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California Ranked Among States With High Numbers Of Cooking Fires On Thanksgiving
November 19th, 2012
November 19, 2012 Millions of Americans fry turkeys each Thanksgiving. What many people don’t realize though is just how dangerous deep-frying a turkey can be. According to a press release published by CNBC.com, approximately 1,000 cooking fires are reported in the United States each Thanksgiving. Many of these accidents have resulted in people suffering serious fire […]
New Campaign Aims to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents Among Elderly
November 12th, 2012
November 12, 2012 Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of injuries in the United States’ elderly population. In fact, 95 percent of elderly patients suffering from hip fractures sustained the injury in a fall, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says one in three senior citizens will fall each year. […]
Oakland Crane Mechanic Killed In Work-Related Accident
November 5th, 2012
November 5, 2012 A 51-year-old Oakland, California, man was killed recently in a work-related accident at the Port of Oakland. The Silicon Valley Mercury News reports the incident occurred at around 9:30 a.m. on October 24 at berth 37, part of the Ben E. Nutter Terminal. A port spokesperson, Marilyn Sandifur, stated the crane mechanic, who […]
Lawsuit To Be Filed In Connection To Northern California Car Accident
October 29th, 2012
October 29, 2012 The Record Searchlight reports a lawsuit will likely be filed against Shasta County for a car accident caused by a defective highway design that left two young girls seriously injured The California Car Accident occurred March 16 at a bridge abutment along a highway in Cottonwood, California. Accident reports indicate the father of the two girls, […]
Two People Injured In Northern California Truck Accident
October 22nd, 2012
October 22, 2012 A California truck accident that occurred last week was responsible for sending two motorists to the hospital with injuries. KTVU News reports the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday along southbound Highway 101, near the Cesar Chavez Street exit. Troopers with the California Highway Patrol reported a black Toyota Camry was on […]
$1 Million Settlement Reached In UC-Davis Pepper Spray Incident
October 15th, 2012
October 15, 2012 A settlement has been reached between the University of California-Davis and 21 protesters who were injured last year as the result of excessive force used by campus police. According to The Wall Street Journal, the group of plaintiffs will each receive $30,000 from a total $1 million award. The incident occurred on November 18, […]
California Creates Law Changing Workers’ Compensation System
October 8th, 2012
October 8, 2012 California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed legislature to improve the state’s workers’ compensation system. According to Reuters, Senate Bill 863 will lower premiums for businesses while increasing benefits for injured workers. The law will help insurers cut costs by getting rid of benefits for certain health conditions and creating fee schedules where […]
California Governor Signs Bill Allowing Self-Driving Cars To Hit The Road
October 1st, 2012
October 1, 2012 Advancements in technology have been making vehicles safer to drive for years, but could the newest advancement in driving technology be not driving at all? Google seems to think so and have started testing their self-driving cars on California roads. According to the Los Angeles Times, California Governor Jerry Brown has signed State Bill […]
FDA Proposes New System To Battle Problem Of Defective Medical Devices
September 24th, 2012
September 24, 2012 With thousands of lawsuits and claims being filed because of serious or permanent injuries stemming from defective medical devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a new plan to help keep track of products on the market and reports of their adverse effects. According to the press release, the FDA hopes […]
Alcohol Is Contributing Factor in Northern California Boating Accident
September 17th, 2012
September 17, 2012 A boating accident on a lake in Northern California last weekend resulted in the loss of two lives and left another man injured. According to The Sacramento Bee, officials believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash. Deputies with the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office say a 53-year-old Auburn, California, man is […]
