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FDA and E-Cigarette Companies Working to Combat Teen Vaping Crisis
Posted in Blog on November 1, 2018A little over a month after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to e-cigarette companies over the teen vaping crisis, the agency says it has had constructive...
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Opioid Bill Signed into Law After Drug Overdose Deaths Hit Record High
Posted in Blog on October 31, 2018Last week, the president signed into law a sweeping opioid bill to address the drug epidemic. The bill, known as the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, received overwhelming bipartisan support...
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What to Do if You are Injured in an Accident on Private Property
Posted in Blog on October 30, 2018Most auto accidents occur on public roads and highways, but accidents on private property are actually fairly common. Accidents that occur on private property include those in private parking lots,...
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Police Searching for Victorville Street Racing Hit-and-Run Suspects
Posted in Blog on October 30, 2018Police are searching for two suspects who fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash Friday in Victorville. They suspect that the crash was the result of street racing. The hit-and-run...
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Zimmer Sued for Defective Hip Implant Device
Posted in Blog on October 25, 2018A Minnesota woman has filed a lawsuit against Zimmer, Inc., alleging the company’s Kinectiv hip implant device caused her to suffer serious injuries. She is suing the company for defective...
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Did Bayer Influence Doctors to Prescribe Essure?
Posted in Blog on October 25, 2018In 2002, Essure was introduced to the market as a permanent birth control option—one of the only alternatives to tubal ligation. The device, made of flexile coils, is implanted into...
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What Happens if You Are Injured at a State or National Park?
Posted in Blog on October 24, 2018Our region is home to several beautiful state and national parks, such as Mount San Jacinto State Park and Joshua Tree National Park. These parks provide great opportunities for residents...
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Man Injured in Victorville Crash with Disposal Truck
Posted in Blog on October 23, 2018A man was seriously injured in a head-on crash with a Burrtec disposal truck in Victorville Tuesday morning. The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of National Trails Highway...
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Diocese of Brooklyn Agrees to Historic Settlement Over Sex Abuse
Posted in Blog on October 23, 2018In a historic decision, the Diocese of Brooklyn has agreed to a $27.5 million settlement over sexual abuse by a former volunteer church worker. This is the largest U.S. settlement...
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Sandwich Company Sued After Glyphosate Found in “Natural” Products
Posted in Blog on October 23, 2018Sandwich company Pret a Manger is facing two lawsuits over claims that its “natural” food products contain the pesticide glyphosate. The lawsuits have been brought by the Organic Consumers Association...
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Pedestrian Critically Injured on North Palm Canyon Drive
Posted in Blog on October 22, 2018A pedestrian was critically injured in an accident in Palm Springs Sunday, prompting the closure of North Palm Canyon Drive. The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. along the 900 block...
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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Palmdale Road
Posted in Blog on October 20, 2018A pedestrian was airlifted to the hospital after she was struck by a vehicle in Victorville Tuesday. The pedestrian crash occurred around noon at the intersection of Palmdale Road and...
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Man Arrested for Fatal DUI Crash in Cathedral City
Posted in Blog on October 20, 2018Police have arrested a Cathedral City driver accused of causing a fatal DUI crash early Tuesday morning. The driver, 46-year-old Mario Garcia, was charged with DUI gross vehicular manslaughter in...
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NFL Painkiller Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed
Posted in Blog on October 19, 2018Four years after a judge dismissed a proposed class-action brought by retired NFL players over damage from painkillers taken during their careers, an appeals court has reinstated the suit. The...
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Who is Liable for an Injury at a Theme Park?
Posted in Blog on October 18, 2018California is home to a plethora of theme and amusement parks. From Six Flags Magic Mountain to Knott’s Berry Farm to Disneyland, there are tons of parks dedicated to entertaining...
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Report Reveals Shortcomings of Semi-Autonomous Driving Systems
Posted in Blog on October 17, 2018The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a report on the risks of semi-autonomous driving systems. “Reality Check,” as it is called, assesses the semi-autonomous systems used by...
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1 Killed, 1 Injured in Highway 138 Crash in Phelan
Posted in Blog on October 16, 2018One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a Wednesday night crash in Phelan. The crash occurred around 5:17 p.m. on westbound Highway 138 east of Sayle Road....
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Couple Sues Johnson & Johnson for Defective Physiomesh
Posted in Blog on October 16, 2018A Tennessee couple is suing Ethicon and its parent company Johnson & Johnson for injuries the wife sustained after being implanted with its physiomesh. The lawsuit, which was filed in...
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What Are the Different Types of Product Liability Cases?
Posted in Blog on October 16, 2018If you have been injured by a defective product, you may have a product liability case. There are three main categories of product liability cases: design defects, manufacturing defects, and...
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Class Action Claims Chevrolet SUVs Burn Oil at Alarming Rate
Posted in Blog on October 15, 2018A class action has been filed by two Chevrolet Equinox owners over engine damage and other problems caused by the rate at which the vehicles burn oil. According to the...
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