Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

Zyprexa, an anti-psychotic medication produced by Eli Lilly, is approved by the FDA for use in people with schizophrenia and certain bipolar disorder symptoms. Zyprexa’s serious side effects, including obesity, metabolic disorders, heart failure, have been the cause of numerous lawsuits against the manufacturer. Now a $1.4 billion settlement has been reached and will be paid by Lilly for illegally marketing Zyprexa to patients the drug was not approved to treat: the elderly and children. To learn more about the saga Zyprexa, its side effects, warnings and lawsuits, check out our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has suffered side effects from Zyprexa, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a lawyer for free.

Lilly, the pharmaceutical company that makes Zyprexa, allegedly marketed the antipsychotic to people for whom the medicine was particularly dangerous. In senior patients, Zyprexa can increase the possibility of infection, heart failure and death. In children, Zyprexa increases the likelihood of metabolic disorders and severe weight gain. The marketing campaigns went against regulations as Lilly advocated the use of Zyprexa for people for whom it was not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Zyprexa is only approved for use in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The illegal campaign allegedly wooed nursing homes to use Zyprexa on “unruly” elderly patients, and also encouraged the use of the drug for treating “disruptive children.” Neither of those populations have FDA sanction for Zyprexa usage. The settlement is the largest ever for “whistle blower” cases.

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The Food & Drug Administration is coming under new scrutiny for not appropriately vetting doctors who try out medications prior to FDA approval. The Department of Health and Human Services discovered that financial information was missing for over 40% of doctors conducting research on new medications. One third of drug researchers’ financial data had never been reviewed by FDA regulators. This lax oversight of medication trials is another in a series of recent complaints against the FDA. Other recent allegations included insufficient trial periods and a slowness to react to approved medication side effects and overdose potentials. If you or a loved one has been injured by an FDA approved or pre-FDA approved drug in Southern California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

The following medications have received FDA recalls and/or warnings. All have resulted in settlements, verdicts or have lawsuits pending against them. To learn more about these pharmaceuticals, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

DRUG: Trasylol/Aprotinin
MAKER: Bayer
USAGE: Blood thinner
COMPLAINT: Kidney Problems, Heart Attack, Stroke, Death

DRUG: Avandia
MAKER: GlaxoSmithKline
USAGE: Diabetes
COMPLAINT: Edema, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Death

DRUG: Zyprexa
MAKER: Eli Lilly
USAGE: Schizophrenia
COMPLAINT: Diabetes, Obesity, Death

DRUG:Gadolinium
MAKER: multiple
USAGE: MRI's
COMPLAINT: NSF (Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis)

DRUG: Fentanyl
MAKER: multiple
USAGE: Painkiller
COMPLAINT: Deadly overdosing from skin patches

DRUG: Heparin
MAKER: Bayer and others
USAGE: Blood thinner
COMPLAINT: Contamination and overdose resulting in death

DRUG: Byetta
MAKER: Lilly
USAGE: Diabetes
COMPLAINT: Allergic reaction

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Childbirth, labor and delivery remain a complicated, serious and potentially dangerous event for mothers and babies. Whether delivered at a hospital or birthed at home, both moms and infants are at risk for multiple injuries including brain injury, blood loss, deformity, nerve damage and even death. Complications and accidents around child birth may be the fault of the doctor, nurse, midwife, medication or medical device. If you or a loved one has been hurt during labor and delivery, you may not know who to blame or where to turn. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a California lawyer about your case for free.

A recent settlement for $6.5 million was granted to a family whose child allegedly suffered brain damage during birth at an Illinois hospital. The mother received the drug Pitocin during the delivery, and her infant son suffered reduced oxygen and low heart rate as a result. Neither the doctor nor the nurse was alleged to have responded appropriately to the baby’s distress, and brain injury ensued.

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News about drug companies halting free gifts to doctors such as pens, coffee mugs, clocks and clothing made headlines earlier this year. Now other freebies pharmaceutical companies give to physicians are coming under scrutiny: free medication samples. A handful of studies are showing that free drugs can have multiple downsides for patients including danger from packaging, inappropriate prescriptions, unknown side effects, and financial loss. To learn more about victim’s rights, please visit our website at www.alapwro.com. If you or a loved one has been become sick or died from taking free samples from a doctor, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer at no cost.

While it might seem a fortunate and money-saving event, receiving free samples of medication from a doctor can be dangerous. New reports by the Journal of Medical Ethics, the Centers for Disease Control and others have found a number of downsides:

• Drug samples are often of new medications. Side effects and interactions are often unknown with meds that are new on the market.
• 33% of physicians admit that their prescription drug choices are influenced by what free medicine samples they receive.
• Free drug samples often lack safety information regarding dosage and potential side effects or interactions.
• Pharmacists do not oversee distribution of free medication samples, eliminating one step in the safety system of prescription drug distribution.
• Some medication samples are not child-proof.
• Children receiving free samples lose out when warnings are later attached to the medicine after an extended time on the market.
• Free drug samples of name brand meds lead to recipients’ lack of generic drug use, causing patients more money.

If you or a loved one has been harmed or killed from medication in California, you need the advice of a Law Team that understands. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation with a lawyer. Help is just a phone call away.

Putting a loved one into a nursing home or residential facility is a painstaking choice and often difficult decision. Sometimes this process can be made even worse if the home or facility is not properly run. Neglect as well as physical, verbal or financial mistreatment constitutes elder abuse. If a senior receives poor or neglectful care at a nursing home, the consequences can be serious and even deadly. To learn more about elder abuse, go to our website at www.alawpro.com. If you suspect that you or a loved one has been the victim of elder abuse in Southern California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

A 90-year old woman died at an LA nursing home when her ventilator disconnected unbeknownst to staff. An alarm was turned off, and failed to alert staff about the ventilator disconnection. The CA department of Public Health fined the county-run facility the maximum amount, stating that “poor care” contributed to the elderly victim’s death. The residential facility has more than 100 beds.

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California amusement parks, such as Disneyland, as well as fairs and festivals are fun for the whole family. But sadly, accidents at parks can have serious and deadly consequences, particularly for children. Rides can be dangerous due to faulty engineering, poorly followed safety procedure, operator error or product defect. Many parks cater specifically to children of all ages, and accidents at these locations can harm young victims. To learn more who is to blame when accidents happen, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt at a Southern California park or fair, get help from a lawyer at 1-800-ALAWPRO now

Two separate instances of child death at amusement parks made news this week. An Orange County boy has died more than eight years after he was seriously injured on the Roger Rabbit ride at Disneyland. The child was placed in a medical induced coma after he fell off the ride and became trapped under the mechanism. His family reached a settlement with Disney two years after the accident. In another event, a 16-year old girl died after falling 50 feet off a giant swing. Neither the victim’s harness nor safety rope was properly attached. Now, a year later, a settlement has been reached between her family and the insurance company covering the festival where the fatal accident occurred.

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Text messaging is now illegal while driving in California. Prior to this law, train officials outlawed cell phone usage by railroad engineers completely. Still, it appears that the man driving the Metrolink train that killed more than 20 people in Chatsworth last year was texting while driving. Now lawyers for those killed and injured in the crash say that management received complaints regarding the engineer's text messaging. If you or a loved one were injured or killed in a train accident in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and speak with a lawyer at no cost.

The crash victims' attorneys states that the company responsible for employing the engineer had information regarding his forbidden cell phone usage and text messaging. Another employee allegedly complained about his phone use days and even hours before the deadly crash. Investigators found that the engineer sent "dozens of messages" while on duty the day of the crash. The employment company's policy forbids cell phone use by employees. It appears that the engineer missed a red light, which led to the fatal crash. The engineer was also killed in the crash, and victims have field a wrongful death and negligence suit against the engineer and the company which employed him.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a train or text messaging related accident in LA, call a Law Team who will help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years legal expertise with which to serve you. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation, or visit our website at www.alawpro.com to learn more.

LA public transit has many advantages, but one unfortunate disadvantage is the danger of bus crashes. Los Angeles transit buses can be involved in accidents with cars, other buses, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles or pedestrians. In a crash with a vehicle as large as a shuttle bus, injuries can be serious and even fatal. If you've been hurt by a public bus, you may not know where to turn or who to blame – the bus driver, the bus company, or the city or county. To learn more about bus accident liability, visit www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a LA bus crash, then call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

A recent fatality occurred when a Burbank woman was hit and killed by a DASH shuttle bus in downtown LA. The victim was legally crossing the street when the bus struck and killed her. The bus driver alleged not to have seen the woman due to a blind spot. Downtown Area Short Hop (DASH) buses are a service of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).

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New California Highway Patrol (CHP) statistics from last year are showing an alarmingly fast rise of motorcycle fatalities from year to year. Since 2001, the number of motorcyclist deaths has almost doubled. Bike crashes involving larger vehicles including cars, SUV's, trucks and buses are often fatal. Single vehicle motorcycle crashes can be the fault of poor road design or mechanical malfunction. Lane changing on California's crowded and speedy freeways is a common culprit for motorcycle accidents. To learn more about motorcycle crashes, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been in a Los Angeles or Ventura County motorcycle accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to an attorney at no cost.

West Covina was the site of an early 2009 LA County motorcycle crash death. Two motorcycle riders died in one weekend in Ventura County already this year. One died as a a sedan turn left in front of the motorcyclist, and another died in a head-on collision with a van.

According to CHP information, in 2008 there were 96 motorcyclist deaths in LA County, eleven more than in 2007. The rise may be due to the increasing number of bikers – over 1.2 million people have a motorcycle license. Additionally certain areas and actions are particularly dangerous for motorcycles. The 10 freeway is known to be especially deadly for bikers. The motorcycle's ability to “split lanes” is a frequent cause of accident, since automobiles may not see a bike in between lane changes.

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In a frightening new trend, street racing appears to be growing in popularity on Southern California's roads and highways. While police may be aware the locations and times favored by illegal street racers, innocent drivers may not. What once used to be confined to unpopulated and un-driven roadways, street race cars and drivers now brazenly speed down LA freeways, putting unknown and law-abiding cars at risk. High speed crashes are extremely dangerous, even when only one car is traveling fast. High speed racing accidents can be deadly or cause injuries including burns, fractured bones, and brain and spinal injuries. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an LA car accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO for your free consultation.

Boyle Heights was the site of a recent street racing crash. Two men were racing on the 60 (Pomona) Freeway at 4 a.m. Sunday morning when one of them lost control. The speeding cars then spun out of control hitting five cars and an SUV. One of the racing vehicles caught on fire, trapping the driver inside. He was last reported in critical condition. Innocent victims in the struck cars assisted in extinguishing the fire and attempting to free the racer.

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Train accidents can affect, injure and kill passengers, drivers of other vehicle and even pedestrians. While there are many devices designed to protect people from trains on the move, accidents still happen. Faulty signal lights or gates, poorly marked railroad track areas, or a lack of crosswalk can lead to people crossing train tracks and getting hit. As multiple California train accidents have piled up in the past months, officials are urging people to use caution around trains. Nevertheless, two more train crash deaths occurred in Southern California this week. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a Metrolink or Amtrak train crash in LA, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

Chatsworth was the location of last year's Metrolink disaster which killed dozens and injured hundreds when a passenger train collided with a freight train. Now Chatsworth is again the site of a train-related fatality. The grab-bar of a passing Amtrak train struck and killed a woman as she and her family were walking in a narrow train tunnel. The tunnel is an “off-limits area” for pedestrians. None of the 400 passengers on the San Diego-bound train was injured. To learn more about train accidents, and victim's rights, visit www.alawpro.com. In a separate incident, a woman was killed when a Metrolink train hit her in Burbank. It was unclear as to why the woman was on the train tracks.

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The town of Apple Valley, CA is in San Bernardino County's Victor Valley. Once home to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Apple Valley now has more than 70,000 residents. Even in towns as peaceful and picturesque as Apple Valley, accidents happen. Car crashes are a leading California killer. So Cal freeways are notoriously crowded and dangerous. If you have been in an accident, you may not know who to blame or where to turn. Get advice from an Apple Valley lawyer at no cost by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

Apple Valley is served by Interstate 15. Highway crashes are often deadly due to high speeds, frequent mergers and lane changes, and large numbers of vehicles. Freeway accidents can include rollover, rear end, head on or side impact collisions. Even in single car accidents other factors such as road defect may be to blame. Bus transit service for Apple Valley is provided by the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA). Bus accidents can occur during boarding or en route. To learn more about personal injury accidents, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Perris, CA, is located in Riverside County. Home to more than 47,000, Perris is named after the California Southern Railroad head engineer. More recently, Perris has become known for skydiving. Accidents involving recreational activities such as sky diving can be the result of pilot error, instructor or company error, equipment malfunction or other violations of safety protocol. If a loved one has been hurt or killed in a recreation climbing or air accident, you may not know who to blame or where to turn. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a Perris lawyer for free.

Perris Valley Skydiving is a world-renowned skydiving facility for professionals and amateurs alike. A recent California skydiving accident left a seasoned female flyer dead after her parachute failed to open. In another recreation air accident, a person was killed in a hot air balloon accident during a festival. When proper procedures are followed and proper equipment is used, fatal accidents can often be avoided. The failure to properly train employees and client, or the failure to appropriately maintain or monitor equipment can have dangerous and deadly consequences. To learn more about premises and product liability, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Palm Springs, the popular winter destination for Californians and others, has a population of 46,000 and growing full-time residents. Located in Riverside County's Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is between Los Angeles and San Diego. Tourism is a mainstay of the Palm Springs economy, and visitors flock to the city in the winter. As a guest at one of Palm Springs hotels, spas, resorts, golf clubs or casinos, guests are welcome, but dangers for Palm Springs guest are many. Getting hurt at a Palm Springs tourist spot can leave you confused as to where to turn or who to blame. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a Palm Springs accident and injury lawyer for free.

Palm Springs has a bounty of tourist destinations for its visitors. But hotels, casinos and golf courses are also hot spots for accidents. Whether you tripped over a broken stair, fell on an escalator, were struck by a golf cart, or were injured in a parking lot, you have rights as a victim. In many cases the owners of the premises where you were hurt may be responsible for your injuries. Broken bones, lacerations, sprained ankles and neck or back injuries can be painful and require longterm care. Don't be afraid to fight for your rights. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Palm Desert, located in Riverside County, CA, has a year-round population of 49,000. But as locals know, thousands more come to the city each winter, nearly doubling its size. Located in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert has seen a population swell in the past decade, with many people who were once vacationers opting to buy and settle down in the desert city. Still, Palm Desert remains a popular destination location. At shopping centers, hotels, resorts, and golf course, injuries can abound. Slipping on a wet floor, tripping on an escalator or falling at a construction or maintenance site can lead to serious injury. If you have been hurt you may not know where to turn. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a Palm Desert lawyer at no cost.

Palm Desert is home to multiple resorts and hotels, accommodating wintertime travelers. An accident which occurs on hotel or resort property may be the responsibility of the owners. If a walkway has been poorly maintained, or a golf cart or balcony is dangerous, innocent visitors may be hurt. Whether you have fractured a bone, sprained an ankle or received a more serious injury to the head or spine, the location of your accident may be to blame. To learn more about premises liability, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Bus crashes can hurt large numbers of people if they are full of passengers. When two buses crash, the injuries can be double, and when two school buses collide, children get hurt. Bus crashes are almost never the fault of the passengers inside, but if you have been hurt, it may not be clear who is to blame. To learn more about liability and the rights of the victim, visit www.alawpro.com. If you have been hurt in a Los Angeles bus accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free.

Two yellow school buses full of children recently collided on the 405 on their way to a field trip at the La Brea tar pits. Thankfully no one was killed, but two dozen children received minor injuries including back and neck injuries. The buses crashed at an off ramp. California freeway on and off ramps require merging. High speeds and last minute decisions can make this a dangerous transaction, and many highway accidents occur at these freeway intersections. Getting hurt in a crash can be painful and scary, especially for a child.

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Cathedral City is home to more than 50,000 inhabitants. Located in Riverside County's Coachella Valley, Cathedral City is locally known as “Cat City.” Located adjacent to Interstate 10 and including miles of desert roads, Cathedral City is a likely location for motorcycle crashes, as well as accidents involving cars, trucks and off -road vehicles. Motorcycle accidents are claiming more lives every year, and if you or a loved one has been hurt of killed, you may not know where to turn. To learn more about your rights as a crash victim, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO for a free interview with a lawyer.

While Cathedral City may be popular for off-road riding, on road vehicles are at equal risk for accident and injury. Motorcycle collisions can be the result of driver error, high speed, inexperience or mechanical error. Whatever the cause, motorcycle injuries are frequently serious and fatal. Even with a helmet, head, brain and spinal injuries can cause bikers paralysis and death. Other injuries from motorcycle crashes can include broken bones, burn injuries and amputation. No amount of biker gear can match the impact of an automobile, bus or truck.

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The death of a loved one is difficult enough. Wrongful death occurs when a person is killed by the negligent conduct of another. California police have been accused in a number of recent wrongful death suits. One involved the use of a taser gun. Cops now stand accused of two wrongful death shootings - one Anaheim death and another in the Bay Area. To learn more about wrongful death and the rights of the family left behind, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you believe that someone close to you has been wrongfully killed, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

The family of an Orange County man mistakenly killed by cops in Anaheim has filed a wrongful death suit. As police were chasing burglars, the victim exited his home, protecting his pregnant wife from noises he heard. The cops shot and killed the man, thinking he was a suspect. The amount of damages being sought by the family has not been released. Another wrongful death suit has been filed by the family of a man killed in Oakland, CA on New Year's Day. The cops were called in response to a fight on a train platform and the ensuing shooting death was caught on tape. The family is suing Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the police who shot the man on the BART light rail boarding station for $25 million.

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The design of California's roads and freeways is crucial for the safety of drivers and passengers. Sometimes car crashes are not the fault of drunk drivers, speed, or driver error; but rather they are the fault of dangerous or defective design. Examples of hazardous road design include lack of signage, lights or crosswalks at intersections, as well as missing barriers protecting cars from ditches, falls or other obstacles. To learn more about the poor road design, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt on a dangerously marked or designed Los Angeles road, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and speak to an attorney at no cost.

A man plummeted to his death into the Arroyo Seco Channel when he lost control of his car. There was no safety barrier on the 110 to stop his fall into the ditch, and his estate is suing LA city and county for wrongful death. According to the victim's family's lawyer, officials had recommended the construction of a barrier prior to the fatal accident. Plans to construct the safety barrier are commencing in the spring.

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Pit bull attacks are making the news again as a recent attack led to a man stabbing the dog attacking his wife. Dog attacks can be brutal, vicious and even deadly. Common injuries suffered from dogs attacking are lacerations and bruises, infection, broken bones and severe bleeding. Pit bulls are not the only breed of dog that can attack people or other dogs. Other potentially dangerous dogs include Rottweillers, German Shepherds and Bull Mastiffs. To learn more about dog bites and victims' rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved on has been hurt in a pit bull attack, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

An Orange County man and his wife were walking their two large dogs when a pitbull approached them. The pit bull attacked the dogs and then went for the woman. Her husband went into a nearby home and grabbed a knife with which he stabbed the pit bull until it unclamped its jaws from the woman's hand. Both people suffered bites, and the dog died from the knife injuries.

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Car crashes are frightening and dangerous. The shock of getting hit can be followed by severe pain and injury. Whether one is broadsided or rear ended, the surprise of the impact can add to the suffering. Head, brain and spinal injuries are serious and can have long term consequences. If you have been in a crash, you may not know who to blame or where to turn. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a Los Angeles lawyer at no cost.

An LAPD police bar broadsided a Nissan Altima, severely injuring the driver and passenger. The cop car crashed into the Nissan while swerving to avoid another vehicle. The driver suffered brain injuries. In the suit, the lawyers claimed that the victims experienced "extreme and severe mental anguish, shock, anxiety, severe injuries to their nervous systems, as well as severe mental and physical pain and injury" as a result of the accident. The ensuing lawsuit awarded $4.5 million to the victims.

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Electric shock is one of the leading injuries among construction workers. Electric shock, or electrocution, can cause burns, organ failure, and death. Safety violations, human error, accidents such as falling of a ladder, or equipment hitting a power source can all lead to electric shock. Work injuries can leave the victim unsure of where to turn or how to cope. To learn more about workplace injuries and your rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by an electric shock while on the job in Los Angeles, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

The pain and injury cause by an electric shock running through the body can be made even worse when the victim is thrown or falls from a large height. A man working at a business in Hollywood was electrocuted and then fell over 10 feet. The worker sustained critical injuries. The employee was working on a lighting project when he was shocked by the 220-volt line, and the accident is under investigation.

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The Chatsworth Metrolink train crash that made headlines this past September is continuing to make news. The head-on collision between a commuter and freight train left 25 passengers dead and many more injured. Now victims of the accident are seeking justice and compensation by filing suit against the train engineer's employers for negligence. To learn more about negligence, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a Southern California train accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to an attorney for free.

Four injured victims and the mother of one who was killed in the train crash are suing two companies through which the engineer was employed. It has been alleged that the train's engineer, who died in the accident, was text messaging and ran a red signal light prior to the crash. The victims are also suing the estate of the engineer. Negligence is considered the failure to use reasonable care which results in the unintended injury to others. If proven, damages may be awarded to those who were hurt or killed in the Chatsworth crash.

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A San Diego paper is reporting about the rising risk of visiting California nail salons and spas. Victims report salon hand, foot, finger, leg and toe injuries including amputation, chemical burns, scars, deformity, and severe infection. Manicures and pedicures can put you at risk if the nail spa is not adhering to the health codes assigned by the state. Per the report, salon and spa violations are rampant and many go without being cited. Customers have little way of knowing if their salon has received violations or is complying with the law. If you or a loved one has received an injury from a Southern California manicure or pedicure you may be entitled to compensation. Contact one of our lawyers at no cost by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

According to data from the California Department of Consumer Affairs' Board of Barbering & Cosmetology, California salons have been cited for more than 220,000 violations from 2003-2008. Nearly 2,500 manicurists and more than 1,900 cosmetologists were fined, along with hundreds of barbers and estheticians. In California, only 22 inspectors are responsible for inspecting almost 45,000 nail salons. In one San Diego lawsuit, a woman received a $750,000 settlement from a salon after an acrylic nail application left her with infection and subsequent pinkie amputation. To learn about you rights as a salon injury victim, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

Here is some more information uncovered by the newspaper report.

Injuries from nail salon manicures and pedicures include:
bacterial and fungal infections which can spread throughout the body including the heart
virus infection, including HIV and Hepatitis B
amputation of fingers or toes
chemical burns
permanent scars
deformity, such as shrunken fingers, malformed nails

Safety violations at salons include:
failure to dispose of dirty and used items such as nail files
failure to disinfect tools such as foot spa jets and nets
unsafe storage of disinfected tools
the reuse of disposable tools such as nail buffers
contaminated cosmetics

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Crossings and intersections can be dangerous and deadly places for drivers, bikers and pedestrians alike. Without the proper signage or marking, traffic at intersections can have disastrous results including fractures, lacerations, head injuries and burns. A crossing which is inappropriately or poorly marked creates hazardous conditions and may be the responsibility of the city. In a recent Southern California ruling, the city of San Juan Capistrano has been found liable in an intersection accident involving two teens on a dirt bike and a BMW. If you or a loved one has been hurt on a dangerous Orange County road, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

The San Juan Capistrano accident happened in 2005. A settlement of $8.3 million will be paid by the city to two dirt bike riders, one of whom lost his leg below the knee as a result of the crash. The intersection where the boys collided with the BMW was known as being dangerous. Hidden Valley local complained to the city for more than s decade about its deadly potential including overgrown vegetation. The city denied multiple request for a crosswalk or stop sign at the location. After the accident, both were finally approved. To learn more about dangerous and defective road design and victim's rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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California officials are urging driver to act responsibly on New Years Eve in order to avoid another deadly night. Drunk driving over the holidays is a deadly problem, and New Year's Eve is often the most dangerous time. Drunk driving is especially dangerous when teen drivers are involved. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), over 7,600 teen car and motorcycle drivers were involved in crashes that killed in 2006. In nearly 20% of those fatal accidents, alcohol was involved. If you or a loved one has been in a Los Angeles car crash, call 1-800-ALAWPRO for a free interview with a lawyer.

Drunk driving and teens are a deadly mix. Inexperience and driving impairment can lead to the death of innocent victims including passengers and sober drivers and occupants. During New Years Eve, extreme caution is recommended for all drivers. Those who choose not to obey the law, and drive while intoxicated are liable for the accidents and injuries they cause. To learn more, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Road accidents are all too frequent and deadly in San Diego. A head-on collision on Route 67 in Poway has claimed another life, and some residents are claiming that the road is dangerous for drivers. Car accidents can be the fault of driver error, road obstacles, defective design or many other factors. While accidents can be fatal, other injuries such as burns and spinal cord injuries can also result. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a San Diego car crash, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to an attorney at no cost.

A Ramona family driving in their pickup was struck by a newer model of the same truck on Route 67 in Poway. The Ramona mother died on impact, and her two daughters were taken to the hospital by air ambulance with injuries ranging from lacerations to broken bones. They were hit by a 17 year-driver who, along with his 15-year old passenger were not seriously injured. The teenage driver's pickup allegedly hit a curb, swerved back onto the street and then crossed into oncoming traffic. Alcohol and drugs did not appear to be a factor. In talkbacks regarding the accident, many locals expressed outrage and frustration at the dangers and hazards posed by the design of Route 67.

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As of the January 1, 2009, it will be illegal to write, send or read text messages while driving in California. This new law is designed to protect people on the road from the dangers that can ensue from driving and text messaging. Many car crashes and injuries are thought to have occurred as a result of texting while driving. Being distracted while reading or composing a message can have deadly results. If you have been in a crash in which texting played a role in Southern California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

Text messaging may appear only to take seconds, but the distraction texting creates can be fatal. Reports that the driver of the Metrolink train which crashed in Chatsworth was texting prior to the crash have surfaced. A Highland teenager was thought to have died in a crash directly after texting. While it may be too late for some, from New Years Eve on, California will join 6 other states in making texting while driving will be illegal.

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Accidents at parks and festivals or on rides and other recreational events can cause death and serious injury. Defective and malfunctioning products or design can have deadly consequences, as can a lack of or ineffective vendor safety protocol. A hot air balloon accident recently killed a woman in Southern California, and now another female victim has plunged to her death in a skydiving accident in Riverside County. Both deaths are tragic, and appear to have been the fault of manufacturers or operators. To learn more about wrongful death and product liability, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a California recreation accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

While skydiving at Perris Valley Skydiving in Riverside County, an Orange County woman fell to her death when her parachute did not open fully. The Newport Beach victim was reportedly an experienced sky diver; nevertheless, the parachute malfunction resulted in her death. Her body was discovered in an open field. Defective recreational and safety equipment and products can lead to death. Learn more at www.alawpro.com.

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With winter in full force across the nation, Californians are firing up their heaters. Faulty or defective heating units can be quietly dangerous and even deadly. Malfunctioning wall heaters, space heaters and furnaces can cause fires and explosions, or leak gas and lethal carbon monoxide. Injuries from bad heaters include first, second & third degree burns as well as sickness from carbon monoxide. All of these injuries can be deadly. To learn more about the consequences of faulty products, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed from a malfunctioning heater in California, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

A space heater was the cause of a Costa Mesa fire which destroyed a duplex and killed the residents' dog. Other injuries at the scene of the fire included an injury from a fall. Spreading fires can level homes, destroying property and leveling structures, and authorities estimated damages from the blaze to be over $450,000. The fire is under investigation to learn if the space heater was defective or placed to close to burnable objects. Recently two California gas leaks have lead to explosions and fires which killed at least one person and injured others. Since the beginning of the cold season, two Northern California families have been victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, likely from leaky wall heaters. The victim’s did not know the cause of their sickness until they required emergency care for their symptoms.

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Gas leaks can be extremely dangerous. A fire or explosion caused by leaking natural gas can lead to serious injuries and death. Burns from gas fires can be devastatingly painful and have long-term consequences. Fires from leaks can spread quickly igniting nearby buildings, homes and cars, thus increasing the damage and likelihood of injury. Products such as heaters and furnaces which defectively leak gas are a deadly and dangerous menace. To learn more about bad products and burn injuries, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you have been the victim of a gas leak fire in Southern California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free.

A gas leak from a furnace ignited causing an explosion in a Long Beach apartment building. Building walls were damaged and windows were blown out by the blast. Miraculously it appears no one was injured. Fire officials speculate that a leak in forced-air heating furnace slowly collected gas which ultimately blew up. A PG&E gas leak in the Sacramento area recently demolished a home and left one dead and more injured with serious burns.

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According to the CHP (California Highway Patrol), 16 people died in car accidents this Christmastime. The holidays are a dangerous times for drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike. Drunk driving, increased traffic, winter weather, high speeds on California roads, and other factors can lead to crashes causing serious injury and death. If you have been hurt in a holiday accident, you may not know who to blame or where to turn. Get in touch with a lawyer who can help by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

While crashes led to 16 fatalities this year, that number is actually down from last year, as are drunk driving related accidents and arrests. At least 8 of the road deaths happened to those not wearing seatbelts. Whether you have been rearended, or hit in a head-on or side impact collision, you have right as a victim in California. If another person or entity is at fault for your accident, you may be entitled for monetary compensation for your losses. Don't hesitate to get help now. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed over the Holidays in California, please call a Law Team who can help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Let us do all the work and worrying for you. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation with an attorney.

The survivors of a Lear jet crash that killed four people are suing multiple companies for negligence, wrongful death and other claims. The cause of the crash which happened in September remains under investigation, while preliminary reports blamed a tire malfunction. Companies that are being sued include the tire manufacturer, the estate of the pilots, the maker of the Learjet, and the companies which arranged the booking of the plane. The victims who lived through the fiery crash and the family of those killed are suing for pain, suffering, loss of earnings, medical expenses and other damages. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a plane accident, get help from a California lawyer by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

The Learjet crash made headlines because of its famous survivors, Punk rock's Travis Barker and DJ AM (Adam Goldstein). They received serious burns on the torso, head, chest and arms. A bodyguard and assistant of the men were killed in the crash along with both pilots. Their lawsuits claim that that operators and owners of the plane “acted in a careless and negligent manner.” To learn more about negligence, please go to our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Rollovers are one of the deadliest types of vehicle accidents. Drivers and passengers can easily be trapped inside a car, van or SUV that has rolled over. Add fire to the mix and the results can be fatal. A collapsed roof of a car that has rolled over can crush occupants inside. The impact of a van or bus rolling over can throw people from the vehicle. To learn more about roll over accidents, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you've been involved in a California rollover crash, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a lawyer for free.

Rollover accidents are often single vehicle crashes. Any car can roll over, but vehicles with a higher center of gravity, such as vans, trucks, SUV's and buses are more likely to rollover in certain instances. Two people were killed and four were injured on Christmas day in a rollover accident. Their van rolled over on the 110 (Harbor Freeway) at PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). High speeds and turns can increase the possibility of rollover accidents.

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Hemet, CA is home to almost 70,000 people. Located in Riverside County, nearly one-third of Hemet residences are mobile homes. Seniors live in 26 mobile home parks in more than 8,800 of RV's. Another 9 RV parks are set up for families. As recent fires in Southern California have shown, mobile home residents are at risk for burn injuries and death. Proposals for new safety regulations are coming late to many fire victims. If you or a loved on has been hurt or killed in a mobile home accident in Hemet, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

Mobile home parks and residents are particularly at risk for fire danger. Many RV's are old and have inadequate fireproofing. There is now concern that some California RV parks lack sufficient exits and fire hydrants. In the event of a disaster, elderly mobile home owners have no way of signaling their location if they are bedridden or disabled. If you have been hurt in an RV or a mobile home park in Hemet, you may not know where to turn.

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Redlands, CA, in San Bernardino County, is home to over 71,000 people. Bustling with a growing population and university, Redlands can be a dangerous as well as an idyllic location. Car, bus and train accidents seem to be plaguing Southern California residents as of late. If you have been hurt in an accident or if a loved one has been killed, you may not know where to turn. The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP is here to serve the people of Redlands. Call and talk to a lawyer at no cost at 1-800-ALAWPRO.

One of the most striking geographical features of Redlands is that it is bisected by Interstate 10. Consequently, Redlands dwellers use the freeway constantly. Freeway accidents can occur at onramps and off ramps. High speeds and large numbers of vehicles make California highways particularly dangerous and deadly. Car, motorcycle and truck accidents on So Cal freeways are a daily occurrence. In addition to highway travel, Redlands offers public transportation by way of Metrolink and Omnitrans buses. Public transit injuries can occur on moving vehicles as well as at boarding locations such as bus stops and train stations.

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Upland, CA, once known as North Ontario, is located in San Bernardino County. With a population of over 75,000, Upland is nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of 1242 feet. Upland also lies between two major Southern California freeways, the 10 and the 210. With such easy access to highways, many Upland residents commute to work and use their cars and motorcycles regularly. Car and motorcycle accidents can leave their victims devastated by serious injury and even death. If you have been hurt in an accident, you may not know where to turn. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with an Upland attorney at no cost.

Freeway accidents can include any type of vehicle: car, truck (pickup or big rig), van, bus or motorcycle. In high speed zones like Upland's proximal highways, crashes can be deadly whether they are side impact, read end, head on or rollover collisions. Rush hour traffic can also produce a large number for fender benders. Injuries from crashes can be burns, fractures, spinal injuries, lacerations, and if serious enough, they can lead to death. To learn more about car accident types and injuries, check out our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Falling from a ladder on the job at a construction, industrial or farming worksite can be a deadly accident. Ladder falls are one of the most common construction workplace injuries. Violations of ladder safety regulations are currently the 8th most frequent cited offense in the work place according to OSHA (Occupational and Safety & Health Administration). Over 2,900 ladder-related citations were issued in 2008. A fall from a ladder can have devastating consequences such as paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia), brain injuries, broken bones, and death. To learn more about California work accidents and how we can help, please go to our website at www.alawpro.com, or call us for a free consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO.

A man fell 17 feet from a ladder in an Illinois steel mill. He was paralyzed from the fall which happened as a result of concrete on the ladder. In a jury trial, the paraplegic victim received $48 million for his injury. The suit named the company responsible for the concrete spill as responsible for the accident, not the victim's employer. If you have been hurt on the job, you may not know who is to blame or where to turn. You need the help of a Law Team who understands.

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Charter bus accidents can be extremely dangerous and deadly. Because buses are normally carrying a large number of people, bus collisions tend to have a larger number of injuries and deaths than car crashes. Additionally, the buses themselves can be hazardous due to their high center of gravity, making them more likely to rollover, especially in a situation where a sudden obstacle calls for a bus to turn or veer. Bus crashes can be the fault of driver error, poor road maintenance, or mechanical or design defect. To learn more about bus crashes, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a California bus accident, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO for your free lawyer consultation.

A recent settlement was awarded to victims of a charter bus crash on its way from Mexico. The accident killed one person and injured at least 44 others when the bus veered off the highway and flipped over onto its side. Injuries included amputation and severe back injuries. The bus driver had allegedly fallen asleep at the wheel. The claimants held the driver and the bus charter company owners and manager responsible. A settlement in the amount of $10 million was awarded to the people hurt and killed.

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Stun guns, commonly known as Tasers, are used by police to help detain suspects. According to a new study by Amnesty International, Tasers can be fatal, having killed 50 people in the U.S. in the past 7 years. Currently there are 40 suits against Taser for personal injury and wrongful death. While many have sued Taser calling it a deadly product, the first time the stun gun maker was found guilty was in June in a case filed on behalf of a California victim. Tasers emit an electrical shock to stun the victim. If you or someone close to you has been injured or killed by a Taser gun in California, you should call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free now.

According to the Amnesty report, more than 300 victims died after being stunned with a stun gun. Fifty of those deaths were considered to be contributed to or caused by the electric shock emitted by the Taser. The study also claims that stun guns are inappropriately and unnecessarily used on elderly, pregnant and child victims. Taser International is the most well known stun gun maker, and Stinger Systems is another. Stun guns use nitrogen to shoot probes and wires delivering an electro-shock. To learn more about product liability, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Elder abuse is a crime which can come in the form of neglect, abandonment, or physical, financial, or emotional abuse. With California's increasing elderly population, sadly, elder abuse too is on the rise. Abuse of seniors can occur in nursing homes or private homes. Abusers can be professional caregivers, con artists or even family members. Those who commit elder abuse seek to prey on taking advantage of the trust and/or need of the elderly. Injuries from elder abuse can be physical, such as broken hips, bed sores, dehydration, or spinal injuries. In more severe cases, abuse can result in death. A recent case of elder abuse left a wheelchair bound 87-year old Victorville woman dead. To learn more about the legal aspects of elder abuse, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you believe you or a loved one has been the victim of elder abuse in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

In a Victorville incident, the son and caretaker of an elderly woman is being charged with elder abuse. He allegedly left the 87-year old in her wheelchair outside for a long period of time. Not being able to move, she died of exposure. The man had a history of elder abuse including theft and forgery.

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Transition to a nursing home can be a difficult experience for the entire family. Once the senior has moved into the residential facility, new potential hazards lurk. Poor or insufficient nursing home care can constitute elder abuse. Neglect, physical abuse or emotional mistreatment of the elderly is a crime. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have compiled a new one to five star rating system of nursing homes across the country. Now nursing home residents and their families can see how their residential facility rates. To learn more about elder abuse and legal rights, please go to our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been the victim of elder abuse at a California nursing home, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to lawyer now.

Federal officials have included almost16,000 U.S. nursing homes in the analysis, with over 1200 from California. Overall for-profit homes ranked lower than non-profit ones. Less staff at for-profit homes has been cited as a reason for their lower rating. The rating system can help determine which homes are preferable to others under general and specific criteria. The analysis includes examination of nursing facility staffing, quality of care and health inspections. The data used to compile the scores included the investigation of complaints against the facility, inspection records, number of clients restrained, and the number of those developing bedsores.

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Swimming accidents claim far too many lives in the United States. Children are especially at risk. A year ago, Congress passed a law requiring a special drain safety system on all public pools and hot tubs to prevent children (and adults) from being sucked into a pool's drain and drowning. The law is scheduled to go into effect this week. From 1984-2004 more than 30 children drowned in these types of swimming pool and spa accidents. All of their deaths could have been prevented by anti-drowning drain covers. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. Have you or a loved one been the victim of a pool or spa accident or death in California? Then call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with an attorney for free.

In the case of the dangerous drains, the product is a deadly menace under the supervision of the premises owners. Unfortunately, many public spas and pools will not be in compliance with the new safety regulations in time, partially due to a lack of funds for overseeing and regulating the change. The National Swimming Pool Foundation estimates that 80% of public swimming locations may have to close since they do not have the new drains. Municipal, hotel, apartment, rec center and community center, and private club swimming pools and spas are all required to install the safety drains which are hump-shaped to prevent suction. The Consumer Product Safety Commission states that they are attempting to regulate waters for the youngest swimmers, baby and wading pools, first.

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One of California's leading industries is agriculture. Along most Southern California highways, farms and orchards can be seen. Thousands of farm workers tend to the land, and their jobs can be dangerous and deadly. Whether laboring long hours in the hot sun or operating heavy equipment, deadly hazards can lurk at agricultural locations. Following the set safety standards can be lifesaving, but even then farming accidents can occur as the result of defective equipment and human error. Accidents involving agricultural equipment such as tractors, dozers, loader, forklifts and other large machines can lead to broken bones, brain and spinal injuries, severe lacerations, burn injuries and death. To learn more, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed on the job in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to talk to a lawyer for free.

In an almond orchard in Shafter, Kern County, a farm employee was crushed by a front-end loader. The tractor allegedly collapsed into a gully while it was being operated to collect brush. The farmworker was trapped underneath the loader when it unexpectedly plunged. Heavy machinery accidents can kill operators and bystanders alike. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association) has the accident under investigation.

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Fires and cars are a deadly combination. Vehicle fires can be caused by the impact of a crash or flammable and combustible items in or around a car. A car, bus or truck and its metal frame can create a firetrap for passengers or drivers. Getting trapped inside a car that is on fire can cause serious or deadly burns. If burn injuries don't kill, they can require long-term care and consequences. To learn more, go to our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a car fire in Southern Cal, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to discuss it with a lawyer for free.

In Anaheim, a woman was killed and burned beyond identification when a gas container blew up in her car. The fire and explosion was so strong that the windows were blown out of the vehicle. The cause of the gasoline's igniting is under investigation. The fire occurred in an apartment complex parking lot.

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Helicopter and plane crashes can be deadly not only for occupants, but also for innocent bystanders on the ground. Air accidents due to weather, pilot or traffic control error, or mechanical malfunction can kill large amounts of people in the blink of an eye. Lately helicopter and plane crashes have been particularly deadly for people on the ground in Southern California. If you or a loved on has been hurt or killed in a helicopter or plane accident in LA, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with an attorney for free.

A military jet crash recently killed a family in San Diego. Emergency air ambulance deaths are on the rise all over the nations as we wrote about in a recent blog. Now a helicopter has killed a man on the ground in Santa Clarita. The helicopter, hired by So Cal Edison, spiraled out of control as the result of a wind gust. The chopper hit the ground and smashed into two pieces, killing a mechanic who was on the ground.

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