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One of the most familiar sounds of summer is that of the running lawn mower. A pastime for some and a chore for others, the use of the home lawn mower can be satisfying and necessary, but it can also be dangerous. Shockingly, more than 200,000 people were hurt in lawn mower accidents requiring medical care in 2007, many of them children. While mistakes and accidents can lead to a lawnmower injury, problems with lawn mower parts such as starters, brake locks, blades, fuel pumps and motors can also be the cause of a lawn mower injury. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a lawn mower in So Cal, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

Both push mowers and riding mowers pose risks to adults and children alike. Common lawn mower injuries include lacerations, burns, bone fractures and amputations. Injuries to legs, feet, toes, face and eyes are all potential lawn mower hazards. About 850 kids get run over by a reversing lawn mower annually, most of them boys.

Have you or someone close to you been hurt in a Los Angeles lawnmower accident? Then get help from a personal injury Law Team who will fight for you. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Learn more about us and what we can do for you at www.alawpro.com. Or call us toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your first confidential consultation at no cost. Let us do the work and worrying for you.

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A family outing to the zoo can turn from a good time to disaster when the zoo or park is unsafe. Dangerous rides, including trams or trains, poorly or improperly erected animal enclosures, or faulty bleachers at shows or performances can lead to accidents causing injury or death to innocent zoo visitors. A deadly tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo in 2007 has come to a settlement for two of the attack survivors. At another U.S. zoo, 22 children and adults were hospitalized after the zoo train derailed and crashed. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now if you or a loved one has been hurt at a California Zoo.

The SF Zoo tiger attack has been making headlines since it occurred in late 2007, killing a 17-year old. Now the two men who survived the attack are being given $900,000 by the zoo as a settlement. The brothers sued the zoo for negligence, insisting that the tiger’s enclosure was not up to safety standards due to its low wall height. The recommended height by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums was four feet higher, and apparently the zoo had received warning regarding the wall.

In the other zoo incident, the zoo’s train allegedly sped up while going through a tunnel and, as it exited, rounded a curve going too fast and derailed. The train at the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky flipped onto its side with 30 people on board. A family who was on board is suing the zoo for gross negligence. Members of the family, which include a 2-year old, suffered injuries included head lacerations and a severely broken leg. Reports have surfaced of the 18-year-old female train operator acting strange. In all 17 children and five adults were hospitalized. Driver error and equipment malfunction are being considered as possible causes of the accident that is under investigation.

Here is a list of all California zoos where multiple dangers can lurk for unassuming visitors:

Aquarium of the Bay
Birch Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Feline Conservation Center
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Happy Hollow Zoo
The Living Desert
Los Angeles Zoo
Micke Grove Zoo
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Oakland Zoo
Sacramento Zoo
Safari West
San Diego Wild Animal Park
San Diego Zoo
San Francisco Zoo
Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
Sequoia Park Zoo

If you or a loved one has been hurt at any California park or zoo, please seek legal advice immediately by calling the Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience, and we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Learn more about us at www.alawpro.com, or 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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Dog attacks can happen to nearly anyone, but when an animal control officer is bitten, it makes non-professionals appear even more at risk. Dog bites can be deadly. If an animal attacks a major artery or blood vessel, or if the attack is particularly vicious, wounds and blood loss can kill the victim. Or if the victim is a child, elderly person, or someone unable to defend themselves, an animal attack can be fatal. Injuries incurred in a dog attack can include lacerations, broken bones and amputation. Pit bulls are often responsible for dog attacks, but other breeds can attack humans unprovoked. If you or someone close to you has been hurt or killed in a dog attack in the Southland, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free now.

A female animal control officer nearly had her thumb amputated by a two attacking pit bulls in Bell Gardens. The officer was called on a complaint seemingly unrelated to the pit bulls when the animals charged her after getting free from their ties. They pinned her to the ground though she defended herself with a baton. One of the offending dogs was euthanized.

Been bitten by a dog in So Cal? Then call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience with which to serve you. Call 1-800-ALAPWPRO for your free and confidential consultation, or visit our website at www.alawpro.com to learn more about us. We are here for you now.

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Pedestrians are often killed in car crashes. When the “lucky” ones do survive a collision with a moving motor vehicle, the results can still be devastating. Broken legs, arms, wrists, or hips, head or neck injuries, spinal injuries or paralysis, and severe lacerations are all potential injuries that can require long-term recovery and care. If you have been struck by a car, get legal help now by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO and talking to a lawyer at no cost.

In Sun Valley two 12-year old boys were hit by a car. Miraculously, they both survived. Still the kids were hurt: one had a head injury and the other a broken femur. The children were airlifted to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. The cause accident is being investigated. Learn more about accidents and victims’ rights at www.alawpro.com.

Have you or someone close to you been hurt in a Sun Valley wreck? The call the Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP now. We offer more than 50 years combined legal experience and are ready to serve you in your time of need. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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There have now been two high injury count tour bus accidents in California in less than a week. The first crash was a deadly in Salinas in which four tourists died. Now a tour bus has crashed on a freeway in Perris, Riverside County, and every single person on board was hurt in the accident. Accidents involving tour buses can have multiple parties at fault including the bus driver, chartering company, and bus owner. Buses can be more likely to be involved in rollover accidents due to their higher center of gravity. Learn more about bus crashes and victims’ rights at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a California lawyer for free now.

The Perris accident occurred on a city-sponsored tour bus. There were 28 passengers on the bus and all suffered some sort of injury. Eight of the passengers were hospitalized in critical condition. The bus allegedly crashed into a median on a freeway, then bounded through a wall and landed on a nearby residential property. The impact broke the bus windshield, door and windows. Broken glass littered the wreckage, and those in the front of the bus were hurt the worst. While specific injuries of victims were not released, common bus crash injuries can include lacerations, brain or spinal injuries, head and neck injuries, broken bones.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a tour bus crash in So Cal, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. Our Law Team offers has more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here to do the work and worrying for you. Please call now.

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Sadly, fatal construction accidents appear to be happening all the time around Southern California. Whether the victims are workers or bystanders, construction sites can be extremely dangerous. Falls from scaffolding or ladders, crashes involving construction equipment, electrocutions, and accidents involving heavy machinery can be deadly or cause injuries such as broken bones, spinal, neck or head injuries, burns, brain damage, or amputation. Two recent construction accidents have involved trench collapses. In one incident the results were fatal. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a construction accident in So Cal, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and talk to a lawyer now for free.

The fatal trench collapse occurred midday at the location of an future apartment complex in Huntington Beach. The victim and another employee were working at a trench when it collapsed, filling up with dirt and concrete. The dead worker was not unearthed for an hour, and Cal OSHA has the accident under investigation. In another trench collapse, two workers were buried- one up to his knees, and the other to his waist while working at a residential home construction site in Sylmar. The trench was 8-feet deep and 40-feet wide. To read more about construction accidents and workers rights, visit www.alawpro.com.

If you or a family member has been hurt or killed in an LA area construction site accident, you should get legal advice immediately. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now to take advantage of our more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you in your time of need by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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When most people think about being involved in a car crash, they envision themselves as the driver, passenger or even pedestrian. But in some freak accidents, just sitting in a restaurant can make you the victim of a car accident. An 88-year old man mistook the gas pedal for his brake and slammed his car into the glass window of a local restaurant, injuring 5 people. Who is to blame when you get hurt outside your home? Visit www.alawpro.com and find out now. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a Redondo car crash, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

The restaurant crash happened midday. The senior driver was attempting to park his Jaguar when he accidentally stepped on the accelerator his brakes. He drove his car into the window of the Ham Supreme Shop. A two-year old boy got thrown into a store next door. A female victim got pinned against a wall. Among those injured were sidewalk pedestrians who were in between the car and the shop. Shockingly, none of the victims was seriously injured, but some suffered lacerations. Protocol requires the driver to be tested by the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) to discern if he is fit to drive.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an LA County car accident, get help from a successful Law Team now. At the Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we offer more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you when you need it most. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to receive your free and local consultation. We are here for you now.

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

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

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

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

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

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a dog attack in LA, get legal help now. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have collected more than $150 million for our clientele. Let us do all the work and worrying for you. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you when you call us now.

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

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

Been hurt in a LA parking lot? Then call a Law Team who will help. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do all the work and worrying for you. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation now. Help is just a phone call away.

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

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

Been hurt by a dog leash or other defective product in So Cal? Then call the Law Team that will represent your rights. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation, and let us do the work and worrying for you.

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Buena Park, home to more than 81,000, is located in Orange County, CA. Buena Park, adjacent to Anaheim’s Disneyland, is best known for being home to Knott’s Berry Farm theme park. Drawing a large number of tourists, Buena Park has numerous other guest attractions. Sadly injuries at parks, rides, museums, hotels and other public locations can leave visitors hurt and confused about who is to blame. To learn more about California public premises injuries, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or to speak with a lawyer at no cost, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park also has a water park, Medieval Times, a wax museum and a Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum. Accidents at parks and other attractions can include slips and falls or serious injuries from dangerous rides or other activities. Broken bones, lacerations, burns, and even spinal injuries and death can occur from mishaps or safety violations at theme parks and amusement parks. If you’ve been hurt you need legal advice now.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed at an Orange County park, then you need help from a Law Team who understands your needs. 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 your free and confidential consultation.

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

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

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

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

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

Have you or a loved one been injured in a California crash? Then call a Law Team who can help. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have more than 50 years combined legal experience. We have fought and won cases like yours. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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

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

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Poway accident, call a Law Team that can help. The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years combined experience and has collected more than $150 million for its clients. To learn more about us, go to www.alawpro.com. To receive a confidential consultation with one of our lawyers, call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We are here for you now.

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

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

Been hurt in a Los Angeles bus crash? Then call a Law Team who can help you now. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have over 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you in your time of need. Please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential interview. Help is just a phone call away.

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Dog attacks and dog bites can be ferocious, frightening, and deadly, and pit bull attacks can be especially dangerous. Three recent pit bull and mastiff attacks in Southern California killed a man, and left four people injured. Dog bites can be deadly for children, since the attacks often occur in the head and neck areas. Other injuries from dog attacks can include lacerations, broken bones, infection and profuse bleeding. To learn more about dog attacks and how to seek help, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been involved in a pit bull attack in Southern California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

A man from Rubidoux, CA was killed by a male and a female pit bull as he was standing in his backyard. The dogs, which have since been euthanized, were owned by the victim’s family. Laguna Hills was the location of a bull mastiff attack in which three dogs attacked two people, severely mauling a woman. Those dogs have also been euthanized. In a Camarillo attack, loose two pit bulls attacked another dog. When a couple attempted to stop the attack, they were both bitten by the pitbulls on their hands. One of the victims sustained a bite that was so serious it required hospitalization. Unfortunately, the dog that the people were attempting to rescue was killed by the pit bulls. The attacking dogs in that event have since been impounded.

Hurt by a pit bull? Bitten by a mastiff dog in California? Then call a Law Team who can help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg and Rudman, LLP we have more than 50 years combined experience. Call us for your free and confidential initial interview at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). Help is a phone call away.

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A collapsed roof can be a dangerous and deadly event, especially when it occurs in a structure that contains many people. A collapsed roof at a school or office building can be particularly frightening, as in this week's roof collapse at Anaheim's Regional Occupational Program school, which injured 13 students. In winter time, roofs may become more vulnerable, but no roof should be expected to collapse. Faulty design or construction can lead to such a catastrophe. Injuries from collapsing rooftops can include broken bones, head and spinal injuries and amputations. To learn more, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been injured in roof collapse in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to talk to a lawyer for free.

The disastrous roof collapse at the Orange County school was likely the result of heavy rains and a drainage malfunction. In the incident an air conditioner unit fell into a classroom, and another nearly collapsed. One student was trapped by the collapse and others sustained minor to moderate injuries. The student victims, who were from 17 to 50-years old, suffered neck and back injuries and more. Thankfully no one was killed.

Been hurt in a roof collapse in Southern California? Don't know where to turn? Then call a Law Team who will do all the work and worrying for you. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you in your time of need. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO now for your free and private consultation with a lawyer. We are here for you now.

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Hesperia, CA is located at the edge of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. With a population of nearly 80,000, Hesperia residents enjoy the auto access of multiple California freeways and roads. Car crashes can be rollovers, rear-enders, head-on collisions, or side impact accidents. If you have been hurt in crash, you know the fear and pain that come along with the traumatic event. Injuries can include fractures, burns, lacerations, or spinal and brain injuries. In a worst case scenario, Hesperia accidents can be fatal. To learn more visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an accident in Hesperia, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

The city of Hesperia is located amidst a wide stretch of the High Desert. Interstate 15 is a major highway in the area. Highway accidents can be particularly dangerous due to high speeds, frequent merging opportunities and heavy large vehicle usage, including trucks and tractor-trailers. High speed or large vehicle impact can lead to higher risk of injury or death. If you've been involved in a freeway accident, it may not be clear who is to blame. That is why it is crucial that you seek immediate legal help.

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A government emissions report has been analyzed by USA Today in an effort to find which schools are located in areas with toxic air. Poor air quality is a danger to anyone who lives in it. Areas around factories, chemical plants and other industrial waste sites are generally more toxic, and they are no place for schools. Still, the analysis found many schools are in close proximity to such toxicity. The air quality at these schools poses a grave risk to the students who grow up attending them. High chemical concentrations exist in the air around hundreds of schools, including those in Oro Grande, CA. Cancer and other health risks may result from exposure to such high toxic levels of an extended period of time. If you believe that you or a loved one has become ill or died after exposure to dangerous emissions in California, please get free advice from a lawyer at 1-800-ALAWPRO.

Industrial pollution such as that from factories, chemical plants, plastics plants and refineries, release toxins like metals and carcinogens into the air. At one school, the chemical levels of pollution led to a shut down when the Environmental Protection Agency showed people were 50 more likely to get cancer there. Unfortunately, many schools are close to such dangers, and children are at a higher risk for illness from exposure that adults. Cancer is just one of the potential outcomes. Some of the California schools with the worst air quality include those in Oro Grande, Vista and San Ramon. To check the air quality of a school near you go to: http://content.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/smokestack/search/CA/~/~/~/name/~/1/.

Have you or a loved one gotten sick from poor air quality or from going to school next to a factory in CA? Then you should get help from a Law Team with experience. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience in winning cases like yours. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) or visit our website at www.alawpro.com. We offer a free and confidential consultation when you call. Help is just a phone call away.

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Escalators are one of most highly used pieces of equipment in heavily trafficked public places such as malls and airports. In 2007, almost 11,000 escalator users were injured per a US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimate. While some say that escalators are safe, others say they pose a risk. Escalator accidents can include slips, trips, falls, or entrapment, where a body part gets sucked in to part of the escalator. These accidents can lead to serious injuries including severe laceration, head injuries, broken bones, bleeding and amputation. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. Have you or a loved one been injured on a California escalator? Then call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer at no cost.

The 11,000 reported escalator injuries were all treated at hospitals. Twenty three of the incidents involved head injuries. Crocs, a rubbery shoe, have been blamed for multiple injuries to children while riding on escalators. Crocs will begin to carry a warning on their shoes. But other shoes, including regular tennis shoes, have also entrapped feet into the escalator's mechanism. The gap between the steps and the side of the escalators can create friction causing shoes, feet and hands to be sucked into the open space. Safety regulation of escalators varies, but in some cases the escalator owners, not professional regulators, are responsible for maintenance. This can lead to a higher risk for riders. Mangled feet and hands have been reported as escalator injuries, as well as gashes to the head and knees.

If you have been hurt on an escalator in Southern California, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. Contact the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for help now. We have more than 50 years combine legal experience in fighting for the rights of the injured. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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The American Public Transportation Association has announced that US public transit usage is experiencing its biggest increase in 25 years. Due mostly to high gas prices, more people are choosing to leave their cars at home and travel on public buses, light rails, subways and trains. In Los Angeles, the MTA runs numerous bus systems as well as a light rail and subway lines. Metrolink is the rail service serving Southern California. Unfortunately along with increased ridership comes the increased potential for accident, injury and death for passengers of public transit. To learn more about bus and train accidents, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or injured using public transportation, call 1-800-ALAWPRO for a free interview with a lawyer.

In one horrifying example of the dangers of public transit, just this September the So Cal rail Metrolink had a train crash that killed over 20 people and injured many more. The national ridership for public transportation has jumped 6.5% between July & September this year. Amtrak ridership has increased 11% in the same time period. Los Angeles area public transit includes the following systems:

Metro Local Bus
Metro Rapid Buses
Metro Express Buses
Metro Rail
Metro Liner
Metrolink

Injuries and accidents with California public transit can vary. Crashes can lead to disastrous injuries involving passengers and bystanders. Accidents at waiting stations and boarding areas, like tripping and falling, can also occur. Injuries such as broken limbs, lacerations, burns and head injuries can be incurred by public transportation employees, passengers and others.

Have you or a loved one been hurt in a public transit-related incident in LA? Then you need the help of a Law Team with more than 50 years combined legal experience. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have experience fighting and winning cases like yours. Call us for your free and confidential consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now. We are here for you.

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Accidents killing or hurting pedestrians appear to be on the rise in Southern California. More people are choosing to walk to keep a greener lifestyle, but sadly the number of pedestrian-related accidents is likewise increasing. Pedestrians are no match for motor vehicles such as cars, SUV's, trucks, vans or buses. Even taking all the necessary precautions, walkers remain at risk. While many of these accidents are fatal, other injuries can be suffered as well. These include brain or spinal injury resulting in paralysis, bone fractures, or severe lacerations. To learn more about pedestrian-related crashes, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. To speak with a lawyer about your injury, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

An elderly couple was crossing a Yorba Linda street when they were hit by a car. The woman died, and the man was hospitalized. They were not crossing at a crosswalk or intersection. Often times it is not clear who or what is to blame for an accident, and a death or injury from a crash may entitle the victim to monetary compensation for their losses. Seek advice from a lawyer if you have been hurt.

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Cypress is a city located near the northern boarder of Orange County, California and boasts a population of more than 48,000 people. The city is known to be one of the more diverse communities. However, one of the leading industries in Cypress for men is construction. Construction is an industry where many people deal with hazardous materials and equipment. Also, more than three fourths of the city’s population drives a car to work. This means that many cars are on the road and the drivers have a greater potential to get into accidents.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Cypress, 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 specialize in all sorts of personal injury claims. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information about different types of injuries and accidents. Help is just a phone call away.

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Fountain Valley is a city in Orange County, California and boasts a population of more than 57,000 people. The city is known to be a safe, middle class residential area. The city is also known to be one of the more diverse communities. However, the city’s population density is about 6500 people per square mile. This is relatively high compared to other cities. Also, one of the leading industries in Fountain Valley for men is construction. This is an industry where many people can get hurt or be exposed to hazardous materials.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Fountain Valley, 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 specialize in all sorts of personal injury claims. From traffic accidents to construction injuries, we are at your service. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information about different types of injuries and accidents. Help is just a phone call away.

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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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Laguna Niguel is a city located in the southern part of Orange County. The city boasts a population of more than 60,000 people. Laguna Niguel is home to many parks such as Badlands Park and Laguna Niguel Regional Park. During the weekends many people visit these parks to rest. However, most residents in Laguna Niguel drive a car alone to work so there are many vehicles on the road. This could be a source of many of their accidents. In 2006, the city had an accident fatality rate of 6.6 per 100,000 people.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Laguna Niguel, 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 specialize in all sorts of personal injury claims. From traffic accidents to simple slip and fall injuries, we are at your service. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information about different types of injuries and accidents. Help is just a phone call away.

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Buena Park is a city located in Orange County, California. The city boasts a population of more than 78,000. There are many attractions in the city of Buena Park such as Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak city. The city is also noted for its Asian themed restaurants because many Asians such as Koreans and Chinese live there. However, one of the leading male industries is construction. Many things can go wrong in construction such as simple slip and fall accidents to deadly crane accidents.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Buena Park, 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. From traffic accidents to construction accidents we will help you receive just compensation for your injuries. 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 about injuries and accidents. Help is just a phone call away.

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Rain is an element that causes many motor vehicle accidents. The roads get extremely slippery and drivers often get restless due to the traffic that the rain causes. While accelerating, it is easy for the wheels to sway to a different side. This causes the car to move into a different lane. Also, since many drivers drive slowly in the rain, some drivers get frustrated and operate their vehicles recklessly. In several recent incidents, the 110 freeway and the 101 freeway were experiencing traffic jams due to accidents caused by rain.

The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. when a sports utility vehicle flipped on its side and blocked some lanes. Authorities reported that there were multiple injuries and a person was taken to the hospital. There was also another accident which involved a two vehicle collision on the 110 freeway.

Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident involving rain 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 specialize in all sorts of personal injury claims. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information. Help is just a phone call away.

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Often times, people dismiss the severity of a bicycle accident. However, bicycle accidents have the potential to be fatal especially to the elderly. When a bicycle strikes a person its wheels are usually positioned to take out a person’s legs. This causes both the bicyclist and pedestrian to fall on the ground. Unfortunately in some cases, the pedestrian might hit his or her head on the ground while falling and be severely injured. In a recent accident, a 70 year old woman was killed when a teenage bicyclist struck her.

The accident happened around 7:00 a.m in the area of Pacific Palisades. The 70 year old woman was crossing the street when it happened. Authorities are investigating if the woman suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by the bicycle or when she fell to the ground. Unfortunately, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Have you or a loved one been injured by a bicycle 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 specialize in all sorts of personal injury claims. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information. Help is just a phone call away.

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Walnut, California is a city that has a population of more than 30,000. The city is well known for its diversity and its tranquil nature. The city is also known to be the headquarters for Sysco. However, the city is not always tranquil. There are many busy intersections near Mount San Antonio College and this could be a cause for many accidents. Busy intersections are hard to drive in because of the number of pedestrians. Also, since there are several colleges inside the city of Walnut, some of the streets are crowded with students. The majority of the people in Walnut drive to work alone and many students drive to school as well.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Walnut, 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. From freeway accidents to pedestrian injuries, we will help you receive just compensation for your injuries. 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 about injuries. Help is just a phone call away.

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There are many alcohol related car accidents in California and many end in severe injury or death. Many people who drink and drive cause huge accidents because their senses are impaired which causes them to take unnecessary risks while driving. Drunk drivers are often reckless when they drive. Poor judgment can apply to pedestrians who are drunk too. Intoxicated pedestrians often act in a way they would not when they are sober. In a recent accident in Redondo Beach, a pedestrian who was under the influence of alcohol was struck by a car when he stepped into oncoming traffic.

The accident happened around 8 PM on the 2600 block of Artesia Blvd. After he was struck, the pedestrian was transported to a hospital but unfortunately, he was declared dead. Witnesses say that the pedestrian waited in the center median if he should cross the street or not. Unfortunately, the pedestrian went and was struck by an incoming car. The outcome might have been different if the pedestrian was not under the influence of alcohol.

Have you or a loved one been injured in an alcohol related accident 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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Concussion Overview
Concussions are the most common but least serious type of traumatic brain injury. They can be described as a head injury with a transient loss of brain function, and having a concussion could affect a person’s physical, emotional, and cognitive characteristics. Previously the definition of a concussion included a loss of consciousness; however, this has been changing throughout the recent years. The term concussion can also be applied to a change in consciousness such as amnesia. While there are many grading scales used to measure the severity of a concussion, the three most prominent are the Cantu guidelines, Colorado Medical society guidelines, and American Academy of Neurology guidelines. Each of these has a different grading scale. This is part of a two part blog on concussions. Today's blog deals with Causes of Concussion. Read Part 2 of our blog on Concussions to learn about the grading of concussions and treatment for concussions.

Causes of Concussion
While there are many ways to cause a concussion, the most common ways for an adult to have one is by falls and car accidents. Other causes can include assaults, industrial and work related injuries, and injuries that occur at home. The most prominent causes for children from the age group of 5-14 are sports and bicycle accidents. In general, transportation-related accidents are the leading causes of concussions in the United States.

Signs and Symptoms
Typically headaches are the most common symptoms for concussions. However, other symptoms may include dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and problems with movement and sensation. There also may be some visual impairment such as blurred vision or even seeing bright lights. There have also been quite a few cases where a person suffering from a concussion hears ringing from their ears. Other than physical symptoms, there are cognitive symptoms as well. Such symptoms can include confusion, disorientation, and restlessness.

If you or a love one seem to have a concussion that was caused from an accident please give us a call now at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO. You deserve to be represented by a skillful lawyer who will fight for your rights and be able to reach a favorable settlement equivalent to your injuries.

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

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A broken pelvis can be a serious and even life-threatening injury. The pelvis protects many internal organs, and fracturing any of the bones forming the pelvis can put those organs and more at risk. Motorcycles offer little protection to the body, and even helmet-wearers are unprotected from the head down. A broken pelvis is all too common an injury suffered in motorcycle accidents. If you or a loved one has suffered a broken pelvis, you should seek the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. In California, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for your free consultation.

Motorcycle Daily reports that a “number of riders break their pelvis in roadracing accidents. This is a very difficult injury to recover from.” Actor Liam Neeson suffered a fractured pelvis last year while riding his Harley Davidson. Motorcycle crashes are notoriously dangerous, and many factors contribute to both the severity of the crash and resulting injuries.

A broken or fractured pelvis is normally a more severe injury than a fractured hip. Broken pelvises can require surgery, extensive recovery and be life-threatening. Frequently, the older the victim is the more difficult their recovery. Please see our page on Broken Pelvis for more information.

Have you or someone close to you suffered a broken pelvis? If so, please seek help by calling the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free initial consultation. We have over 50 years combined experience in serving the injured. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776), and let us seek justice for you.

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A pedestrian accident has left an elderly woman recovering in the hospital with broken bones. The 71 year-old was crossing the street in La Jolla, California when she was struck by a car. The impact left the elderly pedestrian with a broken collarbone (clavicle) and broken arm. The driver of the car claimed not to see the senior as he pulled out of a parking lot. Have you or a loved one been the victim of a pedestrian accident in California? If so, please contact the Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-ALAWPRO for your free and confidential consultation.

Pedestrian accidents are all too common on California streets. Even when walkers take all the necessary protective measures and follow all the laws, drivers still pose a serious and dangerous threat. A person on the road is no match for a hit by a car, bus, truck, or motorcycle.

Broken bones are a frequent injury in pedestrian-related crashes. Impact with the vehicle and/or the pavement can result in broken arms, legs, pelvis, collarbone and more. Breaks or fractures of the collarbone can result in nerve damage to the area. Recovery can be extensive, especially when the injured person is elderly.

If you or a loved one has been in a pedestrian-related accident and/or suffered a broken clavicle please seek the help you deserve. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offer over 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured in California. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776), and we will provide you with a free and confidential initial interview. Let us help you now.

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Have you or a loved one suffered injury or death in San Bernardino County? Has someone close to you been in an accident in California? If so, you need to get the right help as soon as possible. When you call 1-800-ALAWPRO, help is around the corner. The Law Team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offers 50 years combined experience in representing the wrongfully injured and killed. If you believe you have been a victim, or have a question as to who is responsible for your injury or another’s death, get answers now by calling us toll-free and receiving a free consultation. Together we will work to bring you justice.

The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP is seasoned and successful in seeking compensation for people involved in accidents, and those suffering injuries and death. We have acquired numerous multi-million dollar settlements for our clients. Most importantly, until a recovery is won, we charge you absolutely nothing. Our services are free until you are compensated for your loss. We will also come to you to sign you up- we know this is a difficult time and we want to help make it easier.

So, please don’t hesitate to call us now and get the help you deserve. We’re on your side and ready to seek justice for you. We serve all San Bernadino County residents:

• San Bernardino: Pop. 205,010


• Fontana: Pop. 181,640


• Ontario: Pop. 172,701


• Rancho Cucamonga: Pop. 172,331


• Victorville: Pop. 102,538


• Rialto: Pop. 99,064


• Hesperia: Pop. 85,876


• Chino: Pop. 81,224


• Upland: Pop. 78,668


• Redlands: Pop. 71,375


• Apple Valley: Pop. 70,297


• Highland: Pop. 52,186


• Colton: Pop. 51,797


• Yucaipa: Pop. 51,784


• Montclair: Pop. 36,622


• Adelanto: Pop. 27,139


• Twentynine Palms: Pop. 24,830


• Barstow: Pop. 23,943


• Loma Linda: Pop. 22,451


• Yucca Valley: Pop. 21,044


• Grand Terrace: Pop. 12,380


• Big Bear Lake: Pop. 6,207


• Needles: Pop. 5,759

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If you or a loved one has been injured in Pomona, California, call us at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation!

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In March of this year, Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of the schizophrenia drug Zyprexa, agreed to pay a settlement to the state of Alaska for causing resident patients to develop diabetes. As mentioned in previous blogs, Zyprexa (olzanapine) is an anti-psychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Since 2002, reports of Zyprexa causing diabetes, severe weigh gain, high cholesterol, and other problems surfaced. Since last year, Lilly has paid out over $1 billion to individuals suffering the adverse side effects of Zyprexa.

The settlement in the Alaska case came just 3 weeks after the start of the trial. Alaska is home to only 670,000 people, and the large payout is a surprise. Other states are seeking claims against the Zyprexa maker in order to recover money for its residents’ Medicaid bills.

Sales of Zyprexa were $4.8 billion in 2007, and over 23 million people have taken Zyprexa since its original FDA approval in 1996. In the trial, prosecutors contended that Eli Lilly downplayed Zyprexa’s risks to protect sales. Evidence also suggested that the drug-maker encouraged the prescribing of Zyprexa for ailments other than what the FDA had approved. Lilly admitted no wrongdoing.

Click here to read the joint statement released by Eli Lilly and the state of Alaska.

If you or a loved one has suffered side effects after taking Zyprexa, you need the help of a lawyer now. In California, contact the law offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential information session now. Let us help you understand your rights and seek the justice you deserve. Don’t hesitate to call 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

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This week, U.S. News and World Report offered new information about yet more adverse Avandia side effects. According to the magazine, a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in April this year shows that long-term use of Avandia and other thizaolidinediones can lead to increased risk for fractures or bone breaks.

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is a drug made by GlaxoSmithKline and used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Avandia has been shown to be linked to an increased risk of heart attack, other heart problems, and death, and as a result now possesses an FDA black box warning which advises patients and professionals as to its deadly risks.

According to the article 3 to 5 million people take Avandia. This new study showed that Avandia can “more than double the risk of fractures.” The most commonly associated bone breaks with drug usage were hip fractures and wrist fractures, with the frequency of fractures rising with the level of dosage. People taking Avandia for 2 years or more had the highest rate of sustaining a break, and those taking it for one year to 18 months also had a heightened risk. Men and women were found to be equally at risk.

The manufacturer responded by stating that fractures are listed “on our label,” and that a “dear doctor” letter had been sent to professionals. Other experts contend that the benefits of the drug continue to outweigh the risks for most patients, while agreeing that patients at risk for severe bone breaks should consider alternatives.

Have you or a family member suffered adverse effects or death from taking Avandia in California? If so, you need the help of a seasoned law firm. The team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP has over 50 years combined experience in taking on the rights of the injured. Please call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free consultation and learn what we can do to help you.

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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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The New York Times has reported that escalator-related injuries to elderly riders are on an alarming rise. People over 65 are more active than ever, but that should not mean that their outings are more dangerous. An injury on an escalator is usually the result of a slip, trip or fall, and injuries can be long-lasting and debilitating. Especially crowded boarding and exiting areas as well faulty machinery can increase the risk of accidents. If you or someone close to you has been injured in an escalator accident in California, please contact an attorney immediately to learn your rights.

A recent study found that from 1991 to 2005, almost 40,000 elderly were injured on escalators. The yearly escalator-injury rate for that time period was 2660 accidents per year. Frighteningly, the rate is more than double what it was in previous years.

Most of the reported injuries (85%) were caused by slips and falls. Hospitalization was required in numerous occasions, in most cases for broken bones. And women were hurt nearly twice as often as men. Experts urge that all riders, especially elderly ones, use caution when riding escalators.

Escalator Accident Involving Elderly - Location of Injury:
Injuries to the following areas were reported. They are listed in order of injury frequency:

• Hips, Legs or Feet


• Head


• Shoulders/Torso


• Arms/Hands

Elderly Escalator-Related Accident - Type of Injury:
While almost never fatal, damage caused by slipping or falling on an escalator can be painful and require extensive recovery. Here are the most commonly reported injuries:

• Concussion or other Head Injury


• Broken Bones, including hips, legs, wrists, and arms


• Soft Tissue Damage, such as a muscle sprain or strain


• Skin Lacerations, which can be deep depending on the location and severity of the fall

If you or a loved on has been injured in an escalator accident, please contact an experienced attorney for help. The Law Offices of Greenberg and Rudman LLP have over 50 years combined experience fighting for your rights. Please call us toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. We will come to your hospital room to sign you up.

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In Bell Gardens, California, located 10 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, two men were severely injured at a Halloween party. The men later filed a lawsuit against the officers and the Bell Gardens Police Department (BGPD), claiming that they were beaten without provocation. In a recent trial, a jury found that the men had suffered a deprivation of their civil rights for the officers’ malicious prosecution and excessive force. Consequently, it ordered the police officers and the BGPD to pay $3.2 million in general damages and an additional $1.3 million in punitive damages.

At trial, the testimony of both sides greatly conflicted. Police claim that, in the course of shutting down the party for a noise disturbance complaint, the two men attacked them first. However, the men claimed that a police officer punched one of them in the chest after only a terse exchange of words. Immediately after, the men alleged that the officers joined together and fired beanbag guns at close proximity, shot partygoers with pepper spray, beat them with batons, and kicked them with their boots. In addition, the men claimed that the police filed false police reports and lied under oath in an attempt to wrongly prosecute the men. After hearing both sides of evidence, the jury believed the men’s story and ordered the awarding of damages.

If you have been the victim of a wrongful injury inflicted by the police or a public official, you may have a right to recovery for your injuries. To speak to a personal injury attorney regarding your rights, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now.

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The National Transportation Secretary announced a proposal for improving school bus safety late last year. The proposal includes higher seat back requirements and improved seat belt standards in an effort to protect children and assure parents of their safety. Implementation of the planned improvements on the country’s 474,000 school buses should be complete by this November. Approximately 7 passengers die per year in school bus accidents. If you or someone close to you has been involved in a school bus accident in California, please contact a lawyer who can help you.

School Bus Improvement Specifics
Even though school bus transportation is one of the safest ways to travel, here are the main proposed improvements:

• Federal Seat Belt Standards
  For full-size buses, federal safety standards for seat belts will be provided for school districts that request new belts. This is the first time such standards have been offered. Monies from the Federal Highway Safety funds will cover the cost.


• Seat Back Height Adjustment
  Current safety requirements include a 20 inch seat back. The new proposal calls for an increase to a 24 inch seat back. This height augmentation should provide better protection for passengers by preventing taller children and adults from being thrown over bus seats during an accident.


• Special Seat Belts for Small Buses
  Per the proposal, “three-point belts” will replace lap belts on new small buses, since these buses are more likely to roll over than full-sized ones. This will occur within three years.

If you or a family member has been involved in an accident with a school bus in California, you should seek the help of an experienced attorney. Please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We will consult with you to help determine your rights. Don’t hesitate to protect the safety of your child. Please call us now.

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The city of Buenaventura, commonly known as Ventura, holds the county seat of Ventura County, CA. With a population of over 100,000 people, the city of Ventura maintains 2 million square feet of sidewalks and 650 miles of streets and alleys. Walking, bicycling and driving in such a large and popular destination can sometimes be dangerous. If you have been injured in an accident in Ventura, please contact a attorney to learn about your rights. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP will provide a FREE consultation for California residents.

Car crashes are an all too common occurrence. Additionally the maintenance of roads in a city the size of Ventura is a huge undertaking. Streets begin to deteriorate quickly after construction, even though they are meant to last for decades, and the meeting of safety requirements is absolutely essential in high-traffic areas. Be aware of your surroundings, and do your best to protect yourself and your family.

If you or a loved one has been injured in Ventura in a street or other type of accident, please contact an experienced law team. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776), where you will receive a confidential and free consultation about your rights. Don’t wait- please 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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In the slip & fall case, a woman slipped on a City-owned park’s exterior steps that were covered in wet leaves. As a result of the fall, the woman broke three bones in her left foot and another bone in her right foot. The Contra Costa County Superior Court originally found in favor of the City of Antioch. The injured victim sued the City and the landscaping company hired by the City on grounds of negligence for failing to maintain the stairway and causing a dangerous condition. After the reviewing the evidence, the First District CA Court of Appeal overturned that trial court decision excusing liability, and re-submitted the case for trial.

On the morning of the accident, the woman was dropping off her daughter at a preschool located within the park. Light rain had made the concrete walkway and staircase leading to and from the school wet. The woman, wearing flat-heeled, rubbed soled sandals, slipped when coming down the steps leaving the school. As noted above, the woman suffered broken-bone injuries in her foot. Under section 835 of the Government Code, a public entity must maintain its property in a way that does not create a hazard for foreseeable users. The trial court, however, found that the City successfully avoided liability by showing that it was too costly and impractical to keep their stairs clear of leaves during the fall season, a defense to a dangerous condition suit provided by section 835.4 of the Code.

Upon further review of the evidence, the CA appellate court found conflicting evidence that showed that the landscaping company actually had sufficient notice of the dangerous condition and should have been able to clear the leaves prior to the arrival of early morning patrons. Key evidence that support this renewed finding was testimony from the supervisor of the landscaping company that showed that the stairs should have been cleared shortly before the arrival of parents dropping off their children at the preschool. In addition, the court relied on testimony from the victim claiming that she saw landscapers clearing an adjacent area close to where she fell on the stairs at the time of the accident.

Stairways and walkways in public areas are often a source of slip & fall accidents. Often, the public entity or landlord will be held liable for all injuries associated with these accidents. If you or a loved one has suffered from a trip, slip, or fall in California, you may be owed due compensation for your injuries. Call the professionals at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a complimentary consultation regarding your rights.

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Construction site workers on rooftops or upper floors are at risk for severe injuries and even death from falling through a roof, skylight or floor. Work-related fatalities resulting from falls is one of the leading causes of death on the job according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, and “fall-thru” events continue to be a serious problem for construction sites across the country. Poor safety and management are usually to blame for these terrible falling incidents, almost of which could be prevented by proper safety installations. If you or a family member has been the victim or a work-related fall through a roof, skylight or floor, please contact an attorney to learn your rights.

Each year more than 600 construction workers die from falls, many falling from flooring or roofs at lower levels. About 10% of these falling fatalities occurred when employees fell thru a floor, roof, sky light, or other existing opening, such as an elevator portal. The non-fatal injuries reported from these fall-throughs are consistently severe due to the traumatic nature of the accidents and include head injuries, brain injuries and spinal injuries. Not surprisingly, the treatment and recovery required for injuries sustained from fall through a roof are extensive and result in an extremely high number of days of work missed.

By following the safety guidelines set forth by government agencies, nearly all of these construction fall injuries could be prevented or at least minimized. These guidelines include education of workers, the wearing of personal protection equipment and rail and netting apparatus set-up prior to worker engagement on floor and/or rooftops.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a fall at a construction site, please seek the advice of a lawyer. If you are located in California, please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We will provide you with a confidential consultation to help you learn your rights and seek compensation for your losses. Let us help.

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A woman has sued Six Flags Texas and an attraction manufacturer for back pain and neck injuries she received in a park accident in 2006. Her lawsuit charges the theme park with negligence in the operation and maintenance of the ride which includes spinning participants in swing-like chairs. Injuries suffered by nine park-goers included bruising, back strain and neck strain. The lawsuit also claims product defect and “operator error.”

The accident occurred when mechanical bearings responsible for spinning the ride malfunctioned. In response, the operator deployed the emergency safety mechanism causing the ride to stop and abruptly lower the chairs and patrons inside. This movement caused the riders knock into each other, resulting in neck injury, back injury and bruising. One person was taken to a hospital for back pain.

The lawsuit claims the ride is “defective and dangerous.” Lawyers for the claimant said that the park had mistreated their client, stating she “couldn't get any cooperation from them, so she felt this was her last recourse.”

Have you or a loved one been suffered a back or neck injury in an accident in California? Are you the victim of negligence or product liability? Let an experienced attorney help you know your rights. Please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free consultation. We will come to your hospital room.

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Whiplash, also commonly known as neck sprain or neck strain, is neck pain and stiffness experienced after a sudden or strenuous injury to your neck. Whiplash occurs during motor vehicle accidents, slips or falls, assaults or sporting activities. Wiplash sustained from a car accident usually happens when the victim is struck from behind. Annually, 120,000 people in the U.S. suffer whiplash.

Whiplash is caused by your head being forced back or forward suddenly, then snapped back to the other direction. This abrupt movement results in sprains (tears or stretches) in the soft tissue of your neck muscles and ligaments. Whiplash can also damage nerves, and in rare cases, it can even cause broken bones. Your doctors may refer to whiplash as cervical strain, cervical sprain, or hyperextension injury. In this blog, we will discuss Part I of Whiplash, including: Whiplash Causes and Symptoms. Come back for tomorrow’s blog which will cover Part II: Whiplash and Neck Sprain Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention.

Whiplash Causes

• Car Accidents: The speed of the car does not necessarily affect the probability of suffering whiplash in an auto accident. Being struck by a speed as low as 15mph can result in whiplash, even if you are wearing a seat belt.


• Chronic Neck Strain or Repetitive Stress Injury from work or activities involving consistent neck and head stress (i.e. holding the phone with your neck).


• A Sudden Blow to the Head resulting from a fall, a falling object or an assault


• Sports Injuries, especially from rough or contact sports.

Whiplash Symptoms
Following is a list of neck sprain symptoms. You may have no symptoms immediately after your accident or injury, but feel pain hours or up to a day later. Whiplash symptoms may also fade away only to come back days later. The more quickly your symptoms develop after your injury, the larger the chance of serious damage.

• Neck pain


• Neck stiffness


• Neck swelling


• Muscle spasms in the back or side of the neck


• Shooting pain from your neck to your shoulder or arm


• Pain or stiffness in the arms, shoulders, chest or head


• Back pain or tenderness


• Dizziness and headaches

The following symptoms could mean your wiplash injury is more serious:

• Severe neck pain or stiffness (inability to move your head)


• Leg, arm or hand weakness


• Tingling or numbness your legs, arms, chest or hands


• Pain that returns after disappearing for a few days


• Pain going down one or both of your arms

If you or a loved one have suffered whiplash due to an accident or on the job injury, you should to speak with an attorney. If you are in located in California, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free and confidential consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We are experienced, know you rights and we can help.

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Broken bones (or fractures) occur when the physical force exerted on the bone is stronger than the bone itself. Common causes of broken bones are falls from large heights and motor vehicle accidents. A large number of car accidents result in broken bones and serious fractures because the forces acting on the body in a car accident are usually so severe. Common injuries include broken legs, broken arms, broken wrists, broken ankles, broken pelvis and broken jaw bones. Serious breaks of the bone sustained in a car crash are also more likely to require surgery as the type of break may be more severe than a simple fracture. The repair of a fracture is a gradual process and generally requires the bone to be immobilized for several weeks. Once stabilized into position, it is important to build up strength in the healing bone through movement, exercise and physiotherapy. Unfortunately fractures can take a substantial amount of time to fully heal. The severity of a fracture depends upon its location and the damage done to the bone and tissue near it. Serious fractures can have dangerous complications if not treated promptly; possible complications include damage to blood vessels or nerves and infection of the bone (osteomyelitis) or surrounding tissue. Recuperation time varies depending on the age and health of the patient and the type of fracture. A minor fracture in a child may heal within a few weeks; a serious fracture in an older person may take months to heal. If your fracture injuries were due to an accident or incident where you were not at fault, you can make a personal injury claim and can seek compensation against the person responsible. If you have been injured in any type of accident, you should contact a lawyer to know your rights. You may be entitled to additional medical care and monetary compensation. If you are located in the state of California, please call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776).

TYPES OF FRACTURES
There are many types of fractures, but the main categories are simple and compound (whether or not the bone breaks through the skin) and complete and incomplete (the way the bone breaks). In a simple fracture, also called a closed fracture, the bone breaks but there is no open wound in the skin. A compound fracture, also referred to as an open fracture, is when the bone breaks through the skin; it may then recede back into the wound and not be visible through the skin. Complete and incomplete fractures refer to the manner in which the bone breaks. In a complete fracture, the bone breaks into two or more parts. In the case of an incomplete fracture, the bone cracks but does not break all the way through. Simple fractures include:

Buckle Fracture: Part of the bone buckles and ruptures, but doe snot break into pieces.

Greenstick fracture: an incomplete fracture with small cracks in the bone.

Avulsion Fracture: An avulsion fracture is when a tendon that attaches a muscle to a bone pulls a piece of the bone apart.

Transverse fracture: a fracture at a right angle to the bone's axis.

Hairline Fractures: Small fault lines in the bone, but the bones remain connected.

Oblique fracture: a fracture in which the break slopes.

Comminuted fracture: a fracture in which the bone breaks into several pieces. These breaks may require metal plates to repair.

An impacted fracture is one whose ends are driven into each other (also known as a buckle fracture). Other types of fracture are pathologic fracture, caused by a disease that weakens the bones, and stress fracture, a hairline crack.

Other types of fracture are pathologic fracture, caused by a disease that weakens the bones, and a stress fracture.

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Our client suffered a hip fracture injury when she was struck by a garage door that suddenly swung open at her apartment complex in Oakland, California in Alameda County. She was an elderly lady, and a broken hip is a serious type of personal injury for an elderly person as only one in four patients typically recovers completely. In the United States, hip fractures are the most common broken bone that requires hospitalization; about 300,000 Americans are hospitalized for a hip fracture every year. Many hip fractures are sustained by the elderly in slip and fall accidents, however our client broke her hip as a result of negligence, product liability and premises liability. She had been standing on the sidewalk in front of her apartment house for her friend to pick her up. Suddenly a metal garage door swung open, and before she could move, the gate struck her causing a broken hip. We sued both the owner of the apartment as well as the gate installer, and we successfully settled the case for substantial six figures.

Personal injury attorneys can often have a challenging time proving liability when the evidence is no longer present. By the time we were retained on the case, the opening mechanism on the gate had been replaced and the old one had been discarded. We hired experts to reconstruct the accident and to try and figure out why the gate opened when there was no car in the vicinity. We also retained an expert on the design of the gate. Our experts concluded that the installer and premises owner were negligent for installing a gate that swung up instead of sliding to the left or right and for swinging out toward the sidewalk instead of inward toward the inside of the garage. They also concluded that this was a product defect case as the mechanism to open the gate should not have been a beeper that could go off from afar, instead of a card system that the car exiting the garage would insert in a post to open the gate. The defense alleged that our client was negligent for standing too close to the gate when she knew from having lived there many years that the gate opened out toward the sidewalk and that it opened from a beeper in a car that could be some distance from the gate. Despite this being a difficult accident case, we settled on behalf of our client for substantial six figures.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an accident or slip and fall and have sustained a hip fracture, please call us at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman 1-800-ALAWPRO for a free consultation in California.

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