Deaths at Drug Treatment Facilities
Drug treatment facilities can hurt patients as much as they help them. Not all treatment and addiction rehabilitation centers prioritize patient safety and wellbeing. Negligence or malpractice by a rehabilitation center can cause long-threatening problems for a patient, sometimes resulting in death. Surviving loved ones may have the right to bring wrongful death claims against… read more
Dangers of Overloaded Trucks
Large trucks come with a host of potential risks and hazards to other drivers on the road. One thing that makes large trucks so dangerous is that they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds – or even more with special permits. Large trucks must keep within federal and state legal load limits for safe travel…. read more
Injuries Caused by Cosmetic Products
The last thing in your home you may expect to injure you is your cosmetic products. Defective makeup and personal care items, however, have faced thousands of product liability lawsuits over the years. Cosmetics can contain many dangerous ingredients, such as lead and chemicals, that lead to serious health issues. If you believe you have… read more
How Parents Can Deal With the Vaping Epidemic
Vaping is the new smoking for millions of users around the world. Unfortunately, many of these users are teens. Over 3.6 million minors under the age of 18 use e-cigarette and vape devices as of 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most vaping users do not fully understand the health and… read more
Car Accident Witness Responsibility
If you are one of the first people on the scene as a witness to a car accident, you have an ethical obligation to help those involved. Although you are not legally required to intervene, offering your support could save a life. Do your best to assist those involved and to get the appropriate authorities… read more
Gun Violence Restraining Order in California
Four years ago, California led the way with an unprecedented type of restraining order: the Gun Violence Restraining Order. More recently, in October 2019, the governor signed off on multiple bills expanding the previous law. This type of restraining order temporarily prohibits a person from possessing a firearm, ammunition or magazines in the state of… read more
How to Stay Safe During a Wildfire
The risk of wildfires is very real to Californians. 2018 was the most devastating year on record for California wildfires. Over 8,000 fires destroyed more than 1.8 million acres and took over 100 lives. Wildfires can spark and spread any time of year, especially when conditions are dry and windy. As a resident of California,… read more
What Happens if I Was Hit by a U-Haul With No Insurance? Who Is Liable?
A U-Haul is a popular brand of truck people rent to transport items, typically during a move. A driver does not need any special training or a commercial license to rent a U-Haul. A U-Haul can be up to 26-feet long and can hold 7,400 pounds. Large U-Hauls can also tow trailers, adding to the… read more
What Is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death?
If medical malpractice results in a patient’s death, the patient’s family members may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit in California. Wrongful death, however, is not always grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Understanding the important differences between these two separate types of claims can help you find the right attorney and file a… read more
Statement by Brian Panish on Sacramento DA’s Decision Not to File Charges in Shooting Death of Stephon Clark
Nearly one year after Stephon Clark was fatally shot by Sacramento police in his grandparent’s backyard, Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert announced there would be no charges filed against officers Terrence Mercadal and Jared Robinet. The officers told investigators they thought Stephon was advancing on them and brandishing a gun, not a cell phone. In… read more
How do I Speed Up a Personal Injury Case Claim?
A personal injury claim is a lengthy process. Often times your injuries must first reach a point of being medically stationary, so that the proper damages are accountable. Afterwards, there comes the filing of the claim, the wait for a response to a claim, then preparation for trial or settlement. A personal injury claim case… read more
PSBR Obtains $6.3 Million Jury Verdict For Elderly Woman Struck By Tour Bus
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP trial attorneys Adam Shea and Patrick Gunning obtained a $6,298,237 jury verdict in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Central District for a 70 year old woman who suffered severe injuries after being struck by a tour bus making a right turn while she was crossing the street. The Plaintiffs were… read more