Imagine this: you’re making your morning smoothie per the directions on an accompanying booklet. Everything seems to be normal when the blender blades start speeding up and the container explodes right off, spraying you with hot liquid. You rush to the hospital and are informed you have second degree burns and will need surgery. The
CONTINUE READINGAlthough swimming pools can be quite fun, they can also be deadly particularly during the summer when everyone is outdoors. The average of fatal drawings in the United States has significantly increased over the past years with almost 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings every year. Most of these accidents involve children 14 years old or younger.
CONTINUE READINGThe elderly require a little extra care especially when they become ill. Medical care is crucial to their continued quality of life.When your elderly mother or father requires hospitalization you should be able to have full confidence in the quality of care and their safety during their visit. That is not always the case however
CONTINUE READINGAirline companies have been in the news alot lately due to passenger mistreatment. American Airlines has come into the spotlight this month because they failed to conduct an emergency landing after a passenger was hit in the head with a beverage cart causing brain injury. After an accident, the first thing to do after receiving
CONTINUE READINGIt can happen anywhere in Southern California. Whether it is at the grocery store, the workplace or an outdoor sidewalk, slip and fall accidents bring devastating results. A broken hip or a fractured skull can result in huge medical bills and even catastrophic injuries. When these accidents are the result of someone else’s negligence, it
CONTINUE READINGAll cyclists will face some danger at some point in their lives. Being involved in a bike accident can be quite traumatizing. But how can you recover from such horrendous trauma? Recovery is a process and like every process it’ll take some time. Although physical recovery is crucial, the psychological aspects of your recovery are
CONTINUE READINGSummer is already here. It’s a time to enjoy and to create lasting memories with family and friends. But what about when you slip and fall during one of those amusing summer activities? As you prepare to celebrate outdoors, it’s important you take some precautions in advance that will help prevent a potential slip and
CONTINUE READINGVentura County is growing older. Baby Boomers make up a large segment of the population throughout Southern California. Many Boomers are now reaching the stage in their lives where they will require elder care and assistance. Unfortunately, far too many seniors become the victims of elder abuse. Many suffer in silence and feel powerless. Elder
CONTINUE READINGAlthough this phrase comes from the ancient Greek and it generally refers to the hottest summer days, we can add to that how irritable dogs can be in the summer. Research has shown that as the summer days arrive and dogs are out there, they can get pretty aggressive. Summer is definitely the most dangerous
CONTINUE READINGA girl was recently injured after SUV crashes into Oxnard home breaking down the toddler’s room. Two other girls in the room also suffered the effects of the accident but were not injured. The drunk driver fled the scene on foot immediately after the crash. Apparently, a neighbor kept him until the police apprehended him.
CONTINUE READINGIf you or someone you know has been injured in an accident due to the negligence of others, it is important to recover the maximum compensation to ensure your medical and financial needs are met. Ventura County personal injury attorney Jeffrey Herman understands many of the obstacles and challenges accident victims face on a daily basis. He and his legal team are prepared to protect your rights and provide sound legal advice and representation.
