Author Archives: Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer

Physical Therapy Not Only for Rehabilitation

According to a new study , roughly half of the patients seen by physical therapists are being treated for ailments not related to rehabilitation. Blain Stimac, owner and CEO of Professional Therapy Associates, said, “Physical therapy is widely recognized for its effectiveness in helping patients recover and regain full mobility after an injury, severe illness or surgery Continue reading

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About 21,600 Honda Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled

According to news sources , a recall has been issued for about 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles after it was found that the aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards installed on them posed a potential injury or collision hazard. The hazard arises from the possibility of the floorboards breaking off or cracking. Continue reading

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Drivers Delaying Maintenance Increase Safety Risks

According to recent research conducted by Consumer Reports, about forty percent of drivers are said to have opted to delaying repairs and car maintenance decisions due to financial constraints, exposing themselves to potentially increased safety risks. Among the reasons why it is a problem to delay important maintenance and repair decisions for a vehicle is the increased safety risks associated with such decisions as well as the increased costs incurred to fix the problem down the line. Continue reading

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Shoes Recalled for Fall Hazard

Approximately 6,100 pairs of women’s dress shoes are being recalled because the heels may lean, resulting in a fall hazard. So far, one customer sustained a minor leg injury after a fall while wearing the shoe. The leather dress shoes have a three-inch heel, open toes, and a leather bow, with “Naturalizer” printed inside Continue reading

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Women’s Heels Recalled

Around 6,100 pairs of women’s dress shoes are undergoing a recall due to the heels leaning, which is a fall hazard. Continue reading

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Four Injured In St. Helena Two-Vehicle Collision

According to news sources, four people were taken to the hospital in an accident that took place Saturday when a vehicle reportedly collided head-on with another vehicle traveling in the opposite lane in Mount St. Helena. Continue reading

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O Organics Celery Seed Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for O Organics Organic Celery Seed sold in Safeway stores after it was discovered that the product was potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The company, B&M, Inc., has issued the voluntary recall after it was found to be potentially contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause … Continue reading

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Indiana Struggles To Enforce New Texting-Driving Ban

According to news sources , the state of Indiana is struggling to enforce its newly implemented ban on texting while driving, with police blaming the difficulty on how the law was drafted and written. The ban went into effect July 1, 2011, stating that it was against the law for drivers to use any sort of hand-held device for the purpose of transmitting, reading or writing while behind the wheel of a moving car. Continue reading

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One Injured In Big Rig Accident on Highway 99

According to news sources, one person was sent to the hospital in an accident that took place Friday evening in foggy conditions when a vehicle traveling on Highway 99 ended up colliding with a big rig truck. The accident took place near Visalia when a 49-year-old man driving a Jeep Cherokee heading east on Avenue … Continue reading

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About 16,000 Ford F-Series Pickup Trucks Recalled

According to news sources , about 16,000 Ford F-series pickup trucks have been recalled due to faulty transmission locks that could allow a driver to shift from Park into gear without the need of pressing on the brake, thereby increasing the risk of collision and injuring passerby’s. The recalled vehicles have a model year of 2011 and 2012 and include the following models, F-150, F-250, F-350,F-450 and F-550 pickup trucks. The F-150 is recalled only for model year 2011, while the remaining models correspond to the 2012 model year. Continue reading

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