California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

A ValuePenguin report named the California section of Interstate 5 the most dangerous road in America. According to the report, 544 fatal accidents on the road caused 584 deaths during the years 2015 to 2019. The I-5 runs 796.53 miles from the San Ysidro Port of Entry at the Mexican border to the Oregon border …

Have you or your loved one developed uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, uterine fibroids requiring inpatient surgery, or uterine sarcoma from using hair relaxers and straighteners? You may qualify for compensation through a product liability claim. Uterine cancer, a commonly known cancer of the female reproductive system, incidence rates have reportedly been rising in …

Medical malpractice has been heavily litigated in the past and remains an ever-expanding area of litigation. Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, or any other medical practitioner causes injury to a patient out of negligence or an omission to do something that is expected of them. Medical practitioners have a code of conduct to …

Companies such as DuPont and 3M who used or manufactured perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” may face increased pressure due to new federal standards regarding drinking water. Increased attention has been given to PFAS by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA said it has plans to …

Philips may be close to resolving criminal charges with the Department of Justice (DOJ), charges relating to its recall of CPAP machines, BiPAP machines, and ventilators. The New York Times has reported that Philips and the DOJ are negotiating a consent decree, which would probably require Philips to document steps it will take in the …

A new study, published in NPJ Parkinson’s Disease, found that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is being diagnosed at a rate which is about 50 percent higher than previous estimates. The study estimated that 60,000 to 95,000 adults aged 45 or older are diagnosed with PD every year in North America, contrasting with previous estimates of 40,000 …

In its basic form, rental car insurance protects you when you’re on the road. But the circumstances for renting may change based on specific conditions. For instance, in the majority of cases, your personal vehicle policy may cover the insurance of the rental. In other cases, you might need additional insurance that the renter provides. …

A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on December 15 alleges that chemical hair relaxing products were at fault for a Tennessee woman developing uterine cancer, developing uterine fibroids and ultimately needing a hysterectomy. The lawsuit names the following chemical hair relaxing products: Dark & Lovely Olive …

Recent California wildfires have been more severe and costlier, driving up public spending both at the national, state, and local community levels. From suppression costs to insurance claims, disaster assistance, and the hefty expenditures in fire prevention and mitigation programs, wildfires remain a real economic threat both locally and nationally. For instance, the U.S. Forest …

These past few years saw AI soar successfully across the business industry. The legal sector was one of the industries that interacted with AI and continues to do so. And while people have reservations about the role of AI in the law industry, this is fading away quickly with the release of ChatGPT. The legal …

The Court of Appeals of the State of Washington, Division Three, on December 13, reversed the case dismissal on summary judgment of a case involving a woman who was injured after slipping and falling on ice while walking out of a supermarket. The court found that the owners of the supermarket should have reasonably expected …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the holidays. Unfortunately, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can also make the holidays the most dangerous time of the year. To practice holiday safety, all one needs to do is watch Home Alone and then do the opposite. From staircase falls to electrical …