Studies have indicated that auto accidents are increasing because of drivers being distracted by cell phones. This despite California banning the use of cell phones, absent a hands-free headset, in the vehicle. What many people don’t realize is that it only takes a split-second of distraction to cause an accident thereby ruining the lives of…
When you suffer from a serious injury, that is not you fault, timing is critical. It is vital that you contact an experienced injury attorney right away before making statement to anyone. The sequence of events, within the first 48 hours of an serious injury, can either make your case extremely valuable to you or…
On Thursday, a automobile went off the road, in the East Village district of Downtown, landing on a pedestrian. The driver fled from the vehicle and is being searched for by police. The injured pedestrian, possibly a homeless man, was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the automobile was last…
Patron brought action against restaurant for breach of warranty, based on food poisoning. On April 7, 2005, Alexis Sarti and a friend ate at the Salt Creek Grille. They split an appetizer consisting of raw ahi tuna, avocado, cucumbers and soy sauce. Sarti became nauseous and chilled the next day. The day after that she…
We all know that airplanes are equipped with “black boxes,” which records information used by investigators in the case of the case of a crash, but did you know that in California your car will have have one sooner than you think. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 85% of all vehicles will have…
Settlement requires cooperation among all participants in serious accident litigation. The parties, their attorneys, and the judicial system itself are all essential elements of this process. To encourage fruitful talks, an emphasis on settlement must prevail. When it does not—when the settlement system fails—one or more players are usually not performing. The final decision to…
A forty-five year old man was severely injured when he was struck by an automobile while crossing Rosecrans Street in Point Loma. The driver fled the scene The man was taken to a nearby hospital for multiple leg fractures. The house in which I grew up is on Rosecrans Street and all residents of Point…