CPSC Urges People to Check CO Detectors

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

In a news release, the Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Inez Tenenbaum, called upon everyone to inspect the batteries of their carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms to ensure the protection of their families from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, which can result in death. In addition to inspecting the batteries, the CPSC is also asking that everyone check to make sure the alarm actually works properly. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas and it is far more lethal than many other gases. The CPSC also recommends that people remain in their kitchens while cooking food to prevent avoidable fires.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I think it’s necessary to keep a close eye on the alerts and recommendations of the CPSC in order to aid in sharing information that might better protect the people of our community. If you’ve sustained an injury during an accident that you think was the result of another’s negligent actions, it may be in your best interests to contact a personal injury lawyer in your city.

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FDA Recalls Stuffed Olives Due to Botulism

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cooperation with Pure Italian, LLC, announced the voluntary recall of the company’s Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds because of their potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria may result in botulism, a common cause of food poisoning across the country. The FDA has received one report of two individuals having to be hospitalized for botulism after consuming the stuffed olives with almonds. The firm and the FDA are asking that consumers not consume this product even if it does not appear to be spoiled or bad.

As a Ventura personal injury lawyer, I’ve seen recalls similar to this in the past and know the devastating impact that contaminated food products can have on their victims. If you’ve been injured through the consumption of a contaminated food product, it may be in your interests to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer in your town to learn more about the legal avenues available to you.

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CPSC Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards Due to Choking Hazard

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

In a press statement, Battat Inc, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, announced the voluntary recall of their Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards because the pens accompanying the sketchboards pose a choking hazard to children. This recall affects approximately 100,000 sketchboards. These products were distributed across North America and sold in Target and Barnes and Noble stores from March 2010 to March 2011. The firm and the CPSC have received 19 reports of the magnetic tip becoming detached from the pen, the source of the choking hazard. However, no injuries have been reported as of yet. Consumers are being urged to immediately remove the items from children and return them to the place of purchase for a free replacement unit.

As a San Jose personal injury lawyer, I’ve witnessed recalls similar to this before and understand the damaging effects these products can have on their victims. If you’ve been injured through the use of a dangerous or defective product, call a personal injury lawyer to learn more about the legal options open to you.

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Disney Trikes Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

In a press release, Kiddieland Toys Limited, in cooperation with the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary safety recall of the Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Trikes because of a laceration hazard they pose to children. Consumers are being asked to stop using these products immediately and take them away from children. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell any recalled consumer product. The initiation of this recall is in reaction to a 3-year-old child suffering a facial laceration near her right eye as a result of riding the trike. Roughly 12,000 trikes are affected by this recall.

As a Riverside personal injury lawyer, I’ve witnessed recalls of this kind in the past and understand the serious injuries they can cause. If you or a loved one has sustained injury through the use of a defective or dangerous product, it may be in your best interests to speak with a personal injury lawyer in your city to learn more about your rights as a consumer.

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San Jose Man Leads CHP on High Speed Chase

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a San Jose man was arrested Sunday after leading authorities on a dangerous car chase lasting all the way from Santa Cruz to Aptos, starting at Highway 17 before finally coming to an end on Highway 1.

The driver and a 28-year-old woman passenger were reportedly the only two occupants inside the vehicle at the time, the California Highway Patrol said.

The incident started when the 23-year-old driver sped off from a CHP officer attempting to make a traffic stop. Traveling southbound on the highway the man reportedly reached speeds of about 120 mph.

The officer was able to corral the suspect after he stopped the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. The woman in the vehicle was reportedly taken to jail on suspicion of public drunkenness.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I am familiar with the life threatening risks that these dangerous car chases pose to pedestrians and motorists on the streets. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Javier Corona: Nagelberg Bernard Law Group
445 South Figueroa St., #2700, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 261-0830

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Man Killed In 60 Freeway Accident

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a man was killed in an accident Saturday when his vehicle reportedly crashed into a big rig.

The 22-year-old Diamond Bar man was driving a 2004 Nissan 350Z traveling eastbound when the accident took place, the California Highway Patrol said.

The vehicle was reportedly struck by a big rig as it entered the main portion of the freeway. The CHP said that the vehicle was veering out of control for unknown reasons before it collided with the big rig. Upon collision, the vehicle spun towards another lane where it was struck once more by another big rig on the roadway.

The vehicle was forced into the center divider. An SUV also on the roadway ended up rear-ending one of the big rigs.

The driver of the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene while one big rig driver along with the driver of the SUV sustained major injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

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Fatal Crash Claims Two Lives, Injures Five

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a fatal collision took place on Lambert Road when a woman reportedly veered off the roadway for unknown reasons and crashed the vehicle into a power pole and subsequently a tree.

The 21-year-old driver was reportedly killed in the crash after the vehicle veered off the roadway and crashed into a wooden power pole on the roadway, only to go on an collide with a tree moments later.

The California Highway Patrol said in a written statement that it remained unknown the reason why the vehicle veered off the roadway to begin with.

The passenger in the vehicle, a 20-year-old woman, was also killed in the crash. Two other people sustained minor injuries while at least two others sustained critical injuries in the crash.

The CHP is currently investigating the cause of the crash.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature. r If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Nagelberg Bernard Law Group
445 South Figueroa St., #2700, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 261-0830

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Pedestrian Running Across I-680 Killed

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a woman was killed Sunday after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 80 near Martinez when she reportedly dashed across the roadway.

The 53-year-old woman was apparently running across the southbound lanes of the freeway, a California Highway Patrol official said.

A 2005 Honda traveling at about 65 mph driven by a 35-year-old man then reportedly struck the woman after unsuccessfully attempting to avoid collision. The incident occurred while a woman and three children were inside the Honda at the time. The driver pulled over immediately and was cooperating with authorities.

The woman was reportedly subsequently struck by several other vehicles after the initial collision. The CHP has said that alcohol seems to be a factor in the accident.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature. r If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Nagelberg Bernard Law Group
445 South Figueroa St., #2700, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 261-0830

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San Geronimo Valley Rollover Accident Injures 2

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin

News agencies reported that two people sustained moderate injuries in a single-vehicle accident on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Geronimo Valley Wednesday afternoon.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just west of the San Geronimo Gold Course on SFD Boulevard Wednesday when one vehicle veered off the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a redwood tree with such force that the vehicle rolled onto its rooftop. A CHP official stated that the 71-year-old driver of the 2001 Subaru Forester appeared to have lost control of his car while traveling at speeds of roughly 40 to 45 mph.

The single-vehicle crash left both occupants involved with moderate injuries. The driver was pinned inside the car during the crash, forcing emergency crews to extricate them. Both injured occupants were taken by ambulance to Marine General Hospital for the treatment of their injuries.

CHP officers were forced to close off eastbound traffic lanes on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard for roughly one hour until the area was cleared of debris and to facilitate an investigation into the crash.

As a Riverside car accident attorney, I pray that all those injured in this accident enjoy a speedy and complete recovery to more quickly put this incident behind them. If you were injured in a car accident that you believe was the direct result of a negligent driver’s actions, call a personal injury lawyer in your city to learn more about your rights in the matter.

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Big Rig Accident Near Vacaville Sends 2,500 Chickens onto Road

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin

News sources reported that a big rig truck crashed on the 80 Freeway near Vacaville in Northern California Thursday morning, spilling its cargo across the freeway.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the truck jackknifed and scattered thousands of chickens across the roadway at about 2am. CalTrans clean-up crews spent several hours clearing approximately 2,500 chickens from the road. Witnesses to the scene reported that several of the birds were still alive, but “quite a few” had been killed in the accident.

At one point in the cleanup effort, all traffic lanes in a section of the freeway were closed to allow for crews and animal control officers to clear the traffic lanes on the 80 Freeway. There were no injuries reported in association with this truck accident. CHP investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the crash. They have yet to say whether they believe drugs or alcohol played roles in the accident or whether any citations will be issued.

As a San Francisco car accident lawyer, I ask that truckers display extra caution while traveling through mountain passes and commuting along narrow, windy roads. If you have been injured as the result of the negligence of another driver, it may be in your best interests to contact a personal injury lawyer in your city to discuss your legal options.

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