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Workplace accidents can be fatal or have injury impact on unsuspecting employees. Whether you work at an office, factory, construction site, shipping port or processing plant, you know the inherent dangers in going to work each day. Repetitive motion injuries or high-impact traumas can both have long-term and devastating consequences on your professional and private life. No matter whom you work for or where in California you work, if you have been injured or know someone who has been killed on the job, you need legal assistance now. Learn more about workplace injuries at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a personal injury attorney for free.

As reported in an earlier blog, a blast at a ConAgra Slim Jim processing plant in North Carolina killed 3 employees. Now two workers who were hurt in the explosion are suing a sub-contractor hired by ConAgra. The lawsuit comes after the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted an investigation finding that the blast occurred as the result of a gas leak started in a pump room. That pump room was last serviced by the sub-contracting company being sued. The employees launching the legal action sustained injuries including serious burns as well as head, back and leg injuries. One of them remains hospitalized.

In another deadly food plant-related incident, Tyson Foods must pay $500,000 and serve probation for one year as the result of a worker death that occurred in an Arkansas plant. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) investigation found that the food giant committed “a willful violation of worker safety regulations,” after an employee was poisoned to death by hydrogen sulfide gas fumes created by chicken feather decomposition. Tyson is calling the incident accidental.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a work-related accident in Southern California, please contact the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for help now. 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. We are here for you now.

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Pico Rivera, CA, a Los Angeles County city, has more than 67,000 residents. These days, many people living in and around Pico Rivera are familiar with the site of traffic. Multiple road construction and repair jobs are going on simultaneously making Pico Rivera streets and intersections a busy, crowded and dangerous nightmare. Getting hurt at a construction site or being in a car or truck accident may mean that others are to blame. Whether you have tripped on a temporary road cover or been reared-ended at a stoplight, your injuries may be long-term and costly. Pico Rivera’s current under-construction areas include major thoroughfares such as Rosemead, Whittier and Paramount Boulevards. If you have been hurt in Pico Rivera, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and speak to a So Cal lawyer at no cost.

The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has collected more than $150 million for clients. Learn more about us and the cases we have successfully tried at www.alawpro.com. Or simply call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and private initial interview. Let us serve you in your time of need when you call us now.

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When hospital or clinic staff makes an error or a patient is unnecessarily harmed, the medical center may be at fault for medical malpractice. Southern California is home to numerous places providing medical care including doctors’ private practices, county hospitals, university and teaching hospitals, county and free clinics, and more. If you leave your place of care in worse condition than you entered, you should seek legal advice now by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with an Irvine injury attorney for free.

A woman who entered University of California at Irvine (UCI) Medical Center in 2005 for hip surgery, ended up with chronic pain in following the procedure. The 30-year-old victim sued the OC hospital for her injuries, and the jury found that the hospital and the doctor performing the surgery neglected to inform and warn the woman about potentially life-altering complications. The trial ended in an award for $2.9 million; however, due to award ceiling caps in California the woman will likely receive around $250,000.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Southern California medical center, please seek legal advice immediately. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do all the work and worrying for you. Learn more about us at www.alawpro.com and call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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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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Senior citizens and their loved ones have the expectation that the care received at a nursing home is, at the very least, competent. While every assisted living facility, or nursing home, resident has different needs, it is the responsibility of the home and its staff to provide a standard of care that does not harm or risk the lives on patients. When the standard of care is inadequate, the nursing home could be negligent. Nursing home negligence can lead to severe injury or death of elderly residents. Negligent care includes not providing adequate nourishment, supervision, or hygienic care. Learn more about nursing home/assisted residential living facility negligence and elder abuse at www.alawpro.com. Two separate Orange County nursing homes have been fined after negligent care resulted in patient death. If you believe that you or a loved one has been hurt or died due to nursing home negligence, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and speak to a California lawyer for free.

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center in Huntington Beach has been fined $80,000 by the California Department of Public Health after a patient died. Apparently the nursing staff believed, mistakenly, that the elderly resident had a DNR (Due Not Resuscitate) order. When the patient had a heart attack, they did not attempt to revive him or call paramedics.

Alamitos West Health Care Center in Los Alamito, OC, has been fined $100,000 by the CA Dept. of Public Health. State officials found the nursing home negligent for failing to provide an 82-year old female resident with proper fluid intake, resulting in her death. They also discovered that the facility did not heed doctor’s orders regarding the patient and kept shoddy records of her progress and care. The woman died after being hospitalized with dehydration, a bladder infection, and altered mental status.

Have you or someone close to you been neglected or abused at an Orange County nursing home? Then talk to the Law Firm who will fight for you. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for you free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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Redondo Beach, CA is home to more than 67,000 residents and receives many thousands more visitors yearly. Due to its idyllic location as a beach community on the Pacific Ocean, Redondo Beach attracts people from all walks of life who come to enjoy pedestrian paths, including the famous Strand, and the Redondo Beach King Harbor and Pier Complex. Walkers, bicycle riders, roller bladders, skateboarders and more use the public walkways and venues in Redondo Beach. But if you have been hurt on a public road or in a public place by slipping, tripping or falling, you should seek legal advice immediately. Injuries from a slip or trip can include broken legs, feet, ankles or hips. In other instances a fall can lead to a head or spinal cord trauma causing paralysis or chronic neck pain. Please seek help by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO where a Redondo Beach lawyer can help you determine who may be at fault.

The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP 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 with one of our expert attorneys. To learn more about us and how we have collected more than $150 million for our clients, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. We are here for you now.

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Workplace accidents can happen at nearly any occupational location, with construction, processing and manufacturing site incidents frequently causing death and injuries. As an employee, any on-the-job injury you suffer should be discussed with a lawyer – whether a loved one has been killed in an accident, or if you have been injured from repetitive-stress or a traumatic event. An explosion at a Slim Jim manufacturing plant left 3 workers dead and many more injured. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a California lawyer for free about your or your loved one’s workplace-related injury.

The deadly Slim Jim plant blast happened at a factory in North Carolina. The force of the explosion caused a wall to blow out of the plant and made the roof collapse. As the smell of ammonia wafted through the air, rescue workers recovered the bodies of three workers. An additional 40 employees received injuries. In factory explosions and roof collapses common injuries include burns, brain and spinal injuries, and broken bones. In total 900 people worked at the processing plant, run by ConAgra. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

Have you or someone close to you been hurt or killed at work in CA? Then you need the help of an experienced Law Firm. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have collected over $150 million for our clients. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Learn more about us at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for you free and confidential consultation right now. We will fight for you.

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Bicycle riding is on the rise in Southern California as a result of economic concerns and environmental awareness. That means that bike-related accidents will also be increasing. If you or your child rides their bike as a means of transportation, you know the many inherent dangers even helmet-wearing bicyclists risk. Crashes involving moving vehicles (cars, trucks, buses), stationary objects (doors of parked cars), or dangerous or defective roadways (poorly marked or placed bike lanes, potholes) can leave bikers injured, paralyzed or even dead. If you or a loved one has been involved in a Los Angeles area bicycle accident, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free.

Streets and roads that are found to be dangerous for bike riders can mean that county, city or state entities are at fault. Learn more about it at www.alawpro.com. A man who suffered a severe and permanent brain injury received $3.5 million after a jury found the route on which he was traveling unsafe. The county was at fault for falling to maintain the promoted bicycle route appropriately for cyclists.

A new website, www.bikewise.com, is helping bicyclists from all over the country track both accidents and crash locations in an effort to keep bikers safe. Through the site bicyclists can self-report information about cycling local crashes and hazards, as well as other information. For example, one Southern California biker has posted information regarding their crash incident. The collision happened in Los Angeles when the driver of a parked car opened her door and the bicycle rider slammed into it. Allegedly the car driver failed to look in the rearview mirror, and the biker suffered moderate injuries. In another post, a cyclist reports about “a series of potholes” that run for a block in Los Angeles. The poster states that repaving is only a temporary solution and that a resurfacing of the street is required to make the area safe for bike riders.

Have you or a loved one been in a bicycle crash in LA? Then call the 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. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for you free and private consultation. We are here for you now.

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San Pedro, CA is located in Los Angeles County, and home to more than 70,000 people. San Pedro is also the home of the Nation’s busiest container shipping port, the Port of Los Angeles. The port in San Pedro is not only a mega-shipping center but is also the biggest cruise ship harbor on the Pacific Coast of U.S. As a result, San Pedro and the Port of Los Angeles see huge numbers of workers and visitors each year. Getting hurt at work or at a public location may mean that multiple parties are at fault. Lapses in safety protocol, machinery defect and construction accidents can lead to on-the-job injuries such as paralysis, broken bones and even death. Potholes in parking lots, slippery loading areas or poor road signage can lead to accidents including slips and falls, spinal injuries or severe lacerations. If you or a loved one has been hurt in San Pedro or at the LA Port, please get legal help now by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO.

The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years combined legal experience and has won more than $150 million for its clients. Learn more about our team at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We know how to help you in your time of need. Please call now.

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While visitors to one of California’s many theme parks and zoos arrive with the expectation of fun, sometimes the results are terrifying. There are various areas and events at amusement parks that can be hazardous to guests. Accidents can happen on rides, transportation trains or trams; at food courts, stadiums, animal enclosures, arenas, and recreation areas. A woman who suffered a severe brain injury when she fell of a tram at Disneyland in Anaheim has reached a settlement with Disney. If you’ve been hurt at a CA park, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to an injury lawyer for free.

The woman was riding on one of Disneyland’s trams when her sister fell out of the King tram. When she reached to help her sister, the woman fell onto the pavement head first, suffering a skull fracture and traumatic brain injury. After being in a coma for nearly a month, she now requires 24-hour care and supervision. The amount of the settlement was not released, though Disney contends that the tram was not going over 11 mph. Learn more about injuries at public places and who is to blame at www.alawpro.com.

If you or a loved one has been injured at a California theme park, get the legal help you deserve now. The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years combined legal experience with which to serve you. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) and receive your free and private consultation. We are here for you now.

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Hawthorne, CA is home to many industries, manufacturing plants and businesses, as well as nearly 90,000 residents. Located in southwest Los Angeles County, Hawthorne was once considered the cradle of the American aviation industry. At Southern California locations, such as Hawthorne, where large numbers of corporations make their home, many employees are required to keep the businesses running. Getting hurt at work may mean that another entity is at fault, such as employers, subcontractors, product manufacturer or another other employee. Industrial work accidents can happen when safety protocol is not followed, if a product or piece of machinery is defective, or by human error. Whether you have suffered a repetitive motion injury or been injured in a traumatic incident on the job in Hawthorne, you need legal help now. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a work injury lawyer for free.

The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you in your time of need. Check out our website at www.alawpro.com to learn more about your rights, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here to fight for you.

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Santa Monica is home to about 100,00 residents and receives millions of visitors each year. Located along the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica is in Los Angeles County. For permanent inhabitants and tourists alike, Santa Monica can be a haven, but also a place where people get hurt. Whether on Santa Monica’s often-crowded streets, or just walking down the Third Street promenade, if you have been hurt in Santa Monica, you should talk to a lawyer immediately. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a Santa Monica injury lawyer at no cost.

Santa Monica has its own freeway, Interstate 10, whose terminus is Santa Monica proper. Other major roads include Santa Monica Blvd. (SR 2), Lincoln Blvd. (SR 1) and Route 66. Public transportation in Santa Monica includes the Big Blue Bus and Metro (MTA) buses. Getting hurt in car or bus accident may mean that another is at fault for your injuries.

If you have been hurt at a constructions site, at Santa Monica beach or pier, or at any Santa Monica business establishment, you should learn about your rights. Check out our website at www.alawpro.com for more information. Or call the Law Team who will fight for you. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call for your free and private consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now. Help is just a phone call away.

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Summertime can be a dangerous place at local Southern California swimming pools. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children during California’s warm weather months. Certain safety lapses can make drowning more likely such as ineffective or inappropriate drains or draining systems, or the lack of a lifeguard where one is required. Accidents at public pools, private swimming pools, or community or residential spas or hot tubs may mean that someone is at fault. While a lawyer cannot undo the tragedy of a losing a child, we can help you understand your rights and support you in your time of need. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a personal injury attorney at no cost in Southern California today.

An 11-year-old boy was pulled from a community pool in Porter Ranch, CA after he was discovered floating face down. Thankfully bystanders successfully performed CPR, and the boy was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition. Apparently the child, who was wearing a life vest, was left unattended momentarily – but long enough for him to stop breathing and nearly drown. No other information about the safety standards of the community pool was given.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed at a swimming pool or spa in the LA area, please get legal advice immediately. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offer more than 50 years combined legal experience and have collected more than $150 million for clients. Learn more about us at www.alawpro.com. Or call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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Structure collapses, such as the one that occurred at the Dallas Cowboys training camp earlier this Spring, can make the most innocuous places suddenly dangerous. While we often hear about structures collapsing at construction sites causing injuries to workers, structures that tumble in other locations can hurt innocent bystanders as well as employees. When a temporary or permanent structure falls, it is likely that either (1) the structure, wall, or tent was defective or (2) the structure was erected or assembled incorrectly. Whether a temporary seating structure or a semi-permanent tent or covering, sudden structure collapses can seriously injure or kill people. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now if you have been hurt in structure collapse at any California location.

At a car wash in Hollywood a concrete canopy collapsed crushing several cars. Miraculously, no one was injured. The accident occurred midday on Sunday – one of the busiest times for any car wash. The structure was a 100-foot long overhang made of concrete sprayed over wire. The cause of the collapse is being investigated. Learn more about premises liability and victims’ rights at www.alawpro.com.

Have you or a loved one been hurt or killed from a toppling building or structure in CA? Then call the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now. We offer a free and confidential when you call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now and take advantage of our 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Please call now.

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South gate is home to more than 100,000 residents, located in LA County, South Gate is bordered by 4 major roads: Alameda Street, the 710 (Long Beach) Freeway, the 105 (Glen M. Anderson) Freeway, and Firestone Blvd. (Highway 42). Getting hurt on one of South Gate’s streets or freeways, at a construction site, or at work might mean that someone else is at fault for your injuries. If you suspect that another driver, a faulty product, or a dangerous public location contributed to your injury, you should get legal advice immediately. Injuries ranging from broken bones to paralysis can be difficult, debilitating and require a change in your usual lifestyle. Don’t hesitate to learn about your rights. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO in South Gate to speak to a lawyer for free, or visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have more than 50 years combined experience and have collected over $150 million for clients. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to receive a free and confidential consultation with an attorney. Help is just a phone call away.

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Chances are that if you are going to a hospital you are already hurt or sick. If a medical procedure or other hospital error deteriorates your condition rather than improves it, the hospital and/or its staff may be liable. The California Department of Health has just fined 13 state hospitals for violating health codes, including those in which foreign objects were found inside patients after surgery. Though every violation extracts a $25,000 fine from the hospital, for many the citation and fine are too little to late. If you or a loved one has received medical care that worsened your situation in California, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a personal injury lawyer at no cost.

Just this month a hospital in Hollywood was fined and cited by the California Dept. of Health for a needless and ultimately deadly blood transfusion. The victim was given an unneeded transfusion with the wrong type of blood, and died as a result. An investigation showed that the nurses did not follow the appropriate blood transfusion protocol.

Of the 13 violations recently disclosed, all of which occurred in 2007 and 2008, three involved foreign objects found inside patients. Other violations were for unnecessarily using restrains, not appropriately assessing and intervening when a patient was in decline, and improperly following surgical procedures leading to patients to require more surgery. To learn more about medical malpractice and patient rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

If you or someone close to you has been hurt or killed at a CA hospital, get legal help now. At the Law Firm 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 confidential consultation. We are here to fight for you.

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At the end of March we ran a two-part blog about nursing home dangers, one of which was the frightening rise of mixing elderly populations with mentally ill patients. An AP study discovered that many nursing homes, also known as assisted living facilities, are allowing younger, mentally ill residents in to live among the primarily senior clientele. The mix of mentally ill patients, who may be violent, psychotic, hallucinatory or sexually frustrated, and elderly residents can be an extremely potent and dangerous situation. Numerous beatings and rapes were reported throughout the country. It appears that a lack of training and preparedness at the nursing homes is often responsible for the injuries and deaths, and that economic difficulties are causing some assisted living facilities to relax their policies regarding those they are admitting. If a nursing home does not provide proper care and a safe environment for their residents they may be committing negligence and elder abuse. Learn more at about elder abuse and nursing home neglect at www.alawpro.com. Or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a California elder abuse lawyer for free.

A recent lawsuit has an elderly nursing home resident suing her facility after she was sexually assaulted by a 21-year-old with bipolar disorder. The 69-year-old victim’s lawsuit alleges that not only did her Illinois home allow a dangerous mentally ill young adult live amongst frail seniors, but that they also attempted to cover up the rape. The man who attacked her had previously been a resident at the nursing home and was a convicted felon. He had admitted to staff that feeling sexually frustrated, yet nothing was done to keep him from harming residents.

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered elder abuse at a nursing home or through other means in Southern California, please call the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We offer more than 50 years combined legal experience. When you call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) you will receive and free and confidential consultation with an attorney. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Please call now.

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In the spirit of team-building, more and more companies are devising retreats for their workers. Events at these retreats include physical exercises geared at boosting camaraderie and creativity, but unfortunately, the results are sometimes dangerous or deadly. Paint ball wars, mock sumo wrestling and ropes courses can be hazardous if not supervised properly, if combined with alcohol consumption, or if there are other safety glitches such as dangerous or malfunctioning products or equipment. Injuries can be serious, including paralysis, brain injury, broken bones, and neck injuries. An employee who suffered a severe brain injury while wearing an inflatable sumo suit during a work retreat activity has been awarded a $2million settlement. If you or someone close to you has been hurt in a sumo suit or other team building exercise in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with an attorney for free now.

The mock sumo-wrestling match happened at a resort in Colorado as part of an Ernst and Young employee event. The victim was a woman who donned the inflatable sumo suit, which are either padded or inflatable, and a helmet. During the game, she was pushed off the sumo mat, slamming her head onto the floor and hitting the edge of the one-size-fits-all helmet. She was unconscious after the fall and fractured her skull. Her brain damage is permanent. Though the woman had been drinking a $2 million settlement was awarded by the jury. The manufacturers of the sumo suit, the owners of the equipment, the event providers and the resort were all found liable.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a recreational activity in Southern California, get legal help now. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your private and free consultation, and visit www.alawpro.com to learn more about us. We are here to fight for you now.

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A local Los Angeles news station is reporting their investigation into pharmacy errors – potentially deadly errors that can be made by pharmacists when filling your prescription. Known in professional drug store jargon as “variation from prescription,” this means that customers are given the wrong medication – something that most consumers don’t realize until it is too late. If you or someone close to you has been sickened or killed in the Southland as a result of receiving wrong medication from a pharmacy, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free now.

The CBS report has uncovered some disturbing information for pharmacy users. For one, if a drug store or pharmacist has been cited for incorrectly filling a prescription, those citations are not available to the public. Los Angeles has the second highest rate of medication filling errors in the country. Over 51 million such mistakes are made annually in the US, although the number is likely higher since many don’t report or know that they have been given an incorrectly filled prescription. Still, even if they recognize their mistake, pharmacists are not obliged to report making a prescription filling error. The report found hundreds of druggists who are still filling prescriptions after being cited for making errors, since neither loss of license nor suspension is a consequence of giving the wrong medication.

If you believe that you or a loved one has been given the wrong medication by an LA pharmacy, please get legal help now. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP is a personal injury law firm dedicated to serving you in your time of need. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential initial interview, or check out our website at www.alawpro.com to learn more about what we do best. Let us do the work and worrying for you when you call us now.

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A couple of high profile work-related death cases are making headlines. In one, a surprising settlement has been reached regarding the trampling death of a Wal-Mart worker last year. And in another, the family of a Las Vegas Strip construction worker is suing multiple parties in the death of the crane oiler after he was one of multiple builder-related deaths in a short period. Employees have the right to be safe on the job. Getting hurt or killed at any workplace mean that something serious has gone wrong. Finding out who is to blame may be a trying and complicated affair. That’s why if you or a loved one has been hurt or killed at work in California, you should call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free now.

While the family of the employee that was killed when shoppers charged a Walmart store last November has filed a civil suit against his employer, the District Attorney of New York has reached an agreement with the retail giant which will prevent criminal charges from being filed. The settlement requires Wal-Mart to improve Black Friday crowd control, arrange for 50 jobs for local high schoolers each year, and create a $400,000 compensation fund for victims. Nevertheless, per the agreement, Wal-Mart did not admit wrongdoing or error.

In Nevada, half a dozen deaths occurred during a year and half long period throughout the construction of the “CityCenter” project on the Las Vegas Strip. The family of one of the killed workers has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the MGM Mirage and other entities for the 39-year-old’s death. The lawsuit alleges that the crane’s warning system was defective, that the crane operator was under the influence of alcohol, and that employees were neither properly trained nor properly supervised. Learn more about wrongful death at www.alawpro.com.

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A facility used by the Dallas Cowboys collapsed in heavy winds causing multiple serious injuries to staff members of the NFL team. News has now surfaced that three other structures erected by the builder of the Cowboy’s facility suffered a similar fate. Work-place injuries can happen when the facilities containing workers are not safe. These types of buildings can be temporary or permanent structures. A product, manufacturer or contractor that has a history of problems could mean that an accident is preventable. To learn more about negligence as well as product and premises liability, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or someone close to you has been injured in Southern Cal, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

The Cowboys accident injured a dozen employees. One victim had his spine severed, paralyzing him from the waist down. Other staff had neck vertebrae injuries and a broken leg. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is investigating the accident. The manufacturer of the fallen structure is Cover-All Building Systems, and its parent company Summit Structures. Allegedly three other buildings erected by the company, including an indoor arena and a warehouse, have also collapsed. Some of the buildings fell due to weather conditions. Thankfully no serious injuries resulted from those collapses; however, it appears that the lack of injuries allowed the pattern of fallen structures by the same company to go unnoticed.

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Dangerous air containing toxic levels of chemicals has made headlines at locations near factories, refineries and plants. In a previous blog, we discussed a national report about the hazards of toxic air at US schools. But now a less obvious site is being blamed for releasing toxic fumes: an airplane. Two women have sued Southwest Airlines, claiming that a mystery chemical in the air of flight from Los Angeles (LAX) seriously sickened them. Get more facts about victims’ rights at www.alawpro.com, or if you believe you have been wrongfully harmed in California call 1-800-ALAWPRO for your free consultation now.

The Southwest lawsuit alleges that a flight from LAX to Nashville caused at least two passengers to get ill, suffering from serious and long-term health issues. The flight was diverted to Albuquerque due to oxygen deprivation, and the suit states that a mysterious substance or chemical was in the plane’s air. The claimants, two sisters, state that they now have uncontrollable tremors, impaired vision, and motor skill and balancing problems as a result of inhaling the air on the plane.

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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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In recent blog, we discussed how drowning is a leading killer among children during Southern California summers. Multiple drowning scenarios may mean that others are to blame for a death by drowning. Those instances include (a) a swimming pool or hot tub that is not properly fitted with the required safety drains and drainage systems, (b) a swimming area at which a life guard should be present but is not, (c) a swimming area that requires fencing or other barriers, but lacks it, or (d) improperly or poorly trained care personnel who mishandle a drowning situation. While many of these instances may occur at a public pool or spa, private locations and residences may also be at fault if a drowning occurs. Learn more about negligence and swimming accidents at www.alawpro.com. In a tragic case, a 4-year old buy drowned at his first day of Summer Camp in Santa Barbara, and now his parents have been awarded a settlement after a jury found multiple parties guilty of negligence and wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a So Cal swimming accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free.

The boy drowned at the Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club swimming pool 3 years ago. His parents sued employees of the club, its owner, and other entities for damages including funeral and medical expenses. Part of the drowning which lasted 8 minutes was caught on tape. The camp had no license. The lifeguard was not present at the time of the incident. The counselors performed “improper CPR,” and multiple other factors were included in the ruling. The settlement was for $15 million, not including punitive damages.

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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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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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Southern Californians attend local events with the expectation of being safe. Unfortunately fair and event organizers or contractors can create dangerous situations if they use unsafe structures or practice unsafe building practices when accommodating their guests. At a recent LA area book fair, a scaffolding structure collapsed in the wind, hurting 3 attendees. At Los Angeles events locations, including larger venues such as County fairs or theme parks, accidents can include ride injuries, electrocutions, slips, trips or falls, drownings, and amputations. Learn more about premises liability accidents at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free.

The scaffolding accident occurred at the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA. The 15-foot scaffolding blew over from a gust of wind. The structure fell onto three victims, all of whom were hospitalized. It was not reported whether the scaffolding itself was faulty or if it was erected improperly. Most deadly scaffolding accidents take place at construction sites and involve employees.

If you or someone close to you has been hurt in an accident at a Los Angeles fair, park, or event you should get legal help now. At the Law Offices 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 for your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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Motorcycle crash deaths are on the rise in California. Biker accidents are often the fault of driver error- either the motorcycle rider’s or another vehicle driver. In other instances, road design or defect problems may be to blame. A dangerous stretch of Highway was responsible for a California crash when a motorcyclist crashed into wild pigs and received massive head injuries. He has sued the state and won a multi-million dollar settlement. If you or a loved one has been hurt, paralyzed or killed in a CA motorcycle crash, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

The motorcycle rider that hit the pigs was driving on Highway 1 in Monterey County. His lawsuit alleged that officials knew the stretch of road was hazardous due to the frequent wild pig crossings. Still nothing was done to amend the situation. The victim, who is confined to a wheelchair as a result of his injuries, received $8.6 million. A pig-crossing sign has since been erected at the road site.

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Hermosa Beach is one of Southern California’s most popular ocean-side destinations. Home to more than 20,000 residents, Hermosa Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is considered one of the three Beach Cities of So Cal sandwiched between Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Hermosa Beach is known for two long stretches of road: Pacific Coast Highway (PCH, Highway 1) for motor vehicles and “The Strand” for pedestrians and bikers. Getting hurt in Hermosa Beach may mean that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. Check out our website at www.alawpro.com for more info. If you have been hurt in a fall or crash on the Strand or the PCH, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a lawyer for free.

Hermosa Beach’s lovely weather and numerous beachfront walkways make it a popular pedestrian spot for locals and tourists alike. Walkways and ped roads such as the Strand need to be properly maintained in order to be safe for those using it. Joggers, walkers, bicyclists are at risk for tripping, falling or crashing if roadways are not serviced and safe. Road design defects can include uneven surfaces or pavement, broken or missing guardrails, potholes and other obstacles or obstructions. Falling or slipping can have serious consequences such as a broken leg, pelvis, or hip, head injuries and lacerations. Get legal advice immediately if you’ve been injured on a public walkway.

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Saunas exist to provide relaxation and enjoyment by visitors to spas, recreational centers, hotels and other locations. But if not properly maintained and monitored, saunas can be deadly. A man died in a YMCA sauna, and his wife has received an undisclosed settlement as a result. Various factors can make saunas dangerous and deadly including insufficient or inappropriate maintenance, overheating, and malfunctioning of sauna doors, floors, timers or other equipment. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a sauna event in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with a lawyer for free.

The dead victim in the YMCA incident was a 61-year old man. He was discovered unconscious in the men’s section of the sauna, and he died 2 days later. The Family YMCA, located in Indiana, is paying the settlement to the man’s wife. She accused the YMCA of not properly monitoring the sauna and possibly tampering with the sauna timers. Learn more about premises liability and product liability at www.alawpro.com.

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With winter behind this year, Southern Californians are taking to the water, and that can mean danger for adults and children alike. Child drownings are the leading cause of death for children age 1-5 in LA County. A child can drown in obvious places such as private and public swimming pools, but also in less likely places such as bathtubs, buckets and sinks. Water and swimming areas at parks, beaches, private homes and public and youth recreational facilities can hold hazards for young ones. If you or a loved one has been a drowning victim in LA, call a personal injury attorney for free now at 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

Recently, a 3-year old girl was hospitalized in serious condition after a drowning incident in Winetka pool. Sadly, drowning is the number one killer of LA children 1-5 years old. Swimming pools at people’s homes account for 70% of those fatalities. Nationally there are 1,000 child drowning deaths annually. There is a debate about whether swimming lessons for children under 5 increase or decrease drowning potential. Some say lessons give parents and children a false sense of security. Medical experts recommend professional lifeguards in all situations where children are swimming, including home pool parties. To learn more about premises liability in public and private areas, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

Following is a list of California Water Parks where drowning is a potential hazard:

• Antioch Waterpark
• Golfland/Sunsplash
• The Island Waterpark
• Knotts Soak City USA - Orange County
• Knotts Soak City USA - Palm Springs
• Knotts Soak City USA - San Diego
• Manteca Waterslides
• Mustang Waterslides
• Outrageous Waters
• Raging Waters
• Sengme Oaks Family WaterPark
• Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
• Waterworld
• Waterworld USA
• The Wave
• Wild Rivers
• Wild Water Adventures

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California is known as a getaway destination for millions of visitors and residents alike. With the most theme parks of any other state, CA ride parks are one of the most common entertainment attractions for families. Getting hurt at an amusement park, water park, or zoo can quickly destroy any vacation. If you have been hurt on the grounds of a theme park or a public ride, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. Report if you or a loved one has been hurt and get free legal advice immediately by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

Many elements can cause a person to get hurt on a ride: equipment failure, dangerous design, or operator error. Or perhaps the ride is just plain unsafe. Getting crushed or thrown from a ride or suffering from unconsciousness or numbness are possible grounds for a lawsuit. Work injuries at parks are also a common problem. Learn more about accident injuries and symptoms at www.alawpro.com. Following is a list of potential injuries from California Theme Parks:

• Head and neck injuries
• Brain injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Burn injuries
• Paralysis
• Coma
• Amputation
• Broken bones
• Animal attacks
• Suffocation
• Drowning
• Death

Amusement and entertainment centers are all over California. The big ones are easy to name, but smaller locations such as your local mall, county fair, or block playground, can hold potential for serious injury to adults and children too. Multiple injuries and deaths have been reported from inflatable rides such as slides and bounce houses. Cal OSHA recently called the Yo-Yo ride that travelled to CA fairs elementally unsafe and its owner liable after 21 were injured in the ride’s collapse. Parks are not necessarily required to make injuries and fatalities. You may not know if you are taking your children to a safe place or putting them on a safe ride. Getting hurt may be the first time you consider the potential hazards, and by then it is too late. Following is a list of possible locations you or your loved ones may fall victim park-related injuries:

If you have been hurt at any California theme park, ride park, water park, stadium, or zoo, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-ALAWPRO.

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For the second time in 6 months a big rig truck accident has occurred on the same LA area highway. With 2 dead and 13 injured between both accidents, the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) has put a temporary ban on trucks on the Route 2 (Angeles Crest Highway). Some are saying the action is too late, and that the latest crash and fatalities could have been prevented. Dangerous roads can be the responsibility of CalTrans or other municipal authorities. Learning who is responsible for protecting residents from life-endangering conditions on Southern California roadways can be complicated. To get more information on premises liability and hazardous road design, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. Or call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a Southland lawyer for free.

The most recent accident happened when a tractor-trailer carrying cars lost its brakes, crashing into a bookstore and other cars. The truck took a mountainous route forbidden to truckers on his way to the wreck site. Two people, a father and daughter, died in the crash and 12 others were injured. The crash occurred at an intersection of Angeles Crest Highway in La Canada Flintridge. In a September big rig truck crash on the same road, one person was injured, and local authorities asked for a truck ban at that time. Sadly it seems as thought the most recent fatal collision may have been preventable.

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Sadly, car crashes happen all the time in the Southland. Rear-enders on surface streets, head-on collisions at intersections, rollovers on highways, and side-impact accidents on local roads are all too common. But a different type of crash seems to plaguing the Los Angeles area recently, and it is deadly: cars plunging off the road and killing the drivers inside. Within a week 4 such car falls happened in Southern California. The cause of each wreck is under investigation to learn why drivers lost control. If a road is dangerous, putting drivers at risk for driving or swerving off the pavement, the responsibility for accidents may lay with the city, county, municipality or state. Road barriers are a necessity in preventing serious crashes on some streets and freeways. To learn more about road design and potential defects, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a car crash in LA, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a lawyer for free.

Here’s a brief breakdown of the recent car fall crashes:

• Curving Road: The lone occupant of a car died when the vehicle fell of a hillside in Woodland Hills. The driver was headed down hill on a sharp curve on Topanga Canyon when the car crashed and careened off the hill.
• Surface Street: A man drove off a cliff at Dana Point from a surface street. The car plunged 250 feet into a grassy knoll after driving through two pillars.
• Freeway: A person driving on the I-5 transitioning onto the 170 Freeway in Sun Valley fell off the freeway to their death. The car burst into flames after it landed in the Tujunga Wash.
• Curving Road: A 70-year old woman driving her car on a twisting road in Hollywood plunged off the street falling 100 feet. She landed in a residential backyard against a tree and died at the hospital hours after the crash.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you believe a loved one is the victim of negligent care at a nursing home in California, get legal help now. At the 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 (1-800-252-9776) now to receive your free and confidential consultation with a lawyer. Help is just a phone call away.

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

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

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

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a fall in California, get legal advice immediately. At the 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. Help is just a phone call away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you or someone close to you has suffered brain injury as a result of a fall, contact a Los Angeles lawyer for help now. At the 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) to receive a free and confidential consultation regarding your case. Help is just a phone call away.

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

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

If you or a loved one has been sickened by a California factory or plant, get in touch with a Law Team who can help. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience with which to serve you. Let us do all the work and worrying for you when you call us. Dial 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now to speak to an attorney privately for free. Help is just a phone call away.

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

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

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a L.A. bike crash, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for help now. We offer more than 50 years combined legal experience and have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) and get your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.

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

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

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

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

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Construction sites are notorious for injuries to workers and bystanders alike. One of the most dangerous elements for passersby at construction locations is scaffolding. If not properly designed, constructed, and maintained, scaffolds can fall causing death or serious injury. One person died and 14 were hurt last year when scaffolding covering a walkway collapsed, and the investigation has found the scaffold company was at fault. To learn more about the laws of negligence, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. Been hurt in a Los Angeles or San Diego construction or scaffold accident? Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.

One San Diego scaffold collapse occurred in August last year near Petco Park. The cover of a walkway measuring 200 feet collapsed killing one and injuring more than a dozen people. The Cal-OSHA investigation found two violations regarding the scaffolding including stacking wood and metal planks and frames against the pedestrian walkway cover. The canopy collapse was the fault of the scaffold company according to their findings and a fee of over $10,000 has been levied against them.

If you or someone close to you has been hurt in a construction accident, you need help from an experienced Law Team now. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP where we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Get your free and confidential consultation by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now. Help is just a phone call away.

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Elder abuse can strike at any location where seniors are present. Likely spots include nursing homes and other residential facilities where elderly live or spend time. Elder abuse includes an attempt to hurt a senior citizen, intentional or not. Physical abuse can include negligent behavior such as not attending to a person who is bedridden or withholding medication. Find out more about elder abuse and laws protecting victims at www.alawpro.com. A recent Anaheim nursing home incident left a senior resident of a facility dead after he choked to death eating a sandwich. If you believe you or someone close to you has been the victim of elder abuse in Orange County, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

The Anaheim nursing home at which the choking death occurred had a history of warnings including poorly secured doors. In this most recent event, an elderly man suffering from dementia died after choking on a tuna sandwich. His death was erroneously reported as a heart attack, but an investigation illuminated a different cause. Due to his condition, the man was to be served pureed food only. During the day of his death he was once fed non-pureed food on which he choked but recovered. Later in the day he was left near a food cart, which contained sandwiches. He took one, choked and died. Allegedly, staff at the residential home did not check his airway or provide emergency resuscitation during the incident. The state fined the nursing home $75,000.

Have you or someone close to you been hurt or killed in a nursing home incident in Southern California? Then call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for help. We offer 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 you 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.

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Whittier, CA is located in central Los Angeles County. With a population of nearly 90,000, Whittier is rapidly growing. Like most Southern California cities, Whittier is served by a major highway, Interstate 605, also known as the San Gabriel River Freeway. Multiple bus lines also serve as means for transportation for Whittier residents. Car ands bus crashes are a sad daily occurrence in LA County, and Whittier is no exception. Whether you have been the driver or passenger in an accident, the injuries can be serious, long-term and sometimes fatal. If you’ve been hurt in a Whittier wreck, you may be entitled to compensation for you losses. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with a Whittier lawyer for free.

Public transportation may seem like a life saver for some commuters, but even bus riding can be dangerous. Boarding and de-boarding as well as crashes while on the bus can hurt innocent riders. And though Whittier offers multiple bus carriers, patron should use caution while using public transportation. Here’s a list of bus lines operated in Whittier:

• Foothill Transit
• Montebello Bus Lines
• Metro
• Norwalk Transit
• Sunshine Shuttle

If you have been injured on a public transit bus you may not know where to turn. Get help from an experienced injury lawyer immediately. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP to take advantage of our more than 50 years combined experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you when you call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.


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Tasers, stun guns used by police to apprehend suspects, are under fire in Los Angeles after two separate incidents have left one person dead and another paralyzed. A man has died after he was arrested using taser guns, and another man has filed a lawsuit against the LAPD after he was paralyzed from a fall after being shocked with a taser. Taser guns deliver a shock of 50,000 volts. Used repeatedly, a jury has recently found, and they can be deadly. Evidence appears to be mounting that Taser gun usage can be fatal and extremely dangerous. If you or someone you love has been hurt or killed with a Taser in Lakewood, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free.

A lawsuit is being filed by a man who was paralyzed while in LA County’s Lakewood jail. As an inmate the man was tasered by police as he sat on a top bunk. He fell as a result and was left paralyzed below the chest. In the other incident, a man was being apprehended by police with the use of pepper spray and taser gun shocks. He died shortly after being handcuffed.

Know someone who was hurt by a taser in LA? Then get help from a Law Team with over 50 years combined legal experience. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have collected more than $150 million for our clients. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and private consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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Train crashes have become an all too common occurrence in California. Commuter rail systems like Caltrain and Metrolink as well as Amtrak have had multiple fatal accidents in the past 12 months. One of the most dangerous spots for trains and railroad accidents are the crossings. With so many trains in use in populated areas, more and more accidents are occurring at RR crossings. If a train track crossing lacks appropriate signage, warning lights, alarm bells, and gates, or if it is not properly maintained for visibility, the results can be catastrophic. The family of a man killed when he was hit by an Amtrak train is suing the train company, railway company, as well as the city and county where deadly crash occurred. To learn more about train crashes and victim’s rights, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. Or if you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a Los Angeles area railroad accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with an attorney at no cost.

In the Amtrak lawsuit, the victim’s family is suing for negligence and wrongful death. The man was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in Las Vegas as he crossed the tracks. The railroad crossing had a sign but no other warning system. The suit claims that the victim’s sightline was blocked by overgrown vegetation. That crossing was the location of another death in January.

If you or someone close to you has been hurt in a train crash, get the help you need now. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offer more than 50 years combined experience. Call us toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to receive your free and confidential consultation now. Let us do the work and worrying for you.

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Southern California’s highways are a dangerous place. Factors like large vehicles, high speeds, heavy traffic and road design can all contribute to disaster on California roads. Accidents involving trucks or big rigs can be particularly devastating since trucks are extremely large and often carry big amounts of fuel and cargo. In 2007 a chain reaction crash caused by a truck killed 3 people, and now the investigation has found that speed was the largest contributing element. The speed limit in the area where the wreck occurred has since been reduced. To learn more about accidents and victim’s rights, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com , or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to an LA lawyer at no cost.

The 2007 accident happened when a tractor trailer on Interstate 5 was speeding through a tunnel and then crashed into a concrete barrier. The resulting inferno led to a multi-car pile up killing a child and two adults. The truck was traveling faster than 65 mph in what was a 55 mph zone. As a result of the crash, the speed limit there is now 45 mph and speed monitors are located on either side of the tunnel. Originally, investigators believed that the truck’s faulty brakes were to blame.

Been hurt in a truck wreck on a California highway? Then call the Law Team who will help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us serve you in your time of need. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation, and let us do the work and worry for you. Call us now.

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Though ambulances are meant to save lives, sometimes disaster strikes ambulances as they attempt to rescue the injured. When an ambulance crashes the results can be devastating, hurting victims who are already compromised by injury, as well as emergency personnel sent to help them. Ambulance crashes can be caused by multiple factors including high speed and driver error. Medical helicopters, also known as air ambulances, can be deadly if they crash, and new safety guidelines are being considered at the federal level to improve their current safety records. If your injuries have been compounded by an ambulance accident in California, you may not know where to turn or who to blame. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer for free.

A recent LA area ambulance accident may have been due to high speeds on wet roads. The ambulance was called to the scene of a car crash that hurt four people. The most seriously injured person, a woman suffering from cardiac arrest, was put in an ambulance which crashed on its way to the hospital. The woman was eventually admitted to the hospital in extremely critical condition.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a Los Angeles ambulance accident, you need legal advice immediately. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. To learn more about us and what we can do for you, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. Or call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We are just a phone call away.

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Car accidents on Southern California’s freeways are, sadly, a daily occurrence. While a number of factors may be to blame in a crash, one of the most frightening is road defect. Highways lacking proper signage, road barriers, or exit ramp design can be deadly for LA area drivers. A recent settlement was awarded to the family of a man whose vehicle ran off the freeway into a ditch – a lawsuit found there should have been a safety barrier. Now a woman has died after her SUV skidded off a Studio City highway. To learn more about road defect and design, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you’ve been hurt in a San Fernando Valley road accident, call 1-800-ALAWPRO and speak to an attorney at no cost.

In a single car accident, a female driving a Chevy Trailblazer on the 134 in Studio City died when her car slid off the freeway. She hit a pole, tree and fence prior to landing on an access road next to a waterway. The crash happened in the morning during a rainy day and is under investigation.

Have you or a loved one been hurt in a Los Angeles freeway crash? Then you need help from a Law Team with more than 50 years combined legal experience. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have won more than $150 million for our clients. 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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Lake Forest, CA is one of the most highly populate cities of Orange County. More than 78,000 call Lake Forest home, including the large communities of Portola Hills and Foothill Ranch. Additionally big name companies call Lake Forest their home. Getting hurt at work is an unfortunate and sometimes debilitating event. Repetitive motion or traumatic injuries can occur at workplace sites including office, industrial, farming, or construction occupational locations. Get information now about how to cope with your on the job injury at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a Southern California lawyer for free.

Lake Forest contains the Saddleback Valley, and is home to Oakley, Western Digital, and Panasonic Avionic companies. Industrial and production centers like Lake Forest employ large numbers of people. Employees have rights if they have been injured on the job. Manufacturing, agricultural, and construction equipment at the workplace require the utmost attention to safety and detail for the protection of all workers. Failure to follow safety protocol including proper training and maintenance can be dangerous and deadly. And even with all the rules followed, accidents and human error can still lead to devastating injury keeping workers away from the job, permanently disabled or even fatally injured.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed at work in Lake Forest, you need legal advice now. Contact 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 your free and confidential consultation. Let us do the work and worrying for you.