Dr. Scott Lee, a former gynecologist employed within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), is now at the center of multiple lawsuits involving allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against incarcerated women at CIW. The California Institution for Women (CIW) is a state-run women’s prison in Chino, California operated by the CDCR. Since …
Three Dangerous Driving Behaviors Behind New Year’s Collisions in LA County
Data from CHP shows that unsafe speed, improper turning, and impairment accounted for the largest share of New Year’s crashes. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – An analysis of traffic collision data from December 31, 2024 through January 1, 2025 shows that unsafe driving behaviors—particularly speeding—were the leading contributors to New Year’s related crashes across all …
Valley State Prison Sexual Assault Lawsuit: Know Your Rights
If you were sexually assaulted while you were in prison at Valley State Prison for Women (VSPW) in Chowchilla, California, you are not alone—and you may still have time to take legal action. Valley State Prison for Women was a women-only prison from 1995 to 2013. During that time, many women say they were sexually …
Polinsky Children’s Center Abuse Lawsuit: What Survivors Need to Know
In what is becoming one of the largest child abuse scandals in recent California history, San Diego County is now facing a wave of lawsuits from former residents of the Polinsky Children’s Center—the very place that was supposed to protect them. Survivors have come forward to share horrific accounts of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse …
Study Reveals Seasonal Increase in Pedestrian Collisions in Los Angeles County from July to August
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 6, 2024) – August is National Traffic Safety Month, and in many counties across California is when kids are headed back to school. We analyzed data from SWITRS (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, a CHP database) to see if there is a significant increase in pedestrian-involved collisions in August, when streets …
Hit and Run Accidents in California: How to Find the Person Responsible
Between 2012 and 2021, there were 3,348 fatal hit and run accidents in California, with 7% of fatal accidents in 2021 involving a driver who fled the scene. 77.3% of fatal hit and runs happened at night, and 62.8% of recorded accidents involved a pedestrian. When a driver flees the scene after causing an accident, …
Dangerous Dietary Supplements and False Advertising Claims: Safeguarding Consumer Health
Dietary supplements are wildly popular in the United States, with over half of all American adults taking some form of supplement on a regular basis. The global supplement market is estimated to be worth over $170 billion. With these staggering sales figures, it’s no surprise that the supplement industry is rife with questionable products and …
Common Injuries Sustained in Construction Accidents
Working in construction is a dangerous job. Even when safety precautions are taken, accidents still happen on construction sites. These accidents often lead to serious injuries that can affect a worker for the rest of their life. Here are some of the most common injuries sustained in construction accidents. Falls Falls are the leading cause …
Proving Negligence in Premises Liability Wrongful Death Cases
Premises liability cases are successful 39% of the time, compared to a success rate of 61% for motor vehicle accident cases. Part of the reason for the disparity between the two types of cases is that it can be harder to prove liability in a premises liability cases, even when someone dies as a result …
Negligent Dog Owners and Liability: How to Hold Irresponsible Parties Accountable
Being attacked or bitten by a dog can result in serious injuries and trauma. While some dog bites may be accidental, many are the result of irresponsible ownership. Negligent dog owners who fail to properly train, secure, and control dangerous dogs should be held liable for the harm their pets cause. As a dog bite …
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