DUI of Prescription Drugs in California
(DUI Blogger)... induced trance. Most of the DUI Vicodin cases involve a person prescribed vocidin as a pain-killer after an injury or a surgery. He continues to drive as he normally does, but gets pulled over and cited for DUI. ... think they can't be prosecuted for DUID if the drugs were prescribed by their doctor. Not so. California DUI law prohibits driving when your faculties are impaired by any substance: legal or illegal, illicit or prescribed. Nevertheless, a good DUI attorney can often find problems in the ...
July 3, 2009 09:50 am
Appellate Court Burns Man Burned at Burning Man
(San Diego Injury Law Blog)... ritual of actually burning the "Burning Man" was performed. Beninati suffered burns in the incident, hired a lawyer, and sued the Burning Man promoter for personal injury damages, alleging it was negligent in the operation of the festival. The trial court would have none of it, and dismissed the case on summary judgment. Beninati then appealed. Yesterday, California's Court of Appeal, First District, affirmed the trial court, ...
July 2, 2009 11:17 am
Does California Courts Have Authority to Sanction Insurers for Bad Faith Settlement Negotiation?
(Insurance Blog)... conduct had not been in good faith, there was no authority under California statute, the Rules of Court or any local rule for sanctioning the insurer. The Vidrio case involved personal injury claims brought by two plaintiffs injured in a car accident. ... of $1,000, which they did not accept. A mandatory settlement conference followed the mediation. Both defendant's attorney, hired by Mercury, and an adjuster from Mercury attended the settlement conference. Plaintiffs made demands of $15,000 each. ...
July 2, 2009 10:37 am
Death of bridge worker in Orange County finally resolved 3 years after his death when surviving relatives demonstrated the cause of his death was due to negligence.
(Southern California Injury Law Blog)... in the center of bridge. His widow then brought suits against Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita and the California Department of Transportation. Orange County Superior Court judge Sheila Fell last week dismissed the case after settlement. ... attempt to resolve the case before suit had to be filed. It is worth your while to consult with an Orange County personal injury attorney to evaluate a potential cause of a wrongful death. Otherwise, the family can be left without any recovery when a life ...
July 2, 2009 10:17 am
Orange County police chase ends in crash, killing an innocent victim!
(Southern California Injury Law Blog)One innocent person was killed and three more critically injured when a high speed chase here in Westminster, Orange County, California ended tragically. Initially, police were called to the parking lot of an auto body shop with complaints of two men assaulting a ... the escape by adding the back side payback, and you will reduce the fleeing suspect attempts. As a Orange County personal injury attorney we see the devastation and destruction caused by these fleeing felons. It would be better to stop ...
July 2, 2009 10:03 am
Texas theme park redesigns roller coaster that spawned dozens of personal injury lawsuits
(Texas Injury Law Blog)... a history that's chockfull of personal injury lawsuits. Industry experts, such as Andrew Jakes, a certified safety consultant out of California, blames the rush to be the biggest, the best and scariest coaster. In the push to set a world record, parks sometimes open rides to the ... represents accident victims in personal injury lawsuits. To receive a free legal consultation from a Texas personal injury attorney, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.
July 2, 2009 05:00 am
California Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers: What Safety Standards and Requirements Apply to Playgrounds / Outdoor Activity Spaces?
(Child Injury Lawyer Blog)... that prevents or discourages children from wandering away. Of course, a fence should not be used as a substitute for good supervision. California child care centers that diligently follow the regulations help prevent or avoid many personal injuries that take place ... make sure that the parents have the information and details as to the incident and injuries from the child care center. A California child injury lawyer / attorney can review the report and other information to determine the child's ...
July 2, 2009 04:00 am
Drunk Driver Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison For Killing Cyclist
(San Diego DUI Lawyer Blog)... was also arrested with misdemeanor cruelty to a child by inflicting injury in 2004. Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under ... Prior DUI, NBC San Diego, December 8,2008 Web Related Resources California DMV guidelines about DUI If you have been arrested and charged with ... trust your case to an experienced San Diego DUI Lawyer. San Diego Attorney Victor A. Orsatti with the San Diego Law Center has a winning track record ...
July 1, 2009 10:04 pm
Head Pastor at Popular Church Arrested For Injury DUI in San Diego
(San Diego DUI Attorney Blog)... he slammed into another car on the road, causing it to career wildly and actually flip over twice. California Highway Patrol officers who came to the scene found Mr. Galiher (who serves as the main pastor at Tennessee's ... released him after he met a $100,000 bail. The man Mr. Galiher hit is still recovering from his injuries, which include broken bones and ribs and difficulty walking. Injury DUIs in Southern California can be quite serious business, and the pastor could face significant jail time, ...
July 1, 2009 07:38 pm
Sued Again for California Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit: Victim Seeks Damages from Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange for Alleged Clergy Molestation
(California Injury Lawyers Blog)... is called John DC Doe in his Orange County, California civil complaint--but his personal injury attorney says that his client's alleged abuser is ... incidents occurred. Falvey died in 2005. The plaintiff's Santa Ana personal injury lawsuit accuses Falvey of making friends with the victim and gaining his trust so ... a teenager. Last February, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange settled the Orange County, California sex abuse lawsuit filed by a man who claims that he was molested by a priest in Costa ...
July 1, 2009 04:21 pm
Ventura County Drunk Driving Accident Trial Under Way
(California Car Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog)... consciousness for a while. Apparently, he was not aware of his actions when he ran over Sosa. According to the attorney, he was not conscious even though he "appeared to be functional." Varnum has his rights to his defense, ... more frequently than drivers of other vehicles. The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of drunk driving accident. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com ...
July 1, 2009 02:46 pm
GM Concede on Product Liability Question (Somewhat)
(California Car Accident Lawyers - California Personal Injury Blog)... several times. These new terms and conditions that the automaker has agreed to are not completely what product liability attorneys have called for, but they are an improvement over the complete lack of liability that the company had enjoyed thus far. ... wrongful death claims each year. The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of product liability. Please visit our website at trlglaw ...
July 1, 2009 02:34 pm
Supreme Court decisions made in the 2008-09 term
(LawInfo Weblog)... , which said police may not initiate questioning of a defendant who has a lawyer or has asked for one unless the attorney is present. The court's opinion said the decision will have "minimal" effects on criminal defendants because of the ... submarine-hunting exercises off the coast of southern California. The court said forcing the Navy to deploy an inadequately trained anti-submarine force jeopardizes the safety of the fleet. The most serious possible injury to environmental groups would be harm ...
July 1, 2009 11:21 am
It is Official: Florida drivers must wear seat belts...or face huge fines.. It's the Law
(Florida Personal Injury Law Blog)... will cost drivers $101.00 for not wearing a seat belt. Buckle up or be prepared to pay the fine. As we mentioned previously on the Injury Law Blog, this law was named after two young teens tragically killed in a car accident that were not wearing seatbelts. ... 2007 with 3,214 deaths due to car accidents. Texas came in at number two with 3363 car accident related deaths and California came in at number one with 3974 car accident related deaths. Let's hope the passage of this new Florida seat belt ...
June 30, 2009 09:20 pm
Judge Convicted of San Diego DUI Loses Appeal
(San Diego DUI Attorney Blog)... conviction stems from an incident in December 2003 in which he was arrested for driving while intoxicated and causing bodily injury to a motorcyclist. Facts of the Case According to testimony, Judge Millard had been drinking wine at the home of a ... BAC test, he did agree to recalculate the restitution amount, because the original amount overcompensated for attorney's fees. Driving while intoxicated in Southern California can have real and permanent consequences, and even those who should know ...
June 30, 2009 07:39 pm
Nick Adenhart Drunk Driving Accident: New Testimony in Grand Jury Proceedings
(California Car Accident Lawyers - California Personal Injury Blog)... to witnesses, Gallo ran a red light and struck a car that was carrying the three victims. Deputy District Attorney Susan Price had announced at the time Stewart's toxicology report was revealed that her blood alcohol content level ... and crashed into Courtney Stewart's car. The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of drunk driving accidents. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com ...
June 30, 2009 01:56 pm
Pedestrian Safety News Roundup Continues ... Look before you exit the car
(Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyer)... is well worth the effort to see what thousands of shoes look like all strewn about on a highway. In this video while a highway worker sweeps the shoes from one lane of travel traffic just keeps on going by heading to work. San Diego, California - December 2008 - The lawyers at Estey and Bomberger again bring us news of a pedestrian accident in the Core-Columbia district of San Francisco. The woman was struck while crossing the street by a vehicle turning left; which brings up another point ...
June 30, 2009 07:38 am
California Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers: What Injuries / Incidents Are Required to be Reported to the Department of Social Services?
(Child Injury Lawyer Blog)By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network California day care centers / child care centers are regulated by the State of California - Health and Human Services ... * name of physician, medical findings, and medical treatment (if any); and * disposition or outcome of the incident. It is important for California Child Care Centers to comply with these and other regulations. The reporting requirements provide valuable information to the Department of ...
June 30, 2009 04:00 am
Los Angeles County Personal Injury Attorneys Seek Leads in Freeway Hit-and-Run Accident
(Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog)... their families are the worst sufferers in these situations because not only are they suffer serious personal injuries or killed as a result of the accident, but they are saddled with sky-high medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, medication ... in Pomona. Earnhart had got off the car because he had gotten sick from eating at a restaurant. According to California Highway Patrol officials, it was at this time that the driver of the Mercedes Benz exiting the freeway veered into the shoulder and ...
June 30, 2009 01:01 am
Celebrity Motorcycle Builder Billy Lane Accepts Plea Bargain in A Case That Could Have Ramifications for Others Charged with Southern California DUI
(Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog)... had acted in a reckless way that created an inordinately high risk of serious bodily injury or death to others. Furthermore, a reasonable person in a similar situation would have realized ... defendants to work carefully with a well established and highly reputed Southern California DUI Defense Attorney. If you have been arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles ... please contact Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut for 24/7 assistance by phone at (323) 464-6453 or toll free at (888) 334-6344 ...
June 29, 2009 09:12 pm