... be great story tellers, and Rodriguez is a master of telling the story. Second - TLC lawyers use techniques that focus on getting the jury into the scenes of that story. The method is called Psychodrama ... you want to learn more go to other posts here under the category Trial Lawyers College, or go to Gerry Spence's website. I have posted before why most ... try in Bakersfield. Can't wait to work with him on a truly great case in California. Wonder if you have a civil rights case that has merit? Send me ...
July 3, 2009 05:07 pm
... 's Health Care Agency reports that 25 young people died in Orange County, California drowning accidents between 2005 and 2007. During this same time period, ... immersion-related events. • This same age group made up 72% of Orange County, California drowning deaths. • 64% of immersion incidents took place in spas and pools. ... drowning accidents tend to occur during the summer months, our Orange County, California personal injury lawyers are aware that the warm weather in our state year round requires ...
July 3, 2009 01:57 pm

Los Angeles County DUI Arrest

(California Criminal Lawyer Blog)
... in his or her blood to drive a vehicle." The consequences of a Southern California DUI arrest are quite significant. The severity of the charges would depend on a defendant's level of intoxication, the extent of injuries involved (to those other than the drunk driver), and the ... - be it a first-time offense or a repeat offense - please contact a skilled Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP for a free and comprehensive consultation. We will work hard to get your ...
July 3, 2009 12:54 pm

Report: Dangerous Highways are Factor in More than 50 Percent of Accident Fatalities

(California Car Accident Lawyers - California Personal Injury Blog)
... , and utility poles will be repositioned so they are not a risk to motorists, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. Besides California accident lawyers can also look forward to the passing of a $500 billion transportation bill which will invest heavily in highway improvements. ... , including victims of dangerous roads. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us. The Reeves Law Group is not acting as ...
July 2, 2009 01:49 pm
... festival. The trial court would have none of it, and dismissed the case on summary judgment. Beninati then appealed. Yesterday, California's Court of Appeal, First District, affirmed the trial court, holding that the promoter owed no duty of care to ... the event, and Beninati assumed such risk. To read the entire opinion click here. (.pdf) The San Diego personal injury lawyers at Walton Barber LLP represent individuals injured in all types of accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents ...
July 2, 2009 11:17 am
... the center of bridge. His widow then brought suits against Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita and the California Department of Transportation. Orange County Superior Court judge Sheila Fell last week dismissed the case after settlement. Both sides were represented by attorneys arguing who was negligent, but in the end, the lawyers resolved the matter without going to trial. The complicated legal issues arising from a wrongful death require careful analysis because of ...
July 2, 2009 10:17 am

Whither The Heeding Presumption?

(Drug and Device Law)
... don't read every warning that we encounter - and we're defense lawyers. Like Riley, we don't think anybody else does either. Next ... plaintiff's burden to prove that defendant's failure to warn was a proximate cause of his injury, and this burden includes adducing proof that the user of a product would have read and ... not recognize a heeding presumption. In Motus v. Pfizer Inc., after a lengthy discussion of California precedent, the court summed up: Given that other no other court applying California ...
July 2, 2009 05:18 am
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network California parents rely on child care center to provide their children with supervision, educational instruction, indoor play ... area and that prevents or discourages children from wandering away. Of course, a fence should not be used as a substitute for good supervision. California child care centers that diligently follow the regulations help prevent or avoid many personal injuries that take place on ...
July 2, 2009 04:00 am
... hurt while participating in an activity "involving an inherent risk of injury to voluntary participants . . ., where the risk cannot be eliminated without altering the fundamental nature of the activity." To date, California courts have applied this only if the activity is ... apply because he had not been engaged in a sport. Some battling legalese followed. Plaintiff's lawyer: there is "essentially no precedent for extending primary assumption of the risk to 'low-impact' cultural activities of the ...
July 2, 2009 01:33 am
... drunk driver was apparently carrying a load of nails. As the truck rolled over, the nails spilled all over the freeway, California Highway Patrol officials said. No other car accidents were caused by the spilled debris. My heart ... driver's negligence and recklessness. I wish the injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 traffic accident statistics, 178 deaths and 14,185 injuries were reported in Orange County as a result of car ...
July 2, 2009 01:01 am
... was also arrested with misdemeanor cruelty to a child by inflicting injury in 2004. Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under ... Prior DUI, NBC San Diego, December 8,2008 Web Related Resources California DMV guidelines about DUI If you have been arrested and charged with ... San Diego County, then trust your case to an experienced San Diego DUI Lawyer. San Diego Attorney Victor A. Orsatti with the San Diego Law Center has a ...
July 1, 2009 10:04 pm
... he slammed into another car on the road, causing it to career wildly and actually flip over twice. California Highway Patrol officers who came to the scene found Mr. Galiher (who serves as the main pastor at Tennessee's ... released him after he met a $100,000 bail. The man Mr. Galiher hit is still recovering from his injuries, which include broken bones and ribs and difficulty walking. Injury DUIs in Southern California can be quite serious business, and the pastor could face significant jail time, ...
July 1, 2009 07:38 pm
... Sinon Falvey. Falvey was at St. Norbert's from 1976 to 1989. The plaintiff's California clergy abuse lawyer says that the priest was retired, but living at the parish, when the alleged molestation incidents occurred. Falvey died in 2005. The plaintiff's Santa Ana personal injury lawsuit accuses Falvey of making friends with the victim and gaining his trust so ... diocese has shelled out $1.5 million over multiple personal injury claims accusing Father John Lenihan of clergy sex abuse. Clergy Sex ...
July 1, 2009 04:21 pm

GM Concede on Product Liability Question (Somewhat)

(California Car Accident Lawyers - California Personal Injury Blog)
... new company that would evolve from the bankruptcy. That had sparked outrage from consumer safety advocates, product liability lawyers as well as state attorneys general, who had stringently voiced their opposition to those plans. The abandonment of ... wrongful death claims each year. The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of product liability. Please visit our website at trlglaw ...
July 1, 2009 02:34 pm
... that was stripped by the designation of Saddam's government as a sponsor of terrorism. Decided on June 8, 2009. LAWYER REQUEST The Supreme Court overturned a long-standing ruling that stopped police from initiating questions unless a defendant's ... -hunting exercises off the coast of southern California. The court said forcing the Navy to deploy an inadequately trained anti-submarine force jeopardizes the safety of the fleet. The most serious possible injury to environmental groups would be harm to ...
July 1, 2009 11:21 am
... Leslie Z. Walker is an associate at Abbott & Kindermann, LLP. For questions relating to this article or any other California land use, real estate, environmental and/or planning issues contact Abbott & Kindermann, LLP at ... in this article should not be construed to be formal legal advice by Abbott & Kindermann, LLP, nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Because of the changing nature of this area of the law and the importance of individual facts, readers are encouraged to ...
July 1, 2009 01:06 am
... will cost drivers $101.00 for not wearing a seat belt. Buckle up or be prepared to pay the fine. As we mentioned previously on the Injury Law Blog, this law was named after two young teens tragically killed in a car accident that were not wearing seatbelts. ... 2007 with 3,214 deaths due to car accidents. Texas came in at number two with 3363 car accident related deaths and California came in at number one with 3974 car accident related deaths. Let's hope the passage of this new Florida seat belt ...
June 30, 2009 09:20 pm

Judge Convicted of San Diego DUI Loses Appeal

(San Diego DUI Attorney Blog)
... stems from an incident in December 2003 in which he was arrested for driving while intoxicated and causing bodily injury to a motorcyclist. Facts of the Case According to testimony, Judge Millard had been drinking wine at the home of a ... -two year old William Payne, causing injuries that made it impossible for Payne to continue working as a construction company service representative. Initial tests found that Judge Millard had a BAC of a .011% -- .03% over California's maximum allowable BAC. The ...
June 30, 2009 07:39 pm
... highway. In this video while a highway worker sweeps the shoes from one lane of travel traffic just keeps on going by heading to work. San Diego, California - December 2008 - The lawyers at Estey and Bomberger again bring us news of a pedestrian accident in the Core-Columbia district of San Francisco. The woman was struck while crossing the street by a vehicle turning left; which brings up another point about safety. ...
June 30, 2009 07:38 am
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network California day care centers / child care centers are regulated by the State of California - Health and Human Services ... * name of physician, medical findings, and medical treatment (if any); and * disposition or outcome of the incident. It is important for California Child Care Centers to comply with these and other regulations. The reporting requirements provide valuable information to the Department of ...
June 30, 2009 04:00 am