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15
May

Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups Recalled Amid Safety Concerns

May 16, 2012

Target Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of 264,000 Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups, sold at Target stores nationwide during the recent Easter season, after concerns were raised that the sippy cup presented safety issues. Shaped like a rabbit with one ear bent and another extended, the cup has been found to poke a child in the eye, presenting the potential for injury.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Target has received six reports of incidents during which children were poked in the eye. In three cases, cuts and bruises were reported.

Consumers are instructed to stop use of these cups immediately and to return them to any Target store for a full refund of the $3 purchase price.

Two of these cups are being recalled–one pink and one blue–and both are equipped with handles on the sides and a white lid. The pink cup has “TARGET 200020683” imprinted on the bottom while the blue cup has “TARGET 200020884” imprinted.

These cups were sold at Target locations from February 2012 through April 5, 2012.

The California Defective Product Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers (http://www.berginjurylawyers.com/) believe the companies that negligently design, manufacture, and sell defective products need to be held accountable for their actions. We believe in helping the victims of faulty products with the support of a large, established law firm that’s been helping people just like you since 1981.

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7
May

California Implements Daytime Headlight Law On Highway 99 Stretch

May 7, 2012

Running daytime headlights is a safety technique that has been utilized by motorcycles for years to make themselves more visible to other vehicles. Studies have shown that the use of headlights during the day can reduce the chances of a vehicle being in an accident by as much as 23 percent. Now, California is making it law for all vehicles on a certain stretch of highway to run their headlights during the day to reduce the number of crashes in the area.

According to KRCRTV 7 News, all vehicles on the 29-mile length of Highway 99, between Chico and Red Bluff, California, will be required to have their headlights on at all times. Officials say the area is notoriously plagued by a high number of motor vehicle accidents along the narrow, winding road.

Officials have worked for more than 18-months to have the initiative passed and will now be able to move forward with having Caltrans workers begin installing daytime headlight warning signs along the highway to remind drivers of the new measure. Officials say they will now begin implementing the same rules along the highway further south.

The number of California Car Accidents could be significantly reduced if all drivers adopted the use of daytime running headlights. That’s why the California Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers ask that all drivers always turn on their headlights, regardless of the time of day, before driving anywhere.

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3
May

A Growing Number of California Patients Are Refusing Medical Treatment

April 30, 2012

A newborn child in Folsom, California, is at the center of a debate over patient rights. According to the Sacramento Bee, the child’s parents claim their rights to refuse medical treatment were violated the day the child was born.

The controversy began on April 11 at Mercy Hospital, where the child’s father was the former chief of staff. The parents had decided on a natural childbirth and followed through with the decision as the father, who is also a medical doctor, delivered the child without the use of any medications. Less than 12 hours later, medical staff protested as the parents decided to leave the hospital after refusing medical treatment for both the mother and child. Medical staff then contacted child protective services to investigate.

The couple has since filed a complaint against the hospital saying their rights were violated. The father added, “If this could happen to me, a doctor with privileges at the hospital, how is an 18-year-old who may not know her rights treated?”

Statistics from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Research show that 77 out of every 10,000 patients at Sacramento-area hospitals were discharged against doctor’s advice in 201. That is a 45 percent increase in the number from 2002.

The California Accident Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers encourage anyone who disagrees with their doctor’s diagnosis of their condition to seek a second opinion from another qualified medical professional.

 

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30
Apr

Don’t Wind Up in the Clink-o this Cinco!

 

Cinco de Mayo is on a Saturday this year and we expect a lot of people will be out celebrating, which is why we’re hosting our ongoing Safe and Sober Cab Ride Home program to ensure everyone on the road stays safe and sound.

Don’t Let the Fiesta Become a Permanent Siesta
Our Safe and Sober Cab Ride Home program will be offered from 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, through 3 a.m. on Sunday, May 6. Due to the program’s popularity, a cap of $35 will be placed on each ride.

Call one of the following cab companies and tell them your ride home is on Berg Injury Lawyers:

  • Alameda, Oakland, Emeryville & Berkeley
    Call Veterans Cab at (800) 281-4488. Any fare exceeding $35 must be paid in cash.
  • San Francisco
    Call Luxor Cab at (415) 282-4141.
  • Sacramento
    Call Yellow Cab Company of Sacramento at (916) 444-2222. Patrons must be picked up at a participating restaurant, hotel, or bar within Downtown Sacramento to qualify for a free ride.

Remember, rides are for adults who have been drinking or who need a safe way home. Rides will be provided from a bar or restaurant to your home—not to other drinking locations. Due to the high number of requests on Cinco de Mayo, rides can’t be guaranteed for everyone who calls; however, every attempt will be made to accommodate all requests.

We hope everyone has a great time, but remember your cab ride home is on us. Please don’t take any chances driving home after the festivities!

Did You Know…

Since its inception, the Safe and Sober program has provided 7,426 safe rides home.

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24
Apr

FDA Recalls Male Enhancement Supplement Over Health Risks

April 23, 2012

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on an over-the-counter male enhancement supplement after testing discovered its unlabeled ingredients pose a threat to consumers. According to KRCR 7 News, the unlisted drugs include several prescription strength FDA-approved drugs, sildenafil and hydroxythiohomosildenafil, which are used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Officials with the FDA stated that the product might cause some consumers who take prescription nitrates serious harm by lowering their blood pressure to dangerous levels.

The product’s manufacturer stated that getting the warning and information out about the recall is vital as men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease—who are generally more likely to take nitrates—are also more likely to suffer erectile dysfunction and use the product.

The manufacturer also may have to change some of its marketing techniques after the testing as well. The company’s website was promoting the products as “Totally Organic” with “Absolutely No Chemicals or Steroids”.

The product was being sold in stores across Nevada, California, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and South Carolina. Those who bought the product are being instructed to contact the manufacturer or the location where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

The California Product Liability Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers would suggest that anyone taking nitrates prescribed by a doctor should discuss the use of any herbal supplement bought over the counter with said doctor before consumption.

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16
Apr

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Offers Rider Safety Course

April 16, 2012

In a large city like San Francisco, California, the bicycle is the normal mode of transportation for thousands of residents every day, and protecting those riders on dangerous roads and highways can be a major concern. That’s why one group, known as the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, is working hard to educate bikers on the importance of safe riding practices, according to The Sacramento Bee.

The group began the campaign four years ago by offering cyclists hands-on training with certified instructors. During those rides, cyclists learn to maneuver busy city streets and other obstacles, such as slick trolley rails and open car doors. Riders are also required to take a classroom portion of the training program where they must pass an exam on the basic rules of the road.

The hope is that the classes can help reduce the number of fatal bicycle accidents in the city. In 2009, the city estimated that 531 people died as a result of collisions between vehicles and bicycles. That’s 67 more fatalities than the previous year.

Experts who polled both cyclists and motorists in a recent study say that the best way to reduce the number of accidents is for both groups to have a greater understanding of one another.

The California Accident Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers would like to remind cyclists that wearing a helmet is an excellent way to prevent injuries while riding a bike.

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9
Apr

Sacramento Has Highest Crash Rates In The State For Fifth Year

April 9, 2012

Since 2006, the California Office of Traffic Safety has conducted a survey to determine which major cities have the highest number of motor vehicle crashes. For the fifth time, Sacramento has been ranked as the city for drivers to most likely be involved in a crash.

According to The Sacramento Bee, the city beat out Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Fresno, and San Jose in composite rankings that looked at per capita injury and fatality crashes, alcohol-related crashes, and injuries involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

Sacramento also had one of the highest rankings of alcohol-related crashes out of all 13 cities examined, with 326 crashes in 2010 alone. Bicycle accidents and injuries among drivers 21 to 34 years old were also excessively high. Overall, 3,468 crashes were reported in Sacramento throughout 2010, which is a 23 percent drop from the number of accidents in 2006 when the numbers were first compiled.

Some say that the high number of crashes is associated with the high number of restaurants and bars that are in a centralized location in the city.

The California Car Accident Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers ask that all motorists do what they can to keep California’s highways safe by always remembering to buckle up, slow down, and drive defensively. Following these simple tips will lower your chances of being involved in an accident and can increase your chances of survival if an accident does occur.

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2
Apr

Zombies Overrun California’s Distracted Driving Campaign

April 2, 2012

Zombies are on the loose on Northern California’s roads, and you might be one. The “zombies” are actually distracted drivers, and according to ABC 7 News, they’re being compared to zombies as part of California’s campaign for the 2nd Annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which started yesterday.

The ad campaign kicked off with commercials depicting those who use their phones behind the wheel as the lifeless and thoughtless creatures and will coincide with other educational programs on the topic throughout the month.

A study by Carnegie Mellon University that found a cellphone can reduce 35 percent of a person’s brain activity while driving was the inspiration for the public service announcements. A spokesman for the California Office of Traffic Safety, Chris Murphy, says that “the message is one-third of your brain is not there because you’re doing that on your phone while you’re driving, you really become a zombie. There’s inattention blindness that you don’t even know what you’re not seeing.”

In an effort to reduce the number of accidents in the state caused by these drivers, law enforcement will be on the lookout for any driver who’s not using a hands free device. Nearly 52,000 drivers were ticketed last year statewide in a similar month-long campaign.

The California Car Accident Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers ask that motorists help keep California’s highways safe by putting their cellphones down while behind the wheel of their vehicles.

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27
Mar

Woman Arrested After Being Caught Speeding Three Times In An Hour

March 26, 2012

Speeding is one of the most dangerous things you can do behind the wheel of a car. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration show that speeding is a factor in roughly one-third of all fatal motor vehicle crashes. Despite these numbers, drivers continue to risk their own lives, and the lives of other motorists around them, by engaging in this risky behavior.

In Hayward, California, a 53-year-old woman was arrested after being stopped three times within an hour for driving at excessive speeds. An article released by The Sacramento Bee said that the woman was originally stopped for speeding on Highway 70, just past the Sutter and Yuba County line, after being clocked driving 103 mph by a California Highway patrolman.

Minutes later, another patrolman clocked the woman driving 105 mph on the road. She was again pulled over and cited. She was pulled over for a third time within minutes of the second citation for driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone.

After the third citation, the officer felt the woman’s blatant disregard for speed limits warranted an arrest. She was booked on charges of reckless driving.

The California Car Accident Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers say that speeding-related accidents killed more than 10,500 people last year alone. Help us reduce this number by always obeying the posted speed limit on roads when you are behind the wheel.

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19
Mar

Redding Man Seriously Injured After Being Involved In Drunken Crash

March 19, 2012

A 27-year-old Redding, California, man is lucky to be alive following a single-vehicle crash early Thursday. According to reports from KRCRTV 7 News, alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident.

The crash happened just after midnight along Victor Avenue in Redding. Reports filed by the Redding Police Department indicate that the man was driving at more than 100 miles per hour through downtown Redding in his Toyota Tacoma pickup truck before slamming into a tree head-on outside of a local business. The impact of the crash caused the driver, who was not wearing his seatbelt at the time, to be ejected from the vehicle. Luckily, he survived and paramedics were able to transport him to Mercy Medical Center, where he remains in serious condition with massive head injuries and broken ribs.

The driver later admitted to police that he had taken prescription medications and had been drinking at a local bar prior to being involved in the crash.

Data gathered by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that speed played a contributing factor in 30 percent of all fatal crashes in a single year, while alcohol contributed to 39 percent.

These statistics are a major reason why the San Francisco DUI Injury Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers ask that you refrain from getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. If every driver made this choice, thousands of lives would be saved every year.