Wrongful Death

The recent recall of Ginger Beef from the Calgary’s Ginger Beef Corp. has triggered an extensive investigation since this product may or may not have allegedly made its way into the U.S. market.

According to recent news from various sources, federal inspectors are trying to come to a conclusion regarding the root of the contamination that resulted in this product’s recall.

Food Safety specialists and inspectors from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have stated that monocytogenes were spotted in a recent sampling from the manufacturer’s facility.

The reason behind the extensive investigation lies in the fact that a contaminated product may have come to be infected due to bacteria that originated from a third party. Determining the root of the issue will subsequently save countless lives by keeping the contamination restrained.

The company claims that the safety of their consumers is a priority. Regardless of the fact there was only one alleged item that was found to be contaminated, the company is not willing to take any chances. Since the recall was issued, there haven’t been any reports of illnesses related to the possible contaminated product.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer I believe that having a cautious approach to all food products and their origin is the best way to go about staying healthy and keeping your loved ones healthy as well.

Wrongful death attorneys in Los Angeles are always ready to help you by reviewing your case and assessing the possible outcomes of a potential suit.

According to the news outlets from the state of Tennessee, all state residents are obliged by law to report any type of child abused they know or hear of in any circumstance.

That is also true to any elder abuse a resident has seen or known of. Any adult who is mentally or physically impaired and any elder is protected under the law. All abuse directed toward these adults must be reported to the authorities and if not, the witness may suffer criminal implications.

All abuse cases related to adults and elders are investigated by the Adult Protective Services. Anybody can report a case and have their identity kept in complete confidentiality.

As a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, I hope that this will serve as an example to California residents as well. We must remember that all of our vulnerable populations, children or frail adults deserve this protection and attention.

Personal injury lawyers are unfortunately very familiar with cases related to the fatal neglect of elders in nursing homes and other facilities. Hopefully, this sad reality will change after the hard work of the Adult Protective Services.

Kevin Boyle of the Los Angeles personal injury law firm was quoted in the CBS website regarding Michael Jackson’s case. The article reported that a judge ruled the Jackson family is entirely entitled to follow through with the lawsuit against AEG Live.

The entertainment giant’s lawyers filed a motion to the Los Angeles Superior Court asking for the case against them to be dismissed. According to official reports, the judge has ruled that as long as the plaintiffs have tangible evidence to support the accusations against AEG, the case may continue.

Attorney Kevin Boyle, Jackson family’s Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, stated that this was a smart decision, “this was a great success for the plaintiffs”. On September 15^th 2010, a suit was filed on behalf of Michael Jackson’s three children and the singer’s mother, Katherine Jackson against AEG.

According to official reports, the suit sustains that AEG Live should be held accountable for all of the medical choices of Dr. Conrad Murray, recently pleaded not guilty in Jackson’s case.

AEG attempted to file a motion against the lawsuit filed by the Jacksons, but efforts have proven to be fruitless.

Return to this blog regularly for more news regarding Michael Jackson’s case.

Many news sources have reported that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has started to conduct a program so the number of fatal work injuries may be determined proficiently.

The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries has already achieved a preliminary result of a staggering 4,547 workers that sustained severe injuries related to their labor in the year of 2010 alone. According to official data and statistics drawn from it, there were up to 3.5 deaths per 100,000 workers last year.

The number of fire-related work fatalities has doubled according to official numbers. The private mining industry has shown an increase in fatal accidents while the private construction sector denoted significant declines.

High-risk industries like mining, construction and transportation try to implement strategies to secure the safety of their employees. According to reports, low-risk workplaces may also see fatalities occurring without warnings; travel-related fatalities linked to sales travel calls or accidental fires can be firm examples of low-risk workplace fatalities.

As a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney I urge all readers to be watchful and mindful of the risks their workplace can represent. In the case of a possible workplace-related injury being inflicted against you or a loved one, contact a personal injury lawyer right away.

Brian Panish of the Los Angeles personal injury law firm Panish Shea & Boyle was quoted this week in the Los Angeles Times about the Micheal Jackson case. News outlets showed Michael Jackson’s doctor sentenced for involuntary manslaughter after a long trial. The goal of the singer’s family however is to bring light to an even higher power behind the star’s death: Los Angeles entertainment Goliath, the Anschutz Entertainment Group.

The pop star’s mother and children have moved on to a wrongful death suit after a conclusion of the criminal case was obtained. The defendant, the promoter of Michael Jackson’s ruined comeback tour otherwise known as AEG live and the plaintiff, Jackson’s family, are set for trial in September.

Most of the same queries presented at the criminal trial involving Dr. Conrad Murray will be brought forward once again: the singer’s performance anxiety, the drug propofol and the medical selection Jackson was exposed to.

Since the Judge has ruled areas of the criminal case immaterial to the role played by Murray, the coming proceedings hope to delve into the pop star’s years of drug problems and the state of his finances.

According to Brian Panish, Jackson family’s Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, “the conviction of Dr. Murray is just the beginning of bringing forth the truth on what happened to Michael Jackson, forces much larger than Dr. Murray were involved in this tragedy.”

The allegedly heartless business drive was the one thing, according to sources, that furnished the tragedy the pop star’s death represented to his family and fans. The greed behind the Entertainment Goliath’s drive forced the singer to go forth with a project he couldn’t keep up with. This stress placed on Jackson’s shoulders pushed him to rely on Dr. Murray’s assistance.

According to sources close to the Jacksons, AEG claimed they would file lawsuits against the singer if he eventually abandoned the tour. That would put a definitive end to Jackson’s career.

The wrongful death lawsuit being filed by the mother and children of Michael Jackson does not mention the name of Dr. Murray; they’re convinced AEG bears major responsibility. Jackson’s attorney has stated that civil jurors will have the opportunity to learn about the relationship between the singer and AEG in depth, his dependency on the Entertainment Giant and his severe financial problems.

Many topics kept away from the criminal trial will be brought to light so jurors can identify the real forces behind this horrible tragedy.

According to recent FDA news, there was an alert for a recall issued regarding salted smoked split herring that still presented its viscera. Reports show that there’s a possibility the product has been contaminated with clostridium botulinum.

The Quirch Foods C. from Miami, FL has announced that Leslie Leger and Sons Ltd. produced Salted Smokes Split Herring under the Plant Reg # 2406. It had to be recalled after a routine sample was collected at a retail store. The NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets have declared the product presented its viscera.

According to the authorities, botulinum spores are usually entirely conglobated in the animal’s viscera. Spores can cause a severe illness known as Botulism, which may cause among other things, dizziness, general weakness, abdominal distention, difficulty in breathing, constipation etc.

According to the producer, the packages were distributed in wooden boxes weighing 18lb to distributors in Florida, Georgia, Nassau BF and Puerto Rico.

As a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney I urge you to return the product to the place of purchase as fast as you can. Do not hesitate to call a personal injury attorney in the case of an illness brought upon you by the carelessness of some company.

According to many news sources, Lafayette Parish has seen many of its residents being involved in bicycle crashes in the past 5 years, 344 to be exact. Residents have seen 18 of these crashes resulting in severe injuries and 7 fatal incidents. According to city officials, people are fed up. Awareness must be brought to the locals so this staggering number of casualties will be a thing of the past.

Local news articles have reported that the city is getting many measures done to bring awareness to the bicycle safety issue. Education is the number one priority at this stage. The public must be aware of the laws and aware of how to deal with cyclists when driving down the road.

Education for bicyclists is also a priority. Bikers should never ride against the traffic, according to an official. Headlamps and flashing red tail lamps are important when riding during nighttime and, as far as motorist’s education goes, drivers should be aware of their vehicle power: the car must be three feet away from the cyclists when passing them.

After education, biker friendly paths will be increased, according to local reports. The city hopes to prevent possible accidents in the future.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer I hope that Lafayette Parish may be successful in bringing awareness to its residents, drivers or riders alike. Bicycle safety is a major priority for my fellow personal injury lawyers and me.

A recent Bicycle Bash promoted bike safety to all of its participants, according to recent reports from various news sources. Since a young woman lost her mother to a fatal bicycle versus vehicle accident, her life’s work has been making sure bike safety is spread and well publicized so all drivers out there take responsibility for their safety and the safety of others who are sharing the road with them.

Unlike most bicycle events, the Bicycle Bash doesn’t hope to promote bike riding; it hopes to bring safety issues to light in a fun way. The woman whose mother was killed while riding her bike allegedly believes that her story can bring people to understand her mission. Turning the terrible accident into something positive and that will bring awareness to the major public is worth the hard work.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer I urge all drivers to be especially aware of bikers while speeding down any road. It’s our responsibility to keep roads safe for others and ourselves.

Personal injury lawyers can be of great assistance when dealing with a bicycle versus vehicle accident, don’t delay to call if necessary.

News have reported that according to recent announcements from the FDA, organic olives distributed by a Watertown distributor had to unfortunately be recalled after being linked to cases of botulism reported from Europe.

The selling of this possible contaminated item can be traced back to SoWa Farmers Market, Foodies Urban Market and Russo’s & Sons. Other retailers might have sold the contaminated item as well.

News sources say that the U.S. Food and Drung Administration notifies consumers not to eat almond stuffed olives from the Bio Gaudiano Brand.

According to the FDA, although there were no reports of botulism in the United States, the recall was made necessary because the product had been linked to serious botulism cases in Europe. This disease is potentially fatal and although rare, the illness attacks the nervous system and causes respiratory failure.

As a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, I hope that there will be no reports victims of this tragic illness linked to the recalled product. Personal injury lawyers can help all of you who have been threatened by a contaminated product. Don’t hesitate to contact an attorney right away so your case can be taken care of in a timely manner.

According to news sources, Medicare and Medicaid have denied to commit to payments to a Duluth nursing home because of alleged failure to rectify deficiencies apprehended in a recent survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Reports show that the letter from the Department of Health to the facility states that the Health Center hadn’t been competent in achieving a substantial observance of all the deficiencies noted in the Department’s standard survey from early April.

One of the issues noted by the authorities according to news sources was the incapacity of an employee to report the allegations of a resident regarding a rough handling to an inspector. Another issue was the evident failure in requesting proper instructions to a care plan of a resident on dialysis. The monitoring of an alleged bleeding at the shunt premise was unsatisfactory.

As a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney I urge all readers to be fully aware of the risks an unsafe nursing home can represent to your loved ones. Make sure to always do a thorough research regarding the different facilities you can rely on and remember that for any case that might threaten the health and life of someone you care deeply, a personal injury lawyer can assist you to get the justice you deserve.