By Personal Injury Lawyer on February 29, 2012 -
Three people were injured in an Orange County car accident, which officials report involved six vehicles. According to a news article in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred the morning of February 28, 2012 on the northbound 5 Freeway near Ortega Highway. California Highway Patrol officials say three people were taken to nearby hospitals with undisclosed injuries. At least six cars were involved in multiple crashes. The details of how these collisions occurred are not yet available.
My heart goes out to the injured victims of this car accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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By Car Accident Lawyer on February 28, 2012 -
Karla Bracamonte, 29, was killed in a Riverside County car accident after an SUV struck her, the evening of February 26, 2012. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred along Seventh Street near Grand Avenue in San Jacinto. A westbound 2004 Dodge Durango hit Bracamonte. She was pronounced dead at the scene. No other details have been released about the circumstances of this accident. The investigation is ongoing.
I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Karla Bracamonte for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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By Car Accident Lawyer on February 27, 2012 -
World War II veteran Robert Mathiasen, 87, was killed and his wife, 83-year-old Lorraine Mathiasen, was critically injured in a Riverside County car accident after a vehicle hit them as they were crossing a roadway. According to a news report in The Desert Sun, the fatal car accident occurred the night of February 24, 2012. Police say the couple was crossing the street outside a crosswalk on North Palm Canyon Drive, between Via Escuela and Vista Chino, when a northbound Ford Taurus struck them. The driver of the Ford remained at the scene and has not been charged. The investigation is ongoing.
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By Admin on February 27, 2012 -
Goodyear Announces Recall of 41,000 Tires
Our California products liability attorneys have their hands full as new defective tires continue to be identified and victims come forward. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co announced Saturday it would recall 41,000 of its "Wrangler Silent Armor" tires produced in 2009 over concerns that the tread could tear, leading to crashes. Read the rest »
By Car Accident Lawyer on February 24, 2012 -
A 67-year-old man was fatally injured in an Orange County car accident after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a wall, the afternoon of February 23, 2012. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car accident occurred on Katella Avenue near the 55 Freeway overcrossing in Orange. California Highway Patrol officials say the man was driving westbound on Katella in a left turn lane at about 30 mph, when for an unknown reason he entered an intersection in a northwesterly direction toward a freeway off-ramp.
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By Personal Injury Lawyer on February 23, 2012 -
Downey Care Center, Fountain View Subacute and Nursing Center, and Motion Picture & Television Hospital have all been fined for fatal incidents that resulted from nursing home neglect. According to an Associated Press news report, the nursing home fines total $235,000 and the facilities have 10 days to contest their fines. Officials say all three facilities were directly responsible for incidents that occurred on their premises.
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By Car Accident Lawyer on February 22, 2012 -
One person was hospitalized following an Orange County car accident, which officials say occurred at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury accident occurred at the intersection of Orangewood and Western Avenues in Stanton, the afternoon of February 20, 2012. A red Nissan 240SX and a white Toyota SUV collided at the intersection. The driver of the Nissan had to be extricated from the vehicle. One person was hospitalized for chest trauma. It is unclear which driver was responsible for the crash or if either driver will be cited for the collision.
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By Personal Injury Lawyer on February 21, 2012 -
A 22-year-old woman was injured in a Costa Mesa car accident when a Porsche 944 struck her as she crossed the street. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the pedestrian accident occurred on Newport Boulevard at Industrial way in Costa Mesa, the morning of February 18, 2012. Officials say the woman was crossing the road at the intersection, but outside a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision. She sustained major head trauma and her injuries are considered serious. It is not clear if the male driver of the Porsche will be cited for the collision.
My heart goes out to the woman injured in this Orange County pedestrian accident. I wish her the very best for a complete and quick recovery. Please keep the victim in your thoughts and prayers.
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By Admin on February 21, 2012 -
New Research Indicates Implant Recipients May Face Increased Cancer Risk
Those who have received DePuy Orthopedics' ASR Hip Resurfacing System, or an all-metal version of DePuy's Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System should be aware of new research out of Britain indicating that patients with such devices face an increased risk of developing cancer. A study, conducted by scientists at the University of Bristol, found that 1 in 5 patients fitted with an all-metal hip implant experienced changes to cells in the bladder that could be precursors of cancer, according to a report published by The Sunday Telegraph on February 4, 2011.
Since the August 2010 worldwide recall of the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the DePuy ASR Acetabular System 1 out of every 8 patients (12%-13%) who had received the devices had to undergo revision surgery within five years of receiving it.
According to The Sunday Telegraph report, researchers at Bristol University examined data on 72 patients who had been implanted with a metal-on-metal hip replacement device. They found that 17 patients had experienced genetic damage to the cells of their bladder, while three patients had developed full-blown cancer. The report also said, the researchers are concerned that the genetic damage seen in the study could be a precursor to the formation of cancer as the result of cell mutation.
U.K. health regulators were preparing to issue new guidance regarding metal-on-metal hip implants amid concerns that the shedding of metal debris into patients' blood streams could lead to "systemic toxicity," and could put the nervous system, heart and lungs at risk of being slowly poisoned.
If you have received a defective hip replacement using this product, contact Bisnar | Chase right away at 800.561.4887.
By Admin on February 21, 2012 -
Cheryl Wallach has been practicing workers' compensation law since 1991. Ms. Wallach is certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law and was recognized in Los Angeles Magazine as a SuperLawyer in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Ms. Wallach is also a guest speaker for the labor studies program at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College. She is currently on the Board of Governors of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association and is a past president of the Southern California Applicants' Attorneys Association. She is the past secretary of the Coalition of Labor Union Women, and is also a member of the Workers' Compensation Section of the California State Bar. She has been a guest speaker teaching Worker's Compensation at Cal State Dominguez Hills. She received the Coalition of Labor Union Women award, "Not for Ourselves Alone" in 2010.
Ms. Wallach graduated from California State University Northridge in 1988 with a degree in Spanish and speaks Spanish fluently. She attended Pepperdine School of Law and graduated in 1991 as a first place winner in the trial advocacy tournament.
Cheryl enjoys spending her free time with her family. She is a mother of 2 young children and remains active in running and Triathalons in her free time.
In describing what sets her firm apart from the others, she adds that we (Levy, Ford & Wallach) are not only committed to representing workers and unions, but to educating the community. Many of our attorneys teach the Workers' Compensation seminar for the Labor Studies Center program of the Los Angeles Trade Technical College. On behalf of labor unions, LFW conducts training seminars covering all aspects of workers' rights; seminars which we believe can be a vital component to the maintenance of a successful labor organization.
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