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Ventura County residents are at risk every day for accidents and injury on Southern California’s numerous and dangerous roads. Crashes involving cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and pedestrians are all too commonplace. Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in a Ventura County accident? Are you unsure as to who is at fault for your injuries? Let an experienced Law Team do the thinking and working for you.

Greenberg & Rudman LLP is a California Law Firm with over 50 years combined experience in fighting for the rights of the injured. We seek justice for you in your time of need. Not all victims are aware of their rights or status, and we can help you assess you rights and losses, now matter where or how you were hurt.

To make things easier for you during this painful time, we offer a free and confidential consultation when you call 1-800-ALAWPRO. And, we do not charge you a cent until a recovery is won for you. We will even come to your apartment, house or hospital room to sign you up. Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone. Call us now if you live in Ventura County.

Major Cities and Towns in Ventura County

• Oxnard: 188,849 residents


• Thousand Oaks: 127,112 residents


• Simi Valley: 121,427 residents


• Ventura (Buenaventura): 106,096 residents


• Camarillo: 62,739 residents


• Moorpark: 35,908 residents


• Santa Paula: 29,281 residents


• Port Hueneme: 22,445 residents


• Fillmore: 15,222 residents


• Ojai: 8,153 residents

Ventura County Towns & Communities with Smaller Populations

• Barsdale


• Bell Canyon


• Casa Conejo


• Channel Islands Beach


• El Rio


• Faria Beach


• La Conchita


• Lockwood Valley


• Meiners Oaks


• Mira Monte


• Newbury Park


• Oak Park


• Oak View


• Piru


• Point Mugu


• Saticoy


• Somis

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Living in Southern California doesn’t always mean sunshine and beaches. Orange County roads and freeways can be dangerous, and whatever kind of crash you have been in: rear end, side impact, rollover, or even hit-and-run, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. If you have been injured in an accident, you need serious help from serious lawyers. Greenberg & Rudman LLP is the Law Firm to help you through this difficult time.

At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we offer over 50 years combined experience in fighting for the rights of the injured in California. Orange County is no exception. When you call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO we will arrange a free and confidential consultation. Once we take on your case we will not charge you a cent unless a recovery is won. We’ll do all the work; all you need to is call. We’ll even come to you to sign you up!

Get the law on your side. Contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO if you are a resident of one of these Orange County locations:

Santa Ana: Pop. 351,697

Anaheim: Pop. 345, 317

Huntington Beach: Pop. 200,763

Irvine: Pop. 180.803

Garden Grove: Pop. 172,042

Orange: Pop. 137,751

Fullerton: Pop. 135,672

Costa Mesa: Pop. 113,440

Mission Viejo: Pop. 98,197

Westminster: Pop. 92,270

Newport Beach: Pop. 83,120

Buena Park: Pop. 81,066

Lake Forest: Pop. 78,020

Tustin: Pop. 70,871

Laguna Niguel: Pop. 66,126

Yorba Linda: Pop. 65,621

San Clemente: Pop. 65, 338

La Habra: Pop. 61,771

Fountain Valley: Pop. 57,353

Placentia: Pop. 50,323

Rancho Santa Margarita: Pop. 49,249

Cypress: Pop. 48,863

Aliso Viejo: Pop. 45,017

Brea: Pop. 39, 584

Stanton: Pop. 38,812

Dana Point: Pop. 36,765

San Juan Capistrano: Pop. 36,078

Laguna Hills: Pop. 33,253

Seal Beach: Pop. 25,334

Laguna Beach: Pop. 24,969

Laguna Woods: Pop. 18,371

La Palma: Pop. 16,112

Los Alamitos: Pop. 12,003

Villa Park: Pop. 6,230

Unincorporated Areas of Orange County: Pop. 118,664

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Electrocution deaths and electric shock accidents at work sites, including construction projects (indoor and outdoor), restaurants, agricultural sites, industrial plants, and offices, are a serious and ongoing problem for workers in the U.S. and California. It is estimated that 7% percent of all work-related fatalities are due to electrocution in some form, with around 700 employees being electrocuted per year. Electric shock is the 4th leading cause of death in occupational fatalities. If you or someone close to you has been electrocuted in a work-related incident in California, please contact a lawyer immediately.

Striking power lines both above and below ground, problems or mishaps in electric building circuitry, and the combination of water and electric outlets are all deadly contributors which can lead to death by electric shock. OSHA cites numerous fatal accidents in which poor safety maintenance led to the electrocution fatality of employees. Often times, mere education and training can prevent the devastating results of electrocution. Here is a brief recount of one such tragic incident:

A small group of employees was constructing a chain-link fence in a residential neighborhood under a live power line. The erection of the fence required the workers to install long metal rails (21 feet each) for assembling the top of the fence. During the fence construction, one of the workers held a 21-foot rail upright, causing it to come into direct contact with the energized power line. The laborer, a 25 year old man, was electrocuted with 7200-volts of electricity, and tragically, he died. Inspectors found that the electrocuted worker received no professional training or instruction regarding general construction or power line hazards from his employer or supervisor.

Have you or a loved one been electrocuted in an accident in California? If so, please seek the advice and help of an experienced personal injury attorney. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. We will help you understand your rights and seek the justice you deserve. Call us now.

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If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury in Pomona, California, it is important that you seek the guidance of experienced legal professionals to help you understand your rights and remedies. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have experience in the following practice areas:

• Motor vehicle (car, truck, bus) accidents


• Premises liability (slip & fall, trip & fall, workplace & construction injuries)


• Dog bites and animal attacks


• Defective products


• Pharmaceutical injury and medical malpractice


• Toxic, environmental torts


• Injuries such as burn, spinal cord, brain, broken bones, back pain

In addition to over 50 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have successfully collected over $150 million for our clients. More importantly, we advance all costs so that you don’t have to pay a dime until we first collect money for you. If you think that you have suffered injury at the wrong of others, call now so that we can give you a personal assessment of your situation. We’ll even come to your home or medical room to sign you up. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9766) now. We’ll do what it takes to help you through this difficult time.

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Have you been the victim of an accident or injury in Oxnard, CA? Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County, California in terms of population and with nearly 200,000 residents, accidents are bound to happen. If you or a loved one has suffered any type of personal injury including bodily harm, emotional distress, disease or sickness as the result of another person’s negligence, you need to consult with an experienced and respected California injury attorney immediately. We will protect your legal rights and fight for the compensation and damages you deserve.

Sometimes when a person is hurt, especially in a car accident or in a public area, they may not be at fault. Learn if you have been a victim of someone else’s neglect. You may be entitled to payment for your suffering. We are trial attorneys with 50 years combined experience and millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

Let us help you. If you have been injured in California, please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free legal consultation regarding your rights. We will come straight to your hospital room to sign you up.

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If you have been hurt by a motor vehicle accident, slip or fall, faulty product, dog bite or negligence in San Fernando Valley, CA, we can help you. As personal injury attorneys, representing individuals who are victims of accidents is our specialty. Whether a car accident or construction accident, negligent maintenance or product liability, we know your rights and understand your physical or emotional injury. We are experienced and dedicated personal injury lawyers, and our outstanding results include numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence or wrongdoing of another in California, you need assistance from successful and knowledgeable injury lawyers. Please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) today for a free and confidential consultation. We will come to your house or hospital room to sign you up. We’re here to help.

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Ventura County is the home to over 750,000 people. Each year in California, thousands of innocent people are the victims of accidents involving negligence. If you have been injured as the result of a car accident, a negligent product, or dangerous public or work premises, you may be entitled to receive damages for your suffering. Accidents can cause serious emotional and physical pain, and we are here to help you through this difficult time.

The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are an experienced and respected Southern California law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of people injured through the negligence of others. With an extensive record of trial and settlement success, we know how to represent your needs and fight for your rights.

If you or a family member has been injured by the negligence of another in California, let a personal injury attorney help. Please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) today for a free and confidential consultation. We’re here for you.

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If you or someone close to you has suffered from a workplace accident in Torrance, California due to the negligence of your employer, you should seek the guidance of an experienced attorney. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help you recover money for your medical expenses, pain & suffering, and lost wages.

Ranked as the sixth largest city in LA County, Torrance is known for being a major hub of commerce. Having historically produced a lot of oil in the region, Torrance is now home to a major gasoline refinery owned by ExxonMobil. In addition, it boasts the headquarters of two of the three largest Japanese automakers, Toyota Motor Sales USA and American Honda Company. The city also houses big companies in the following industries: aerospace, automotive aftermarket, electronics, footwear, and even baked goods.

Because of the nature of its major industries, on the job injuries are common in Torrance. According to data published by the CA Dept. of Industrial Relations, non-fatal occupation injuries were highest in the manufacturing sector. Some of the more common causes of workplace accidents involved falling objects, employees falling off ladders or elevated structures, and injury from factory machinery, trucks, and forklifts.

The qualified attorneys at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman have extensive experience dealing with both premises liability and workplace injuries. With over 50 years of combined experience, we have collected over $150 million in verdicts and settlements. A few examples of successful case outcomes include:

• $6.5 million trial verdict/ settlement for dangerous condition of property


• $6.1 million settlement for a worker injured by a fallen pallet load

If you have suffered a debilitating injury in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-262-9776) to learn more about your rights. Your initial consultation is free, and we’ll even come to you to sign you up. We just want to do what’s best for you.

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Burn injuries can occur as a result of accidents at home, on the road or in restaurants or other establishments. Mild to severe burns can be painful, costly and traumatic. Approximately 700,000 victims receive medical treatment for burn and fire injuries per year; while 4,500 people will die from these injuries. Severe burns affect more than just the person injured: family members, friends and others are involved in the trauma, treatment and recovery. Fire and burn injury is an extremely common and present danger.

While most burns are preventable, most people are not familiar with the range of burn injury hazards and the psychological, physical and social impact a severe burn can have. When a person suffers a severe burn, family and friends also go into crisis. Everyone around the victim is affected by this terrible and often avoidable tragedy. Here is some general information about burns.

Burn Classifications:
Not all burns are the same. There are varying levels that are used to describe the extent and severity of a burn:

• 1st Degree Burn: Results in redness or whiteness of the first layer of skin. Minor pain and little or no scarring


• 2nd Degree Burn: Blistering of first and/or second layers of skin. Can involve more or less pain depending on nerve involvement. Minimal scarring.


• 3rd Degree Burn: Most of the upper layer of skin is lost, and damage to ligaments, tendons and muscle occurs. Nerve endings are destroyed, and pain may not exist. Possible loss of hair follicles and sweat glands. Scarring and possibly fatality depending on size of area burned.


• 4th-6th Degree Burn: Extreme burns usually used to describe burns resulting in death.

Burn Causes:
Burns can be caused by a variety of factors from fire, electricity, chemicals, radiation, or hot liquids and gases.

• Scalding is a type of burn caused by hot liquid or gases. Steam, very hot tap water, and boiling food at a restaurant can cause scalding.


• Chemical Burns from chemicals such as acids or bleach can cause damage down to the bone.


• Electrical Burns are caused by an external electric shock, such as lightning or poorly installed or maintained electric outlets.


• Radiation Burns can be caused by overexposure to UV light, tanning booths, X-rays or chemotherapy.

Burn Accident Locations:
Burns can occur almost anywhere:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents


• Restaurants


• Construction site accidents


• Fires in hotels, stores or nightclubs


• Home water heater, plumbing or electrical cord malfunctions

Let us help you recover from your burn incident. If you live in California and have been injured by a fire or burn, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free consultation. We have over 50 years of experience and knowledge handling accident cases and have been successful in recovering just compensation for our clients.

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Automobile owners in Los Angeles, California and across the nation are being urged by the federal government to respond to a product recall that covers Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury sport utility vehicles (SUVs), pickup trucks, vans, and passenger cars. Ford issued the recall in 1999 in response to hundreds of complaints and dozens of lawsuits after faulty cruise control systems caused engines to catch on fire, even after the vehicles were turned off.

Nearly ten years after the recall, Ford Motor Company still faces over 100 lawsuits as a result of their defective product. In addition to severe burn injuries, three wrongful deaths have been linked to engine fires caused by the faulty electric cruise control system. Furthermore, the NHTSA has received approximately 60 complaints since August 2007 on this problem.

Although 9.6 million vehicles have been recalled, only a little over half of them have been fixed. Worried about the outstanding 4.6 million automobiles with defective wiring systems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued consumer advisory warnings to owners of these vehicles. It appears, however, that Ford is struggling to produce enough replacement parts for this recall. As a temporary solution, vehicle owners can have their local service dealership disconnect the cruise control switches until replacement parts are in full supply. Owners who opt for this interim solution will not have to leave their vehicles at the dealership or make an appointment. A representative from the Ford Motor Company says that there should be an “ample supply” of replacement parts by June.

The recall covers cars as old as 1992 and as new as 2003. To check to see whether your SUV, truck, or car is affected by this recall, please refer to a full list published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm.)

If you were the victim of this product recall and have suffered injury or damages from an engine fire in California, we are here to help you. Please call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to an experienced legal expert at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We are here to help you recover.

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Burns are extremely serious injuries in children and lead to over 116,000 children being treated for fire and burn injuries. Over 40,000 of these children each year require hospitalization and over 500 of these children die from fire and burn-related injuries. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in lighter-related fires and burns associated with misuse by children. Cigarette lighters are easier to ignite than matches, in many cases, so younger children more frequently are involved in lighter-associated fires and burns. Generally it is unattended children who start these types of fires and adult negligence is to blame.

This is tragically what happened to one of our client’s. He was a seven year old boy who lived in an apartment complex with his mother. The apartment house manager agreed to baby sit the boy when the mother had to go to work, so the boy was taken to the manager's apartment. The boy's mother did not smoke, and the boy had not seen a cigarette lighter before he was at the manager's apartment. The mother never taught the boy not to play with matches or cigarette lighters as the boy had not been exposed to these before. The manager was a smoker, and had a cigarette lighter. While the mother was at work, the boy watched as the manager would light one cigarette after another with the lighter. The manager had to go out to a tenant’s apartment, and left the lighter on the table next to the boy. While the manager was out, the boy started to play with the lighter, and lit himself on fire. The boy was severely burned with third degree burns by the time the manager came back. The liability policy that covered the apartment complex paid for the negligence of the apartment manager, and we were able to settle this case for many hundreds of thousands of dollars.

If your child has been burned or injured in a lighter or match related accident, please call our law offices at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free consultation. We cannot stop the injury from having happened, but we may be able to get you proper monetary compensation to help care for your child for the rest of his or her life.

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the most common causes of occupational injuries include sprains and strains followed by bruises and contusions, cuts and lacerations, fractures, heat burns, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, chemical burns, amputations, and other traumatic injuries. Sprains and strains were by far the leading cause of workplace injury accounting for a full 43% of days missed of work by employees. Work place injuries can be very serious and can cause workers to miss days of work or to even not be able to work in the future. If you have been injured on the job, you should consult with an attorney who can tell you your rights. If you are located in the state of California, please call us for a free consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776).

The jobs with the greatest number of injuries were laborers and material movers; heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers; and nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants. Different types of workers generally suffered different types of injuries. Sprains and strains to the lower extremities or trunk due to overexertion or contact with equipment are injuries often seen by laborers and material movers, as well as heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants primarily suffer sprains and strains to their trunk or back due to overexertion related to lifting or moving patients. The leading cause of injury in every industry was sprains and strains, with 33 percent of these cases occurring in the trade, transportation, and utilities sectors, with an additional 19 percent in the education and health services major industry sector. Below are the leading causes of injury on the job:

Work injuries in 2003 (Percent)

Sprains, strains ( 42.9)
Bruises, contusions (9.0)
Cuts, lacerations (7.3)
Fractures (7.2)
Heat burns (1.5)
Carpal tunnel syndrome (1.7)
Tendonitis (0.6)
Chemical burns (0.6)
Amputations (0.6)
Multiple traumatic injuries (3.6)
Other (25.0)

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A scalding burn is a serious burn to the skin caused by hot liquids, such as tap water, soup or tea, or steam. Scalding is considered a second degree burn or third degree burn and results in damage to the skin in the form of blisters or skin splitting. Hot tap water burns are the second most common cause of serious burn injuries to people, and can lead to death. Some burn centers estimate that as many as half of the burns they treat are a result of a scalding accident. Every year around 112,000 people are treated at emergency rooms with scald burns and around 6 percent of them need hospitalization. A significant number of scalding happens at home by tap water that's too hot. Children under the age of five, the elderly and the physically impaired are particularly susceptible to scald injuries because their skin is thinner and it can be harder for them to get out of the way of boiling hot liquids when they spill or splatter. In fact around 80 percent of hot tap water burns occur within this group. The problem can result from people’s water heaters being set too high. When tap water is heated to 122 degrees, it takes 30 seconds for a child to get a third-degree burn. But when tap water is heated to 149 degrees, a third-degree burn is instantaneous.

According to National Safe Kids Campaign, around 5,000 children are scalded each year, most often in bathtubs. The average bathtub scald burn covers 12% of the body surface with a third degree burn. The location of where scald burns most often occur is 95% residential settings: 54% in apartment houses and 46% in single family homes. Scald injuries can be fatal if it covers a large enough part of the body. It can happen quite suddenly, even to adults. Often people are at home in the shower when the water temperature suddenly skyrockets. If people cannot get out of the way or turn the water temperature down, they can sustain significant burns over their entire body. In this situation, especially the elderly will have a difficult time getting out of the way of the burning water in time not to sustain injuries. Many states now require water heaters to be preset to 120 degrees, but sometimes water in the tank can reach temperatures of 150 degrees even in this situation. Plumbers can install devices to prevent this type of scalding. It is known as a temperature-actuated device and when water flowing through this device gets too hot, it will snap shut and prevent water flow. In addition, a thermostatic mixing device is inexpensive and will mix hot and cold water together. Other examples of scald burns are when boiling water or liquid, such as soup or tea, accidentally spills or splashes someone. If a child or adult sustains a serious scald burn, it can require hospitalization and skin grafts, and even lead to death. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a scald burn injury, you should seek the advice of an experienced injury lawyer.

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Burns are classified as first, second, or third-degree depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface. Burn injuries are typically caused by a variety of thermal, electrical, chemical, or electromagnetic energy. If you have been injured by burns, you should consult with an experienced burn injury attorney to find out what your rights are.

• The most common cause of hot liquid burns is due to hot tap water. Hot tap water burns are responsible for more hospitalizations and deaths than any other hot liquids.
• The leading cause of burn injury amongst adults is an open flame.
• The leading cause of burn injury amongst children and toddlers is scalding.
• 65 percent of children age 4 and under who are hospitalized for burns suffer scald burns.
• 20 percent of children age 4 and under who are hospitalized for burns suffer contact burns.
• The majority of burn accidents occur at home
• Over 2.4 million burn injuries are reported every year
• Around one million will suffer substantial or permanent disabilities related to their burn injury
• Around 27% or 650,000 of these injuries are treated by medical professionals
• 75,000 people are hospitalized due to the severity of their burn injury
• Approximately 27% of those hospitalized for burns (20,000 people) have severe and major burns covering at least 25 percent of their body.
• Between 8,000 and 12,000 children and adults die every year from burn related injuries and fires.
• Accidents are a leading cause of death among children and toddlers.
• The most typical types of accidental injuries occurring at home are: drowning, burns, poisoning, fire arm discharge, suffocating, choking and falling.
• Approximately 75 percent of burns in children are preventable.

[The above are some important burn injury statistics from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the National SAFE KIDS Campaign.]