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Dangerous Drugs That Were Designed to Help
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took action last year against almost 10,000 websites that illegally distribute potentially unapproved prescription medicines that may be harmful to consumers. Cooperating with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, the FDA issued regulatory … Continue reading
Breach of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
The cause of action for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing lets a person recover damages when the other side unfairly interferes with a contract. Jury Instruction CACI 325 says, “In every contract or agreement … Continue reading
Drowsy Driving in California
If a motor vehicle accident occurs and police suspect it was caused by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, police can conduct a chemical test to confirm that assumption. If police believe that a driver was texting and … Continue reading
Beware of Injuries at Your Local Playground
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are more than 200,000 children injured every year at playgrounds. Approximately 45 percent of the playground injuries involve fractures, concussions, dislocations and other severe injuries. It is also estimated that … Continue reading
Gear Up for Motorcycle Safety
A 43-year-old man from San Pedro, Leonard Fell, was recently killed when he rode his 1997 Honda motorcycle at a high speed into a pole. California Highway Patrol’s report says there is no explanation why Fell lost control of his … Continue reading
Beware of Older Drivers Behind the Wheel
According to figures from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 15 older adults are killed and 500 are injured in motor vehicle crashes every day. The CDC reports that in 2008, 5,500 senior citizens were killed in … Continue reading
Don’t Ask and Don’t Tell About Criminal Records When Applying for Jobs
It is estimated that one in four adult Californians has an arrest or conviction record. To remove the barriers to employment at a time when U.S. unemployment is more than seven percent, California enacted a law that prohibits state and … Continue reading
How a Float Plan Can Become Your Life Plan
The California Department of Boating and Waterways reports that there were 473 boating accidents in 2012 — a decrease from 512 in 2011. There were 53 people killed in the 2012 boating accidents. It is difficult to determine how many … Continue reading
Wintery Weather Wallops California Drivers
In the first week of December, Southern California was hit by a winter storm of rain and gusty winds. Snow was expected to fall at elevations above 3,000 feet. The strong winds along the Grapevine were expected to reach 65 … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season for Car Accidents
The holiday season runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas and into New Year’s Day. We have holiday parties, big family dinners and office celebrations to attend. One common ingredient in each of these events is alcohol — whether wine, champagne or … Continue reading
