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We Look at Salmonella Heidelberg Outbreak
In recent months, there has been a major outbreak ofĀ Salmonella Heidelberg. One of the types of Salmonella bacterium that causes illness in people. Whatās especially worrisome is that the Salmonella Heidelberg strains that hundred of people have come into contact with are resistant to common antibiotics.
An ongoing investigation conducted by the CDC shows a likely link between this outbreak and California-based facilities operated by Foster Farms. a company that sells chicken products. Consumption of Foster Farms chicken products may cause people to fall ill with this serious disease.
Dealing With Uninsured Motorists
Dealing with an uninsured motorist after an accident can be a very stressful situation here in Orange County, California. Thatās because so many people are driving either with little to no insurance. in the former case, Orange County drivers are allowed to drive with a bare minimum liability policy. This can go as low as $15,000 for injuries. This may not even cover a quarter of the medical bills you accrue after your accident.
14 Year Old Injured in Crosswalk Accident
Santa Ana, CA ā a 14 year-old girl was struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross the street near the intersection of 17th and Bristol in Santa Ana. Our personal injury attorney reports that she ran into the intersection on a red light trying to make it to her honors class at Santa Ana College. Sadly, the young girl was struck by a red pick-up truck and then struck again by a black Cadillac. Traffic at the time was heavy, and she was reportedly trying to run between the two vehicles when she was hit. the girl was taken to the hospital with injuries to her leg and released later that day.
How to Deal With Car Fires
Burn injuries can happen in multiple places, anywhere there are hot liquids, gases, smoke and flame. Though people donāt often associate their vehicles with burn injury risks, a vehicular collision can easily lead to a fire-related injury.
Statistical Overview
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments responded to a little over 152,000 automobile fires per year between 2006 and 2010.Ā Along with hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage, these fires also lead to hundreds of deaths and injuries annually.
Involved in a Rear End Accident? We Can Help!
Weāve often hear or have been told that if the vehicle in front of you stops abruptly and you rear-end it, you will automatically be charged with āfailure to keep your vehicle under control.ā In many cases, the person who stopped abruptly and caused the accident is not issued a citation. However, there are grounds for carelessness on their part. These include a broken or burned out tail or brake lights, or failure to move their car after a malfunction. In such cases, a car accident lawyer could file a ācomparative negligenceā claim on your behalf.
Car Accident Attorney: Results for Small Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals that subcompacts and minicars did badly in its small overlap crash test: the vehicle hit a stationary object, such as a tree or utility pole, at 40 miles per hour using 25 percent of its front bumper on the driverās side. Whatās troubling is that these are the same small cars that did well in the government crash tests and in the Instituteās other crash tests.
Three Feet for Safety Act & Bicycle Accidents
According to data reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), each year hundreds of bicyclists and other pedal cyclists die and tens of thousands are injured as a result of vehicular collisions. Biking is a popular way to exercise, commute, and enjoy the outdoors, but cyclists remain vulnerable on the road. However in a crash between a multi-ton vehicle and a bicycle, generally the bike and its rider will fare much worse in the aftermath.
Californiaās Statute of Limitations
If you intend on filing a claim for a personal injury lawsuit in California, time may be running out. Statute of limitations can prevent you from receiving compensation for your personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death claim. In California, these statutes are outlined by strict limitations on civil actions and must be regarded when considering a lawsuit. as always, it is within your best interest to contact an accident lawyer immediately following an accident.
Whiplash Injury: 5 Unknown (But True) Facts
For years, the insurance industry has downplayed the seriousness of whiplash injuries. While it is true that this type of injury cannot be proven with X-rays or CT scans, it can nevertheless lead to potentially debilitating consequences for the person suffering. Our auto accident lawyer notes that whiplash injuries are not limited to car accidents alone. There are reports of these injuries suffered during roller-coaster rides as well as sports activities. Case in point: Rusty KleslaĀ of the Phoenix Coyotes. This professional hockey player suffered a whiplash injury alongside a concussion in a preseason game against Los Angeles.
Fighting Motorcycle Bias
Motorcycle accidentsĀ can sometimes lead to more protracted legal cases due to one unfortunate problem. Motorcyclists haveĀ automatic bias. That being said, they are constantly being blamed for accidents. The reason is, motorcycles already look risky to average drivers. as a personal injury lawyer we also know that few motorcyclists out there donāt follow rules of the road.
As always, a small accident can ruin the reputation for the majority who follow the rules. Here at Silverthorne Attorneys, we make sure any motorcyclist who is not at-fault in an accident gets the proper justice he or she deserves. as a personal injury lawyer we have seen plenty of bias against motorcyclists. and we will fight to make sure that our clients receive the best possible representation.