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The tragic death of Mike Tyson’s daughter is bringing to light the many hazards associated with treadmills and other exercise equipment used at home. In addition to fatal accidents, burns and amputations can also occur when children are around home gyms. Approximately 25,000 kids are seen at ER’s around the country with injuries from exercise equipment used in homes by adults. Severe burns can result when children mistakenly touch the belt of operating treadmills. Burns on tiny hands can result in long-term care and even permanent disability. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an accident involving home exercise equipment in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

Mike Tyson’s 4-year-old daughter, Exodus, was found hanging by the power cord of a treadmill. She was hospitalized and put on life support, but, sadly, she died of her injuries. Keeping children away from treadmills and other equipment can be life saving, and it is a new priority in Australia. A “Treadmills and Kids Don’t Mix!” campaign was initiated by the Australian government after a study found treadmill accidents among children on the rise. In addition to treadmills, other home exercise equipment can also be hazardous. Here are some potentially dangerous machines and apparatuses:

• Treadmills


• Rowing machines


• Stationary bicycles


• Elliptical trainers


• Weight resistance equipment


• Step machines


• Ski machines

To learn more about product liability, visit our website at www.alawpro.com now.

Please get legal help if you or a loved one has been injured in a California treadmill accident. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you in your time of need. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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Work place injuries can be serious and fatal. At work sites such as factories, manufacturing plants, refineries and construction sites, accidents can involve falls from high locations, mishandling or malfunctioning of equipment, or electrocution. At workplaces such as universities, dangers to employees may be more hidden. However, nearly any work location can lead to employee injury. An explosion at a chemistry laboratory in UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) a research assistant died from her burns. A Cal OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health) investigation has resulted in a steep fine against the school. Learn more about on-the-job accidents and victims’ rights at www.alawpro.com or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to an LA personal injury lawyer for free.

UCLA is being fined $32,000 for the fatal lab explosions that killed a 23-year old research assistant. The lab assistant was burned over 40% over her body when the fire and explosion occurred. She died 18 days after the accident that happened December 2008. The OSHA investigation uncovered three separate violations of CA workplace safety regulations at the university chemistry lab. They were (1) previous problems discovered during an internal safety inspection had not been rectified; (2) the victim was not wearing protective clothing required for lab work; and (3) the victim had not received proper training.

If you or a loved one has received a burn injury at work in California, get legal help now. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have collected more than $150 million for clients in need. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Don’t wait a minute longer to get the help you deserve.

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Working at a construction site, oil refinery, chemical manufacturing plant may seem like a dangerous job. But all California workers are entitled to be safe and unharmed no matter what the job or the location. So if you have been hurt, learn about your rights at www.alawpro.com and get legal help by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO now. No one should accept dangerous work situations or on-the-job injuries. Such injuries include broken bones, head or spinal injuries, burns, paralysis, loss of vision, amputation or lacerations.

A recent explosion at a Paramount oil refinery injured one worker, sending him to the hospital. Shockingly, the employee’s injuries were minor, and no one else was hurt when a build-up of gas caused a furnace to explode. The blast was so strong that it caused $800,000 in damage, and shook nearby homes shook. It was not clear why the gas build-up occurred – whether due to a problem with the furnace or worker error. Injuries incurred when dealing with explosions caused by 100-foot high furnaces can include severe burns in other circumstances. Burn injuries can result in long-term care and be fatal.

If you or someone close to you has been hurt on the job in the LA area, please get legal help immediately. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP and take advantage of our more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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Nursing homes, also known as assisted living or residential facilities, are supposed to be a safe haven for the elderly and the sick. When nursing homes endanger the lives of their residents through lack of safety, neglect or other forms of abuse, the results can be deadly. In two fire-related incidents at So Cal nursing homes a man was killed and four were injured. Learn more about elder abuse and nursing home liability at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

At the Riviera Healthcare Center in Pico Rivera, an elderly resident died from severe burns he received in a smoking accident. Now the assisted living facility has been fined $100,000 by the State of California, the highest fine possible. The senior victim died after sustaining burns on more than 40% of his body. He accidentally set himself on fire lighting a cigarette. An investigation discovered that the nursing home permitted smoking but lacked a safety plan. Also staff did not react by using a fire extinguisher or fire blanket, both of which were available.

In Temecula, a nursing home caught fire, injuring 4 people and displacing 34 residents. The fire took place in the attic of the senior residence facility. The people who were hurt suffered smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire was unknown and under investigation.

If you suspect that you or a loved one has been the victim of senior abuse at a nursing home or other location, get legal help now. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have collected more than $150 million for their clients. Let us serve you in your time of need. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for you free and confidential consultation, and let us do the work and worrying for you.

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A series of bus-related crashes have plagued California recently. Three separate accidents have killed 6 people and injured dozens more. Fire, pedestrians and freeways were involved in the crashes that included a commuter bus, a public bus and a tour bus. When buses are involved in accidents, there may be multiple parties at fault for passenger or bystander injuries or deaths. The company that chartered the bus, the bus owner, the event organizer, the bus driver, or the municipality running the bus line may all be involved in a bus accident injury. Learn more about bus accidents and victims rights at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to discuss your Los Angeles bus accident with a lawyer for free.

Following are details of the three recent California bus crashes:

• A Commuter Express bus carrying 37 passengers caught on fire on Highway 101 in Calabasas. The fire burned 75% of the bus and sent one victim to the hospital. Twenty-seven passengers suffered smoke inhalation, and none were reported to have burn injuries.
• A man died when he was hit by a public bus in Playa del Rey. The 55-year old victim was waiting for the bus on bench when a crash between a car and bus sent the vehicle into the bus stop. The bus driver was hospitalized with injures. The cause of the accident is being investigated.
• A tour bus rolled over on a Northern California freeway, killing 4 of 36 passengers and the driver. The bus was traveling on the 101 at Soledad when it crashed on an overpass. The accident sent people flying out of the bus, one of whom plunged 70 feet to his or her death. The driver died days later of neck and head injuries, and dozens more passengers were injured. The Orion Pacific bus was the only vehicle involved in the crash.

If you or someone close to you has been hurt or killed in a CA bus crash, call the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for help now. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us serve you in your time of need. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and private interview. Help is just a phone call away.

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Household appliances can hold numerous dangers for unsuspecting users. Even when used properly, injuries can occur. In some instances, the appliances and products themselves are inherently dangerous due to a design flaw or manufacturing error. Getting hurt at home may be the fault of another, especially when home appliances such as washers, driers, microwave ovens, toasters, or coffee makers are involved. Learn more about product liability at www.alawpro.com. A previous blog recounts how a young So Cal girl recently died in a front-loading washer. A Philips coffeemaker has been recalled due to a potential for causing burns to consumers. If you or a loved one has been burned or injured by a home product in Los Angeles, call 1-800-ALAWPRO for free advice now.

The recalled coffee maker is the “Philips Senseo One-Cup.” The manufacturer has voluntarily issued the recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The coffee maker has the potential for a forming calcium buildup obstruction which when combined with an electrical fault can lead to an exploding boiler. The precipitating explosion can result in serious burn injuries to users or bystanders. Burn injuries to hands, arms, chest or face can have serious and long-term consequences.

Been burned or hurt by an appliance in California? Then get in touch with a Law Firm who will help. Contact the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a private initial interview. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call us now.

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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 Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP 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.

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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.

If you or loved one has been hurt in a California gas explosion, get the legal help you deserve now. Contact the Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP and take advantage of our more than 50 years legal experience. We have fought and won cases like yours. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now for your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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Fires in buildings and cars can often be deadly. Injuries such as smoke inhalation and first, second or third degree burns are other serious results of fires. While impact may cause a car or truck to ignite, at a residential or commercial property heating or electrical equipment may cause a deadly blaze. With structure fires, California city codes require certain safety standards depending on the type of building and its use. Without proper warning, a fire can spread quickly, leaving a wake of damage and death. A fire in an apartment building in Inglewood has left nearly a dozen people injured and one person dead. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a LA fire, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to an attorney at no cost.

The Inglewood fire occurred in a seven story building that housed seniors only. The residence apartment building had a functioning alarm but no sprinkler system. The fire started in the room of a resident who was in wheelchair. That man died and eleven others were injured included firemen. Injuries included smoke inhalation.

Have you or someone close to you been injured in a So Cal fire? Then get help from a Law Team who understands. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and private consultation with one of our lawyers. Help is just a phone call away.

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Electric shock can happen at any number of venues: at home, on the job or in a public place. Receiving an electrical shock can be painful and life-threatening. Injuries from electrocution include burns and organ failure. A serious or high voltage shock can be deadly. To learn more about electrocution and legal ramifications of suing for your shock injuries, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or loved on has been hurt or killed by electrocution in Los Angeles, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk with an attorney for free.

A Sun Valley market was the site of a recent electrocution. A man was discovered not breathing and unconscious after being shocked at one of the store’s electrical panels. Thankfully, the victim was in stable condition and expected to live.

If you or someone close to you has been injured or killed by an electric shock, you may not know who to blame or where to turn. That’s why you need expert legal advice from a seasoned California Law Team now. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call us toll-free for your free and confidential consultation, and let us do the work and worrying for you. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now.

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Some people may think that rearend accidents aren’t as dangerous as other types of crashes such as head on collisions or rollovers. Sadly, that is not the case. Rear-enders can have devastating and deadly results. A recent rear end crash in on Riverside Freeway in San Bernardino County included a fire and claimed four lives. Freeway accidents can be particularly dangerous since high speeds often play a role. To learn more about different types of crashes, go to our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Southern California crash, call 1-800-ALAWPRO for a free consultation with a lawyer.

A Toyota 4-Runner rear ended a Chevy Cavalier when the latter car came to a stop on the Riverside Freeway in Colton. The impact resulted in the Cavalier bursting into flames, killing all the occupants. The reason for the car halting is currently unknown. Rearend crashes can cause brain and spinal injuries, burn injuries, broken bones and in this case they can be deadly.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a crash in So Cal, you may not know who is to blame or where to turn. That’s why you need the help of a Law Team with more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, now for your free and confidential initial interview. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call us toll free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). Help is just a phone call away.

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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.

Have you or someone close to you been hurt in a Los Angeles street racing incident? Then call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for help now. We have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Let us help you in your time of need by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential interview. We are here for you now.

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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.

Been hurt at a Los Angeles construction site? Then call the Law Team who can help. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. We are here for you in your time of need when you call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). Ask for you free and confidential consultation.

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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

Have you or a loved one been hurt from a nail salon or spa procedure in California? Then you need legal advice now. 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) now to take advantage of our more that 50 years combined legal experience and receive your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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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.

Have you or a family member been hurt or killed in a California space heater fire? Then get help from a Law Team that understands. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have over 50 years combined experience in fighting and winning cases like yours. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now for your free and private consultation with one of our attorneys. Help is just a phone call away.

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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.

Been hurt in a Long Beach fire or explosion? Then get in touch with a Law Team who can help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we offer more than 50 years combined legal experience with which to serve you. Let us fight for your rights during your time of need. Please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and private consultation with one of our lawyers. Help is just a phone call away.

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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.

Been hurt in a plane crash in Los Angeles? Then call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We have won over $150 million for our clients. Call us toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your private consultation with a lawyer. Let us do all the work and worrying for you. Please call now.

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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.

The team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years of combined legal experience and has reaped more than $150 million for its clients. Let our Law Team help you understand your rights and do the work and worrying for you. Call us toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) and receive a private consultation at no cost. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. We are here for you now.

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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.

Have you or a loved one been hurt or killed with a stun gun in Los Angeles? Then call a Law Team that can help. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP our over 50 years combined legal experience can serve you in your time of need. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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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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A new report from the World Heath Organization (WHO) has discovered striking new information about the role of accidents in children's death. In places like the US, 40% of all child deaths are due to accidents. More than 12,000 kids die accidentally in the US annually, more than from disease. Responsible for the fatalities are: traffic accidents (involving cars, buses, bicycles and other vehicles), drowning, poisoning, falls, dog bites and burns from fire. Defective or unsafe products like toys, pools, bottles, food and containers can attribute to deadly accidents as well. To learn more, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If your child has been hurt or killed in a California accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a lawyer for free.

In the US, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children aged 15-19, while fatalities from drowning, fire, falls and poison are among the top 15 causes. In most cases, children die when they are vehicle passengers, but tragedy can also strike child driver, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Per the report's overseer, countries like the US do not do enough to prevent childhood accidents. Recommendations include (1) caveats on teen driver's licenses, (2) special car seats for children under 8, and (3) enforcement of seatbelt laws for teens. Here is a list of potential hazards for accidental death of children of all ages:

Car Crashes
Bus and Truck Accidents
Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions
Drowning in tub, pool or hot tub
Poisoning from food, formula or toys
Suffocation from toys or bedding
Dog bites (especially to head and neck)
Burns from hot water and house, kitchen or mechanical fires
Falls from windows, beds, trampolines, child seats or walkers

If your child has been hurt or killed, it is beyond devastating. For legal help and advice in California, call a Law Firm with more than 50 years combined experience. The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has successfully fought for the rights of the wrongfully injured and killed. Let us do the work and worrying for you in your time of need. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Help is here for you now.

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A fighter jet spun out of control and crashed into San Diego home killing two children, mother and grandmother. Plane crashes can be dangerous not only for passengers, but also for victims at crash sites. Plane crashes are often fatal, and they can often cause serious injuries to passengers and bystanders. Jet crashes can easily result in fires and explosions due to the large amount of fuel on board, causing burn injuries including burn and smoke inhalation. Fiery crashes such as this one are frightening and extremely dangerous. If you or a loved on has been hurt or killed in a California plane crash or accident, you should seek help from a lawyer. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now for a free interview with a lawyer or visit our website at www.alawpro.com to learn more.

The plane crashed and caused a fireball explosion upon impact. In one house, the four family members died. The jet plane was a F/A-18D fighter which allegedly had lost one engine on its way to land at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after training on a Navy aircraft carrier. The pilot, the plane's only passenger, ejected safely prior to the crash. The incident is under investigation and under military jurisdiction.

Have you or a loved one been hurt or killed in a plane crash in Southern California? Then contact a Law Team who can help. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience in serving the rights of the injured and killed. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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Fires are one of the most dangerous types of accidents. They can occur in homes or cars, trapping people inside their houses or vehicles. Fire-related injuries such as burns and smoke inhalation can have long-term and debilitating consequences. Fires can also be deadly. Whether caused by a crash, faulty wiring, gas leaks or other accidental elements, fires are extremely dangerous. If you have been injured in a fire, it may not be clear who is to blame. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a Southern California fire, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

A fire in a Gardena auto shop nearly wiped out a strip mall in mid-December. Another fire recently engulfed a home in Anaheim, scorching the property and spreading to more than 5 nearby vehicles. In Echo Park a fire burned a two-story home, causing a tenant to leap out a second floor window. Fortunately no serious injuries were incurred in these fires, and their causes remain under investigation. In a crash in Pyramid Lake however, a Jeep caught on fire after going off the road and rolling over. One occupant was trapped inside the burning vehicle and, unfortunately, the man died. Another occupant was hospitalized in critical condition.

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Rialto, CA, located in San Bernardino County, is home to multiple product distribution centers and also one of the nation's largest fireworks makers, Pyro Spectaculars. Pyrotechnics provide enjoyment for spectators, but they can be extremely dangerous if mishandled or made poorly. At the manufacturer site or at a fair or carnival, fire works are potentially extremely dangerous. Fireworks accidents can cause burn injuries or death. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a fireworks related injury, call 1-800-ALAWRPO to speak to a lawyer for free.

Fireworks, or pyrotechnics, are popular to celebrate holidays and other celebrations. Large scale fireworks are used at parks, fairs, festivals and other large gatherings. Explosions from or malfunctions of fireworks can have devastating consequences. Burn injuries incurred from such disasters can be debilitating and deadly. If you have been hurt in a fireworks-related incident, it may not be clear who is to blame: the maker, the operator, or the organizers of the event. That is why you need legal help from a Law Team that knows.

If you or someone close to you has been hurt or killed in a California fireworks accident, the get help from a Law Team with over 50 years combined legal experience. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) and receive your free and private interview with a lawyer. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Please call us now.

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Burn injuries can be the result of many different causes. Depending on the location and the degree of the injury, a burn injury victim may experience a variety of psychological and emotional distress. The following are some of the leading causes of burn injuries:

• Chemical burns: Strong acids or bases can cause severe burn injuries. Such chemicals include sodium hydroxide, silver nitrate, and sulfuric acid.
• Electrical burns: Many electrical burns come from workplace injuries or being cardioverted without a conductive gel. The internal injuries suffered from an electrical burn may be disproportionate to the physical appearance of the burn injury
• Radiation burns: These burns are caused by exposure to UV light, tanning booths, and radiation therapy. The leading cause of radiation burns is sun exposure. The UVB light is especially dangerous. Extreme sun burns can also lead to sun poisoning.
• Scalding: The most common cause of scalding is exposure to hot water. Although deaths are not a usual consequence of scalding, in some rare instances it has happened. Many victims of scalding are young children and the elderly over the age of 65.

Have you or a loved one had a burn injury in California? If you have, please call us now at the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We have more than 50 years of legal experience and have collected more than $150 million for clients. We will help you in any way that we can. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information about accidents and injuries. Help is just a phone call away.

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Negligence is a type of tort that is used to achieve compensation for injuries. It is generally defined as conduct that a reasonable person would not do to protect other individuals from foreseeable risks of harm. If the injured individual proves that the person acted negligently, he or she can recover damages to compensate. There are generally four elements to prove in a negligence lawsuit. The four elements are: duty, breach, causation, and damages.

Negligence: DUTY
In order to establish duty, the general guidelines are the harm caused must be reasonable, foreseeable and there must be a relationship of proximity between the plaintiff and the defendant. Also, the harm has to be fair and reasonable to impose liability.

Negligence: BREACH
The test for breach is both subjective and objective. In the case where the defendant knowingly exposed the plaintiff to a substantial risk of harm, the defendant has breached his/her duty. Also, in the case where any reasonable prudent person would have clearly realized the foreseeable harm, there has been a breach of duty.

Negligence: CAUSATION
In order to satisfy the causation prong, the lawsuit must show that the particular acts or omissions by the defendant were the cause of the harm. The general test for this element is to ask whether the injury would have occurred without any breach of duty.

Negligence: DAMAGE
In order to recover compensation from a negligence lawsuit, there has to be some kind of damage. As a general rule, the plaintiff has to have received some sort of injury in order to recover damages.

Have you or a loved one been exposed to a negligence claim in California? If you have, please call us now at the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We have more than 50 years of legal experience and have collected more than $150 million for clients. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information. Help is just a phone call away.

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There are many things that can go wrong while driving a car. In addition to the daily hazards on the road, people can get heart attacks or even suffer seizures. When one gets a heart attack while driving, he or she has no control over their vehicle. They cannot brake or even veer off to safety and they have absolutely no control over what they are doing. Many accidents happen this way. In a recent accident, a woman had a seizure while driving her SUV and crashed into a gas pump.

The accident happened near Agoura Hills. Fortunately, an off duty firefighter was nearby and dragged the driver out of the driver’s seat. If there was no one there, the driver would have suffered major burn injuries.

Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident while driving in California? If you have, please call us now at the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We have more than 50 years of legal experience and have collected more than $150 million for clients. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information. Help is just a phone call away.

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A burn injury can be caused by various things including: heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, and even friction. Depending on the location of the body that was burned and the degree of severity, a burn victim may experience many complications such as shock, infection, and distress.
Burns are classified into six degrees. However, most burns are first to the third degree.

• First degree burns are burns that just affect the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin). The person experiencing the first degree burn will have some minor pain and the affected area will be red.


• Second degree burns can involve superficial blistering of the skin and will involve pain depending on the level of nerve involvement. Second degree burns will involve the papillary dermis and might affect the deeper reticular dermis.


• Third degree burns are when the epidermis is lost. There is also some damage to the hypodermis. Victims that have third degree burns will have charring and will be exhibiting loss of hair shafts and keratin. Grafting might be required for third degree burns.


• Fourth degree burns will damage muscles, tendons, and tissues. These burns will result in charring and extreme damage to the hypodermis. In some cases, the hypodermis may be partially or completely burned away. Grafting is also required for these burn injuries.


• Fifth degree burns will leave the hypodermis being burnt and will leave the muscle blackened. Fat, nerves, and veins have been destroyed and the burn area is paralyzed. Depending on the size of the burn area, grafting or amputation will be required.


• Sixth degree burns will leave blackened bone and will definitely require amputation.

Have you or someone that you know been the victim of a burn injury in California? If so, call us at the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. You can also visit us at www.alawpro.com for more information on burn injuries and accidents. We provide over 50 years of combined experience in helping the injured and have collected more than $150 million for clients. Help is just a phone call away.

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Electric shock can occur upon contact of a human’s body with any source of voltage high enough to cause significant current. The minimum current a human being can feel is about 1 milliampere. If the current is extremely high then a current can cause serious tissue damage and bodily harm. The terms “electrocution” is commonly misused as a non-fatal electric shock, but fomally electrocution is a term used when a death or fatality is caused by an electric shock.

The voltage that is necessary for electrocution depends on various factors. Some of the factors include the strength of the current that runs through the body and the duration of that current. Also, a person’s skin might be a significant factor. Dry skin is a poor conductor that will have a resistance of around 100,000 ohms. However, broken or wet skin may have a resistance of only 1,000 ohms.

Males have typically a higher lethal current than females due to a larger amount of tissue in there bodies. Death can occur from currents as low as 0.1 amperes. If a person experiences an electric current of 0.001 amperes, the physiological effect would be a feeling of an electric shock and some pain. However, it would still be considered harmless. This is also true with a current of 0.005 amperes. Up to 0.005 amperes, the current will be considered harmless. If the current is between 0.01 to 0.05, a person will experience sustained muscular contraction and will have problems breathing. Also, there will be some ventricular interference but the current itself will not be fatal to a human being. However, once the current is above 0.1 amperes there will be ventricular fibrillation and the current can be fatal. The defibrillator which is commonly used to revive patients carries a current of about 6 amperes.

Have you or someone that you know been exposed to electric shock in California? If so, call us at the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience in helping the injured and have collected more than $150 million for clients. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information.

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A Ford Explorer SUV crashed through the center divider on the 134 freeway in Eagle Rock, CA and burst into flames. The vehicle was traveling westbound on the Los Angeles freeway but ended up on the eastbound side, taking out two lanes. The 134 freeway is a Southern California freeway that many people use and unfortunately accidents are bound to happen. If you or a loved one has been injured by a freeway accident, please call us now at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys.

The accident happened around 4pm near Harvey Drive, in Eagle Rock. The driver of the Ford Explorer was declared dead at the scene. Several other cars were involved in the accident and two people were taken to hospitals.

Have you or anyone that you know been in a freeway accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys or go to www.alawpro.com for more information.. We provide over 50 years of combined experience and have collected more than $150 million for clients. Help is just a phone call away.

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An explosion shook a thirty story hotel building in San Diego, and nine construction workers were taken to the UCSD medical center burn unit. Many people felt the impact of the explosion and initially thought it was a terrorist attack. Many things can go wrong at a construction site and unfortunately that is what happened here. In this particular case, a gas leak from inside the hotel was the cause of the explosion. If you or a loved one has been injured at a construction site or burned in an explosion, please call us now at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to speak with our experienced attorneys.

The accident happened around 2 pm and knocked out the northern part of the thirty story building. Four floors of the hotel were affected by the explosion. About four hundred workers were inside the hotel at the time and nine were severely injured. The nine workers had burns on over 35 percent of their bodies are receiving treatment at the medical center burn unit. Traffic was delayed for more than three hours and firefighters came to extinguish the flames. Investigators are saying that the electrical spark from the boilers might have ignited the explosion.

Construction sites are the scenes of many accidents. From slip and falls to forklift accidents, many things can go wrong at these work sites. Unfortunately, even the most careful of workers are capable in getting into an accident. Have you or a loved one been involved in one of these construction accidents in Southern California? If you have, please give us a call at the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now. Help is just one phone call away and we can get what you rightly deserve.

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Have you been in an accident in Carson, California? Located only 13 miles from Los Angeles, Carson is one of southern California’s biggest cities with a population of more than 90,000. Carson is home to many industrial buildings such as factories and refineries, and about half of Carson’s land area is made up of these industry buildings. Due to its focus on industry, there may be many personal injuries arising from these industrial buildings. Such injuries may include construction injuries, burn injuries, and even slip and fall injuries. In some cases, accidents simply cannot be avoided.

If you or someone you know has been injured in Carson, California please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) immediately at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. You will receive a free initial consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney who understands your needs. Every call is important to us and you will get the help you need.

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A car struck a support pillar on the I-10 freeway (also known as the Santa Monica freeway) which made the car erupt in flames. Four people whose bodies have been identified were immediately declared dead at the scene and authorities are looking to see if there were any more passengers involved in the fatal car crash. If you or a loved one has suffered burn or other injuries from an accident in Los Angeles, please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with our experienced car accident attorneys.

The deadly accident occurred around 8:30 am and despite the efforts of the firefighters and the paramedics, the victims were declared deceased at the scene. Because of the impact of the crash and its fiery aftermath, the victims could not be immediately identified leaving room for speculation that there might have been more passengers in the car.

Have you or a loved one been involved in a freeway crash? If you have, please call us now at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) in California to get help from our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience in helping the injured and will fight for your rights.

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

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

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

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

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

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A natural gas leak allegedly caused an explosion at a San Diego hotel construction site on May 20. The accident injured 14 people. Nine construction workers were hospitalized with burn wounds, and three remain in medically induced comas. Other reported injuries to workers included lacerations and orthopedic injury. Have you or a loved one suffered a burn or work-related injury in California? Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now for a free consultation about your rights with an experienced attorney.

The natural gas explosion occurred downtown in the early afternoon, frightening residents as far as Point Loma. The building is 30 stories, and the explosion affected the 4th through 7th floors. Approximately 400 people were working in the building at the time of the accident. Nine workers were sent to the burn unit of UCSD Medical Center. Three of the nine had burns covering 20%-35% of their bodies. Some of the burns were third degree burns. Those three employees are still in comas and on ventilators, with everyone hoping for the best possible outcome. Two other workers remain in the hospital with laceration and other injuries.

This explosion is not the first work-site accident for the construction company employing the workers. California OSHA will be inspecting the accident site as soon as it is declared safe. A Hilton Hotel is planned for the high rise building. It was scheduled to open in December.

If you or someone close to you has been burned or hurt in an on-the-job accident, you need the help of an experienced Law Team. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we offer over 50 years experience in representing the rights of the injured. Let us help you in your time of need by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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This past Friday, 126 families in Southern California filed suit against San Diego Gas & Electric Co. for causing the wildfires that swept through 200,000 acres of Witch Creek, Guejito, and Rice Canyon last October. The combined lawsuit alleges that the company negligently maintained its power lines that are alleged to have caused the wildfire. The suit also maintains that SDG&E could have taken reasonable care to reduce the risk by stabilizing the power lines in the face of Santa Ana winds. This contention is supported by an official report released by Cal Fire attributing the fires to sparking of SDG&E power lines.

This is sixth lawsuit to be filed against the utility company following the October wildfires. This latest suit includes residents from Fallbrook, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Santa Fe. In addition, the attorney for the case expects to add another 30 to 40 claimants by the end of the month. Although the amount of damages sought is unspecified in the official complaint, estimates put the losses at approximately $50 million. Over 1,200 homes were damaged or destroyed in the blazes.

In addition to actual houses damaged, the fires also caused nearly 1 million people to evacuate from their homes from approximately 350,000 homes. Furthermore, more than 40 people were injured and 2 killed as a result of the fires.

If you or your loved one was injured in the San Diego wildfires or had property damaged, you should seek the guidance of an experienced attorney. The professionals at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to give you individualized attention and service to make you are you properly compensated for your losses. In addition to a free initial consultation, they will even come to you to sign you up. To reach someone who has your best interests in mind, call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now.

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Mission Viejo, CA is known as one of America’s largest and premiere planned communities. Now home to nearly 100,000 residents, Mission Viejo, is a growing suburban community. Resting on the major highway, I-5, and home to the biggest Orange County hospitals, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo sees its fair share of accidents and injuries. If you or a loved one has been harmed in an accident in Mission Viejo, let a lawyer help. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now for your free initial consultation.

Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo is the OC’s leading trauma center. Victims of car crashes, burn accidents, work-related injuries and other traumas count on Mission Viejo’s leading hospital for care. Accidents and injuries are often not the fault of the person who has been hurt. After an injury, let a lawyer doing the worrying and work for you.

Have you or someone close to you been injured in Mission Viejo? If so, contact one of Southern California’s leading Law Firms. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we offer over 50 years combined experience in serving the injured. Let us seek the justice you deserve. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now for a confidential consultation to help assess your needs and rights. Help is just a phone call away.

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Two seniors residents died and two others were injured in a fire at a nursing home last week. The family of one of the victims has sued the home for wrongful death, citing poor safety preparation and equipment. Elder abuse is the mistreatment of an older adult by a person or entity with which there is an expectation of trust. Abuse can be physical, financial, emotional or otherwise, and includes neglect and abandonment. Abuse need not be intentional, but it must cause the elderly victim harm or distress. If you believe that you or a loved one has been the victim of elder abuse in California, please contact an experienced attorney for help now by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO for your free consultation.

The men who were killed in the fire were roommates, and the fire began in their closet around 11pm. Officials stated that “smoldering smoking materials” may have been the fire’s cause; however, the investigation is ongoing. The residents of the nursing home were alerted as to the fire by “individuals banging on their doors and coming in their rooms.” Neither smoke alarms nor fire alarms awakened the residents. It is unclear if any attempt was made by staff members to enter the room where the fire originated.

Two adult children of one of the dead senior victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf their father, who was 67. The suit seeks an inquiry as to whether safety equipment at the nursing home, including smoke and fire alarms, was installed and working properly. The claim also alleges that nursing home staff was not sufficiently trained to cope with emergencies.

Have you or a loved one been the victim of elder abuse or wrongful death in California? If you suspect the answer is yes, please call a lawyer to get the help and the answers you need. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have over 50 years combined experience in serving the wrongfully killed and injured. Please let us help you in your time of need by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. Help is on the way.

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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.]

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Our personal injury firm has three serious burn cases arising from burns to clients that occurred from negligence of restaurant staff. Second degree burns and third degree burns can leave permanent scarring and disfigurement caused by hot liquid spills. Most people have heard of the McDonalds case where a customer received third degree burns to her lap from spilling scalding coffee. Restaurants should not be serving liquids so hot that they are scalding and can cause burns to the mouth or other parts of the body. Spill accidents of scalding hot liquids can cause serious burn injuries that leave permanent scars and are no laughing matter. These accidents should be taken seriously, and if you or a loved one suffers a serious spill burn injury, you should contact a personal injury lawyer.

One of our cases involves a little girl that was at a Chinese restaurant with her family. The waitress brought hot tea to the table and placed it on the lazy Susan in the middle of the table. The hot tea was placed near the edge of the lazy Susan and as one of the people at the table turned the lazy Susan, the waitress hit the hot tea with the menus, spilling the scalding tea on the little girl’s lap. The waitress was negligent in hitting the hot tea with the menu, and she was negligent in placing the hot tea near the edge of the lazy Susan, but the most serious negligence was on the part of the restaurant owner who made the tea so hot that even when the tea pot was brought out to the table, the tea was so hot that it caused third degree burns to the little girl's legs, lap and stomach. Our client was taken to the Grossman Burn Center where she was hospitalized for many days. Her medical bills are well in excess of $100,000. She has had to undergo skin grafts, operations and will have to undergo further operations and skin grafts as she grows and gets older. There is no reason why tea should be boiled at such a high temperature that even after it has been brought to the customer's table, it can cause third degree burns to a customer.

We have another case where the waitress negligently spilled hot soup on our client, causing third degree burn injuries. Once again, the waitress was negligent in spilling the hot soup on our client, but the more serious negligence was that the restaurant owner boiled the soup to such a high temperature that when the soup was being brought to the table, it was still so hot that it could cause third degree burns.

In both cases, the liquid was so hot that even though it was spilled on clothing and not bare skin, the hot liquid caused third degree burns. It doesn't make sense that liquid this hot should be served to customers as it would be too hot to drink at temperatures that could cause third degree burns.

In a third case, the second degree burns were caused by the hotel and pool maintenance company not checking the automatic chlorinator which caused the spa to have so much chlorine in the spa that the chlorine not only turned out client's bathing suit from blue to white, it caused her entire body from the waist down to suffer second degree burns.

Burns are one of the most painful injuries a person can suffer. Even if there is no scarring, the after effects can cause sensitivity to the sun light which may cause the person to not be able to sit out in the sun with the burned areas exposed to the sun. Even though these are difficult cases, our personal injury attorneys have over 50 years experience handling accident cases, and have been successful in recovering just compensation for our clients. Please call us at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP if you have been a victim of a liquid burn injury.

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