A lack of transparency in many product liability and wrongful death lawsuits needs to be addressed to improve consumer safety. At this time, many court judgments and case settlements are sealed and must remain confidential, per the manufacturer’s stipulations, but why should we continue to allow this to happen? If a product is dangerous, that […]
First Responder Injured in Crash
Earlier this week, a San Francisco police officer was injured after being pinned between two cars. According to ABC Channel Seven News, the police officer was trying to arrest a burglary suspect in the Ingleside District at the time of the collision. The officer sustained a broken rib and an injury to the leg. At […]
Keeping Kids in School Zones Safe
Uniform speed limits during stated times are outdated and put children at risk of becoming pedestrian accident victims. In theory, a law that has people slowing down for children in school zones during high-traffic portions of the day makes sense, but in reality, children are coming and going from school at a variety of different […]
L.A. School District Blames Teen For Being a Victim of Sexual Abuse
In a recent article from the Daily Post, we learned that a 14-year-old girl was victim-blamed for sexual abuse committed by one of her teachers. In a desperate move to avoid accountability, the Los Angeles school district tried to argue that she was somehow responsible for her own victimization. The girl rightfully accused the school […]
One Dead and Five Injured After Car Crashes Into Gym
On Tuesday morning, one person was killed and five others were injured after a car crashed into a gym in Livermore. According to KRON Channel Four News, an 80-year-old driver was trying to park her Mercedes SUV when she hit the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. Her SUV went through the front of […]
