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• Passenger in Commericial Truck Dies in I-805 Crash

  Randy Walton | September 21, 2007 1:25 AM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  The San Diego Union Tribune has reported that a 37-year-old El Monte was killed when the big rig in which he was a passenger jack-knifed and crashed in the median of south Interstate 805. The driver, a 51-year-old San Bernardino man, suffered major personal injuries and was taken to a hospital. Witnesses told officers that the big rig was in the No. 2 lane and went past their vehicle going...

• Do Doctor's White Coat and Tie Cause Infection?

  Randy Walton | September 19, 2007 5:36 PM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  It was reported, hospitals are banning neckties, long sleeves and jewellery in an effort to stop the spread of deadly hospital-borne infections. The campaign is aimed at ambulances, primary care, mental health and care trusts, and care homes and hospices.In England, it was reported, hospitals are banning neckties, long sleeves and jewellery in an effort to stop the spread of deadly...

• Elders More Vulnerable To "Poisonous" Drug Cocktails

  Scott Barber | September 18, 2007 7:07 PM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  A recent New York Times article reports that elderly patients are much more vulnerable to "poisonous" drug cocktails. Elderly persons, those over the age of 65, are more likely to be taking multiple medications for multiple conditions which have been prescribed by multiple physicians. This can result in elders receiving medications which should not be prescribed together. This can even occur...

• Center for Constitutional Litigation Scores Major Victory

  Randy Walton | September 18, 2007 5:38 PM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on September 14 declared the Graves Amendment unconstitutional. That amendment had given immunity to automobile rental agencies for harm caused by their vehicles. The legislation has been a source of concern for the clients of personal injury law practitioners because it allowed owners of vehicles to rent or lease their cars without...

• Medicare To Stop Paying For The Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers

  Scott Barber | September 17, 2007 5:42 PM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  Medicare to stop paying nursing homes for treating pressure ulcers which they cause. Pressue ulcers are one of the most common bases for elder aqbuse lawsuits. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced last month that, it will no longer reimburse hospitals for treating eight "reasonably preventable" conditions as of October 2008. Pressure ulcers are among the most prevalent,...

• Upset about Nursing Home Care? Complain!

  Randy Walton | September 14, 2007 10:25 PM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  As a lawyer who sues nursing homes and residential care facilities for the abuse or neglect of their residents, I frequently get calls from people who feel that they or their loved one have been a victim abuse or neglect. When I hear genuine stories abuse or neglect, or of highly questionable conduct on the part of nursing home staff, I always ask whether or not anyone complained about it to...

• Widow Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Buffer Manufacturer

  Chrissie Cole | September 14, 2007 7:38 AM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  A Texas widow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit for her husband's death, against OPC/Floor Blazer and American Honda Motor Company, the manufacturers of a floor buffer that she believes was defective and dangerous and to blame for his death.In January, while he was working as a floor technician, he was sent to clean floors at an office building in Longview. He used a propane powered floor...

• Nursing Home Complaint Investigation Improvement Act of 2007 Heads to Governor's Desk

  Randy Walton | September 13, 2007 7:11 PM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  The Nursing Home Complaint Investigation Improvement Act would require the Department of Health Services (DHS) to complete investigations within 40 working days; send complainants a written summary of findings about their complaint; investigate facility-reported complaints of abuse and neglect within the same timeframes as public complaints; and extend the number of days a complainant has to...

• Elderly Woman Attacked by Two Vicious Dogs

  Randy Walton | September 12, 2007 8:29 PM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  Walton Barber represents an elderly woman who was seriously injured after being attacked by two vicious dogs while she was walking in her neighborhood. The two english bulldogs broke through their yard gate and attacked the woman and her small dog, causing serious injuries to both.In California, the owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while...

• San Diego Auto Accident Injures Eight

  Randy Walton | September 11, 2007 7:41 PM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  The North County Times reported that two children and a pregnant woman were among 11 people sent to area hospitals September 8, 2007 after a five-car accident up in a Vista intersection, according to officials. A toddler and a 6-year-old child suffered multiple traumatic injuries and were flown to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, officials said. The pregnant woman, who officials said...