California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

Silicosis is the name of a lung disease which is chronic and caused by the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust. It is an incurable, potentially fatal disease, and is often an occupational disease. The history of silicosis is filled with ancient descriptions of lung disease, the term “silicosis” being developed, and safety regulations being …

Tri-Union Seafoods has voluntarily recalled select lots of cans of tuna sold under the Trade Joe’s, H-E-B, Van Camp’s and Genova brand names. The reason for the recall is because the cans’ “easy open” pull tabs have a manufacturing defect which can compromise the product seal, allowing the food to be contaminated by clostridium botulinum. …

You may be wondering what the LA Fire FEMA assistance deadline is. The Palisades, Hurst and Eaton Fire FEMA assistance deadline is March 10, 2025. The fires began on January 7, 2025 and are now extinguished. The Palisades Fire burned 23,448 acres of land, killed 12 people, destroyed 6,837 structures and led to the evacuation …

Depo-Provera is a popular form of birth control. However, long-term side effects of Depo-Provera include meningioma brain tumors and loss of bone mineral density. Lawsuits currently allege that Depo-Provera causes meningioma brain tumors, alleging that the drug’s manufacturers knew or should have known about this risk but failed to warn about the danger. Call us …

Wildfires have ravaged Southern California in January 2023, aided by Santa Ana Winds, burning over 40,000 acres of land, destroying or damaging over 12,000 structures, killing 25 people and causing the evacuation of over 200,000 people. Wildfires such as the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire have forever altered the lives of California wildfire …

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is a type of firefighting foam which is used in order to put out flammable liquid fires. However, the foam contains toxic chemicals which can lead to AFFF exposure symptoms. AFFF firefighting foam contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals have been linked with severe health complications, such as cancer …

A slip and fall accident case is a type of personal injury legal matter involving a victim getting seriously injured from slipping, tripping, or falling on an unsafe surface on public or private property. Common injuries that people sustain in slip and fall accidents include back and neck injuries, head trauma, concussions, spinal cord injuries, …

According to Kaiser Family Foundation, 17 percent of in-network claims were denied in 2021. Bad faith on behalf of insurance companies has been in the news lately. Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, referenced a book by Jay M. Feinman entitled “Delay, Deny, Defend.” With bad faith on behalf of …

Pre-existing conditions are health issues or medical conditions that individuals have before a new injury or health condition affects them. Examples of pre-existing conditions include past injuries, chronic illnesses, diabetes, arthritis or other health problems that existed before a new personal injury accident. Pre-existing health conditions are very important to personal injury claims in California …

An outbreak of E. Coli has sickened 39 people in 18 states as of November 17, 2024, leading to 15 hospitalizations and one death, according to the CDC. The infections have been linked to organic carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. Three infections and one death in California have been reported. Call us today for a …

Did you know that more fatalities occur in the construction industry than any other industry? 1,069 fatalities occurred in the construction industry in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This included 410 deaths due to trips, slips and falls, and 243 transportation incidents. If you’re pursuing a construction accident case for yourself or …

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a massively popular GLP-1 drug used to treat diabetes and as a weight loss drug. Around 13 percent of United States adults have used the drug. However, numerous lawsuits have been filed over the side effects of Ozempic. There are over 1,000 lawsuits now pending in federal court alleging that Ozempic’s manufacturer, …