The captain of a suspected smuggling vessel has been arrested after the craft overturned Sunday morning off the coast of San Diego, killing three people. The U.S. Coast Guard said the 29 others on board survived the accident after the boat hit a reef in Point Loma and...
Year: 2021
Which spinal injuries are common during a car accident?
A sudden car accident can result in a variety of injuries, but what happens when a wreck causes bodily damage to your spine? The National Center for Biotechnology Information notes that spinal injuries are common during motor vehicle accidents for a variety of...
Can a car accident cause PTSD?
Because of the large number of military deployments in recent years, post-traumatic stress disorder has received extensive coverage in local and national media. Soldiers are not the only ones who are vulnerable to PTSD, though. Going through any stressful event may...
What are the long-term risks of a broken bone in older individuals?
Broken bones are incredibly common in children. They seem to be less cautious about things and do stuff that can lead to injuries. Most of the time, children heal from a broken bone quickly. The story is different for adults, especially seniors. A broken bone in a...
Emotional recovery when negligence has fatal repercussions
Expected deaths can have detrimental emotional effects on surviving family members. An unexpected death exacerbates these emotions and can cause debilitating shock. For family members and anyone close to a victim of wrongful death, emotional recovery can take years...
Is all speeding dangerous?
If you were to ask, most drivers would admit to speeding at one time or another. Many would admit to regularly going five miles over the posted speed limit. For most drivers, going slightly over the posted speed limit is no big deal, and they believe that everyone...
Criteria for filing a wrongful death lawsuit
There are a few different criteria a person must meet to file a wrongful death lawsuit. It is not a situation where anyone can bring a case to court simply because they know someone who died due to the negligence of another person. California Courts explain that...
Commercial fishing injuries
The fishing industry is dangerous. Obviously, you cannot prevent everything that could go wrong due to the weather, the people involved or the vessel itself. On the other hand, some risks are relatively easy to control. Just because you have a dangerous job does not...
Take these 4 photographs after a slip-and-fall accident
Like your neighbors, you regularly visit shopping centers, entertainment venues and other places. If a shop owner does not mop up spills, repair damaged flooring or take additional steps to keep the place safe, you may sustain a serious injury in a slip-and-fall...
California, attractive nuisance doctrine and premises liability
Under previous state law in California, attractive nuisance dictated that property owners had a special duty of care to keep their property safe for children. While California no longer recognizes attractive nuisance doctrine, state law now actually imposes a broader...