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Juries Find that Talcum Powder Causes Ovarian Cancer
In the first five months of 2016, two juries have awarded multi-million-dollar verdicts to women who suffered from ovarian cancer caused by long-term use of talcum powder manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. The women relied on studies that link the use of talcum powder in the pubic area to an increased risk of ovarian cancer.…
Accidental Deaths of Children in Santa Clara County Swimming Pools
When a child accidentally drowns in a swimming pool, determining fault requires a detailed analysis of the facts. That determination must be made so that responsible parties can be held accountable. Wrongful death lawsuits achieve justice by winning compensation for grieving parents, but they also send a message to other pool owners about the importance…
Personal Injury Compensation for Pain and Suffering in California
Accident victims usually understand that they are entitled to compensation for financial losses caused by another person’s carelessness. They reasonably expect their medical bills to be paid and their lost wages to be reimbursed. Financial losses that result from a personal injury are known as “economic damages.” Injury victims may also have heard that they…
Can I Make a Personal Injury Claim for a Job-Related Injury?
We are sometimes asked whether an injury that occurs on the job can be pursued as a personal injury claim rather than through the worker’s compensation system. The answer is, “it depends.” In most cases, worker’s compensation is the exclusive remedy for job-related injuries. That means if you are injured on the job, you are…
California Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bites, particularly when suffered by children, can produce life-shattering injuries. Dog bites rarely cause rabies, but they can lead to other painful infections and can produce such debilitating diseases as meningitis and endocarditis. In addition, facial scarring and other disfigurements caused by dog bites can lead to years of cosmetic surgery. Dog bite facts…
Is Your Home Safe?
Every year, ordinary people in California are injured because common household items that they assume to be safe turn out to be dangerous. Fans overheat and start fires. Hairdryers deliver serious electrical shocks to their users. Water heaters produce scalding showers when their thermostats fail. Products that are not in themselves dangerous can endanger occupants…
An Introduction to California Wrongful Death Law
A wrongful death is any death that is caused without legal justification. Self-defense is an example of legal justification. California law allows certain family members of a wrongful death victim to sue for compensation. Wrongful deaths can be caused intentionally or negligently. Since insurance policies do not cover murder and since murderers do not usually…
Expert Witnesses in California Personal Injury Cases
When you hire a California personal injury lawyer, you have a right to expect that your law firm will work hard to achieve the best result. Sometimes that means teaming with experts. In many cases, experts serve as consultants who provide information that your attorney will need to maximize your personal injury settlement. In cases…
Remember Bicycle Injury Victims on Bike to Work Day
The Bay Area’s 21st Bike to Work Day will be held on May 12, 2016. All nine Bay Area counties are expected to join the festivities with “energizer stations” that will provide refreshments, prizes, and bicycle safety information during commuting hours. The event takes place during National Bike Month, a nationwide celebration that is sponsored…
The Truth About Whiplash Injuries
Neck injuries caused by whiplash are common consequences of car accidents, particularly rear-end collisions. Yet for years, “whiplash” has been a dirty word. The insurance industry has worked diligently to persuade the public that whiplash injuries are not real and that accident victims who complain about whiplash are fabricating symptoms to support fraudulent insurance claims.…
