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Last summer a 12-year old girl died in Shasta, CA when construction equipment fell on her at a building site. Her father is now suing the site contractor as well as the manufacturer of the equipment for negligence. The girl’s skull was crushed when she grabbed on to a metal bar which tipped over on top of her. The bar was part of an L-shaped device which attaches to the front bucket of a loader and is used for lifting. The suit states that the neither the construction site nor the equipment safe or secure. Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in a building site accident in California? Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney.

The child and three of her friends passed through the construction site in the evening. As she jumped to grab an accessible metal bar, the entire metal piece toppled onto her head. She died after thee days in a coma. Her father is now suing the construction company and metal equipment maker for her death. The lawyer for the father states that the company should have completely cordoned off the site, and/or secured the construction equipment with chains so that it would not be dangerous. As for the manufacturer, the lawyer cites that the piece of equipment had insufficient safety mechanisms and no warning sign regarding the potential for tipping. The part of the site where the fatality occurred is a fairly well-traveled area that residents often use as a shortcut.

Been injured in a construction-related accident? Then you need the help of an experience Law Team. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have over 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured and killed. When you call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) you will receive a free and confidential consultation. Please call now, and let us help you in your time of need.

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A woman was taken to the hospital with burn injuries she suffered from a fire in her SUV (sports utility vehicle). The cause of the fire, which occurred in La Mesa, CA, is under investigation. When the owner noticed smoke inside her vehicle, she opened the door to inspect the cause and was burned as a result. Have you or a loved one received a burn injury in a car accident? If so, the contact a California burn lawyer for a free consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

Burn injuries are painful and often severe. Burns suffered from car crashes can be particularly debilitating due to the confined space. Recovery from burns can be extremely difficult if the victim survives the injuries. To learn more about burn injuries and accidents, please see our webpage.

If you or someone close to you has suffered burn injuries from an accident in California, you may be entitled to compensation for you pain and losses. To learn more about your rights, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776), and the Law Team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP will supply a free, confidential initial interview. We offer more than 50 years experience. Let us come to you hospital room to sign you up. Please call now.

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Posted In: BURN INJURY , MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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Greenberg & Rudman LLP is a California firm whose personal injury lawyers advise victims who have been seriously injured in car crashes, slip and fall collisions and other traumatic incidents. Our attorneys have experience in wrongful death and most types of injury litigation. We work on your behalf to ensure that the person at fault is responsible for paying all damages sustained in the accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in Riverside, CA, give yourself the legal representation you deserve and call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to speak to one of our experienced personal injury attorneys now. You may be entitled to a large settlement!

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Posted In: BRAIN & SPINAL CORD INJURY

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reporting yet more causes of death from the drug Heparin. Medical devices, such as intravenous lines, which contain traces of heparin have been linked to 11 deaths and 86 adverse reactions so far this year. Heparin is a blood thinner used for cardiac surgery and other medical procedures. Since the beginning of 2007 more than 81 people have died from having an allergic reaction to Heparin made by Baxter International. The alleged cause of the severe reaction is contamination of the Heparin, which is made in China. The medical device danger is another deadly chapter in the Heparin saga. To learn more about Heparin, its history and its dangers, please see our webpage. Have you or a loved one suffered harmful side effects or death after receiving Heparin in California? Then call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a personal injury lawyer for free.

The FDA reports that most of these newly reported heparin deaths and reactions come from intravenous (IV) devices. Heparin is used to clean IV lines. Officials do not know how many of the deaths and side effects were caused by contaminated Baxter heparin. It appears that additional drug companies, which make also heparin, may be at fault as well. The makers of some of the medical devices known to contain heparin have recalled their products.

In yet more bad news, new information from the FDA states that in addition to causing death and harmful side effects, tainted Baxter Heparin can also lead to inaccurate and faulty test results in diagnostic devices which use or monitor heparin.

If you or someone close to you has had an allergic reaction or died after receiving the blood thinner Heparin, then you need the help of a serious and experienced attorney. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined experience in fighting for the rights of the wrongfully injured. Let us help you in your time of need. Please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation now. We are here for you.

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A man died when his Lexus rolled over on State Route 54 in Southern California. The rolling car ended up in a ravine behind a wall of the freeway, and as a result the wreckage was not immediately found. The crash was a single vehicle accident, like many rollovers, and the cause of the accident is still unknown. Have you or a family member been injured or killed in a rollover car accident? Then call 1-800-ALAWPRO now for your free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.

Rollovers are one of the most violent and dangerous types of car crashes, and they are not limited to SUV’s, buses, trucks, or vans. In this fatal accident, the victim was driving his car eastbound on the highway when he drifted into the median; hit a pole, and then the edge of a guardrail causing the Lexus to roll over. The driver was thrown from the vehicle, which was found lying on its wheels. To learn more about rollovers and their dangers, please see our Rollover webpage.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a rollover freeway accident in California, you need the help of an experienced Law Firm. The Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years experience in fighting for the rights of the injured and killed. Please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) and receive a free and confidential interview. Help is just a phone call away.

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , WRONGFUL DEATH

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An elderly man died when his car rear ended a truck as he merged onto the Interstate 5. The truck, a water delivery vehicle, was pulled over and fully on the shoulder of the highway on-ramp. The 82-year-old car driver, in a Honda Civic, was entering the freeway northbound when he “drifted right” and smashed into the rearend of truck, killing him. The cause for the car driver’s actions is under investigation. Been hurt in a rear end California freeway accident? If so, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to get your free consultation with an injury lawyer.

A mechanical failure that occurred on the freeway ramp caused the truck driver to pull over. The elderly driver may not have been looking to the right when he rear-ended the truck, or he may have had some sort of medical emergency, as it appears he made no attempt to stop prior to the crash. The truck driver was unharmed in the fatal wreck. Freeway crashes are often killers due high speeds and heavy traffic. Rear end collisions can cause serious injury and death, especially when impact is with a larger vehicle and at high speed.

Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in a rear end or freeway accident in California? Then please call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to speak with an experienced Law Team. At Greenberg & Rudman LLP, our Law Firm has over 50 years combined experience in serving the injured. Call now to receive your confidential initial interview and let us seek justice for you.

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT , TRUCKING ACCIDENT

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If you've been injured in an accident in Orange County, you need a California personal injury lawyer to fight for your rights and help secure your financial future. The experienced lawyers at Greenberg & Rudman LLP are dedicated to representing the rights of individuals injured by the negligent conduct of others. Call us now for a free and confidential consultation now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) or watch our video below:

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , OTHER COMMON INJURIES

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After two fatal crane collapse incidents within months of each other, NY legislators are rushing to design a plan to improve safety for workers and residents. Construction-related accidents have claimed the lives of 15 people this year in New York City alone. In March, a construction site crane accident left seven people dead. A second crane collapsed from the 23rd floor of a construction site just last week, horrifically killing two construction workers. The new plan, a reaction to these fatalities, aims at improving the supervision of construction sites, amending contractor registration, and increasing fines for companies who violate existing laws. Have you or a loved one been hurt or killed in a construction or work-related accident in California? If so, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to receive your free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Construction sites are notoriously dangerous places for workers and bystanders alike. A barrage of recent construction-related deaths on the East Coast has left the entire country in shock as to how such accidents could occur. Even with all of the safety regulations put in place by national organizations like OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), construction injuries and deaths continue to happen. Experts state that NY lawmakers’ new plan for safety is a step in the right direction, but that the area Buildings Department needs a more serious overhaul to provide increased safety.

Been injured at a California work or construction site? Then contact a proven Law Team. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offer more than 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured and killed. Let us help you seek compensation for your pain and loss by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Help is on the way when you call us now.

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On Sunday, June 1, a 3-car wreck on the 405 Freeway claimed the life of a teenage girl who burned to death in the car. Four other people were injured in the accident, some with severe burns and broken bones. Highway crashes are extremely dangerous due to high speeds and other factors. Burn injuries, especially from car accidents, can be extremely severe, painful, and, as in this case, deadly. Have you or a loved one suffered a burn injury, or been in a California freeway accident? If so, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a personal injury lawyer free of charge.

The accident occurred in the southbound carpool lane on the San Diego Freeway (405), and resulted in the road’s temporary closure. The crash happened when a single car was stopped in the car pool lane, having stalled or crashed. To accommodate the non-moving vehicle, two other cars, a 2008 Mercedes C300 and a Nissan Altima, stopped behind it. A third car, a 2007 Mazda, did not stop and crashed into the standing ones. The crash resulted in the middle car, the Nissan Altima, being trapped and bursting into flames. A teenage girl who was a passenger in that car was the fatally burned victim. The driver of that car received second and third degree burns over 40% of his body and remains hospitalized. Other victims suffered lesser injuries including bone fractures. It is not known why the driver of the last car failed to stop.

Been injured in a freeway crash in California? Suffered burn injuries from an accident? Let an experienced Law Team help you seek justice. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential with the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We offer more than 50 years combined experience in insuring that the injured and wrongfully killed are rightly compensated for the pain and losses. We will come straight to your hospital room and sign you up. Please call us now.

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A bus was the only vehicle in an accident on Interstate 40 in the Mojave Desert in California, killing one of its passengers and severely wounding 8 others. Similar to a rollover, the bus actually landed on its side after “drifting across lanes” into the highway median. The charter bus was traveling from Culver City to Laughlin, NV. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bus accident, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO for your free consultation with a personal injury attorney.

The woman who was killed was thrown from the bus during the accident. Out of 22 others injured, including the driver, 14 had moderate injuries or less. The cause of the bus wreck is not known, and investigators are studying skid marks left but the crash. Bus accidents carry high injury and death rates because of the sheer number of passengers on board, as well as the potential for driver error and carelessness.

Been injured in a bus-related accident in California? Then contact an experienced Law Team now to learn about your rights. At Greenberg & Rudman LLP we offer more than 50 years experience in representing the injured. When you call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) you’ll receive a free and confidential consultation with an attorney. Let us be there for you in your time of need.

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released shocking new information about workplace fatalities. Hispanics workers have a death rate that is 25% higher than other workers, in large part due to construction jobs. Citing a rash of statistics, the CDC conjectures that several factors may be at play in this trend, including the fear of being fired. The killings occurred most commonly from falls and motor vehicle crashes at roadside locations. Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in a workplace or construction-related accident in California? Then please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a personal injury attorney for free.

Construction jobs are known to be hazardous, and a disproportionate number of construction workers are Hispanic. Deaths from road crew work or falling at building sites abound. Many times workers might overlook or stay quiet about safety dangers for fear of losing their job. The CDC report studied work-related deaths of nearly 20 million Hispanic workers from 1992 to 2006. The study included illegal immigrants, legal immigrants and U.S. citizens. Here are some statistics from the report:

• From ’92 to 2006, workplace fatalities from falls increased approximately 370%.


• From ’92 to 2006 13% of all workers killed in the workplace were Hispanic.


• From ’92 to 2006 the number of Hispanic workplace fatalities was 11,303.

o 95% of those killed were men

• 2006 Hispanic death rate: 5 deaths for every 100,000 workers (compared with 4 in 100,000 for all workers)


• 67% of Hispanic on-the-job fatalities happen to those who are foreign born.

o 75% of these are from Mexico

• In construction-related deaths, Hispanics had higher fatality rates than non-Hispanics in the same job (i.e., operator, laborer, or roofer).

An official from the CDC offered some factors as to why Hispanic work deaths are so high, including language barrier, literacy issues, and inadequate worker supervision and training.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a work-related accident in California, then you need the help of an experienced Law Team. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we provide more than 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured and killed. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call for your free and confidential consultation with a personal injury attorney. Please call us now (1-800-ALAWPRO).

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Downey is one of LA County’s largest cities, with a population of nearly 115,000. The city of Downey has thousands of cars on the road, and despite traffic laws and best efforts, accidents can happen in any situation: in the car, on-the-job, or even walking down the street. If you have been injured in Downey, call a lawyer now. 1-800-ALAWPRO offers a free and private consultation with an experience personal injury attorney.

Car crashes, work-related accidents, and slips and falls can all cause serious injury, even death, and it is not always clear who is to blame. If you live in Downey, and you have been hurt, the fault may not be yours. It’s not your job to know the law. That’s why Greenberg & Rudman LLP offers a free initial consultation, and takes no payment from you until a settlement has been won.

Been hurt in an accident in Downey? Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now toll-free. Our Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Help is a phone call away.

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , SLIP & FALL

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A 94-year old resident of a nursing home in Escondido, CA was killed when she wandered out into the street and was hit by a car. Her son has filed a wrongful death suit against the nursing home. The woman, who was suffering from senile dementia, was a resident of the facility for more than 2 years. She died when she was hit by a car in a traffic lane a few hundred yards from the home. The lawsuit seeks over $25,000 in damages and alleges that the nursing home did not “supervise and ensure the safety” of the victim. Have you or a loved one been the victim of elder abuse or a car accident in Southern California? Please call 1-800-ALAWPRO now for a free initial consultation.

On Thanksgiving morning last year the senior victim left her nursing home and wandered into the street where she was killed. The elderly woman’s son stated that this was not the first time his mother had been allowed to leave the facility unattended. The wrongful death suit names the nursing home and the driver and car owner, but focuses primarily on the residential facility. Earlier this year the nursing home was fined $100,000 by the Department of Public Health for the woman’s death. The facility received a $100,000 fine two years ago for another wrongful death in which a resident was burned to death.

Have you or a loved one been the victim of nursing home neglect or elder abuse in California? If so, please contact the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for help. We have over 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) toll-free for a confidential initial consultation. Let us help you in your time of need by calling now.

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Temecula, located in Riverside County, CA, is home to nearly 100,000 people. Large Southern California city populations are common, but consider that 8 years ago, Temecula had a population of only about 57,000. In the past eight years, Temecula has increased its resident size by nearly 50%. The result has been a traffic nightmare, with congested roads unable to handle the speedy build-up of vehicles. If you or a loved on has been injured in a car accident in Temecula, contact the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for your free consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO.

Temecula’s population increase is due in part to a migration of Orange County and San Diego Residents seeking more affordable housing in the 90’s. Local attractions including the Pechanga Resort and Casino and The Promenade, have also added to the problem, inviting out-of-town traffic into an already overloaded area. As Temecula residents know roads including Pechanga Parkway and Winchester Road are crammed and frequently dangerous; the site of tiresome commutes and frequent accidents and injuries.

Been in an accident in Temecula? Get the help of a seasoned and successful Law Team by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a confidential interview with a personal injury attorney. The personal injury lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offer over 50 years combined experience in seeking justice for the wrongfully injured. Please call us now for help.

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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A pit bull attacked a 2-year old boy as the child was playing in his backyard, while supervised by his grandmother in Pacoima (located in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California). The dog was a family pet with no history of violence. The attack was allegedly unprovoked. The boy is in stable condition and will require plastic surgery on his face, where the dog bit him. Been bitten by a dog in California? Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with a personal injury attorney for free.

In the late morning the child, his grandmother and the dog were in the backyard, when for no reason the pit bull “tackled the child,” according to police. The grandmother rushed to free the child from the dog, suffering serious bite injuries herself on the hand, forearm and leg. The dog bit the child on the nose, eye, mouth and cheek. Luckily, his injuries were not as serious as they could have been. The bites, while severe and requiring surgery, are not life-threatening. The victim’s grandfather gave the pit bull and another family-owned dog over to animal control officials.

Have you or a family member been attacked or bitten by a dog in Southern California? Then call an experienced and proven Law Team for help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have over 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured. When you call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) you’ll receive a free and confidential consultation. Please call us now.

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