Stockton Injury Lawyer Blog

Both the federal government and the courts are increasingly enforcing that automakers improve car safety and be proactive.

This week, after reports concluded that accelerator pedals could become trapped in floor mats, Toyota has recalled more that 2 million cars. The Toyota recall is the result of an ongoing investigation into the Toyota accelerator defect car crashes, which have led to the recall of more than 14 million vehicles worldwide.

Further, the Supreme Court has just ruled that you can sue an automaker for failing to install safety equipment. In a California case seeking damages as the result of a wrongful death car accident, the Supreme Court has determined the family can sue Mazda for failing to install second row shoulder belts, even though it complied with federal safety requirements.

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Reports indicate that a Tulare man was killed in a construction site accident. The man was working at a Pistachio Plant in Terra Bella on a below ground auger. For unknown reasons the machine started running, fatally injuring the man.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries at work, contact an experienced Stockton work accident lawyer. If you have been injured, you may be able to claim Worker's Compensation from your employer, regardless of fault. Payments may include partial, temporary, or permanent disability.

In other instances, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit for personal injury or wrongful death. Typically, such lawsuits may be filed where a third party is at fault for the accident, such as a contractor, the manufacturer of a faulty machine, or the owner of an unsafe premise.

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This week has been particularly traumatic for one Central Valley community. One day after a horrific Ceres pedestrian accident killed a teenager and injured four students on their way to Mae Hensley Junior High, another Ceres car accident hit two boys walking to Central Valley High School.

In the first incident, a pick-up truck ran into a group of girls walking to school after failing to stop at stop sign. The driver told the media that he "may have fallen asleep" while driving.

In the other pedestrian accident, four boys were crossing the street when a man driving a Buick turned right, bumping into two of the boys. Fortunately, the boys did not sustain serious injuries.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian or car accident, an experienced California personal injury attorney can help.

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Broward County, Florida officials are giving dangerous dogs a "second chance" to stay off of "doggie death row," the term applied to Florida's dogs who are awaiting euthanasia after violating that county's one-bite rule. County officials have now changed the standard, euthanizing dogs after a second attack.

Dog bites are serious injuries - over 1000 dog bite victims are sent to emergency rooms around the country each year. The impact of a dog bite can be lifelong, with victims not only facing injuries, but potential physical and emotional scars as a result of the animal attack. If you have been injured in an animal attack or bitten by a dog, a knowledgeable California dog bite lawyer can help.

California dog bite laws are strict. Under California Civil Code Sec. 3342, the owner of any dog who bites another person is responsible for the injuries - even if the dog hasn't been vicious before and even if the owner has no knowledge of the dog's potential to be vicious. This means that if you are bitten, the dog owner may be responsible for your damages including medical costs, damage to property or personal damages, and emotional distress damages. You may even be able to recover punitive damages if the dog owner behaved in a reckless or malicious manner.

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