California Personal Injury Law Blog

The New York Times recently ran a major article about how PFAS chemicals are seemingly everywhere and how they affect our health. Researchers Discover PFAS Chemicals Affect Human Immune System The Times article tells the story of Pál Weihe, who was born in the Faroe Islands and lived on the islands for the majority of …

If you have been injured in a car accident in California, you may be thinking about how you are going to recover, both financially and physically. If the accident was someone else’s fault, you may be eligible to file a car accident claim against them in order to pursue financial compensation for the losses you …

While Roundup is the most common glyphosate-based herbicide, research suggests it is toxic for users and the environment. In fact, the University of Washington linked glyphosate with a 41% increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in humans.  The chemical is also associated with environmental damage, harming microbiomes integral to the health of plants and animals.  Luckily, …

Lawyers have asked a court to add telephone and cable television companies to a proposed class action lawsuit over the Maui wildfires. The move comes after the lawyers, as well as fire investigators, looked at pre-wildfire photographs of power poles. The photographs, according to the lawyers, showed a lack of slack in telephone and cable …

After an accident, you might ask yourself: Should I get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn’t my fault? But regardless of who’s at fault, you should hire a lawyer. A study by the Insurance Research Council found that those injured in car accidents receive 3.5 times more money in settlements than those who …

Birth defects (or congenital disabilities) are, unfortunately, a common medical problem in the United States, as 1 in 33 babies born yearly are affected.  While some congenital disabilities are due to genetics or environmental factors, a growing number are caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. From prescription drugs to industrial chemicals, numerous toxic substances have …

One of the leading causes of deaths and injuries in the United States is car accidents. The rules regarding how car accident aftermaths are addressed are different from state to state. In the state of California, drivers who are responsible for accidents are liable for any damages which result from the accident. They are eligible …

The risk of a car crash unfortunately exists every time people drive in motor vehicles. Because of this, you should be prepared for the possibility of being involved in an auto accident. Being prepared will allow you to properly deal with any insurance company or auto insurance claim. Being prepared will allow you to properly …

In the United States, local fire departments responded to over 1.3 million fires in 2021. That same year, fires caused more than $15 billion in property damage. To ensure compensation in the event of a house fire, it’s important to file a fire insurance claim promptly. But house fires can be traumatic. In the overwhelm …

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there’s an average of more than 343,000 house fires each year. This leads to destroyed homes, severe burns and, in some cases, death.  In case a disaster strikes, it’s important to be prepared. To help you keep you and your family safe, we’ve outlined a complete checklist …

Ozempic and drugs like it are changing the way the world thinks about obesity. They’re showing that obesity may be more about biology than willpower. The success of weight loss drugs like Ozempic demonstrates the role of chemistry in the weight of people. The primary chemist in the body is the brain. The brain regulates …

On February 2, 2023, Global Pharma Healthcare voluntarily recalled all lots of their Artificial Tears distributed by EzriCare, LLC and Delsam Pharma. The reason for the recall was potential contamination by a rare, extremely drug-resistant strain of a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. As of May 15, 2023, 81 patients who were affected by the eyedrops …