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Dealing with Mudslides
After intense California wildfires in 2017, Santa Barbara County suffered another disaster on January 9, 2018, when mudslides devastated the coastal community of Montecito. At least 21 people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed. Highway 101 was shut down for 10 days, and thousands of residents were deeply affected by the tragedy and loss of income.
As Montecito residents, we mourn the loss and are offering free legal consultation to those affected.
Pedestrians in Greatest Danger in Decades
For the second year in a row, pedestrian deaths have increased in America.
Pedestrians in Southern California share the roads with bicyclists, motorcycles, and cars, but lack protection from the tremendous damage these vehicles can cause. As drivers become more careless—usually due to mobile devices—pedestrian are in greater danger of being injured or killed.
If a Distracted Driver Hits a Pedestrian, Who Is to Blame?
Were you hit by a car driven by a distracted driver?
You are not alone. Every year in California, around 700 people are killed in pedestrian–motor vehicle collisions and thousands of others are injured. With the rise of distracted driving, these numbers are expected to increase. Santa Barbara, especially, has dangerous winding roads and any lapse of attention could lead to disaster for both the driver and anyone else on the road.
Should I File a Wrongful Death Claim or Survival Action?
If someone’s negligence caused your loved one to die immediately after an accident, then a wrongful death claim against the responsible person is the correct cause of action to file.
If your loved one survived for a short time before death, then a survival action may be appropriate. In some situations you may file a joint claim for both wrongful death and a survival action in California.
Are Manufacturers Liable for Unsafe Playground Equipment?
More than 200,000 children are injured every year in the U.S. on playground equipment, particularly climbing equipment. Injuries to children in California can be quite severe, and include paralysis and even fatality.
Give to NordstrandBlack PC’s Socks & Toiletries Drive for Transition House
To celebrate this season of giving, NordstrandBlack PC is hosting a Socks & Toiletries Drive for Transition House in Santa Barbara. We invite you to join us and donate to this worthy shelter, which provides temporary housing, food, and supplies for families with nowhere else to go. The drive kicks off on Monday, November 27th and runs until Thursday, March 15th, 2018. Collection dates will occur on the 15th of each month.
Navigating Crowded Parking Lots This Holiday Season
Parking lots are dangerous places. An estimated one in five motor vehicle accidents will take place in a parking lot. The combination of drivers and pedestrians in close quarters can be a serious hazard. During the holidays, the large crowds and higher likelihood of stressed-out people rushing about makes for a particularly frightful situation.
Do You Know the Dangers of Dehydration (and Driving)?
While the dangers of driving under the effects of alcohol or sleep deprivation are well documented and publicized, there is another risk factor that is rarely talked about: dehydration.
Pool Drains and Other Dangers While Swimming
Spending a warm California day at the pool can be a great way to relax and share time with your kids, but accidents lurk around every corner.
Recently, a young boy in Oxnard was trapped by a pool drain and emergency workers were required to safely free him from the drain. Things like this do happen, and you should be aware of these common swimming pool dangers.
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To encourage breast cancer awareness, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Camarillo, California, is holding its 8th annual “Breast Symposium” on October 14th.