San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Did you know that product liability litigation can extend to large objects like motor vehicles, but can also include the manufacturers of even the smallest parts of a vehicle? Consumers may find that their products are defective, or has injured them as they are using the product correctly. The liability may extend to the manufacturer of the overall product, but also to the companies who manufacturer the separate components of the item. For example, if your child was injured because of the lead paint on his/her toy, then you may be able to seek compensation from the manufacturer of the toy. However, if the company outsources its toy painting or toy installation to other companies, then you may have to pursue them in a legal action.

Zurn Pex Industries produce plumbing systems that use flexible plastic plumbing tubes with brass fitting in the plumbing system. Originally, plumbing systems are made out of copper, but with this new wave of technology, “PEX” is being used in these new systems. The brass fittings act to join the two pieces of Pex pipe together, but homeowners have found that the brass fittings are failing and causing water damage within their homes. It has been discovered that the brass fittings are subject to “dezincification”, which means that the fittings are more susceptible to corrosion and failure.

The failure of these brass fittings in the Pex pipes may cause significant water damage in one’s home. Water can cause damage to your property, as well as your health. Water may corrode and destroy your belongings and possessions, but if the leak is left undiscovered, and mold develops, then it may be significant risk to your family as well. These problems involving the Zurn Pex brass fittings have occurred in homes built within the last seven years. If you think that you may have defective brass fittings or Zurn Pex piping in your house, then you need to contact the lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for your free consultation. Pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to an experienced attorney. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read more about product liability lawsuits and backgrounds on our attorneys.

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If manufacturers produce a product that has a defect in the nature of the item and which can cause injury to someone, then they may be liable for that person’s injuries. These products can include toys, tools and vehicles. These cases become all the more serious when they directly affect a person’s livelihood and health. As people age and injure themselves with sports and everyday activities, they may have continued difficulty walking up the stairs or being active, and may turn to hip replacement surgeries. The Durom Cup hip replacement was used in surgeries to help patients with their mobility, but have been shown to cause significant problems in those patients.

The product, Durom Cup, was manufactured by the company Zimmer Inc. in 2006, and was designed to work as a hip replacement without screws or bonding materials. The product has a porous shell, which was designed so that the patient’s pelvis bone would eventually grow into the shell. Since 2006, the product has been implanted in over 13,000 people. However, in 2008, an orthopedic surgeon noticed that a percentage of his patients were experiencing incredible pain with the Durom Cup because the hip replacement failed to bond properly to the bone. Patients have reported extreme pain and discomfort as the hip implant shifts around and grinds against the bone.

Even though doctors and patients made Zimmer, Inc. aware of the problems with the hip replacements in 2007, it was not until 2008 that Zimmer, Inc. conducted its own investigation. It was not until 2008 that the company stopped selling the product and began to warn doctors and patients of the dangers behind the Durom Cup. Did you receive a hip replacement between 2006 and now, and are now experiencing pain? You may be a victim of the Durom Cup, so call the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Call us now so that you can learn your rights—we may be able to help you obtain compensation for your injuries. Go to www.alawpro.com to read more about the Durom Cup hip implant and about our different attorneys.

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Most young children spend their time running around, expending their energy, while their parents may be worried about playground injuries or about whether they are playing too close to a busy street. But who would have thought that children’s clothes could be causing injuries, and even death? Unfortunately, the way to find out that certain clothes are unsafe for children is actually after a child has been harmed or killed. Do you believe that your child was injured or killed because of the negligence of someone else? Then call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your case at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

In December, 2009, Sunsations, Inc. and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of children’s drawstring hoodies because of the threat of serious injury that the sweatshirts posed. The sweatshirts that are being recalled are those with hoods and drawstrings. Those drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard if they are caught in playground equipment or other objects. In the late 1990s, the CPSC actually issued guideline instructions for the removal of these drawstrings from children’s clothing, both from the hood and from the waist. The guidelines urge parents to use alternatives to drawstrings, such as buttons, or Velcro.

The recall is for over 12,000 children’s hooded sweatshirts—they can be returned to the manufacturer, Sunsations, Inc. for a full refund, or parents can remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts. Your case is important to us. The law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP is committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. We do not have the power to undo an injury or bring back a loved one, but we can help you seek compensation. Please pick up the phone and call us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to learn about your rights. You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our law firm and the different types of personal injury cases that we handle.

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When there are problems with products, companies will issue a recall to warn the public about the safety issues in the product, or as a notice that those consumers should bring in their product to be fixed or exchanged. These issues are addressed in court primarily as product liability cases because the issue usually goes to the design or manufacture of the product. For example, if a blow dryer short circuits because of a design flaw and electrocutes you, then it would be a product liability case. But, if you put the blow dryer in a bucket of water and are killed by that, then it would probably not be a product liability case because you misused the blow dryer.

On September 29, 2009, Toyota Motor Corporation recalled 3.8 million cars in the United States because of a safety hazard involving the car’s floor mats. Improperly secured or ill-fitting floor mats in the cars may cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck and ultimately cause a car crash. The recall involves the Toyota Camry, Avalon, Prius, Tacoma and Tundra, as well as several Lexus models. The recall follows the August, 2009 crash of a family’s vehicle in San Diego when their floor mat caused the accelerator to get stuck and crash into another car as it was going 120 miles per hour.

Even though Toyota has issued a warning about the floor mats, if you have been injured because of these improperly secured or ill-fitting floor mats, then you may still be able to obtain compensation for your injuries. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP work on a contingency fee basis; this means that you do not pay any costs or fees unless we win the case for you. So pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys and the different areas of law that we cover.

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Playground injury cases can fall under the category of premises liability or product liability issues. If the injury occurred because the area was not properly maintained or posed other safety issues, then it would likely fall under a premises liability case, where the owner of the premises would be responsible for the damages. However, in a product liability case, there would have to be a defect in the design or the manufacturing of the playground equipment. The family of Tanayia Blanchard was awarded $2.2 million in addition to another $7 million settlement they received a couple of years ago for the injuries that the girl suffered at a playground.

The incident occurred in 2006 when Tanayia was found unconscious hanging from a rope off of a playground structure. The lawsuit was against the housing authority where the playground was located and against a city police officer for failing to resuscitate her when he reached the scene of the incident. The police officer, Kendrick Wong, determined that the girl did not have a pulse and began to treat the playground as a crime scene. It turned out that the girl was still alive, and remains in a vegetative state to this day. The rope was placed on the playground structure as a part of the “zip line” equipment so that the younger children could reach the handle.

The damages awarded to the family will mostly go to the care of the girl, who requires 24 hour medical care at a skilled nursing facility. Has your child been injured in a playground or pool incident and you want to recover compensation for your damages? If so, you need to contact the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free and confidential consultation of your case at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO), or visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on premises liability and product liability lawsuits.

Want to learn more about these types of cases? Then go to Part 1: SWIMMING POOL AND PLAYGROUND ACCIDENTS CAN END IN COMPENSATION OF DAMAGES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS—CONTACT VALLEJO LAWYERS FOR FREE CONSULTATION (Part 1 of 2)

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Product liability lawsuits are incidents in which people have been injured by certain products. This area of the law is divided into different sections. There are strict liability lawsuits which mean that the manufacturer is responsible for the product because it is inherently dangerous, even if the consumer was at fault. For example, lead paint in children’s toys may fall under strict liability because even though eating the paint off of the toy is not part of the ordinary use of the toy, the company is still likely liable for the danger of the paint. There are other lawsuits in which the product was manufactured incorrectly and caused damage to someone. In order to determine if your case falls under a product liability lawsuit, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

After the death of three children and the near strangulation of seven others, approximately 5.5 million window shades and blinds have been recalled. The window shades that have been recalled were manufactured by different companies and sold in a variety of stores, but share a common factor: they all had exposed cords and loops that could potentially choke children. The three children who died from the blind cords were strangled by the loops. There have been several children who were being strangled by the cords but were saved in the nick of time. Some of the products being recalled include: Oval Roll-up Blinds, Woolrich Roman Shades, Roller Shades, Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades, and MELINA Roman Blinds.

Because toddlers and small children are incredibly mobile and quick, there may be some unseen dangers in your home. If you child has suffered injury as a result of a cord or loop on your window blinds, we may be able to help you obtain compensation for your injuries. We may not be able to reverse your child’s injuries, or bring him back, but we may be able to help you in other ways. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation of your case. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about product liability.

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Product liability lawsuits may cover a large number of products, including everything from bicycles to swimming pools to children’s toys. These types of lawsuits depend on the circumstances of each case, and how a person got injured by a certain product. For example, if you were riding your bike backwards downhill, and got injured, you would likely not succeed in a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturer of the bike. However, if you were using the bike normally, but one of the wheels fell off, and you were injured, then you may have a claim against the bicycle company.

Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets were recalled last year, but the recall has been re-announced due to two more infant deaths. Prior to August of 2008, there had been two deaths as a result of the design of the bassinet. The bassinet’s metal bars are placed further apart than federal regulation allows, and if the Velcro-attached fabric is not properly secured on the metal bars, then the children may suffocate in the extra fabric or may get their heads caught in between the bars. The recalled bassinets were manufactured before August 2008 and some have been sold under the Graco brand and others have Winnie the Pooh characters printed on the fabric.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 900,000 of these bassinets. Has your child been injured as a result of thee Simplicity bassinets? We may not be able to undo his or her injury, or bring them back, but we can help you obtain compensation for your injuries. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP can be reached at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you pay no costs unless we win the case for you. Visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on product liability cases.

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Car manufacturers are not only responsible for the faulty design of their cars, but may also be responsible for the malfunction of the car parts. Depending on the part of the car that malfunctioned, the case could be considered to be a strict liability case, which means that the company would be responsible even if the owner of the car did not act wrongfully. However, there may be other malfunctions that may not be held to a strict liability standard, and the victim would have to show negligence. For example, a faulty wheel axle would likely be strict liability, but a faulty head rest would likely not be.

In another case in San Francisco on May 27, 2009, Dax Pierson won an $18.3 million verdict against Ford Motor Company for the injuries that he suffered in an accident in 2005. The accident also resulted in a roll over and Pierson lost complete use of his legs, and can only use his arms in a limited capacity. Ford was found responsible for his injuries because there was a defective seat latching mechanism that malfunctioned and caused his seat to come loose, and ultimately resulted in Pierson hitting his head on the roof of the van. Pierson’s damages were $12.3 million for past and future medical expenses and lost earnings, and $6 million for pain and suffering.

Not all car accidents may be attributed to the negligence of the manufacturer or a defect, but when there is a defect that causes injury and likely could have been prevented, then the victim may be compensated. In order to determine whether your injuries may be compensated, then you should contact the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free consultation at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our attorneys have faced large insurance companies and corporations and won lawsuits. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about product liability.

Want to know more about car defects and rollover accidents? Go to part 1: ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS MAY OCCUR MORE OFTEN IN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES—CALL BAY AREA ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 1 of 2)

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Strict liability is the responsibility that a manufacturer takes for a certain product when it is unreasonably dangerous when it is used. The manufacturer is responsible for the defect in the product, even if it was not an error in the manufacturing process. Exceptions to this rule are medications or vaccines. This means that even though the side effects of the medications or vaccines are unreasonably dangerous when they are used, they still may not be the reason for a lawsuit. However, these manufacturers of medicines and vaccines must abide by state and federal law, and may be liable in other ways. Lawsuit standards for medicine and vaccines vary from state to state and each circumstance so you should speak to an experienced attorney about your case. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, a Nebraska resident, Ralph Sell, filed a lawsuit against AM2 PAT Inc. for the death of his wife in 2008. The company produced Heparin prefilled flush syringes for use in treating cancer patients. The syringes were recalled for the first time in December 2007 and then again in January 2008. The second recall occurred because there was evidence that the prefilled syringes contained bacteria, which can cause serious injury or death. Mr. Sell claims that his wife’s death was caused by the syringe, which allegedly caused high blood pressure, disorientation and sepsis, even though her immediate cause of death was acute respiratory failure. Mr. Sell is seeking unspecified damages, but the damages include $56,000 in medical costs.

If you or a family member has been injured by these prefilled syringes or has sustained other medical injuries as a result of product liability or medical malpractice, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP as soon as possible for a free consultation. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to an experienced attorney. Please also go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about product liability, and manufacturer’s liability on defective products.

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Manufacturers and distributors are subject to liability of their products, especially if that product is defective or does not meet the ordinary expectations of the consumer. It may be difficult to evaluate what determines if a product meets the ordinary expectations of the consumer, but it is usually determined by what kind of defect the product has and the danger that it poses. For example, if a toy car is usually manufactured as a red car, but the one that you purchased was blue then it is unlikely that you will recover any damages. However, if the car’s wheel was not properly assembled and your child swallows it and is injured, then it is more likely that you will recover damages for this kind of defect.

Recently, there has been an investigation into the outbreak of salmonella in many peanut products. On January 30, 2009, officials opened a criminal investigation into Peanut Corp. of America to probe the causes of the salmonella outbreak. In this outbreak, there have been 529 people who have become ill as a result of salmonella exposure, eight have died, and more than 430 products have been recalled. The recall has reached products dating back to 2007. Beyond these criminal investigation and liability that this company may encounter, there will likely also be civil claims from families of the people who have been injured by these contaminated products.

If you are unsure whether you have a case against a peanut butter manufacturer, or any other product manufacturer for an injury that you or a family member have sustained, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately to learn about your rights. We are here to help you through the tough time and guide you through the lawsuit. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to find out more about other recalled products and wrongful death lawsuits in California.

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A defective product lawsuit is one in which the manufacturer produces a line of products and one or several of them are different from the others, and that difference causes injury to someone. For example, a bicycle would be a product, and a defective bicycle could be if your particular bike has the misshapen screws in it. However, unless you sustain an injury from those manufacturer defects, you are unlikely to recover damages for it. If you go tumbling off your bike because the screws came undone and a wheel fell off, and you sustained a broken arm as a result of that, then you may recover damages for that broken arm.

Duragesic pain patches are manufactured by Alza Corporation and Janssen Pharmaceutica, both Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries. These pain patches contain a medication called fentanyl, which is contained in a small reservoir and released in a steady dose over a three day period. Between 2004 and now, there have been recalls of the product because of its unsafe use. It was found that in many cases, there was a break in the seal of the patch and the fentanyl was released into the patient’s body in very high doses, often resulting in death. Another defect of these patches may also occur when the controlling membrane which releases the medicine malfunctions.

There have been several lawsuits between 2007 and 2008, the most recent of which was for a family of a woman in Cicero, Illinois. She died while wearing a defective fentanyl pain patch. The jury came back with their verdict in December, 2008 in which they found that the two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries were liable for her death and awarded the family over $16 million.

If you or a family member has been injured by a fentanyl transdermal pain patch, you need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. The statute of limitations (the time within which you must file a lawsuit to recover damages) may already be running. Call Greenberg and Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation with an experienced attorney and learn about your rights. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to find out more about defective products and the fentanyl patch.

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Fires in homes and residences can cause victims devastating burn injury and death. A number of recent fires in San Rafael, CA have claimed the life of at least one person. Fires can be caused by faulty wiring, chemical explosions or gas leaks. Accidental fires may be the fault of another person's actions, a defective product or a poorly maintained area. Burn injuries from fires or auto accidents can include first, second, or third degree burns, smoke inhalation and death. To learn more about burn injuries, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you have been injured in a fire in the Bay Area, you may be legally entitled to compensation for you losses. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with a lawyer for free.

San Rafael fires recently struck 3 homes in 2 separate instances. In the first, a man died in a home that was supposedly ignited by a natural gas leak. In the second, a pair of homes was destroyed by a fire that spread from home to home, sparked by an alleged chemical explosion. Property worth hundreds of thousands of dollars was decimated and a life was lost. Fires caused by explosions are sudden and can be deadly for unknowing occupants.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a Northern California fire, get help from an attorney now. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined experience in fighting for the rights of the injured. Call us for your free and confidential consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We are here for you now.

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San Francisco is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and an ideal location for outings with family and friends. One downside to such accessibility is that parks and other public places in the Bay Area hold multiple opportunities for injury. Golden Gate Park, AT&T Ballpark, Washington Square Park, Candlestick Park and Aquatic Park at the Pier are public areas in San Francisco which hold numerous potential dangers for visitors. Whether tripping or falling in a poorly maintained area or getting hurt on an amusement ride, park injuries can be serious. Injuries can include bone fractures, lacerations, head injuries and more. To learn about public premises injuries and liability, see our website at www.alawpro.com. If you have been hurt in a park or public place in San Fran, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak with a lawyer at no cost.

The bleachers at Aquatic Park currently have exposed rebar due to water damage. Such a problem can be dangerous for adults and children alike. A multi-million dollar renovation is underway at Aquatic Park to amend the bleacher issue and deal with other problems at the Municipal Pier. The park's promenade will not be closed to pedestrians during construction, although bicyclists will not be allowed.

Have you or a loved one been hurt at a San Francisco park? Then call a Law Team with the knowledge and experience to help you. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do all the work and worrying for you. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. Help is just a phone call away.

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Both public places and residential buildings hold many potential dangers for visitors in San Francisco. Elevators, escalators, stairwells, wet floors, maintenance areas, revolving doors and other features of large buildings can pose threats to innocent users. A disturbing example of these hazards occurred this week when the body of a man was discovered in an elevator shaft in a San Francisco high rise apartment building. Police say the man fell into the open shaft accidentally after he called the elevator. His body was not discovered for a week. If you or a loved on has been hurt on someone else's premises, you should get help from a lawyer. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak to a Bay Area attorney for free.

If you have been hurt in an area outside your home, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your loss. Here is a list of some potential accidents and injuries that can occur in a public and/or residential location:

ACCIDENT ----->INJURY
Falling on an escalator-----> Lacerations; Broken hip, foot, ankle, leg or arm
Slipping on a wet floor-----> Broken hand, arm, hip
Falling on a stairwell-----> Broken bones, Head injury
Tripping over maintenance work-----> Broken leg, Sprained ankle
Tripping on poorly maintained floor-----> Lacerations; Broken bones
Falling in elevator area-----> Brain/Spinal Injury, Paralysis, Death
Falling off balcony-----> Broken bones, Spinal Injury, Death
Electrocution from bad wiring-----> Burn injuries, Death

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Have you or someone you know been hurt or killed in a location outside of your home? Then you need the help of a California Law Team who understands. Please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free and confidential consultation at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We have more than 50 years combined legal experience. With our winning record, we will help you understand and fight for your rights. Call us toll-free now. Help is just a phone call away.

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Sacramento is California's capital. Located in the county of the same name, Sacramento population is around 475,000. In an area known as the Central Valley, Sacramento residents enjoy CA's temperate weather and relative prosperity. Still, danger lurks in various forms for the inhabitants of the Sacramento area. Temporary or permanent paralysis is a devastating injury. Paralysis is normally caused by an injury to the spinal cord. Being paralyzed affects nearly every aspect of one's daily life. Paraplegia or quadriplegia can be caused by a variety of accidents including car and motorcycle crashes, work-related accidents and mishaps in public places. To learn more about paralysis and spine injuries, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has been hurt in Sacramento, call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with a lawyer for free.

Paralysis can strike nearly anyone after a serious accident. Depending on where the spinal cord is damaged and how severe that damage is, a person can be paralyzed permanently or temporarily, from the waist down or from the neck down. Becoming a paraplegic or a quadriplegic forever alters a person's life. Here are some instances in which spinal injury or paralysis can occur:

• car, bus, truck or motorcycle accidents
• industrial, farming or construction accidents
• accidents involving heavy equipment
• accidents involving faulty products or equipment
• falls in dangerous places such as slippery floors, poorly maintained sidewalks or construction sites

If you sustained a brain or spinal injury in Sacramento, you may not know who is at fault. To get answers and to learn if you are entitled to financial compensation for your loss, contact a Law Team who can help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us fight for your rights. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation, and let us do the work and worrying for you.

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Motor vehicle accidents normally involve cars, trucks, buses or trains. However in a less common instance in Walnut Creek a man died after his golf cart crashed into a car. Golf cart accidents can happen on the road or on the golf course and can be serious since carts offer little protection to its occupants. Golf cart accidents can be the fault of drivers, cart manufacturers or even the premises on which they occur. Golf cart injuries can include head or spinal injuries, broken bones, lacerations, paralysis (including paraplegia and quadriplegia) and burn injuries. To learn more, visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you have been hurt in a motor vehicle accident in the Bay Area, speak to an attorney for free by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

The fatal Walnut Creek golf cart accident occurred on Rossmoor Parkway when the cart struck an oncoming car. The victim, an elderly man, sustained severe leg injuries. He died following an operation to fix his leg. Another occupant in the golf cart was hurt, while the car driver was unharmed. Golf cart accidents can have many dangerous consequences, and if you've been involved you should seek help from a knowledgeable Law Team.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a Bay Area cart or car crash, get legal help now. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you in your time of need. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now for your free and confidential consultation.

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Emeryville, CA is Alameda County's smallest town, with a population of under 10,000. Home to Pixar Studios, and corporate headquarters for Peet's Coffee, Jamba Juice, Novartis and LeapFrog, Emeryville residents and workers are exposed to a number of potential dangers. Faulty products including toys, pharmaceuticals, heavy machinery, motor vehicles and other recreational products can put users at risk for multiple injuries. Burns, lacerations, and even death can be cause by dangerous toys, poorly placed exhaust or gas systems, and defective medical supplies. To learn more about product problems and liability, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. Been hurt in Emeryville? Then talk to a personal injury attorney at no cost by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO.

As the home to many computer and biotech companies, Emeryville is proudly the source for numerous software and pharmaceutical products. Still, defective products can be dangerous, and if you have suffered injuries from a bad product, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your loss. Seek help from a lawyer immediately if you have been hurt.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a product in the Bay Area, you need advice from a Law Team that can help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation.

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A former Marine won $11 million in a jury trial in U.S. District Court the week of November 22, 2008. Harold Leon Bostick became a quadriplegic after weightlifting equipment at Gold’s Gym crashed onto his neck. The incident happened at the Gold’s Gym located in Venice, California, and occurred because the machine did not have adjustable safety stops installed on the machine.

The incident happened in 2001 and Mr. Bostick has incurred over $700,000 in medical bills in just the first year after the accident. Over the last seven years, Mr. Bostick has won a total of $18.6 million dollars from the gym, and the machine’s insurer. Mr. Bostick settled with Gold’s Gym for $7.3 million and Atlantic Mutual, the insurer for the Flex Equipment Co. machine for $11.3 million.

Greenberg & Rudman LLP has collected over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We represent people like Mr. Bostick who have been seriously injured, and families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. We are experienced trial attorneys who have taken on big insurance companies and won. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak with one of our experienced attorneys and visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information.

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Burn injuries can be devastating, requiring long term care and therapy, or even causing death. Car crashes, workplace and laboratory accidents, or faulty products and machinery can cause burns. Explosions, electrocution and poor fire safety regulations can result in burn injuries. San Francisco Bay Area residents are at risk for burns at home, work and on the road. To learn more about burn injuries please visit our website at www.alawpro.com. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, please get advice from a lawyer at 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

Two recent Bay Area burn incidents include a fatal fire in a Russian Hill apartment building and a severe explosion at a home in Sunnyvale. No cause has been determined for either fiery incident; however, victims suffered death, smoke inhalation, and major burn injuries. Also recently in South San Francisco area, a Bunsen burner was left burning after hours at a Amgen lab. Luckily fire and emergency officials were notified and remedied the situation before anyone was burned or any serious damage occurred.

If you or someone close to has been injured or killed as the result of burn injuries in the SF area, please get help from a Law Team with experience. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have over 50 years combined legal experience, and we have fought and won cases like yours. Please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential interview, and let us do the work and worrying for you. Call now.

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Pleasanton, CA is one of the country's wealthiest mid-sized cities. With a population of over 67,000, Pleasanton is located in Alameda County where I-580 and I-680 cross. Pleasanton is home to the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Safeway Headquarters and major hubs of Kaiser Permanente and Oracle are also located in Pleasanton. Subsequently, the town is need of major transportation venues for its workers and visitors. In addition to the interstates, BART transit, WHEELS buses and Altamont Commuter express trains all serve the Pleasanton area. With such diverse professional and pleasurable destinations, Pleasanton can also be home to various accidents and injuries at work or while having fun. If you have been injured in an accident in Pleasanton, please seek help from an attorney by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO now.

Whether at the annual County Fair or working in one of Pleasanton's major corporate centers, dangers lurk for employees and visitors. Work-related injuries include repetitive motion injuries, broken bones and neck and back pain. Public park and grounds injuries can result from poor maintenance of structures, rides, roads or sidewalks. Accidents from slips, trips or falls call result in spinal cord injuries, broken and ankles and even paralysis. To learn more about workplace and public premises injuries, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

Get help from a lawyer immediately if you have been injured in Pleasanton by calling the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience in fighting for victims like you. When you contact us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) you can receive a free and confidential consultation with a lawyer. Let us help you in your time of need. Please call now.

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In yet another trial, Johnson & Johnson, the contractors of a patch using the painkiller Fentanyl, has been defeated and found responsible for a deadly overdose. A jury found that a woman suffering from chronic neck pain died as a result of using the “Duragesic” Fentanyl skin patch. The jury awarded the estate of the victim $16.6 million. Alza Corporation, the patch makers, and Janseen Pharmaceutica, the distributors, are the Johnson & Johnson units named in the suit. Fentanyl, a narcotic, is 100 times stronger than morphine. Patches have been recalled after defects and overdose deaths were reported. This trial is Johnson & Johnson's the fourth lawsuit and fourth loss over the Duragesic transdermal skin patch. To learn more about Fentanyl duragesic skin patch overdoses and lawsuits please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

The victim in this case lived in the Chicago area and was a mother of three. She was wearing a Fentanyl skin patch when she died. The transdermal patch she had on was from a lot of patches Johnson & Johnson recalled a day after her death. The reason for the the recall was poor sealing of the patch's adhesive. This trial started the day following another award for a Fentanyl patch victim whose family was awarded $13.3 million. Read more about that verdict here. Fentanyl transdermal skin patches are used to treat chronic pain and pain after major surgeries. Recalls of the Duragesic patches have been due to multiple factors including leaking and improper sealing. Overdoses of Fentanyl are nearly always fatal.

Have you or a loved one been the victim of a Fentanyl overdose in California? The please contact a Law Team that can help. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have more than 50 years combined legal experience in taking on large companies and winning. Let us fight for your rights. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation.

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When a product is defective or unreasonably dangerous, manufacturers and retailers might be liable for lawsuits from consumers. Products liability can be divided up into several different categories: negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty and other consumer protection claims. These actions are normally based on design defect, manufacturing defect, or a failure to warn. For a strict liability claim, the consumer does not have to use the product incorrectly for the manufacturer to be liable; it is only required that the incorrect use was foreseeable by the manufacturer. A product is defined as a tangible thing, such as a toy, or a car, but does not include a service, such as a haircut. The parties that are liable for these lawsuits are not only the manufacturers, but also wholesalers, and retailers in the supply chain.

In 2007, Mattel made international headlines by recalling millions of toys because of the danger of lead paint or small magnets that could be swallowed in its toys. These toys included Polly Pocket, Barbie, and Batman toys, and were all manufactured in China. Between 2003 and 2007, there was one fatality and 19 other kids injured because of swallowing magnets in the toys.

Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you obtain compensation for your injuries. We are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. Our law firm has collected over $150 million in trial verdicts and settlements for our clients. Please call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to one of our attorneys about your products liability case, and how we can help you. Please also visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information on products liability.

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In yet another sad and disturbing chapter in the Fentanyl pain patch saga, the husband of a woman who died from a Fentanyl overdose has won his lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, the distributor of the “Duragesic” patches. Fentanyl is a pain killer which is stronger than morphine, and the Duragesic patches release Fentanyl through the skin. The victim, a mother of five, was suffering from pain after back surgery when she used the patches. The victim's lawyers alleged that the patches were leaky and therefore defective, resulting in the woman's deadly overdose of Fentanyl. To learn more about the dangers of Fentanyl, please visit our webpage. Have you or someone you know been hurt or killed as the result of a Fentanyl overdose in California? Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with a lawyer immediately.

The Fentanyl skin patch in this case involved Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, Janssen Pharmaceutical and Alza. The jury found that the woman's death was due 80% to the Fentanyl overdose and 20% to poor advice she received from a physician's assistant. Per the jury, Johnson & Johnson put their product “on the market with a defect which was a legal cause of the death.” 60 additional lawsuits are pending regarding still more Fentanyl overdoses. J&J settled two other lawsuits for Fentanyl overdoses in the past two years. Some Fentanyl pain patches, also known as Duragesic skin patches have been recalled due to defective elements, and the FDA has issued multiple warnings regarding their usage.

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered from a Fentanyl patch overdose, please get help from a pharmaceutical attorney. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have more than 50 years legal experience. Let us help you in this difficult time. Please call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation or visit our main website at www.alawpro.com. Help is just a phone call away.

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A woman hurt on the Coca-Cola slide at the San Francisco Giant's AT&T ballpark is suing the baseball team and Coca-Cola, stating that the ride is dangerous and defective. In 2002, the woman and her husband were attending a World Series Game when she went on the slide to avoid crowded staircases. She sustained severe leg and foot injuries as a result. The victim’s lawyers allege that the slide has not been properly inspected and that numerous other injuries have occurred there. They are suing for over $2 million in damages and medical expenses. Have you or someone close to you been injured at a ball or amusement park? You may be entitled to compensation for you suffering. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now to speak with an attorney and learn more.

The eight-year old Coca-Cola slide at AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, is made up of multiple slides. The woman in this lawsuit was hurt on “The Guzzlers” section, which is comprised of two large slides. The slide in question contains 4 sharp turns, and according to her lawyers, it has never been inspected per state regulations. The injured woman has a limp resulting from her slide accident and requires further surgeries on her foot and leg. The victim's lawyers state that the slide is dangerous for adults, and they claim that other injuries including broken knees and broken legs.

Been hurt at a public park in California? Then get help from an experienced and successful Law Team who has successfully won cases like yours. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP our more than 50 years of legal experience helps us serve the injured. Call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) and get a free and confidential consultation or find more information at www.alawpro.com. Let us help you in your time of need. Please call now.

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Livermore, CA is located in Alameda County and has a population nearing 100,000. Livermore is located in the most eastern part of the Bay Area, adjacent with California's Central Valley. Livermore is best known for its laboratories and vineyards, which employ thousands. Workplace injuries can be devastating and long term. Industrial and agricultural accidents are numerous in California and include multiple deaths every year. If you or a loved on has been hurt on the job, please call 1-800-ALAWPRO and visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

Livermore's biggest employer is a lab, and the wine industry of Livermore Valley is growing at a rapid rate. Work-related injuries can be acquired long-term or during a traumatic event. Injuries can result from faulty equipment, poor safety management, or repetitive motion such as lifting. Burn injuries can be incurred in a work environment can be life-threatening. Whatever the cause of your on-the-job injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Please seek advice if you have been hurt at work in Livermore.

Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now to speak with a lawyer at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at no cost. We have more than 50 years combined experience, and we work to serve Californians who have been hurt or killed at work, on the road, or in a public place. Let us help you through this difficult time. Please contact us now.

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