Posts tagged general personal injury

• Medical Malpractice Damage Cap Struck Down in LA

  Elaine Mandel | October 03, 2006 5:26 PM | 1 CommentLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The amount a victims of medical malpractice can be awarded is limited by law in many states, including California and Louisiana. In those two states, victims' recoveries for pain and suffering were set over two decades ago. But this may be changing.In many states there are limits, or "caps," on what victims of medical malpractice can recover when they sue the doctors or hospitals that caused...

• Jury Awards $23.4 Million to Orange County Boy Severely Brain-Damaged in Auto Accident

  Michael Eyerly | September 29, 2006 6:42 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Orange County jury awards large personal injury verdict to severely brain-damaged boy.The day after his thirteenth birthday, Cade Feitler was riding home from school when the car in which he was riding was broadsided by Peter Infranca. Mr. Infranca, on his way to a personal doctor's appointment, ran a red light and crashed into Feitler's side of the car. The boy suffered a fractured skull and...

• Demand for Body Parts Fuels Illicit Parts for Profit Schemes

  Michael Eyerly | September 22, 2006 6:19 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The story of what happened to Alistair Cooke's body is illustrative of the huge black market demand for body parts.Recently, a news article chronicled the fate that befell the body of the late Alistair Cooke. Mr. Cooke hosted the long running television series "Masterpiece Theatre" from 1971 to 1992. In the course of his 22 year stint as host, Mr. Cooke became synonymous with the show,...

• California Women Warned About IUDs

  Paul Kiesel | September 10, 2006 11:47 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  California state health officials are investigating physicians who have potentially purchased the medical contraceptive device known as an IUD through unlicenced vendors. The threat to consumers in the distribution of medical devices obtained without regulatory safeguards is a very real issue in today's global community. The Los Angeles Times reported on September 10, 2006, that 850 women in...

• Child Drowns in Swimming Pool

  Elaine Mandel | September 05, 2006 4:30 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  News of a child drowning in a backyard swimming pool highlights the need for safety. As summer winds down, many people are having those last backyard picnics and pool parties. Tragedy struck in Orange County this weekend when a five year old drowned in a backyard pool. Children can drown within a few minutes, so it's always important to keep a close watch on kids in pools.Many cities have...

• Bill Aims to Curb Dangers of Driving Under the Influence of Cell Phones

  Michael Eyerly | September 01, 2006 10:56 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Bill banning use of cell phones by California drivers is sent to Governor Schwarzenegger. Drivers distracted by their cell phones cause thousands of accidents and injuries each year.Having received final legislative approval, Senate Bill 1613 was sent to Governor Schwarzenegger yesterday. SB 1613, if passed into law, would ban drivers from taking on cell phones unless they use a hands-free...

• LA County Sheriff's Department Using Excessive Force

  Elaine Mandel | August 29, 2006 9:27 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A recent report on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shows that when cops use force in arresting suspects, over half the time, that victim has "visible and verifiable" injuries.There is a disturbing trend in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department regarding how much force their officers use when arresting suspects. A recent report on the Sheriff's Department shows that when police...