On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 20, 2016 | Firm News
Large truck crashes killed 3,660 people in the United States in 2014 alone. Being in a wreck with a big rig is particularly dangerous because of its size and girth. When fully loaded, these monstrous vehicles can weigh “20-30 times as much as passenger...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 19, 2016 | Firm News
If you’re lucky, you’ve not had much contact with the court system in California or anywhere else. Most of us only encounter the judicial system due to minor traffic offenses, divorces, and the passing of those close to us. California’s court system...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 16, 2016 | Firm News
Have you ever seen a pedestrian who was almost hit by a car? Now imagine the increased risk presented by the quiet cars of today—electric and hybrid vehicles that barely make an audible sound. People who suffer from disabilities, such as low vision, are...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 15, 2016 | Firm News
In November, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed its Most Wanted List, delineating its safety priorities for all modes of transportation in the United States: highway, rail, aviation, marine, and pipeline. The NTSB calls its Most Wanted List a...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 14, 2016 | Firm News
The horrific bus-semi crash near Desert Hot Springs earlier this year shines a spotlight on the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigative “go team” process. In late October, a bus carrying passengers from the Red Earth Casino plowed...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 13, 2016 | Firm News
No family is ever completely ready to take care of a loved one who has suffered a brain injury. Regardless of the cause, plans must be made to tend to the person’s needs and to do what is in his or her best interest. One of the most important things a family can...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 12, 2016 | Firm News
The California Supreme Court recently opened the door for many people to bring lawsuits against out-of-state defendants in certain types of cases. The lawsuit that resulted in the court’s ruling involved the prescription drug Plavix. Hundreds of plaintiffs filed...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 9, 2016 | Firm News
If you or a family member have suffered from a bad burn, you know that few injuries come with such devastating consequences. Burns are caused by many different things, from explosions, flames, and hot liquids to chemicals and electricity. But regardless of the cause,...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 8, 2016 | Firm News
It is often said that commercial airplanes are one of the safest modes of travel. Just last year, for example, CNN reported that “[n]othing was safer than [] U.S. commercial planes, which have been involved in very few crashes.” Despite the relatively low...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Dec 7, 2016 | Firm News
Imagine a world in which those paralyzed by spinal cord injuries are once again able to move. This is an exciting world that actually exists today. Neurosurgeons are starting to have some success in using stem cells to help patients regain some functionality,...
