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This Week In The News: 01/13-01/16
This Week In The News (01/13-01/17) Hit-and-Run Crash in Long Beach Injures Woman Thursday, January 16 (NBC Los Angeles) - A hit-and-run crash in Long Beach left a woman in her mid-20s hospitalized in critical condition. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded to an incident at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street at about 8:40
Time Limits for Filing a Product Liability Claim
Time Limits for Filing a Product Liability Claim The time limits for filing a product liability claim differ depending on what state you live in. But wherever you file your claim, a lawsuit should begin as soon as possible. It can take time to have all the pieces in place, and the process can extend well past
This Week In The News: 01/06-01/10
This Week In The News (01/06-01/10) US, Iran Step Back From the Brink; Region Still on Edge Wednesday, January 8 (NBC Los Angeles) – President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday he would not order a military response against Iran following missile strikes on two bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops. Hours later, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced
Back to School: Playground Injuries
Back to School: Playground Injures The playground is the cornerstone of childhood fun. However, there are many hidden risks and dangers that can cause severe injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 200,000 children are treated at emergency rooms every year for playground-related injuries. According to the CDC, the rate of severe
This Week In The News: 12/30-01/03
This Week In The News (12/30-01/03) Woman, 61, Dies After Alleged Drunk Teen Driver Hits Car in Huntington Beach Thursday, January 2 (CBS Los Angeles) – Susan Palmer, 61, was killed Wednesday night after her car was struck by a 17-year-old motorist driving the wrong way on Gothard Street in Huntington Beach. Local police say the teen
How to Handle a Drunk Driver After an Accident
How to Handle a Drunk Driver After an Accident Despite warnings about the dangers of drunk driving, far too many car accidents, injuries, and fatalities occur every year because of driving under the influence, or DUI. The 2017 Annual Report of the California DUI Management Information System reveals some sobering statistics. In 2015, there were 141,372 total
This Week In The News: 12/16-12/20
This Week In The News (12/16-12/20) Echo Park Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead; Driver at Large Friday, December 20 (ABC7) – Jose Mario Vaquero, 60, was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Echo Park on Thursday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department said the collision was reported before 5:30 a.m. Vaquero had run into
Buckle Your Belt This Holiday Season
Buckle Your Belt This Holiday Season ‘Tis the season for seat belt safety. If you are among the thousands of Americans hitting the highway this holiday season, remember to buckle up. Wearing your seatbelt significantly improves your chances of survival during a car accident. The statistics paint a very clear picture. According to the Centers for Disease
This Week In The News: 12/09-12/13
This Week In The News (12/09-12/13) Woman Killed, 2 People Injured After Car Slams Into Simi Valley Home Tuesday, December 10 (CBS Los Angeles) – A woman died after a car crashed into a Simi Valley home at Sycamore Drive and Morley Street at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Two others were hospitalized in critical condition, including one
Avoid Holiday Decorating Injuries
Avoid Holiday Decorating Injuries The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that, between 2009 and 2012, there were 12,000 emergency department visits per year related to holiday decorating injuries, while in 2012, there were an estimated 15,000 such injuries. Common causes of holiday decorating injuries include stepping on broken ornaments and falling from a ladder. Falls were