Posts tagged personal injury

• 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...