Sacramento Injury Attorney Blog

This past week, more than 500,000 bassinets were recalled due to the risk of collapse. With at least 10 reported incidents, including two injuries, Burlington Basket Co. has issued a bassinet recall, and is providing free kits with instructions on how to fix the problem.

NPR reports that nearly 10,000 kids a year are injured in cribs, bassinets and playpens. About 1 in 5 of these injuries constitute a concussion or other head injury.

If your child has been injured due to a defective bassinet or any other malfunctioning product, contact an experienced Sacramento defective product lawyer to begin investigating the injury.

A product may be considered defective when its design makes it unreasonably dangerous for its intended use, when the product has been manufactured incorrectly or when the product contains inadequate warning labels.

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A lawsuit has been filed in a California District Court as the result of burn injuries a young boy received from hot nacho cheese that spilled on his chest while visiting Disney World.

He was immediately treated for his burns at an Orlando-area hospital, and is still receiving treatment for those injuries nearly a year later.

If you have suffered a burn injury, or other serious personal injury, an experienced Sacramento personal injury attorney can advise you regarding your next steps.

Here, the parents allege that the restaurant that served the food failed to adequately warn consumers regarding the temperature of the food and the potential for danger. The lawsuit alleges a "failure to regulate and monitor the temperature of the nacho cheese which was being served to young children."

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San Francisco news reports that the Carnival Cruise Ship damaged after catching fire during a voyage in November will set sail out of its San Francisco port next week.

The ship's problems gained national attention after catching fire while out at sea. While no one was reported injured, passengers were stuck at sea for three days. Coast Guard assistance was required to bring in food, water, and medical supplies.

If you have sustained injuries in a boating accident - whether on a personal watercraft, cruise ship or a commercial boat - a complex set of laws govern filing a lawsuit and obtaining compensation. It is critical to contact a experienced California boat accident lawyer to advise you regarding your rights.

Many times a combination of laws govern when a lawsuit must be filed, where it can be filed, and who may be found responsible. When cruise ships are involved, a contract may exist requiring you to file your lawsuit in a specific state. If the cruise ship originates out of a foreign country, it may be necessary to look to international law.

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The Oakland Tribune reports that Oakland has the fewest DUI car crashes among California's biggest cities. The study reviewed 13 of the state's biggest cities, including San Francisco and Sacramento.

The number of Oakland pedestrian accidents and hit-and-run injuries placed them at #3. Oakland ranked #5 for bike accidents.

If you have been injured in a DUI accident, or any other injury throughout the Bay Area, an experienced California personal injury lawyer can help.

The study reports that the 131 people were injured or killed in Oakland accidents where alcohol was involved. Although this number is still too high, it is a significant improvement. The city's partnership with a number of nationwide and statewide sobriety programs is credited with the improvement.

The Oakland Police Department has just received a traffic safety grant to look at ways to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.

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