Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

Yasmin is a birth control drug that is manufactured by Bayer. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2001 because it contains a special type of hormone called drospirenone, which is not found in other birth control pills. Yaz is a different version of the Yasmin pill because it has a lower dose of estrogen. The pills have become very popular with women in the United States because of the additional benefits that pill has claimed to provide women. However, those additional benefits have been the point of contention between the company and the FDA, and now Bayer faces several legal claims by its users for the damages that the drug has caused.

Many of the Yaz and Yasmin users have come forward and claimed that the drug causes blood clots in the legs and lungs, as well as strokes and heart attacks. Wrongful death lawsuits involve deaths that were caused by a third party because of their negligence. These types of lawsuits are usually brought about by the victim’s family who might also have been damaged by the victim’s death. In the case of Yaz or Yasmin wrongful death claims, the victims might be women who took the pill and died because of a stroke or heart attack. Those victims’ families can bring wrongful death lawsuits against the manufacturer of the drug, Bayer, by claiming that the deaths arose from their negligence.

Negligence is a legal standard that may be hard to define in some situations. In this case, the negligence may be that Bayer did not do enough research or warn the users sufficiently of the dangers that the pills might impose a certain danger to the women. The law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP represents the families of those who have been the victims of wrongful death. Pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to learn about your and your family’s legal rights. We have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients, so call us now for your free consultation. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com, for more information on wrongful death lawsuits and to read more about our attorneys.

Dog bites and dog attacks can leave permanent scars, both physically and emotionally. In the most serious attacks, victims can be killed. Pit bull bites and attacks are frequently reported, but any type of dog can injure a human, including Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Mastiffs, and more. If you have been hurt by a dog bite or attack in Apple Valley, call 1-800-ALAWPRO for a free legal consultation today.

A 3-year-old boy was killed by his family's pit bull in Apple Valley. The child died at the hospital after the dog attacked him. Firemen arrived and found the dog aggressive, and a deputy shot and killed the animal shortly after the deadly attack. Officials are investigating. To find out more about dog bites and your legal rights, visit www.alawpro.com.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed by a dog in the Los Angeles area, call the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP today. We have collected more than $150 million for our clients, and we don’t take a fee until we have collected for you. Get your free and confidential consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). Help is just a phone call away.

Motorcycle crashes can happen on Southern California highways, intersections, local roads, or even off-road. When accidents occur involving bikers, they may be the fault of drivers of other, often larger, vehicles. If a motorcyclist is involved in a crash with a truck, such as a big rig or pickup, the bike rider can sustain serious injuries like paralysis or brain damage, or, in worse circumstances, be killed. Wrecks that occur on CA highways are usually high-speed and can also lead to critical injury or death, particularly when the motorcycle is driving in the far right carpool lane. Learn more about bike wrecks and victims' rights at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a motorcycle crash in Lawndale, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a lawyer for free.

A crash between a motorcycle and a big rig left the biker dead. The wreck happened on the 405 Freeway in Lawndale. Apparently the truck crashed independently, hitting the center divider. The motorcycle rider, who was driving the carpool (HOV) lane, then slammed into the truck, which was on fire from impact. The biker died at the scene.

Has your loved one been killed in a motorcycle crash in California? Then get in touch with a personal injury Law Team who will help. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have over 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you when you call for your free consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) today.

Product recalls target available products that have the potential to harm the public. Many times, recalls come too late, after any number of children or adults have been hurt or even killed by a dangerous product. In an effort to combat increasing deaths and injuries, the nation’s main watchdog organization for product recalls has recently beefed up their recalls of products that can kill or injure children. As evidence, a variety of cribs and beds, as well as strollers and window coverings have been recalled recently after infants and children have died or been hurt during use. Now the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced its largest product recall ever, recalling all window roll-up blinds with cords as well as all Roman shades due to the potential for hurting children. If your family has suffered the death or injury of a child due to window shades or blinds in California, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO for legal help today.

More than 50 million window coverings are affected by the recall. The danger lies in the potential for suffocation and/or strangulation. Window blind and shade cords can strangle children who mistakenly wrap the cords around their necks. Roman shades pose a hazard to children who can become entrapped between the shade’s fabric and the inner cord. Rollup blinds’ lifting loops and fabric hold the same potential risks for suffocation. In the past 3 years, over a dozen children have nearly died after being strangled by Roman shades, and five actually were killed. Three child deaths in the past 8 years have occurred as a result of roll-up blind accidents. Learn more about wrongful death and product liability at www.alawpro.com.

The Law Firm to call in California if your family has been the victim of a window shade accident is Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience. While we can never undo the unthinkable damage that has been done, we can help you seek answers and compensation for your losses. Let one of our experienced attorneys help you when you call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We are here for you.

In this two-part blog, we are discussing wrongful death that occurs in a supervised environment. Supervision, in these instances, may be the responsibility of a company, school, private individual, or other licensed, organized or empowered entity. Any of the supervising parties may be held accountable in the case of a wrongful death at a supervised activity. In Part I, our first wrongful death blog elucidated a specific case already been decided by a jury in which a woman died from water intoxication during a radio station contest. This blog will describe two recent instances of possible wrongful death neither of which has been brought to trial yet. One involves a scuba training death, and the other, a highly-publicized catastrophe in which multiple deaths occurred at a “sweat lodge ceremony.” If you have lost a wife, mother, husband, father, child or other family member in a possible instance of wrongful death, you know the pain and suffering is immeasurable. Call wrongful death lawyers of Los Angeles for the help and support you deserve at 1-800-ALAWPRO.

This past week, a woman attempting to get her Scuba deep-sea certification died after her rise to the surface of Catalina Island. Allegedly, her equipment malfunctioned, and she may have risen to the surface too quickly. She died from decompression sickness when her heart stopped on the board the boat taking for emergency care. The 56-year-old victim was from Redlands. Equipment malfunction and poor or unauthorized trainer supervision are two of many potential causes of wrongful death at this type of supervised activity.

The now infamous “sweat lodge ceremony” conducted by financial guru James Arthur Ray is known to have culminated in three deaths and 20 seriously injured victims. The event occurred at the end of a spiritual retreat in Arizona. Now it appears that the family of at least one of the dead victims, as well as another survivor, plan to sue Ray for wrongful death, negligence, and other violations. More than 60 people participated in the event. Victims included both men and women of varying ages. The exact cause of the deaths is still being investigated.

Have you lost a loved one in what you believe to have been a supervised activity of some kind in the LA area? Then you need the help of a Law Team with more than 50 years combined experience. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have collected more than $150 million for our clients. We cannot undo the terrible wrong that has been done, but we can help you seek justice and damages for you loss. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) or visit us at www.alawpro.com for your free and confidential consultation, and let us do the work and worrying for you. Please call now.

Wrongful death is a legal term used to characterize a fatality caused by the conduct of another person or entity. Wrongful death can result from common occurrences such as car crashes, hospital or medical errors, and workplace accidents. In more unusual circumstances, if someone dies during a supervised activity such as a recreational or spiritual retreat, certification class, or radio contest, a wrongful death lawsuit may also be able to be brought against the potentially responsible parties. This two part blog series will cover three specific supervised activities that may have led to wrongful death. Part one will describe a wrongful death suit that has already been decided by a California jury in which a woman died after participating in a radio show contest. If you believe that a loved one has been killed in a wrongful death action in So Cal, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak for a lawyer about your case for free.

A woman who was a mother, wife and daughter died after participating in a radio contest in Sacramento. In the wrongful death trial filed by her surviving family members, a jury awarded over $16 million to her children, spouse and ex-husband. The victim was taking part in the station promotion to win a Wii. The radio station, KDND “The End,” had contestants drink as much water as they could without vomiting or urinating. The woman died from water intoxication. The radio station’s owner Entercom Sacramento was found negligent in the woman’s death. The multi-million dollar award was for economic damages and the loss of the affection, assistance, care, comfort, companionship, guidance, love, moral support, protection, society, and training of the victim. If you’d like to learn more about wrongful death and your rights, visit www.alawpro.com.

The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has more than 50 years combined legal experience serving those who have been affected by the wrongful death of a loved one. We are here to serve you in your time of need. While we cannot bring back your family member, we can help you seek compensation for your loss. Please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

There are multiple types of vehicle accidents: head-ons, rollovers, rear-enders, and side-impact crashes to name a few. Head-on collisions are one of the most serious and frightening kinds of wrecks. Depending on speed, point of impact and type of vehicles involved head-on accidents can result in a variety of injuries and death. For those that survive, injuries may include paralysis, bone fractures or burns. Head-on car crashes may be caused by road defects, driver error (such as wrong way driving), or vehicle defects. Call a personal injury lawyer at 1-800-252-9776 if you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in So Cal head on crash today.

People were killed in two separate So Cal head-on collisions in Southern California this past week. In Anaheim, a car driver going the wrong way on an OC freeway (SR 91) crashed into a pickup, killing two people and severely hurting two children and herself. In Century City two cars hit each other head on, killing one driver, but leaving the other uninjured. In the first accident, drunk driving may have been a factor, and the other head-on crash is being investigated.

Have you or a family member been hurt or killed in a head-on crash in the Southland? Then you need the help of the Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP now. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Learn more about us at www.alawpro.com. We are here to fight for you.

It is always an incredible tragedy when there are fatalities in car and motorcycle accidents. Some of these fatalities cannot be avoided because of the severity of the accident, particularly when one of the parties involved is severely disadvantaged. For example, when there is an incident involving a high speeding car and a pedestrian, the driver and passengers in the car may sustain little injury while the pedestrian may die. Do you have a case that you want to discuss with an experienced attorney? Then you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

On October 12, 2009, a motorcyclist was killed exiting a parking lot in Riverside. The incident happened when the motorcyclist, Orrin Pierre Casey, exited out of a shopping center and was struck by a 94 year old man driving a Ford Focus. Casey was ejected from his vehicle and thrown onto the roadway, but his bike continued on to hit more vehicles. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. In another unrelated incident in Bakersfield on October 13, three people died when four big rigs and seven passenger vehicles hit and six of the vehicles caught fire. Lastly, in an accident in Corona on October 14, the driver of a pick up truck was killed when he hit a tractor-trailer on Highway 91. He died at the scene, and a pedestrian was injured in the incident.

Losing a loved one is an incredibly hard thing to overcome. The attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP may not be able to bring back your loved one, but we may be able to help you in a civil lawsuit to obtain compensation for your losses. You can call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation of your case. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience and may be able to help you in your case today. Go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys, car accidents and the injuries that may occur.

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Trains are an efficient and quick way for people to travel by; although train rides may pose some sort of danger, it is relatively safe compared to other modes of transportation. Even though the accidents may occur less frequently than other vehicles, when train accidents occur, there may be mass fatalities and catastrophe caused by the train. Have you or a family member been involved in a train accident and want to learn about your rights? Then call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO); our experienced attorneys may be able to help.

On October 15, 2009, Metrolink settled several lawsuits arising from the 2005 crash in Glendale, which killed 11 people and injured approximately 180. The incident occurred because Juan Manuel Alvarez parked his car on the tracks, doused the interior with gasoline and attempted to commit suicide. He was unsuccessful and instead, the Metrolink train crashed into the car, skidded and derailed. The central issue in the lawsuit was the positioning of the locomotive on the train and whether it would have prevented the accident had it been positioned in the front. Alvarez was convicted of 11 counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life.

Metrolink settled with two families in wrongful death claims ($3.5 million each), and two injury settlements, one at $5 million and the other for $3.8 million. The other damage awards range from $1,000 to $50,000. All of the cases that were not settled in this matter will go to trial in January. Did you know that Greenberg & Rudman LLP has won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients? We can help you in your lawsuit—call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read more about the different areas of law that we cover.

Do you want to learn more about train accidents and related injuries? Then go to Part 2: AMTRAK TRAIN HITS CAR ON TRACKS IN SANTA FE SPRINGS—HUNDREDS OF TRAIN ACCIDENTS OCCUR EACH YEAR (Part 2 of 2)

There are certain accidents in which fault cannot be assigned to either party because of another intervening force that caused the incident. There are also circumstances in which negligence is present because of specific acts that one of the parties did. Once negligence is involved, then the injured party may be able to sue the wrongdoer for the injuries that resulted from the incident. There are also other situations in which there may be negligence as well as criminal acts, and the wrongdoer may be prosecuted for the crime as well as sued in civil court for the incident.

There were several incidents in Los Angeles County over the last week that resulted in fatalities. The first one occurred in Montebello on October 7, 2009, when an 84 year old woman was killed as she walked across the street. The woman was Norma Lambo, and she was walking her dog at approximately 6 p.m. Lambo and her dog were killed at the scene. The driver of the truck fled the scene of the accident, but was arrested a couple of days later. There was also a drinking and driving accident in Riverside on October 9 in which Carlos Delgado was killed. The driver of the other car was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter, felony driving under the influence and DUI with injury.

Just because someone is arrested for a crime or convicted of it does not mean that you have no other remedies. You can still sue someone for damages in civil court. Find out your rights by calling Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any fees or costs unless we win the case for you. Please visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about the different areas of law that we cover.

Although Cudahy is one of the smallest cities in Los Angeles County, it has one of the highest population densities in the United States. The city has approximately 25,880 residents and is predominantly Latino immigrants. The city was founded by meat-packing baron Michael Cudahy and the residential lots were provided to residents as a way to keep vegetable gardens and fruit orchards. After the 1960s, real estate developers came into the area and began to transform the area to a highly populated city.

Personal injury cases may involve wrongful death lawsuits, car accidents and even dog bites. If you have a potential personal injury lawsuit in Cudahy and need help, then you should contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your rights. You can reach us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). You can also visit www.alawpro.com to read more about the different types of personal injury lawsuits and backgrounds on our attorneys.

Did you know that if you are involved in a car accident with a big rig truck, there may be more people who are liable for the accident outside of the driver? In fact, if the accident was a result of the driver’s negligence, the owner of the truck, the owner of the load that the truck is carrying and the driver’s employer may all be responsible for the damages that the accident caused. This is because most drivers are hired to drive these trucks by large corporations, and if the accident happened during the regular course of his employment, then the other owners of the truck may be responsible as well.

In Cook County, Illinois on October 1, 2009, a judge approved a $6.5 million settlement between Kevetta Davis’s family, Viacom, VH-1 Music, 51 Minds Entertainment and truck driver Dennis Hernandez. The accident happened in September 2008 when Hernandez was transporting equipment for the VH-1 TV show “Rock of Love with Brett Michaels” and fell asleep at the wheel. The truck crossed the road and hit the car that Davis was riding in. Hernandez survived, but was cited with driving with a suspended license and other offenses. The settlement occurred relatively quickly in an effort to resolve the issue.

Because the driver had a suspended license but continued driving, it was likely one of the most important elements in the lawsuit. It would probably be the companies’ responsibility to make sure that their drivers were properly licensed before letting them on the road. Do you have a case similar to this that you want to pursue in court? If so, call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation of your case. You can reach us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Check us out at www.alawpro.com to read more about trucking accidents and wrongful death lawsuits.

Want to know more about trucking accidents? Then go to Part 2: HUNDREDS OF BIG RIG TRUCKING ACCIDENTS OCCUR EACH YEAR IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Part 2 of 2)

Some people may think that if you have been punished in criminal court for a crime you committed, then you are free from liability in other cases. However, that is not the case in many situations. For example, even with the concept of double jeopardy applied (the right of an individual not to be prosecuted for the same crime twice) the victim of a crime can sue the wrongdoer in civil court for damages sustained in the incident. This can happen even if the wrongdoer was acquitted, or found not guilty of the crime. This is primarily attributed to the fact that these civil lawsuits require negligence or recklessness, and not a higher requirement of action, like intent.

On October 3, 2009, 18 year old Milad Moulayi was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the second degree murder of 16 year old Mackenzie Frazee. Frazee was killed after a party in 2008 when Moulayi insisted on driving her home. Moulayi had drunk several shots of alcohol and was stumbling drunk when he left the party. He had been warned about driving without a license before, but obviously did not heed the warning because he did not have a license at the time of the accident. In another unrelated accident on October 1, 2009, Kim Fullenwider of Ojai was arrested and charged with child endangerment after she was caught drinking and driving a busload of students. The accident occurred when Fullenwider tried to make a U-turn but was hit by a pickup truck.

In both of these incidents, the family of the teenage girl and the parents of the children may be able to sue the drivers for their negligence in the incident. However, there are many elements of both cases that would need to be examined by an experienced attorney. For example, because Moulayi was an unlicensed driver, he likely did not have car insurance, so who would foot the bill for a judgment against him in civil court? All of these things hinge on the experience and knowledge of practicing attorneys, like those of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements, so call our office now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys and the different areas of law that we cover, including wrongful death lawsuits.

Some people may think that if you have been punished in criminal court for a crime you committed, then you are free from liability in other cases. However, that is not the case in many situations. For example, even with the concept of double jeopardy applied (the right of an individual not to be prosecuted for the same crime twice) the victim of a crime can sue the wrongdoer in civil court for damages sustained in the incident. This can happen even if the wrongdoer was acquitted, or found not guilty of the crime. This is primarily attributed to the fact that these civil lawsuits require negligence or recklessness, and not a higher requirement of action, like intent.

On October 3, 2009, 18 year old Milad Moulayi was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the second degree murder of 16 year old Mackenzie Frazee. Frazee was killed after a party in 2008 when Moulayi insisted on driving her home. Moulayi had drunk several shots of alcohol and was stumbling drunk when he left the party. He had been warned about driving without a license before, but obviously did not heed the warning because he did not have a license at the time of the accident. In another unrelated accident on October 1, 2009, Kim Fullenwider of Ojai was arrested and charged with child endangerment after she was caught drinking and driving a busload of students. The accident occurred when Fullenwider tried to make a U-turn but was hit by a pickup truck.

In both of these incidents, the family of the teenage girl and the parents of the children may be able to sue the drivers for their negligence in the incident. However, there are many elements of both cases that would need to be examined by an experienced attorney. For example, because Moulayi was an unlicensed driver, he likely did not have car insurance, so who would foot the bill for a judgment against him in civil court? All of these things hinge on the experience and knowledge of practicing attorneys, like those of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements, so call our office now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys and the different areas of law that we cover, including wrongful death lawsuits.

Maywood is one of the smallest cities in Los Angeles County and has a population of about 29,984 people. The majority of Maywood’s population is people of a younger age, which is shown by the city’s accommodation of the lower age bracket. For example, Maywood has built a new community activity sport building, new park and a half-sized Olympic swimming pool. There is also free WiFi along two of the major roads in the city. There are also plans to build a new high school in the area.

Personal injury lawsuits fall in the realm of civil court, which means that the two parties suing each other are private parties and the matter does not involve something criminal. These types of cases can range from wrongful death lawsuits to brain and spinal cord injuries to dog bite injuries. If you or a family member has been injured because of the negligence of another, then you need to call Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Call us now before it’s too late to file your claim. Please visit www.alawpro.com to read more about the different kinds of personal injury lawsuits.

Product liability cases occur when a certain product does not meet the ordinary expectations of the consumer and cause unexpected defects or dangers. For example, if you have an electric saw that you are using, and it unexpectedly malfunctions and hurts you, then you will likely have a product liability lawsuit on your hands. However, if you used the tool improperly and not in the way that it was intended to be used, and there was no defect to the product, then you may not be successful in a lawsuit.

Richard Mraz was killed in 2004 after he was run over by a 1992 Dodge Dakota. Mraz’s family won a wrongful death lawsuit with damages of more than $55 million because of the transmission defect that was present in the car that killed Mraz. Mraz had shifted the truck to the park position, and gotten out of the car; unfortunately, even though the truck appeared to be in the park position, it was in between gears and was actually in reverse. The truck then rolled over Mraz and caused significant head injuries. It was revealed in the trial that there were more than 1000 “park-to-reverse” complaints submitted to DaimlerChrysler between 1988 and 2003. There was a recall of the vehicle in 2000, but it was for repairs that did not fix the problem.

Jurors in 2007 found that the company was negligent in the truck’s design and failed to warn the consumers about the defect or adequately recall the vehicle. The settlement was finally approved by a bankruptcy court judge overseeing Chrysler’s assets. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements, including a settlement involving a defective bicycle brake which resulted in quadriplegia to the rider. If you or a family member has been injured by a defective product, you need to call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. Please visit www.alawpro.com to learn more about product liability cases.

Car accidents happen every single day. Sometimes they are fender benders where there is minimal property damage and little to no physical damage. Other times, there may be significant injury to one or all of the parties involved. In some of these incidents, fault may not be attributed to any of the parties because the accident occurred as a result of a natural occurrence, like heavy fog, and not because of someone’s negligence. However, there are times when a person’s negligent actions are the direct cause of the other’s injuries. When car accidents occur, those involved are required by law to stop at the scene. If a person fails to stop at the scene of a car accident, then he or she may be committing a hit and run. Even if there is minimal damage to the vehicle, if a person fails to stop, then they could be criminally and civilly liable.

On September 25, 2009, three women were hit in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles as they were crossing the street. One of the women was killed and the other two badly injured when a car struck them in the cross walk. The car left the scene of the crash, but investigators say that the car is registered to Carol Vega, who is the owner of the Chrysler Concord. These types of hit and run accidents are problematic because it could have been possible that had the driver stopped after the accident occurred, the victim would not have died.

These issues may never be proven completely, but could be proven by a preponderance of evidence in court in a wrongful death lawsuit. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We represent people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. Don’t be fooled by other firms who sign up your case but are not prepared to fight for you and take your case to trial. Go to www.alawpro.com to find out more information on wrongful death and car accident lawsuits.

In civil lawsuits, the person who brings the lawsuit (plaintiff) must show certain elements in order to win the lawsuit against the person being sued (defendant). One of the most important elements is causation, which connects the defendant’s actions to the plaintiff’s injuries. The defendant does not need to directly cause the injury for the plaintiff to win. For example, if the defendant stuck out his foot and tripped the plaintiff, then that would be a direct cause of the injury that plaintiff may suffer. However, if the defendant never touches plaintiff but perhaps failed to maintain the property where plaintiff was injured, then it still may meet the causation element.

Another element that is important to these lawsuits is the issue of damages. In order to be successful in a lawsuit, the plaintiff must have suffered some kind of damage. The damage can be bodily injury, to physical property or even mental and emotional distress. The damage does not need to be significant, but it would need to be substantiated and proven through evidence in court. Some of these lawsuits may come from criminal incidents. For example, if a person is criminally charged for murder and even if they are not convicted, the family members of the deceased may still sue the defendant for wrongful death.

Personal injury cases take the experience and knowledge of attorneys who are well versed in the law. Greenberg & Rudman LLP’s attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience and have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any costs or fees unless we win the case for you. So call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. Please visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on the different types of personal injury lawsuits.

Although lawsuits can be filed against anyone and any entity, it does not mean that the lawsuit will be successful. The lawsuit may be dismissed based on a variety of reasons, including immunity that the person being sued might have. Emergency personnel have a special type of immunity against civil lawsuits and personal injury claims in certain cases. This immunity is set in place to ensure that emergency work can be done quickly and efficiently. For example, if a firefighter is pulling a person out of a burning building and accidently breaks her arm in the process, she would likely not be successful in a lawsuit against the city for her broken arm. If emergency workers had to worry about personal injury lawsuits while they rescued people, then they would be ineffective in their jobs.

However, there are certain cases in which emergency personnel are not immune to these lawsuits, especially when they act recklessly or beyond the scope of their employment. In Illinois on September 14, 2009, the Bachman family settled a lawsuit for $15.5 million against Winnebago County for the death of their two children and injury of a third child after a car accident in 2006. The incident occurred when Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Boomer broadsided the Bachmans’ car in an intersection. Boomer was responding to an emergency call and was driving at speeds of over 100 miles per hour without his lights and sirens on when he struck the Bachmans’ car. Boomer was tried for criminal charges of reckless homicide and aggravated reckless driving, but was acquitted of the charges.

There is a Bachman Law passing through the state legislature to enforce the use of lights and sirens on emergency vehicles while speeding. It was a tragic loss for the family, and although the settlement will go to the future care of their disabled daughter, it still does not change what happened to their children. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has collected over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for people injured because of the negligence of others. Give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. You can also check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about car accidents and wrongful death lawsuits.

Located in Los Angeles County, temple City is home to 33,377 residents. It is within driving distance to Arcadia, Monterey Park and San Gabriel. There is a large Asian population in the area, comprised mostly of Taiwanese expatriates. There are two annual events that take place in Temple City: the Camellia Festival and the Saint Luke’s Festival. There are several public parks in the area, such as the Live Oak Park and Temple City Park.

Personal injury cases depend on negligent actions of a certain person who caused the incident. There are different ways to show negligence, and it takes a knowledgeable attorney to succeed in certain cases. If you have a car accident, wrongful death or premises liability claim, then you should contact the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP right away for a free consultation. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about the different areas of law that we practice.