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Can Accident Bystanders Recover Damages for Emotional Distress?
Another person’s negligent act, such as running a red light, can cause both physical harm and emotional distress to an accident victim. California law defines...
September 2016
Traffic Deaths Increased in 2015
The most recent crash statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveal a disturbing trend. About 35,200 people died in traffic accidents...
September 2016
Traffic Death Trends in San Jose: A Public Health Crisis
The Mercury News proclaimed San Jose traffic deaths to be the “worst public-safety trend” of 2015. The year ended with 59 traffic accident fatalities, an...
June 2016
Laser Surgery Malpractice — Skin Injuries
Laser surgery can be a useful tool in the hands of a skilled operator. In some cases, however, patients have experienced severe and permanent harm...
June 2016
Laser Surgery Malpractice — Eye Injuries from LASIK or PRK
Ophthalmologists perform LASIK surgery to improve focusing power by removing corneal tissue and reshaping eyes. LASIK is short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. An older...
June 2016
Medical Malpractice in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
The recent settlement of a medical malpractice lawsuit concerning the wrongful death of Joan Rivers raises questions about the safety of ambulatory surgery centers. Unlike...
June 2016
California Hotel Injuries
The Bay area hosts more than 17 million visitors every year. With more than 200 hotels in San Francisco, about 70 in San Jose, and...
June 2016
Juries Find that Talcum Powder Causes Ovarian Cancer
In the first five months of 2016, two juries have awarded multi-million-dollar verdicts to women who suffered from ovarian cancer caused by long-term use of...
May 2016
Accidental Deaths of Children in Santa Clara County Swimming Pools
When a child accidentally drowns in a swimming pool, determining fault requires a detailed analysis of the facts. That determination must be made so that...
May 2016