November 21, 2019
While there has been much reported on the correlation between vaping and severe lung injury, the impact of vaping on the brains of teenagers may not be fully known until years down the road. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019…
November 8, 2019
The Social Security Administration has announced that benefits for those receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will increase by 1.6 percent in 2020. While the increase may seem like a lot, these larger payments are said to be due to inflation, as required by…
November 1, 2019
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is bringing a lawsuit against the e-cigarette manufacturer, JUUL Labs, accusing the company of targeting its products to young people and putting the health and safety of more than 600,000 students at risk. According to the complaint, the…
February 1, 2019
Game day is approaching fast. For most Americans, that means huddling around the television—as well as making a few passes at the buffet table. For those of us who have to travel, it could mean an added danger of injury—or even death. In the United…
October 26, 2017
More than a million emergency calls were made for trampoline-related injuries between 2002 and 2011, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). Trampolining carries an enormous risk of injury and legal liability. We represent clients who have sustained serious extremity and neck injuries…
September 3, 2017
Johnson & Johnson lost a $417 million lawsuit against a 63-year-old California woman who developed ovarian cancer after using the company’s baby powder for decades. Her settlement included $70 million in compensatory damages, as well as $347 million in punitive damages. Eva Echeverria is amongst…
February 12, 2017
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is a great time to talk about chocolate! Did you know that eating chocolate may actually have health benefits? It’s true! According to research, consuming chocolate in moderation helps lower cholesterol and improve blood pressure. It may…
December 20, 2016
Our firm wants to wish you a wonderful holiday season and remind you to stay safe when you're out celebrating!And to help you do that we're offering free, safe rides home starting December 23rd through January 2nd.Just download our GetCarter! App and click to Call…
December 12, 2016
A John’s Hopkins University study reveals that medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease and cancer, causing more than 251,000 preventable deaths each year. The study points out that the CDC’s method of collecting national…
October 13, 2016
Burn injuries are some of the most painful injuries a person can sustain, resulting in a slow healing process and potentially in permanent scarring. Severe burn injuries can leave a victim permanently disfigured and/or in need of significant surgeries to repair the damage to the…
