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Nursing homes, also known as residential care facilities, exist to care for those who are unable to care for themselves. In most cases those people are senior citizens. In this second part of our NURSING HOME DANGER blog, we’ll look at the new threat posed by mentally ill patients in nursing homes.

While it may not be the most ideal situation, many elderly Americans spend the end of their lifetime at a nursing home. Seniors enter these assisted living institutions with the expectation that they will be cared for and safe. Unfortunately a new trend brought on in part by the nation’s economic crisis, is compromising nursing home residents’ sense of security. The trend is the growing number of younger mentally ill patients in nursing homes. These patients may pose a threat to their elderly roommates under certain circumstances. Murders, beatings and rapes have been reported at nursing homes around the country. Nine percent of nursing home populations are mentally ill under 65. According to an AP (Associated Press) report, the number is rising and seniors are afraid. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed at a nursing home in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to an attorney for free.

More than 125,000 seriously mentally ill young and mid-aged adults live in residential facilities among often frail seniors. Mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression can lead a person to require the type of care offered at a nursing home. Without the proper supervision or medication, mentally ill residents may become violent or unstable. Nursing home supervision is often woefully understaffed and unprepared for mentally ill patients, but closing of mental wards and a need to fill nursing home beds has led to the potentially lethal combination of mentally ill and elderly.

While no statistics exist regarding the number of incidents of mentally ill patients hurting elderly patients at nursing homes, there are specific incidence reports. Mentally ill nursing home residents have assaulted elderly residents, leading to their death. Mentally ill resident have started fires that killed more than a dozen patients. Reports of rapes and beatings also exist. Federal law protects all nursing home patients from physical abuse, but the number of non-elderly patients appears to be putting that right at risk. To learn more about elder abuse and victim’s rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

If you believe someone close to you has been the victim of elder abuse or wrongful death at a California nursing home, please seek legal help at once. The Rudman Law Firm, PLC have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and private consultation. We are here for you now.

Nursing homes, also called residential care or assisted living facilities, are places people go to be cared for in their time of need. In this two-part blog series, NURSING HOME DANGERS, we’ll recount incidents where nursing home residents died; one due to direct negligence on the part of caregivers, and others due to mixed populations, a rising problem among nursing homes. Negligent care at assisted living facilities is the subject of this blog.

Traditionally, nursing homes service elderly populations, but younger people who require 24-hour care also use residential care facilities. Non-elderly assisted living facility clients include those who require care due to paralysis, mental illness, severe brain injury, or other debilitating problems. The safe keeping of all nursing home residents is primarily the responsibility of the facility. Negligent care includes the mistreatment of patients through physical of emotional abuse and/or poorly or unsafely cleaning, medicating or feeding patients. To learn more about nursing home negligence, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been the victim of negligence at a California nursing home, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

A 36-year old man with a traumatic brain injury was under the care of an Arizona nursing home when he imbibed foreign objects that resulted in his death. His widow has been awarded $11 million after suing the assisted living facility. The victim was 36 at the time of his death, and he had suffered the severe brain injury in a car accident ten years prior. He had been living at the nursing facility named in the suit for exactly one month before his death. He died after eating objects including candy wrappers, paper towels, ketchup packets and plastic bags. The suit found the residential facility guilty of abuse, negligence and wrongful death. Other negligent acts committed by the nursing home in regards to the man included falsifying chart entries.

If you believe a loved one is the victim of negligent care at a nursing home in California, get legal help now. At the The Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you in your time of need. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now to receive your free and confidential consultation with a lawyer. Help is just a phone call away.

Falls from locations such as public playgrounds or piers can cause serious injury and even death. Children are at risk in areas set aside for them or in other areas where there could be a danger of falling. Three separate falling incidents are making headlines in Southern California recently, two in Huntington Beach and one near Palm Springs. Children were victims in two of the accidents. Falls from a large height can cause brain and spinal injuries or broken bones. Falls onto an unforgiving surface such as jagged rocks or a tile floor can have similar consequences. If you or loved one has been hurt or injured in a fall in Southern CA, learn about your options by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO or visiting www.alawpro.com now.

A woman was found dead, floating at the harbor in Huntington Beach with a “clear wound on her forehead.” It appears that the woman fell, possibly on jagged rocks ornamentally placed outside a nearby bar. The accident is under investigation. In another Huntington Beach incident, a two-year old boy wandered away from his caretaker, slipped through bars and fell to the surf line at the local pier. Miraculously, the boy flipped as he fell 20 feet and landed on his back , suffering only minor bruising.

A settlement has been reached in a case where a Temecula boy fell at a fast-food restaurant playground. The child and his sister were playing at a Burger King restaurant indoor playground, when he fell from a structure onto a tile floor below. He suffered serious brain damage when he hit his head in the fall. The suit named the restaurant franchisee, its parent company as well as the playground installer and manufacturer. There were no warning signs, and no rubber underneath the structure, which included monkey bars and a fireman’s pole. The incident happened in 2005. The boy, who is now 12, and his sister, who suffered emotional distress, were awarded $20 million.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a fall in California, get legal advice immediately. At the Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

Areas under construction can pose numerous potential hazards for passersby as well as workers. Moving equipment, temporary walkways, scaffolding, uneven pavement, and heavy machinery can all be deadly for those in and around the construction area. Learn more about premises liability and your rights by clicking on www.alawpro.com now. Accidents happen, and if you have been hurt, you may not know who to blame or where to turn. A recent construction-related accident outside a Boyle Heights hospital left a pedestrian dead after he was run over by a forklift. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a Southern California accident lawyer for free.

The forklift incident happened midday. A construction crew was working at the emergency entrance for ambulances at the former County-USC Medical Center in Boyle Heights when a forklift operator struck and killed the 86-year old pedestrian. The man was crushed and died at the scene. The accident is being investigated.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed at a construction site in California, you need legal help now. Contact the The Rudman Law Firm, PLC for a free and confidential consultation at 1-800-ALAWRPO (1-800-252-9776) now. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience and have won over $150 million for our clients. Let us help you in your time of need. Please call now.

A rollover accident is one of the most deadly types of crash. When a vehicle rolls over the force of the event can throw occupants from the vehicle or crush them inside. Both scenarios can be fatal or lead to serious injury such as brain trauma. Given the right circumstances, any motor vehicle can rollover; however, those with a higher center of gravity, such as SUV’s and vans, are more likely to roll over in a crash incident. To learn more about rollover accidents, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. A recent SUV roll over killed a woman in Oceanside, and a recent verdict awarded $40 million to the paralyzed victim of another SUV rollover crash. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a SoCal crash roll-over lawyer for free now.

A woman from Valley Center, CA died when the Toyota RAV4 in which she was riding rolled over. The woman and her husband were driving on I-5 in Oceanside when a Chrysler PT Cruiser drifted into their lane and struck them. The impact forced the RAV4 off the highway, skidding and rolling over. The husband suffered minor injuries and the Chrysler occupants were uninjured.

A man was paralyzed from the legs down in a rollover crash involving a Ford Explorer. Ten years later, a jury found the driver of the car and a Ford subsidiary liable for $40 million. The man suffered severe spinal injury in the accident and now requires constant care supervision and a wheelchair.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a California rollover accident, get in touch with a Law Firm who can help. At the Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we offer more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free consultation. We are here for you now.

Two employees of a manufacturing plant in Rancho Santa Margarita died when a broken water heater exploded. Electric water heaters in large industrial buildings can be dangerous. Workplaces that use large or heavy equipment pose a potential risk to all employees. Without proper safety protocol accidents can happen. Even following safety standards, equipment can malfunction or products can be defective. To learn more about workplace injuries and worker’s rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

The So Cal factory explosion happened on March 19 at a plastics manufacturing plant. A large electrical water heater was found to be the cause of a giant explosion that killed two workers and injured four others. The blast was so powerful that it damaged the roof and outside of the building while blowing a hole through part of a steel-embedded concrete wall. Thankfully there was not fire from the explosion. Employees were offered counseling after the accident.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a work accident in the LA area, please get legal help now. The Rudman Law Firm, PLC offer a free and confidential consultation when you call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). Call us now to and take advantage of our more than 50 years combined legal experience. We are here to serve you now. Help is just a phone call away.

A man was hit and severely injured by a Metrolink commuter train in Lancaster, CA. Train crashes can harm those on board or those who are struck, whether they are pedestrians or vehicle occupants. Shockingly the man was not killed by the impact, though he suffered two broken legs and was hospitalized. Metrolink, Southern California’s commuter rail system, has been plagued by accidents in the past year. Last fall’s disastrous wreck between a commuter train and a freighter killed 25 people and injured more than 100. A total of 126 lawsuits have been filed against Metrolink as result. If you’d like to learn more about train accidents and your rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a Los Angeles lawyer for free.

The The Rudman Law Firm, PLC has had more than 50 years combined legal experience. We are prepared to serve you and fight for your rights as an accident victim. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to receive your free and confidential consultation. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Please call now.

While there are many ways for cars to crash, one of the most frightening is the head-on collision. Head on accidents can happen when drivers run red lights, veer out of their lanes or drive in the wrong direction. Driver error, drunk driving, and dangerous road design and signage are all potential caused for head-on crashes. Injuries from these types of car accidents include head, neck and spinal injury from direct impact to those who are forward facing. Fatal head-on collisions are not uncommon, and one just occurred in El Sereno. To learn more about head-on collisions, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with an LA lawyer for free.

A man was driving the wrong way on an El Sereno road when he crashed head on into an oncoming minivan. The wrong-way-driver died in the accident. The two women in the van, who were wearing their seat belts, suffered injuries including back and neck pain. It is unknown why the man was driving in the wrong direction on the road.

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Car crashes on Southern California freeways are a common menace. Add fire to the mix, and the results are often deadly. Annually there are hundreds of car fires along OC freeways. These cars on fire pose a serious threat to passersby. Vehicle fires on the side of the road produce intense heat that can harm those in the area. Additionally fires or explosions caused by impact on California highways frequently cause severe burn injuries to occupants. To learn more about car crashes and burn injuries, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to discuss your potential case with an Orange County lawyer for free.

A fiery Long Beach accident on the 405 included 10 vehicles with at least one fire. That crash appeared to have been caused by debris, including a barbeque and other household items, on the road. What started as a 4-car pile-up, quickly turned to ten, with fire ignited by the impact of multiple collisions.

A recent car fire on the side of the I-5 in Laguna Hills left many drivers surprised by the intense heat of the blaze. Officials urge those driving by a vehicle on fire to call 911. Following is a list of potential dangers for passengers and their own vehicles when passing a car that is on fire:

• Burning or exploding of car tires from heat


• Burning or exploding of fuel tank


• Expansion of car bumpers causing leg or knee injuries


• Toxic gases emanating from fire


• Crashing into another vehicle as a result of overreacting

Have you or a loved one been involved in a freeway fire in Southern California? Then get legal help now. At the Rudman Law Firm, PLC we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

Southern California has been shocked by three small plane crashes that have killed 18 locals in the past weeks. Most recently a single engine plane went down in Montana, killing 14 from near Redlands, CA. Two Piper Cherokee plane crashes killed 4 in La Verne and Corona in the weeks before. Small plane crashes can be the result of many varying factors including pilot error, mechanical error, equipment failure, airport regulation safety violations, or weather. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a plane crash, in the air or on the ground, you may not know who’s at fault: the pilot? the plane owner? the charter company? the air safety official? Get your questions answered, and let us do the work and worrying for you. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a California plane crash lawyer at no cost. Or to learn more about plane accidents, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

The most recent air crash occurred on a small plane’s approach to Butte, Montana. All on board, seven adults and seven children, died in the crash when the single-engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12 airplane nose-dived and the exploded into flames. Causes being considered for the crash include icing, overloading and equipment failure. The small airport that was to receive the plane had no radar facility. Four years ago, five people died when the same type of plane crashed in similar conditions.

The two other crashes both involved with the same type of plane: a Piper Cherokee. The light plane has a single engine, and both crashes are under investigation. The Corona crash occurred after take-off and killed both on board. The other Piper crash also happened after takeoff in La Verne, killing the couple inside.

If you or someone close to you has been injured or killed in a California plane crash, get the legal help you deserve now. The Rudman Law Firm, PLC have more than 50 years legal experience. Call us now for your free and confidential consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We are here for you now.

La Habra, CA is home to more than 60,000 locals. La Habra and La Habra Heights are located in Orange County. The city of LaHabra is close to freeways 65, I-5 and SR 50, but unlike many other OC cities, no major freeway provides direct access. This makes La Habra a prime area for motorcycle enthusiasts. Strikingly, biker accidents and deaths are rising at a rapid rate. High speeds, unsafe driving and inexperienced riders all contribute to motorcycle fatalities across Southern California. Bike crash causes such as road defect, mechanical defect and the error or inattention of other drivers, may lead motorcycle victims with potential cases for lawsuits. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a La Habra crash lawyer for free.

Injuries from motorcycle accidents such as neck, brain or spinal injuries can be deadly. Burn injuries can ensue if the bike ignites or explodes from impact. Even wearing a helmet and biker gear cannot protect motorcyclists from head injuries and other bodily harm such as broken bones and severe lacerations.

Get help now if you have been injured by calling a Law Firm that understands you needs. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a California motorcycle crash, call the Rudman Law Firm, PLC now. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do all the work and worrying for you. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO () for your free and confidential consultation. Help us just a phone call away.

Carson, CA is the youngest city in the South Bay area of Greater L.A. Located in Los Angeles county, Carson boast a population of more than 100,000 residents. Located between busy freeways, the 405 and the 110, Carson commuters face constant traffic and traffic accidents. Whether drivers are commuting to or from work, or fighting the roads towards the Home Depot Center, Carson car crashes are an all too common occurrence. Injuries from crashes can include brain and spinal injury or paralysis, burn injuries, broken bones, back or neck injuries and lacerations. If you have been hurt in a Carson accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your suffering. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a Carson area lawyer for free.

Southern California car crashes can happen on local freeways or busy intersections. If you have been in an accident on an exit ramp or a crowded crossing, you know it may be difficult to know who is at fault. So many elements factor into who is to blame: was the road safe? was the driver paying attention? Who has time to deal with all of the potential complications? We do. At the Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we have collected more than $150 million of our clients. Get legal help now by calling us 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) or visiting our website at www.alawpro.com. We offer a free and private consultation when you contact us. Help is just a phone call away.

Blasts from natural gas leaks or accidents can be serious and often deadly. Explosions can occur without warning and quickly injure bystanders and destroy property. Whether the gas is contained in a pipe, truck or tank, extreme care must be used or the results can be disastrous. For those not killed by a gas blast, the most common non-fatal injury is usually burns. A recent Pasadena gas explosion injured three workers. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed from an explosion or fire, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to discuss your potential case with a lawyer for free.

A natural gas explosion occurred in Pasadena during a transfer of gas into a truck or tank. Three people were seriously injured, one critically. The blast caused a gas tank to ignite, shooting it 1,000 ft. into the sky with it landing across the street from the explosion site. A truck was destroyed in the blast as well. All people injured worked for the textile rental business that owned the truck and tank.

In a related incident, the family of a man who allegedly died from a natural gas explosion is suing the energy company responsible for the gas leak. A Montana priest has died after being hospitalized for months with severe burns and other injuries he received after a gas leak blast. The lawsuit claims the man died from his burn injuries, and that the supply line gas leak was the result of a faulty joint leading to his house. To learn more about burn injuries and gas leak premises liability, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Three separate dog attacks occurred in Southern California this past week, in Chatsworth, Rancho Mirage and Long Beach. In all one person died and four were injured. While Pit Bulls, Bullmastiffs, Rottweilers and Dobermans may be well-known for injuring people, nearly any type of dog can bite, and in a recent headline a domestically kept chimpanzee viciously attacked and mauled a woman. Injuries from dog attacks can include serious lacerations, blood loss, amputation, and broken bones. Potential liable parties include the animal’s owner. To learn more about dog bites and victim’s rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a animal attack in Southern California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and speak to a lawyer for free now.

In the Chatsworth attack, an elderly woman using a walker was attacked by two dogs. The animals knocked her to the ground, leaving her with a back injury and bite marks. A couple of men who attempted to help her were also mauled by the dogs. One of her rescuers suffered a large arm laceration, and the other received serious and potentially debilitating injuries. The Rancho Mirage dog mauling was fatal as a man was killed by Bullmastiffs he was alleged to be attempting to breed. The dogs remained very aggressive after police arrived at the site. Riverside County has now seen two deadly dog attacks in 3 months – the first involved two pit bulls killing a man in his family’s yard. A third attack involved a cocker spaniel and a child in Long Beach. The two-year old girl was attacked by her family dog when it bit her in the face. She was hospitalized with deep cuts or lacerations on her face.

In a related case, the family of a woman who was attacked by a chimpanzee has sued the chimp’s owner for $50 million. As a result of the primate attack, the female victim’s injuries included brain damage, possible blindness, as well as the amputation of her eyelids, lips, nose and hands. The chimpanzee had bitten other people, and at least one official warned the animal’s owner the chimp’s “worrisome behavior.”

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a dog attack in LA, get legal help now. At the The Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we have collected more than $150 million for our clientele. 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. We are here for you when you call us now.

The Tony-award winning actress Natasha Richardson died from a head injury she incurred from a fall while skiing. Brain injuries from a traumatic incident such as a fall or a car accident strike nearly 1.5 million Americans annually. About 50,000 of those people will die from their severe brain trauma. The physical force of a fall from a standing position is more than enough to cause such a fatal injury. Sports like skiing, bike riding or skateboarding, as well as slipping or tripping on an uneven surface, can cause such falls or blunt traumas. In some tragic cases, such as those like Ms. Richardson’s, the fall can trigger a bleeding of the brain that is then confined by the skull. The resulting pressure on the brain can be deadly, although prompt medical care can sometimes save the victim. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury from a fall in L.A., call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to an attorney for free.

While taking a ski lesson on beginner’s hill in Montreal, the famous actress hit fell and hit her head. She was not wearing a helmet, and currently none was required under law. She was offered immediate medical care but refused it. After reportedly suffering from a headache, she was hospitalized. No air ambulance or medical helicopter was available for her transportation. She died 2 days later after she was taken off life support. Questions remain as to whether different laws or action could have saved her life. Symptoms of traumatic and life-threatening brain injuries include headache, dizziness and nausea. To learn more about head, brain and spinal injuries, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

If you or someone close to you has suffered brain injury as a result of a fall, contact a Los Angeles lawyer for help now. At the Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to receive a free and confidential consultation regarding your case. Help is just a phone call away.

Truck accidents are one of the most frightening and serious types of accidents for car drivers. The sheer size of a big rig or tractor-trailer barreling towards a smaller vehicle is enough to do serious damage. Add high speed to the equation and the results can be deadly. When trucks collide with cars, a common result is brain or spinal injury. These injuries can cause paralysis, coma or death. Truck crashes can have a number of potentially liable parties including the truck driver, the tractor-trailer owners or operator, and the company using the big rig’s services. There have been two recent multi-million dollar awards in truck accidents that cause severe brain damage to their victims. To learn more about truck accidents and head or spinal cord injury, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a So Cal personal injury lawyer for free.

A Northern California woman was awarded $45 million from a truck accident that left her paralyzed. The victim’s car was hit when the truck ran a red light. In the accident her neck was broken, and she suffered severe spinal injury. As a result she will never walk again and requires fulltime care. She sued the truck driver and the demolition and wrecking company that employed him.

In another truck incident, a woman was hospitalized and in a coma for months after a truck hit her in an intersection. She was awarded $65 million after suing the owner of the big rig and its driver. The victim of this crash was 21-years old, and she now requires full-time care and supervision, as well as frequent use of a wheelchair.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a truck accident, call a Law Team who is prepared to serve you now. The Rudman Law Firm, PLC offer more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do all the work and worrying for you. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to speak to a lawyer privately and at no cost. Help is just a phone call away.

Bicycles are being rejuvenated as a popular means of transportation since they are a cheaper and greener alternative to car driving. While bikes may seem safer in some instances, (such as on specifically designated roads or lanes, or due to their slower speeds) in reality nearly any bicycle-riding scenario can be deadly. Helmet-wearing may decrease the risk of fatal accidents, but serious and deadly brain and spinal injury can still occur. Additionally, bike paths may be more dangerous since they provide a false sense of security for the biker. A man died from a head injury in a recent bicycle crash in Irvine. Learn more about bicycle crashes at our website: www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a bike-related accident in Southern California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a lawyer for free.

In the Irvine crash, the victim was riding on an off-road bike trail wearing a helmet when he fell from his bike from causes unknown. He died from his head injury. The man, who was riding with his wife, was 45-years old and from Laguna Niguel.

An Oregon woman died while riding her bike when she was struck by a cement truck. Her family is suing the trucking company and the driver. The accident occurred at an intersection when the truck turned right, not seeing the biker headed straight and in his blindspot. The cement truck, which weighed more than 40,000 pounds, crushed the victim to death.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a bicycle accident in California, contact a Law Team that will help immediately. At the The Rudman Law Firm, PLC we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Let us serve you in your time of need. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now to receive your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

Bus accidents in Southern California are a dangerous occurrence. Buses are large and have a center of gravity that can be more dangerous than an average sized car. A rollover bus crash can be deadly for passengers inside; sometimes crushing them under a collapsed roof. A head-on or rear end collision with a bus can have serious consequences for those in the vehicle hit by the bus. School bus accidents are also particularly hazardous, since occupants are nearly always children. When a school bus crashes, there may be a number of parties at fault including the driver, the owner of the bus and the school or service that hired the bus for transport. To learn more about bus crashes and victim’s rights, visit our site at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a San Fernando Valley area bus accident lawyer for free.

A recent school bus accident in North Hollywood left child passengers unharmed but did hurt a person in the other vehicle. The crash occurred at a bus Valley intersection at Victory and Lankershim. The school bus was carrying a few children when it hit another vehicle. One of the occupants of that auto hospitalized with unknown injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Schoolbus accidents can have a devastating effect on children both physically and mentally. If your child has been involved in a bus crash, please seek legal advice immediately.

Seven passengers died and 28 more were injured in University-chartered bus crash last year in Georgia. The victims and their estates have now received a $3 million settlement. The accident happened when the driver made a wrong turn at an exit overpass.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Southern California bus accident, please get help from a Law Team who understands. At the The Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you in your time of need. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now for your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

Everyday appliances and domestic machines can be hazardous, especially for children. Garage doors can be particularly dangerous if they malfunction, slamming into their victim or pinning them to the floor. A malfunctioning garage door may open or close suddenly, get stuck, fall, or operate at the wrong time. The results can be deadly, as shown recently and tragically when a Palmdale boy died after a garage door hit him in the head. To learn more about product liability, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a Southern California lawyer for free.

The Palmdale incident happened when the victim’s mother attempted to close their home’s garage door. Somehow the door malfunctioned and stuck the 3-year old in the head, killing him. The garage door was motorized and sectional. A police test confirmed that the door slammed closed suddenly when operated. The child’s death is being called an accident.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a garage door or other home appliance accident, call the Los Angeles Law Team who will help. At the Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

Even with all of the government-regulated standards for U.S. factories and plants, companies are being found responsible for releasing toxic chemicals into the air, injuring innocent victims in their area. Recycling plants and other companies that use smoke stacks can be a hazard to those who live close by. Birth defects, cancers, immune disorders and birth disorders have all been reported as coming from toxic emissions. Now the Halaco Engineering Company, whose plant was in Oxnard, is being investigated after Health Officials found new evidence regarding premature birth among local residents. If you or someone close to you experienced preterm labor and lived near the Halaco plant, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to an Oxnard lawyer at no cost.

The Halaco Engineering Co.’s recycling plant operated for 40 years in Oxnard. The company’s waste totaled 710,000 cubic feet from aluminum and magnesium recycling. The California Health official’s study found that premature births happened at a higher rate while the plant was operating, as its smoke stacks released chemicals into the air. Currently, a lack of historical health data is keeping the report from being conclusive. Learn more about premises liability at www.alawpro.com.

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A new bicycle helmet is coming on the market for children, reminding drivers and bikers alike of the many potential dangers of bike riding. Each year more than 265,000 kids are hurt in bicycle accidents and more than 130 are killed. Wearing a safe helmet is one way to prevent severe injury, but even so head and brain trauma often occur. Some of the most common injuries children get from bicycle accidents are lacerations, broken arms and legs, and head, neck and spinal injury. Tragically in accidents with cars or larger vehicles like buses or trucks, young bike riders often die from their injuries. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a Los Angeles bike crash, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and speak to a lawyer for free.

The makers of the new kids’ bicycle helmet are promising better fit and easier adjustment. Reports show that more than 50% of children don’t wear helmets while riding their bikes in bike paths or playgrounds, with many kids stating that they didn’t like how their helmets fit. Helmets can protect children from head injury that can lead to paralysis and death. Children are at risk while riding in areas that contain motor vehicle traffic including roads, alleys and driveways. Even areas such as bike paths and playgrounds can be hazardous if not safely maintained. Poor visibility or damaged pavement can be an additional danger to young bikers. To learn more about road design defects, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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The area around California State University, Northridge (CSUN), is shaping up to be one of the most dangerous for pedestrians in the San Fernando Valley. A recent death is causing the city and other officials to look into changes to protect residents and students alike. In the past 6 months there have been seven pedestrian-related accidents in and around the campus. Two victims have died and others have suffered injuries including spinal injuries and severe internal bleeding. Speed, driver inattention and crowded streets are potential reasons for the spate of accidents, but investigators are looking into whether the roads are safe. If you have been hurt in a Northridge crosswalk or pedestrian accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and speak to a lawyer at no cost.

The most recent fatality happened when a driver turning right hit a 60-year old woman crossing the street. The victim died at the hospital. Two of the other pedestrians struck in the last half year sustained life-threatening injuries, while another died. In all there were 88 accidents in the CSUN area in 2007 and 74 in 2006. The location, also known as the Devonshire area, houses the 356-acre campus on CSU, Northridge in about 54 sq. miles. Accidents in this area are rising much faster than in neighboring locations. Flashing lights at crosswalks as well as speed digital feedback signs are being considered, but for the victims of the past years, the addition will be too late. To learn more about dangerous road design, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Driving on So Cal highways are frightening enough with high speeds, frequent merges, high capacity, and drunk drivers. Now a couple of large truck accidents have left freeways closed and one driver killed. Crashes involving tractor-trailers, also known as big rigs, are often deadly, since these trucks are huge and impact, regardless of speed, is extremely forceful. Depending on the load being carried and whether the truck cab stays attached to the trailer, any number of other vehicles may be pulled into a big rig accident. To learn more about truck accidents, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer about your potential case for free.

As previously blogged, a Ralph’s truck traveling on the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) at the 110 Freeway exit crashed as it sped through a guardrail. Travelling at 45 mph, the truck driver was thrown from the cab of the big rig as it plummeted 40 feet before landing in a parking lot. In a separate incident, a truck carrying a load of produce crashed on the Golden State Freeway (I-5), hitting the center divider. The trailer toppled and separated from the cab, but miraculously no one was hurt.

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Generally Municipal vehicles exist to serve the public. Public transit vehicles such as buses and trains, as well as emergency vehicles including ambulances and police cars take to Southern California roads in service of the public. But when these vehicles are involved in crashes, the consequences are often devastating. A public bus or train accident can leave many victims, if the vehicles are full. Ambulance accidents can injure those who are ready hurt. And police car crashes can involve high speeds and dangerous conditions. If you’ve been hurt in an LA crash with a cop car or other vehicle, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free now.

A Los Angeles police car was driving with sirens and emergency lights when it hit another car at a busy Hollywood intersection. The crash resulted in injuries to five people including one policeman. All victims were taken to the hospital. It was not reported whether the police vehicle was speeding. Accidents with police vehicles leave many questions as to who is to blame. If you’ve been involved in one, you should seek legal advice immediately. If you would like to learn more about car crashes and victims’ rights, check our website at www.alawpro.com.

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When people think of Los Angeles car crashes sites, most think of LA’s busy freeways, boulevards and streets. But accidents can happen anywhere cars go, including parking lots. Locations that have a large number of visitors, such as shopping malls, strip malls, airports, restaurants, banks, office buildings, and apartments, usually have parking structures built to accommodate their customers and guests. Parking facilities may be multi-level, below ground, or above ground. They see a lot of traffic each day, and often attempt to fit a large number of vehicles into a small space. Accidents in parking garages are often low speed, but they can still cause serious injury including broken bones and neck injuries. If you have been involved in an LA area parking lot crash, you may not know who to blame: the person you crashed with? the owner of the structure? or both? Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a LA crash injury lawyer for free.

A crash in a ground level parking lot in Lincoln Heights left a woman and child injured, though not seriously. A fencing structure around the parking lot was also damaged, and the cause of the accident was not known. Parking lots may be the responsibility of the municipality, or land or business owner. Without proper safety measures, including signage and parking space size and delineation, parking lots can be a dangerous place for drivers. To learn more about premises liability, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Sadly many products are on the market that can cause consumers harm. Sometimes dangerous products are not recalled until it is too late for some victims. While a faulty or defective product may only slightly injure one person, it may severely injure another. A teenage girl was blinded in one eye by a retractable dog leash that has since been recalled. To learn more about consumer rights and product liability, visit our website at www.alawpro.com or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free.

The dog leash recalled was named “SlyDog.” The girl victim was using the leash on her puppy when it retracted suddenly and hit her in the eye. The resulting retina tear led to blindness and then multiple surgeries that have not fully recovered her vision. Her family is suing the leash maker as well as the store that carried it. According to the family’s attorneys, the recall was too late, as prior to the national recall other Sly Dog incidents were reported including facial and teeth injuries.

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