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Electrical Vehicles Under Scrutiny for Fire Risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) weighed in on the potential risk of fires in vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries when they crash. The agency has carefully investigated an incident involving the test crashing of a Chevy Volt. Investigators … Continue reading
Sacramento Amusement Park Crane Collapse Injures Two Workers
Cal-OSHA is investigating an Aug. 30 crane collapse at the Sacramento area amusement park which sent two workers to the hospital. The crane was being used at the Scandia Fun Family Fun Center at the time of the accident. When … Continue reading
Several Injured, One Killed in Fatal Napa Crash
A four vehicle crash on state Highway 12 resulted in one death and sent eight people to hospitals, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 10:35 a.m., just west of the Solano County line, and closed the … Continue reading
San Diego Pays Boy $500,000 for Shooting
The City of San Diego will pay $500,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the father of Johnny Silva, who was 8-years-old when he was shot in the leg by an off-duty San Diego police officer. The incident occurred in … Continue reading
Man Drowns in San Francisco Bay, Response Protocols Questioned
A man drowned in the San Francisco Bay on Memorial Day after entering the water fully dressed. It has been reported that rescue efforts were stalled because local police who arrived at the scene were not properly trained to go … Continue reading
Young Boy Severely Burned in Day Care Fire
Four-year-old Hector Manuel Robles Villegas has spent many months at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, and will be treated there for years to come. He came to the Sacramento hospital last June from his home in Hermosillo, Mexico. … Continue reading
Coping With a Brain Injury
One of the most insidious side effects of a brain injury is the psychological damage it causes. As a person’s physical brain injury heals and the symptoms and limitations stabilize, major depression often sets in. If this goes untreated or overlooked … Continue reading
Cryotherapy Injury Case Settled Three days Before Trial
A man was awarded a settlement after a two-year long legal battle against the manufacturer and distributor of a cryotherapy device. The plaintiff was prescribed cold therapy and was sent home with a portable cryotherapy unit following ankle surgery. The … Continue reading
Tips and Suggestions if you are in a Car Accident
Property Damage If possible, always use your own insurance to cover the damage to your car. Remember, if you were not at fault in causing the accident, opening a claim to repair the damages to your car will not result … Continue reading