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Personal Injury Cases

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Emery B. Ledger

There are basically two categorizations of the causes of personal injuries. The most common is negligence and can be defined as any act that disregards the safety of others and results in injury. Negligence arises from a failure to observe certain precautions that are expected of a reasonable individual and there are typically three types of negligence: comparative, ordinary and gross negligence. The second cause of personal injury is deliberate intent. It is also referred to as malicious intent... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury

Food Safety Bill Set To Increase FDA Authority

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Brett A. Burlison

The United States Senate has passed legislation today that revamps the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to regulate food safety.

The bill will greatly increase FDA's ability to order recalls and sets tough new rules for food manufacturers.

Continue reading this post at San Francisco Personal Injury Law Answers.

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Topic: Personal Injury

Personal Injury Cases

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Emery B. Ledger

Personal injury can be defined as hurt, injury, or damage to an individual that results from a violation of the individual’s right. Injuries are fairly common in the country and account for a large number of cases that get tried yearly. Expectedly, there are several categories of personal injuries and each one has its own requirements and peculiarities... Read More

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Topic: Personal Injury

Steps to Take If Involved in a San Francisco Automobile Accident

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Michael J. Mandel

1. Stay safe

Drivers involved in automobile accidents in San Francisco where no major injuries have resulted should move their cars from the roadway. If a vehicle cannot be moved, remain inside the vehicle with seatbelts fastened. Turn on hazard lights and put out cones, flares or warning triangles if you have them.

2. Exchange information

Be sure to obtain key information from the drivers and owners of each involved... Read More

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Topic: Automobile Accidents

New Spinal Implant Could Help Paraplegics Use Paralyzed Leg Muscles

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Roger D. "Skip" Slates

Scientists in the UK have developed an implantable muscle stimulator that can be implanted in the spine and used to allow paraplegics to exercise their leg muscles. The implant has been developed by researchers at the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and is believed to be the first device that is so small it can be implanted directly into the spinal canal.... Read More

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Topic: Technology and Science

Recent Washington Insurance Case: Appellate Court Creates New Law

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Richard D. Campbell

On October 19, 2010, Division Two of the Washington State Court of Appeals issued a decision in Vision One, LLC v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company involving construction of a condominium complex in Tacoma. Vision is a developer who began building a condominium complex in Tacoma in 2005. Shortly thereafter, a contractor poured a concrete slab and the shoring structure collapsed causing significant damage and delays to the... Read More

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Topic: Construction Law

Weekly Blog 1

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Augustin "G" Simmons

We strive to provide our client's with the best possible legal service and maintain the highest level of ethics, professionalism, and integrity while doing so. ... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Some Basics of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

One of the conundrums facing people for bankruptcy is what protects their assets best. In fact, bankruptcy court does not care if consumers all along have been "good Samaritans" and because of income reduction or job loss they have been forced to file for bankruptcy. The more assets such people have, the more creditors get paid. Consequently, it behooves such individuals to ensure they understand the legal ramifications of filing for bankruptcy and what chapter 7 and chapter 13 entail.... Read More

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Topic: Business Law

Criminal cases - Week of November 29, 2010 and December 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by William R. Jay

On November 29, 2010 the Court heard arguments in Wall v. Kholi. The issue presented was whether or not a motion for sentence reduction in state court constitutes an application for post-conviction or collateral review which would toll the one year limitation period a prisoner has to file for federal habeas relief. There is a currently a split among 5 circuits on the issue.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law