Blog Posts in 2011
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Posted on Dec 29, 2011 By Blog Manager
California legislators are trying to remove drivers, who are repeat offenders of DUIs, off the road. Under a new law, AB 1601, which will take effect on January 1, 2012, will allow a judge to suspend ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Blog Manager
HGH is a human growth hormone that takes care of certain functionalities that are connected to vitality, energy, and resilience. HGH became a hot topic in sports after federal and state agents raided ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By Blog Manager
In the most recent lawsuit against Toys R Us, it stated that Toys R Us knowingly stocked a baby product that had caused serious injuries. Bumbo is a simple molded plastic seat that is more upright ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2011 By Blog Manager
Playgrounds include a variety of recreational equipment such as monkey bars, tire swings, jungle gyms, see-saws, swing sets, merry-go- rounds and overhead ladders. This variety of equipment holds an ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2011 By Blog Manager
Recent studies show that instant cups of soup can pose serious burn risks. Depending on the style of the container, they are susceptible to tipping over very easily. The hot liquid can burn a ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Blog Manager
On July 1, 2008, two laws dealing with wireless phones went into effect. The first law (VC §23123) prohibited all drivers from using handheld wireless telephones while operating a vehicle. ...
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Posted on Dec 6, 2011 By Blog Manager
A 34-year old man was struck by a large pickup truck and killed Monday evening while crossing Monterey Highway in San Jose, police said. Officer Jose Garcia said the unidentified victim died at the ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2011 By Blog Manager
Football has arguably become America's new favorite pastime, but it is also one of the most dangerous sports. All the rough hitting and tackling is of course what makes the game exciting, but this ...
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Posted on Nov 22, 2011 By Blog Manager
Many do not think twice when they get on a bus – whether it be on a commercial bus for a short trip instead of taking an airplane, getting on a bus for a church outing, or putting their child on ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2011 By Blog Manager
New California law makes requirements much stricter for those children who want to kiss their booster seats goodbye. Currently, California law allows children by age 6 or 60 pounds to leave behind ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2011 By Blog Manager
A team of 15 personal injury attorneys from all over the country have teamed up to spread their wealth of knowledge with people from all over the country. The head author is Anthony Castelli, a ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2011 By Blog Manager
Currently in New Brunswick, the cap on pain and suffering for minor injuries is capped at $2,500. However, a group appointed by the government is recommending this be increased to between $4,000 and ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2011 By Blog Manager
Concussions, known medically as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), are the most common type of head injury. The cerebrospinal fluid inside of the human skull protects the brain from everyday jolts ...
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Posted on Oct 18, 2011 By Blog Manager
On October 16, 2011, two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, was killed in a multicar crash at the Las Vegas Indy 300. A Sports Illustrated writer named Jon Wertheim said, "[th]e fact of ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2011 By Blog Manager
As a new football season begins, the NFL is promising to pay more attention to the prevalence of traumatic brain injury in the sport. Retired players suffering from traumatic brain injuries have filed ...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2011 By Blog Manager
Some may remember all the news reports of the Giants fan who was brutally beaten last March when the Giants played the Dodgers. The Stow family had some good news to report – Bryan Stow has been ...
Continue reading "Update on Giants fan Bryan Stow" »
Posted on Oct 4, 2011 By Blog Manager
The first storms of the season are heading our way and preparing your car and your driving for wet conditions is important to prevent and avoid dangerous accidents. Here's what you need to prepare ...
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Posted on Sep 28, 2011 By Blog Manager
A scam artist purporting to represent "Sunnyvale court" has been calling Santa Clara County residents asking for personal or financial information, officials warned Tueday. Actual court ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2011 By Blog Manager
Police reports are usually generated by police officers investigating the scene of an accident. They usually contain information like the time, date, place, names of witnesses, and a description of ...
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Posted on Sep 20, 2011 By Blog Manager
A woman who died along with her dog in a crash in Gilroy was identified Monday as Janice Settle, who was 64 and lived in Morgan Hill. Settle died after her 2006 Nissan Altima was T-boned at an ...
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Posted on Sep 2, 2011 By Blog Manager
A Cupertino home was involved in a gas explosion yesterday, authorities report. PG&E crews found seven leaks in nearby pipes, but they are unsure exactly what caused the blast. State regulators ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2011 By Blog Manager
As of Monday August 29, 2011, Hurricane Irene took the lives of at least 38 individuals from 11 different states. One death was due to a tree falling on an 89 year-old woman, and another man from the ...
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Posted on Aug 30, 2011 By Blog Manager
The next time you are speeding through traffic to make it to work on time, stop and ask yourself, "Is this worth a lawsuit?" Although many individuals believe that speeding will result in ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2011 By Blog Manager
On July 1, 2011, a new law went into effect requiring carbon monoxide detectors be placed in most California homes. The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 (Cal. Health & Safety Code ...
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Posted on Aug 18, 2011 By Blog Manager
The University of Notre Dame settled with the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) for penalties resulting from the October 2010 death of Declan Sullivan. Sullivan was a 20 ...
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