Safety Groups Push For Wider Ignition Interlock Mandates
Posted on May 18, 2012 in Car Accidents
Several national safety groups are pushing for a wider adoption of ignition interlock mandates for first-time drunk drivers. Intoxicated driving is one of the most common causes of serious car accidents and studies have shown that the use of an ignition interlock device prevents recidivism. An ignition interlock is a small device that requires a… read more
How the Public Perceives San Francisco Pedestrian Accidents
Posted on May 16, 2012 in Pedestrian Accidents
San Francisco residents were outraged after the recent death of an elderly San Francisco pedestrian who was struck by a cyclist on Castro Street. The cyclist, who will likely face criminal charges and a wrongful death lawsuit, sparked an intense debate about pedestrian safety and the increase of aggressive cyclists on area roads. MUNI bus… read more
Johnson & Johnson Might Pay $1.8 Billion for Risperdal Claims
Posted on May 14, 2012 in Product Liability
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson may have to pay over $1.8 billion to settle claims related to its marketing of its blockbuster antipsychotic drug Risperdal. The drug was once Johnson & Johnson’s best-selling drug, generating over $24 billion in 2003. Risperdal was approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat psychotic disorders, but the… read more
NHTSA Investigates Deadly Bus Driveshaft Defect
Posted on May 11, 2012 in Product Liability
Federal safety regulators have begun a probe into a possible bus defect which may have contributed to several serious recent bus accidents. Bus accidents are among the most serious types of traffic incidents in California and seriously many people every year. The federal probe started when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received a complaint… read more
Michael Kelly Selected as The New President of International Society of Barristers
Posted on May 9, 2012 in Walkup News
San Francisco Trial Lawyer Michael A. Kelly was recently elected by the International Society of Barristers as their 2012-2013 President. The International Society of Barristers is one of the three most selective legal honor societies for litigators and has a membership that consists of some of the most elite trial attorneys in the world. Kelly… read more
Hospitals Adopting Fairer Approach to Medical Malpractice Claims
Posted on May 7, 2012 in Medical Malpractice
A new transparent approach to medical malpractice claims management pioneered by the University of Michigan Health System was recently adopted by seven major Massachusetts hospitals. The UMHS approach is called the “Michigan Claims Management Model” and has been recognized as an effective way of helping improve patient safety and addressing unanticipated adverse medical outcomes in… read more
Fiery Alameda County Truck Accident Closes Highway 680
Posted on May 4, 2012 in Car Accidents
Almost a dozen cars were involved in a serious truck accident in Alameda County late Sunday. Truck accidents are among the most serious types of accidents in the Bay Area because the greater size of a truck makes it more likely that car passengers will suffer catastrophic injuries. The cargo of some trucks could also… read more
Grey’s Anatomy Actor Patrick Dempsey Turns Into Car Accident Hero
Posted on May 2, 2012 in Car Accidents
Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey recently took on a new role: car accident hero. The actor was reportedly in his Malibu home when a 17-year-old driver lost control of his Fort Mustang. The teen’s Mustang flipped several times and landed in the actor’s front yard. Dempsey rushed to the teen’s aid with a crowbar and… read more