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Listeria Risk: Brands of Ice Cream Recalled

The Lake Forest Patch is reporting that there is a nationwide recall on several brands of ice cream due to a Listeria contamination.

“Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women, according to health experts.”

The Importance of the Turn Signal

Almost every morning as I am driving to work, I am cut off by at least three or four people – people who aren’t using their blinker to signal, “hey, I need to get over, make some room.” I, myself was born and raised in Northern California and I have to be honest, we rarely ever use our turn signals. It wasn’t until after I moved down to Southern California three years ago, and experienced what life was like on the freeways here, that I have a newfound respect for anyone and everyone who uses their blinker. I use my blinker to turn into my driveway now – every time – whether there is someone behind me, coming towards me, etc.

When to Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney

After losing a loved one, the last thing on anyone’s mind is whether or not to hire a wrongful death attorney. the unexpected loss of a loved one can be a damaging and horrifying experience. However, if your loved one’s death was due to the result of a third party’s recklessness, you deserve to be compensated. Being left with unpaid medical bills, funeral costs, etc. should not be a burden you should bear. Here are some situations where people have hired an accident attorney to represent them:

Dealing With Defective Smoke Alarms

I think we have all been woken up a time or two from the loud, obnoxious chirping sounds of our smoke alarms. Whether it’s telling us we need to change its battery, or someone burned something in the oven, I’m sure it has happened to us all. and as long as we have been going over the steps to filing a burn claim, I wanted to discuss defective smoke alarms and how you may have a claim should your smoke alarm be defective.

Jaws of Life Used to Save Driver

The Orange County Fire Authority was called out to a dramatic crash scene on the Ortega Highway. Late Sunday evening, a truck was found overturned on the side of the highway. Our car crash attorney says that the reason for the accident is still under investigation. According to news outlets, “OCFA Heavy Rescue attended to the victim, and by 11:45pm, was on their way to an area hospital.” It is still unknown what caused the accident, or who the driver of the truck was. This is a developing story and we will continue to keep you updated on the status of the driver as soon as it has been reported.

One Injured in Mission Viejo House

In the wake of our injury lawyer article last week on burn victims and filing a claim, we have learned that there was a structure fire Sunday afternoon in Mission Viejo. The fire led to one firefighter being inured while trying to put the blaze out. According to a news report, the firefighters were able to put the fire out quickly and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to OCFA Captain Larry Kurtz.

Teen Struck by Two Drivers in Orange County

A teenage boy was rushed to a nearby hospital when he was hit and struck by two vehicles early Saturday morning. According to ABC7 News, the 17-year-old was crossing the street diagonally at the Home Depot driveway and MacArthur Boulevard when he was struck by the first car. Moments later, the young man, who has yet to be identified, was struck by another car. the driver of the second car fled the scene after impact. If you are suffering from injuries due to an accident, contact a car accident lawyer today!

How to Avoid Distractions This Holiday Season

That time of the year is finally sneaking up on us! the time where roads get a little sleeker, the pumpkin spice latte’s are out in full force, and holiday shopping means more stress and last minute trips. Which means that people are more and more distracted on the roads this time of year. So our personal injury lawyer put together some Holiday Driving Safety Tips to help you get through this upcoming season.

Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Time spent after being injured in any accident can be very stressful. This is especially true if have to be out of work for an extended period of time. the most important thing after an accident, is to look after your own health and wellbeing. Though we do recommend consulting with a personal injury lawyer right after your accident, you may not always be ready to file a claim for your injuries right away. Which is understandable. However, when you are ready, here are the first steps to make a personal injury claim.

Burn Victims: Facts About Your Claim

According to a recent study, fire accidents are the leading cause of domestic and industrial-related deaths in the U.S. With an estimate of 1,350 deaths reported a year and approximately 5,000 people hospitalized after suffering a burn from workplace accidents. on average 200 of all of the burns injuries suffered are fatal.

Many of those working in hospitals see the following burn injuries:

• Chemical Burns – these types of burns occur when a synthetic, corrosive substance comes into contact with soft tissue – skin, eyes, ears, internal organs, etc.