Understanding design defects and the rights of injured consumers Whether it is a motor vehicle, household appliance, work tool, a computer or any other type of electronic device or product, we as a society tend to rely on these goods and products to make life easier. In fact, some residents in California may find it […]
Top 3 technological distractions on the road Driving is something that many people do every day, and its mundanity might lead you to forget that it can also be a dangerous act. Indeed, there are many accidents every day that range in severity from minor fender benders to major collisions with fatalities. One of the […]
Who can be held responsible for a birth trauma? When bringing a new little one into the world, parents often focus on the joys of this event. While doctors will prepare mothers about potential complications and issues that could occur during labor and delivery, she will likely still focus on the positive and disregard the […]
Helping harmed patient navigate a medical malpractice suit When we are injured or become ill, we are likely to visit our doctor or the emergency department. Because medical professional have years of education, training and experience, we rely on them to properly diagnose us and treat us. However, doctors and surgeons are people, just like […]
Technology used to reduce fatigued truck driving When it comes to semi-trucks and tractor-trailer truck drivers, motorists in California understand that most of these truck drivers are traveling long distances. Commercial trucks play a vital role in intrastate and interstate commerce, resulting in often trips taking several days to complete shipments. While these are necessary […]
What do federal trucking regulations look like in 2017? While California residents are used to sharing the road with large commercial trucks, this does not mean it is always easy to travel next to one or several of the massive vehicles. Although truck drivers go through specialized training and trucking companies are controlled through federal […]
4 ways to eliminate distractions while driving Despite strong efforts, car accidents and traffic-related fatalities are still prevalent across Southern California. In an article from the Los Angeles Times, studies found that while traffic deaths as a whole are decreasing throughout the United States, they are increasing in California. One of the most common explanations […]
Miscounting occurs in surgeries more often than you think Whether it is a scheduled routine surgery or an emergency surgery, patients in California and elsewhere often have many concerns regarding the procedure they are about to undergo. While a highly trained and educated surgeon will conduct them, these medical professionals are still humans that are […]
Study: Medication error rate unchanged after 10 years While the medical industry continues to advance and certain careers become more specialized, there is not an amount of training and education that will completely rid the occupation of errors and mistakes. While this may be due to the fact that doctors and surgeons are humans, thus […]
What are consumer rights when it comes to defective products? When we purchase items, this is for a specific purpose. Consumers are under the impression that the things they buy will work the way that they were intended. Thus, when this does not occur, this is rather shocking. While this could mean a broken product, […]
