California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

Paraquat dichloride is one of the most commonly used herbicides – the use of paraquat is especially common against weeds which are resistant to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. However, it may be a good idea to use natural or chemical alternatives to paraquat with relatively good crop safety for your weed management, since …

Exposure to Roundup, a popular herbicide containing glyphosate, can lead to various symptoms, such as skin and lung irritation. It can also lead to Roundup poisoning. Short-term symptoms of roundup poisoning can include skin irritation, eye redness, and especially respiratory issues if accidentally inhaled during spraying.  Touching plants recently treated with Roundup or consuming plants …

California’s Department of Transportation has asked technology companies to, by January 25, come up with generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools which could help the state reduce the traffic it is famous for, as well as make its roads safer, especially for users such as scooter riders, cyclists and pedestrians. The request stems from Governor Gavin Newsom …

The FDA has issued a warning about the Synovo Total Hip System, including resurfacing implants. The warning is for healthcare providers and patients who received these implants after 2019. Healthcare providers received a warning to avoid using the system and to remove it from their inventory. What is the Synovo Total Hip System? The Total …

The new year is here, and you may be wondering if there are new California traffic laws. 2024 does, indeed, feature new laws for California, such as a minimum wage increase and a law letting the California Energy Commission prevent gasoline price gouging. Numerous new traffic laws were also put into place in California on …

SB-1107 was approved by California’s governor on September 28, 2022. It goes into effect on January 1, 2025. The bill represents an increase in California minimum car insurance. The bill increases the minimum liability limits in California regarding bodily injury, death and property damage. Call us today for a free consultation if you or a …

California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) Board proposed emergency silicosis regulation on December 14 amidst a rise in silicosis deaths in the artificial stone fabrication industry. The proposed regulation seeks to require safer conditions for workers handling artificial stone, as well as natural stone which contains more than 10 percent silica. The OSHA board expects the …

It can be upsetting enough to get in a car accident in California. However, it can be even more upsetting if you’re in a rental vehicle at the time of the accident. Damaging your own property is bad enough. However, you may be wondering what to do if you crashed a vehicle belonging to a …

Has your car been totaled? Or are you not sure what it means to total your car? The effects of a car accident can be far-reaching and profound. Besides the physical injuries your body can experience, car wrecks often result in property damage and other losses. Depending on the nature and severity of the crash, …

It is worth hiring a car accident lawyer if you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident. Studies show injury victims who hire lawyers receive more compensation for their injuries and receive their compensation more quickly. In fact, injury victims hurt in car accidents who hire lawyers typically receive more compensation for their injuries …

The CDC estimates that 1.35 million people are killed on roadways around the world every year. Car accidents are a leading cause of death worldwide because of their massive potential to cause fatal injuries. Some of the most common injuries that cause death in car accidents include traumatic brain injuries, broken ribs, spinal cord injuries, …

Yes, you can sue Uber or an Uber driver if you have been injured in an accident involving Uber. The circumstances of the Uber accident will determine if you can sue Uber, the Uber driver or both. If you’ve been injured in an accident involving Uber, you may be able to sue Uber or the …