Blog Posts in 2010
Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Everyone loves a relaxing vacation, but flying can be stressful. Between fear of airplane food and fear of flying in general, many people find the plane ride anything but carefree. The media is much ...
Continue reading "Airlines - safe holiday travels!" »
Posted on Oct 22, 2010 By Shea & Shea
UM/UIM insurance is coverage for accidents and damages caused by uninsured motorists or underinsured motorists. It provides coverage if an at-fault party either does not have insurance, or does not ...
Continue reading "UM/UIM and phantom vehicles" »
Posted on Oct 14, 2010 By Shea & Shea
A federal report released Wednesday disclosed disturbing information regarding PG&E and the San Bruno fire. An electrical failure at a PG&E facility in Milpitas caused pressure to surge in ...
Continue reading "PG&E Delayed Response in San Bruno Fire" »
Posted on Sep 16, 2010 By Shea & Shea
It is being reported that PG&E requested a rate hike in 2007 to cover the expense of repairing a "high risk line" which was part of the same gas line that exploded in San Bruno. PG&E ...
Continue reading "PG&E Delayed Repairs on Line that Blew - San Bruno Gas Explosion" »
Posted on Sep 14, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Following the tragic gas explosion in San Bruno, which has killed 4 people and devastated numerous homes, PG&E has been ordered to inspect their gas lines. The California Public Utilities ...
Continue reading "PG&E -- Gas Explosion; check for pipeline in your area" »
Posted on Sep 10, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Another natural gas explosion is being reported as the possible fuel for a massive fire ball which has destroyed several homes and critically injured at least 6 people in San Bruno, CA ...
Continue reading "Another Natural Gas Explosion--PG&E on scene, 4 confirmed deaths, many injured" »
Posted on Aug 27, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Helicopters can take off and land vertically, hover, and fly forwards, backwards and laterally. This makes them particularly beneficial for personal, corporate, military, medical, fire fighting and ...
Continue reading "Helicopters and their Dangers" »
Posted on Aug 12, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Fireworks were first invented in China approximately 2000 years ago. Legend has it that a field cook accidently spilled saltpeter and mixed it with charcoal and sulphur. The result was a mixture that ...
Continue reading "Fireworks Fun Facts" »
Posted on Aug 3, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Passenger vans are often used to transport vineyard or field workers to and from different locations. The vans are often older and some may even lack seat belts for the passengers. Rural roads are ...
Continue reading "Deadly Passenger Van Crash in California's Wine Country" »
Posted on Jul 29, 2010 By Shea & Shea
As summer vacation continues, families and friends pile into cars to escape everyday routines and enjoy the sun by the beach, river or lake. However, one should consider the safety implications when ...
Continue reading "SUV & Rollover accidents" »
Posted on Jul 22, 2010 By Shea & Shea
In the early morning hours of July 22, 2010, another bus crashed in Fresno, California and resulted in several fatalities. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38359546/ns/us_news-life This crash involved ...
Continue reading "Fatal Injuries in Bus Crashes: lack of seat belts for passengers " »
Posted on Jul 20, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Jet skis are popular during the summer because of the relative ease of transporting them to the nearest lake, river, or ocean. However, some people can get caught up in the fun and forget to operate ...
Continue reading "Jumpin' on a Jet Ski" »
Posted on Jul 16, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Now that summer is here, many people will be hitting the trails on all-terrain-vehicles ("ATVs"). While ATV riding can be a fun and exciting way to explore the outdoors, it is also a highly ...
Continue reading "ATV Riding -- Protect Yourself!" »
Posted on Jul 9, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Summertime is here and children and adults alike flock to amusement parks, beach boardwalks, county fairs and festivals looking for the thrill of a roller coaster ride and a stomach full of funnel ...
Continue reading "The Danger of Amusement Park Rides" »
Posted on Jul 2, 2010 By Shea & Shea
As the weather warms up, more and more motorcyclists will be donning their helmets and hitting the open road. While comfort and style are high on the list of priorities when it comes to finding the ...
Continue reading "Motorcycle Helmets - DOT vs. SNELL" »
Posted on Jun 25, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Upon many of our neighborhood streets, roads, highways, expressways and freeways, one can see the drivers of moving vehicles texting or emailing. The driver's eyes are intentionally diverted away ...
Continue reading "Texting drivers---driving while blindfolded" »
Posted on Jun 18, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Many sports include some risk of injury. However, a new study indicates that youth hockey may be more dangerous than previously thought. This study finds that 11 year old players who play in a league ...
Continue reading "Body checking in Youth Hockey increases risk of brain injury" »
Posted on Jun 15, 2010 By Blog Manager
California State Senator Mark Leno is. PG&E spent $46 million dollars to fund its campaign for Proposition 16, which was defeated by voters on June 8, 2010. Critics point out that majority of ...
Continue reading "Upset at PG&E for using your money to bankroll its campaign for Proposition 16?" »
Posted on Jun 11, 2010 By Shea & Shea
The 2010 World Cup started on June 11, 2010, with South America and Mexico drawing a tie in the first match of the tournament. Every four years, the United States, with increasing popularity, diverts ...
Continue reading "World Cup-- soccer and head injuries" »
Posted on Jun 4, 2010 By Shea & Shea
As the snow caps melt away, flowers begin to blossom and chirping birds replace the sound of rain pouring outside, people pack away their turtlenecks and scarves and head to bodies of water to bask in ...
Continue reading "Boating -- Have Fun, But Be Safe" »
Posted on Jun 4, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Early in the morning in most cities, a fleet of garbage trucks, recycling trucks and yard waste trucks travel the streets and roads of the community. These trucks can usually be driven from the right ...
Continue reading "Garbage Truck Accidents: Was the truck's blind spot involved? " »
Posted on Jun 4, 2010 By Shea & Shea
Natural gas explosions can be deadly, or cause catastrophic injuries. Fortunately, they don't happen frequently, but when they do, the results are often devastating. The affected home can be blown ...
Continue reading "Home Explosions: Caused by natural gas leak? " »
Posted on Jun 4, 2010 By Shea & Shea
As spring approaches and the weather warms, many bikers spend more and more time on the open road. Fresh air, the wind in your face and the smell of freshly cut grass, all at one time, is an ...
Continue reading "Motorcycle helmets: How well are you protected? " »
Posted on Jun 4, 2010 By San Jose Personal Injury Attorney
We are pleased to announce the launch of our San Jose Personal Injury Blog
Continue reading "Welcome to our San Jose Personal Injury Blog" »