when the SUV burst into flames upon impact.  Two other children who were riding in the SUV survived and were taken to [...]

Another Crosswalk Accident Death in San Francisco

A 70-year-old  woman, Jon Kong, was struck and killed while she was in a crosswalk in San Francisco.  A driver of a white van was heading south on Ninth Avenue and was making a left turn to go Eastbound on Geary Boulevard when the collision occurred.
Witnesses say that Kong was in the yellow crosswalk and [...]

MTA Bus Accident in Los Angeles; Silver Lake Glendale Blvd.

Last week, an MTA bus travelling on Glendale Blvd., lost control and crashed into the center divider and then another passenger car.  10-passengers who were riding in the MTA bus were taken immediately to the hospital with one in critical condition.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a bus accident in Los [...]

Fighting to Protect Your Rights

There are many great organizations today that are providing the resources and tools necessary to protect our Civil Justice System.  I happen to be a proud member of many of them.  Organizations like People Over Profits and the American Association for Justice are committed to ensuring that our trial system is protected and that individuals [...]

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