A 19-year study released in February found that more than 9,500 infants and toddlers are injured by cribs, bassinets and playpens each year. It’s likely that this number is actually quite higher because the study only evaluated the number of children treated for crib injuries in the emergency room, not children who go to their pediatrician or […]

Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to pay $10 million to the family of a California state trooper and his three relatives to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit against the company. The crash was one of the first widely-publicized accidents involving sticking floor mats and unintended acceleration with the vehicles, prompting a series of recalls. Tragic Unintended Acceleration Accident California […]

Friends of a Fair Oaks teen killed in a tragic motorcycle accident have brought about change in California’s motorcycle-licensing law. The law helps ensure that teenage motorcyclists have the knowledge and skill to ride safely. Young Motorcyclist Killed Eighteen-year-old Jarrad Cole was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash near his home in Fair Oaks, California. […]

A trip to the doctor’s office can be a real challenge for many people. Those in rural areas may have to drive hours to see their physician. In the winter, road conditions can prevent both patients and doctors from being able to make their appointments. With that in mind, many medical professionals are engaging in […]

A state law in effect January 1, 2011, requires California nursing homes to publicly display their federal quality-of-care star ratings. Nursing homes also must post information explaining the ratings and how to get information about the facilities’ state licensing records. Nursing homes that fail to post the information may be fined. Federal Nursing Home Ratings […]