Injury In The City

Is Michael Jackson’s Wrongful Death Finally Justified After Conrad Murray’s 4-Year Jail Sentence?

2012-02-06T23:07:12Z

The four-year prison sentence of Michael Jackson’s personal physician seems to be too short as a sanction for the celebrity’s wrongful death. Nonetheless, four year period is the maximum jail sentence allowed under the law in relation to Jackson’s death.

The said jail sentence was delivered by the Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor. Judge Pastor has said that he had hard time on determining the proper sentence for Murray using his sense of decency and fairness.

Jackson’s family seems satisfied with the Judge’s resolution last Tuesday ignoring the pleas for leniency of the defense.

Convicts with good behavior may lessen the actual time served to two years. However, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff spokesman Steve Whitmore, Murray is neither eligible for early release nor for electronic monitoring or house arrest, that some county prisoners receive under a federal court order that aims to avoid jail overcrowding since Murray does not meet their requirements for any kind of consideration.

Though four years is quite a while, with that sentence, Murray is more likely to suffer for the rest of his life due to the loss of his chosen career and bad effect of the conviction.

Murray’s defense lawyer explained that after the conviction, in whatever career Murray might choose, whether he is a barista or salesperson, he would still be the man that killed Michael Jackson for the rest of his life.

After his conviction and until present Murray still keep on saying he is not guilty for any wrongdoing.

According to court papers, for two months Murray is giving Jackson profofol each night to put Jackson to sleep in a reckless and improper manner until Jackson died on June 25, 2009. Propofol is commonly used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia.

In a court statements read by a lawyer, the Jackson’s family has said that they were not seeking revenge but just want a sentence that would serve as a reminder to all physicians that they cannot render their services without upholding their Hippocratic Oath.

Apparently, Jackson’s family is pretty much pleased with Murray’s sentence based on their statements. As for Murray, it’s not the duration of the sentence that matters but the bad impression of the people as well as the huge effect of the conviction into his entire life would definitely make him feel miserable.

This is just of one of the thousands of cases the proved that Los Angeles wrongful death lawyers are indeed the perfect choice to prosecute a wrongful death claim. It’s a job well done.

Panorama City Vehicle Collision causes Oil Spill

2012-01-31T23:51:12Z

A truck-bus accident in Panorama City, Los Angeles on Wednesday has caused commotion when the FedEx delivery truck spilled fuel on the road.

According to Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the initial report was that a vehicle happened to hit a pedestrian. However, succeeding reports confirmed that it was indeed a two-vehicle accident between a bus and a FedEx delivery truck.

LAFD spokesperson, Brian Humphrey said that four ambulances were dispatched to the accident scene, but reports said that only two injured people were taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

Firefighters said that it took 20 pounds of sand to cover up the fuel that leaked from the truck to avoid the risk of catching fire. The clearing operation lasted until late morning.

The cause of the accident was not yet determined and the investigation is still in progress.

Recent news report said that the day before the accident happened, a delivery truck of FedEx also got involved in an accident in Central Miami. The truck driver ran on red light causing it to hit a bus.

Nowadays, truck accidents are considered as common occurrences on the road. According to statistics, in every 16 minutes, one person gets either injured or killed in a truck accident.

Most victims of truck accidents are often left suffering. Therefore, those victims from the said accident should get the service of a Los Angeles lawyer specializing in truck accident cases and other related matters to help them formulate effective strategies for obtaining claims.

Hospital Admits Guilty for a Carlisle Girl’s Birth Injury

2012-01-24T23:23:25Z

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust admitted their negligence at the high court and agreed to pay all the damages incurred by a Carlisle girl.

The hospital’s monetary fine was said to reach a total of £5 million (US $7.7 million). As agreed upon the lawsuit, the hospital will pay the £2.3 million (US $3.5 million) lump sum to the 11-year old Carlisle girl who sustained a birth injury during her delivery and £200,000 (US $300,000) per year through the rest of her life.

The young girl whose name cannot be disclosed for legal purposes was born at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, Cumbria, England.

According to court documents, the said hospital failed to diagnose that the girl’s mother had suffered a placental abruption, a birth-related condition wherein the placental lining separated from the uterus of the mother before the baby is delivered. As a result, the girl’s delivery became overdue causing her cerebral hypoxia and severe brain injury.

The girl’s family filed for a birth injury claim which has been finally resolved only recently. After the final court hearing, her mother narrated how difficult the life of her daughter had been due to the birth injury she sustained when she was born. The family can’t help but to show their joy while looking forward to getting the best care and equipment that the young girl needed to lessen the obstacles that she is facing in each passing day.

After hearing about the said resolution, the Los Angeles personal injury attorneys are very impressed with the court’s just resolution on this case since they fully understand that birth injury is one of the most depressing situations that can occur in one’s life.

Texas’ Leading Producer of Acetyl Products Named in Personal Injury Claim

2012-01-17T18:08:48Z

Texas’ leading producer of acetyl product, Celanese was one of the defendants named after a personal injury claim filed by a Pearland resident employee.

Derrick Davis filed the said personal injury lawsuit last January 12 against his former employer, Clean Harbours Catalyst Technologies Inc. and the Celanese Chemicals Inc.

In his lawsuit, Davis is claiming that the accused are responsible for the incurable personal injury she sustained from the workplace.

Allegedly, Davis was instructed by a Clean Harbours employee to remove his steel – toe boots and put on a canvas anti – static shoes then enter a reactor vessel to clear a blockage in the catalyst tube together with a fellow worker. While Davis was in the reactor, another employee forced the plug through a catalyst tube using a highly compressed air to remove the blockage.

Though the tube clearing operation was successful, Davis on the other hand sustained grave foot injuries when the removed pipe from the catalyst tube struck him As a result, Davis sustained solid crush injuries to the skin, penetrating his bones, tendons and muscles.

Davis asserts that the accident was due to the negligence of the aforementioned companies.

Such case could fall under the Premise liability claim since the accident happened at the workplace. In addition, it occurred due to the companies’ negligence and failure to provide proper safety gears. Although this claim is considered as a personal injury claim, it presents the distinct problem and rare issues of worker safety. An expert lawyer is indeed needed in these cases such as a Los Angeles injury attorney.

Sophomore Hockey Player Survives Spinal Cord Injury, Remains Semi-paralyzed

2012-01-10T00:34:28Z

Recently, a hockey game played at St. Paul, Minnesota became the talk of the town after one of the sophomore hockey players from Benilde-St Margaret was seriously injured during the game.

The accident occurred during the varsity hockey game last December 30 when the 16–year-old Jack Jablonski was accidentally checked from behind. “Check” is hockey jargon which means an act of physically keeping an opponent hindered.

Jablonski sustained spinal cord injury (SCI) on his neck and two broken vertebrae due to the checking incident. He underwent spinal fusion surgery last January 4, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to reconnect his broken spines.

Spinal cord fusion is mainly used to get rid of the pain caused by the abnormal motion of the vertebrae. The process is done by making the damaged vertebrae immovable which is usually a result of degenerative conditions.

Jablonski’s spinal cord fusion was successful. However, according to the information disclosed by his parents, the sophomore hockey player’s injury was awful. Jablonski has limited movement and his lower extremities were paralyzed.

After that incident, the school’s varsity hockey game against Wayzata that was supposed to be on January 5 was postponed.

Hockey is an extreme sport that has been played since 1272 BC. It is played with two competing teams trying to maneuver a puck towards the opponent’s goal by using a hockey stick. Due to the excitement of this sport, many players love the game. However, due to the danger that is associated with the game, hockey has been included on the list of banned games

Possibly, some of the hockey players on their emotional distress are now having a second thought whether or not to pursue the game after learning about the devastating effect of the spinal cord injury that Jablonski sustained from the recent game.

Here in Los Angeles, spinal cord injury attorneys do their best to get the best possible settlement or verdict for their client.

DUI Charges Filed Against a Pennsylvania Judge

2011-12-27T22:04:45Z

A judge is someone who presides over court litigations. The characteristics of a judge are typically powerful, fair and disciplined. However, a judge from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania apparently did not have the word “disciplined” in his vocabulary and forgot to practice it.

After getting involved in a car accident as a result of his DUI driving, Judge Randall Todd was arrested.

He was arrested by traffic enforcement officers after he was seen colliding with another vehicle at the intersection of Washington Road and Shady Drive East. According to reports, they said that the confused judge looked and smelled alcohol.

Minutes after the incident, the judge took a sobriety test which produced a failed result. Another test was conducted but reports about its results have not yet been released.

Sobriety tests are a series of tests administered and evaluated in a standardized manner to get validated indicators of impairment due to alcohol and establish probable cause for arrest. However, many studies still challenge the reliability of these tests.

Reports said that the judge was charged with one summary driving and two counts of driving under the influence.

According to the judge’s lawyer Judge Todd has capably served the residents of Allegheny County for a decade and has earned the respect of the bench and similar bar. He further added that the charges against the judge represent a single anomaly to a different distinguished career and that this matter is regrettable, disturbing and embarrassing for the judge.

The Administrative Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Manning said that temporarily, Judge Todd will monitor civil cases until his criminal charge is resolved.

Laws are still biased. It only proves that even judges have no exception to DUI charges.

The Major Impacts of a Slip and Fall Accident in a Business

2011-12-20T23:14:10Z

Slip and fall maybe a funny scene at a comedy show or a movie. However, in real life it is not as ridiculous that people could laugh about. It is a serious accident that may lead to all sorts of injuries.

In the US, slip and fall is one of the leading causes of injury to customers and employees every year. Each year, the workers compensation and medical expenses associated with slip and fall accidents in American businesses costs approximately $70 billion, based from the National Safety Council.

Wet or greasy floors, messy environment to uneven surfaces, poor cleaning and lack of hazard identification are some of the causes of slip and fall accidents in business establishments. However, these could be avoided with proper cleaning and maintenance of the workplace.

Here are the three major effects of a slip and fall injury to businesses:

A slip and fall injury can drain your business resources – when a customer or an employee experiences slip and fall injuries within the business premises, the employer or the business itself is held liable in terms of financial obligations. Injuries that may be sustained from a slip and fall accidents vary. Therefore, its medical expenses also differ. There is a huge possibility of business financial bankruptcy once a slip and fall victim sustained serious injuries.

A slip and fall injury can damage your company’s reputation – in some cases of slip and fall accidents, a victim and business owner or the employer don’t always end up on a great deal or bargain. There are some instances when a slip and fall accident should really undergo a lawsuit or litigation. Whether the business is at fault or not, lawsuits and even just complaints that may arise could damage its reputation.

Employers may also suffer from loss of productivity – once an employee-sustained injuries, employer’s cannot force or allow the employee to get back on his work. Absence of an employee may result in the loss of productivity for a business.

Business owners should not only focus on the sales and productivity of a business. They should also take some time to realize if their premises should be safe not only for their workers but as well as for the customers to avoid these aforementioned major impacts of slip and fall injury.

Most Common Factors of Vehicle Accidents During Holidays

2011-12-13T22:43:45Z

During holidays like Christmas and New Year, vehicle accidents significantly increase. Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that more or less 400 people die in vehicle accidents in US during holiday seasons.

During this season, people travel to shop, visit friends and family, or go to parties and events. Also, during this period, the number of vehicle accidents increase. Because of this, drivers should take more precautions to avoid accidents and other related injuries.

Below are the some of the most common factors causing vehicle accidents and tips on how to avoid them during holiday season:

• Alcohol and other intoxicated products – it is the most often cause of vehicle accidents. Statistics show that fatal accidents over New Year’s Eve are caused by DUI driving. This factor usually contributes 40 percent to Holiday vehicle accidents.

• Negligence – this includes recklessness, carelessness, inattention and aggression. People’s hectic schedules during holidays cause motorists to forget to concentrate on the road. Heavy traffic can also compromise a motorist’s patience behind the wheel.

• Bad weather – this includes fog, rain, black ice and snow. These natural weather occurences can cloud up the road thus making it risky for the motorists on the road. When you feel like the weather is in its worst condition, it is better stay at home.

There are actually so many risks on the road during holiday season that’s why it is very important for everyone to cool down and concentrate on driving to safely arrive on your destination. It’s better to be late than never.

Don’t let your holiday season be ruined by a vehicle accident due to the above-mentioned factors which could be avoided. Let your Christmas and New Year be filled with countless joys and blessing and not with regrets.

Drowsy Driver Hits Pedestrians in San Bernardino

2011-12-08T21:40:40Z

Pedestrian lanes are designated areas on the road for walker, jogger, bikers and roller skateboarders. The lanes also serve as separators between vehicles and pedestrians. With this, vehicle and pedestrian accidents are then assumed to be prevented since pedestrian lanes are provided.

People usually feel comfortable when walking on a pedestrian lane being rest assured that they are safe since the lanes are specially designed for their safety. However, I doubt if you would still feel safe after reading a story of these three pedestrian passersby.

Two pedestrians walking on the marked crosswalk at the Miliken Avenue just near the Pacific Electric bike trail in Rancho Cucamonga last November 26 were struck by a car. According to reports, the driver was sleepy and didn’t notice the two cyclists and a jogger in the crosswalk, causing the accident.

The jogger suffered multiple fractures while the female cyclist sustained serious physical injuries. She was immediately brought to the hospital and undergone surgery. Her husband, being the third person struck did not sustain any injury.

Under the California Vehicle Code Section 21950, vehicle drivers shall provide a right of way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within either marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.

Obviously, the car driver will be held liable for a pedestrian accident once proven that his or her car stepped on the pedestrian lane However, victims of the accident may file for their personal injury claim only until 180 days from the date of the accident according to the California Government Code Section 911.2.

The woman can file a claim against the irresponsible driver for the hope of a fast recovery.

Protein– Seen as a Possible Cure for Spinal Cord Injury

2011-11-22T21:34:57Z

Based on studies, protein, aside from its many various essential roles in the body, is also known to be involved in cell signaling and signal transduction process. Extra – cellular types of protein like insulin acts as a transmitter of signal from the cell in which they were synthesized to other cells in distant tissues while the membrane proteins act as a receptors whose main role is to bind a signaling molecule and cause a biochemical response in the cell.

Now, protein is seen as a possible cure for spinal cord injury.

In a recent study, a couple of proteins were tested to cure spinal injuries in rats and the study has been successful. Researchers found out that two proteins can meaningfully lessen spinal cord injury among rats.

According to the study, proteins greatly reduced the size of wounds in the spinal cord of rats and also minimized its quality of being poisonous at the injury site.

One of the researchers from Griffith University Scientist explained that the first spinal cord injury is like a bruise but unlike an ordinary bruise, it is a constant inflammatory response which may leads to greater damage.

But this is not the only hope that spinal cord injuries should assume for. While protein was seen as a possible cure for spinal cord injury, on the other hand, a new exoskeleton device is also being developed to aid spinal cord injury. Said device is currently demonstrated in hospitals by car accident victims who are suffering from spinal cord injury.

The study is a great leap in discovering several cures for spinal cord injury. This only shows that traumatic spinal cord injury may possibly be eliminated or reduced secondary degeneration in the future through the help of advanced research.