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Fontana Girl Seriously Injured in Dog Bite Attack

February 8th, 2010

A 5-year-old girl from Fontana has been hospitalized with serious injuries after a dog bite attack.

The little girl Destiny Colon, her three siblings and her mother were attacked by five pit bulls. The dogs seem to have escaped from the owner’s property, by crawling under a fence. Destiny’s mother, Josie Arellano, addressed a press conference outside the Loma Linda University Children hospital where her child is been treated. According to her, two of the 5 bit pulls grabbed the girl, mauling her.  Several people came to rescue the little girl, throwing objects at the pit bulls,  but they didn’t let go of Destiny. Finally, the dogs were chased away from the girl, and back into their owner’s home.

The horrifying drama didn’t end even after the dogs were back on their owner’s property. When animal control officers arrived, they were attacked by one of the pit bulls. The officers shot the dog. The other 4 bit bulls are under quarantine at the San Bernardino City Animal Center.

Meanwhile, Destiny’s condition has been upgraded from critical to serious. The little girl had been placed on life support when she was brought to the hospital, and has since been removed from life support.  According to doctors, she has suffered multiple bites, cuts and lacerations, but so far, there is no indication that she has suffered any brain injury. Doctors say it’s too early to tell how quickly the little girl will recover, and she has already undergone several surgeries. She is on a breathing tube, and is heavily sedated.

Meanwhile, out of the 3 other siblings who were involved in the attack, a 6-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl suffered multiple bites on their legs.  The 6-year-old required a total of 265 stitches to treat his wounds, while the girl requires 18 stitches. The mother and another 3-year-old child did not suffer any injuries. So far, there are no records of previous citations or complaints against the dogs.

This seems a clear case of negligence that has contributed to unimaginable trauma and anguish to these little children and their mother. It appears that the dogs were able to crawl out of their owner’s property through a gap beneath the fence. It doesn’t take a California dog bite lawyer to tell you that this is completely unacceptable. If you choose to breed dogs, then you must be responsible for keeping these animals sufficiently restrained and secured on your premises. Pit bull lovers may disagree, but the fact is that these breeds are linked to an inordinate number of dog bite attacks

Having a dog requires the practice of responsible dog ownership. Owners must be responsible for the actions of the animals they keep.  Pit bull lovers may disagree, but the fact is that these breeds are linked to an inordinate number of dog bite attacks. Considering that Destiny’s medical bills are mounting the way they are, the family must know that they have legal rights in this matter. A dog bite attorney in California can help them understand their rights under the law.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of dog bites. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

California Nursing Home Resident Found Dead

February 5th, 2010

A nursing home resident in Concord, who was reported missing last month, was found dead in a culvert. The body of Rosemary Nelson was found on the morning of 26^th January. She had been reported missing on the 23^rd of January. She had last been seen at about 5 pm at a nursing facility, and had then gone missing. Family members have told the police that she had walked out of similar facilities before. According to the coroner’s office, Nelson probably died from exposure to the harsh elements.

The nursing facility has not been identified, and there is no information on how this 63-year-old woman could have walked out of the facility to remain three days out in the open, before her body was found. What kind of security was present at the facility, and how was staff not able to realize in time that Nelson was missing?  Had her disappearance been noticed in time, search efforts could have been launched immediately, and she could have likely been found.

To California nursing home abuse lawyers, this seems like the kind of negligence that so often occurs at facilities in the state. These patients are at a facility because they cannot be expected to take care of themselves. They need 24-hour care. In such a situation, it’s not too much to expect that the facility will secure the premises, and provide adequate staff for supervision to ensure that no residents are able to leave the facility unaccompanied.

Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home can be an excruciating decision. The Medicare website is the official government site that allows people to search for nursing homes and find ratings for facilities. The site has a nursing home comparison tool that allows persons to search for nursing hones by city, county and zip code. The tool allows you to filter results and compare ratings for nursing homes. The 5-star rating system will help you compare facilities to make a choice.

The ratings are devised based on how nursing homes fare on health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Stars are awarded based on each of these three categories. You have to understand that the nursing home that you are considering may fare better in one particular area, and not so much in another. Thus, you can choose based on the nursing home ratings in the category you want. Besides, you also have an overall rating to base a choice on.

Health inspection results consider about 180 aspects of care in a facility. Trained inspectors visit the facility from time to time to check the quality of care. These state inspectors are also surveyed by federal surveyors to ensure that health inspections are within the framework of national standards.

Staffing ratings consider the number of staff the facility has compared to the number of residents. It also considers the number of staff members who are trained nurses. Typically, you will find better care in nursing homes that have more staff members.

Quality measures look at the performance of the facility, and 10 important care aspects like prevention of skin ulcers, and helping residents with dressing and eating.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of nursing home abuse. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

Los Angeles Bicyclists Call for Stricter Penalties in Hit and Run Accidents

February 4th, 2010

Bicyclists in California are calling for harsher penalties for motorists who hit bicyclists, and then leave the scene. The calls came at a meeting of the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory committee on Tuesday night.  About two dozen bicyclists participated in the meeting.

California bicycle accident lawyers have been tracking the serious safety issues that face bicyclists in Los Angeles. These issues have become more important than ever in the wake of the sentencing last month of a Los Angeles Dr. Christoper T. Thompson. Last year, the doctor pulled out in front of two bicyclists who were riding on a street in Brentwood, causing them to hit his car and seriously injuring them. The doctor was found guilty, and in January was sentenced to 5 years in prison.  The case had received national and international attention, especially from bicyclists in Los Angeles, who saw it as a more serious example of the continued hostility they face every day. Bicyclists complain that motorists strike them, leave their bicycles damaged, and drive on without so much as a “Are you hurt?”

Accident reporting systems for bicyclists in Los Angeles don’t apply to accidents that cause no injuries and don’t have damage property. However, Los Angeles Police Department representatives at the meeting have given bicyclists some hope that these complaints may be taken more seriously in the future. The LAPD is considering setting up a website to record accident reports that are traditionally not reportable. These include collisions and accidents that involve property damage. The website will allow bicyclists to report such incidents, and the LAPD may initiate an investigation into incidents it believes, require one.

The LAPD is strapped for resources, and this has come in the way of doing more to protect bicyclists in the city. There have been stringent budget cuts in the department, and this has meant staffing cuts too. With the lack of staff, it has been difficult to dedicate officers to the difficult and time consuming investigations that a hit and run accident involves.

According to the LAPD, it is working together with bicycle safety advocates in Los Angeles to combine a list of the top 10 most hit and run-prone locations in Los Angeles. These officers will also receive more training in handling bicycle accidents. The Los Angeles Police Department has in recent weeks been making an effort to show solidarity with bicyclists who are often at risk in a hostile environment. The LAPD has promised that it will work to increase awareness about bicyclist rights.

Several safety suggestions came out at the meeting.  One prominent bicyclist suggested enforcing speed limits at bike routes in the city and using revenues from these penalties to promote bicycle safety. Others suggested placing more visible signs encouraging motorist to share the roads with bicyclists.

For bicycle accident lawyers in California these efforts have been very encouraging. There is a strong need to promote a culture in which bicyclists can ride safety without fear of harm from reckless or aggressive motorists. At a time while the rest of the world is encouraging biking to save fossil fuels, we should be making it easier and safer for bicyclists in California to ride their bikes.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of bicycle accidents. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

Sisters in Bakersfield Drunk Driving Accident Awarded Damages of $31 Million

February 3rd, 2010

Two sisters in Bakersfield have been awarded a massive verdict of more than $31 million in a drunk driving accident.  The two sisters, Marta Perez and Rosie Landeros however, don’t believe that the award will make them feel whole again.

The accident occurred on June 15^th, 2007. The sisters were in a Honda Civic, on their way out for an evening together. Just south of Bakersfield, the Honda was struck by a pickup truck driven by Gustavo Davalo Torres.  He was driving under the influence when he blew a stop sign and crashed into the Civic. Torres was driving a pickup for Pala Rosa farms.

Rosie Landeros, who was driving the Civic, took the brunt of the impact. A California Highway Patrol Officer, who happened to be nearby, came to the aid of the victims. Torres first told the California Highway Patrol that he had drunk two beers.  He later told the attorney for the two sisters, that he had had four beers. However, experts from the crime lab testified that for Torres to be as drunk as he was, he had to have drunk between 8 and 12 beers.

At the time of the accident, Landeros was a 16-year-old student at Arvin High School. Her dream was to become a nurse, and like any 16-year-old, she had a buzzing social life. She is now confined to a walker, and her left leg has virtually no strength. Her left arm is still bent from the impact of the crash, and she suffers from memory loss. She has no control over emotions and judgment abilities. Perez also suffered brain injuries, but has since recovered enough to go back to work.

Attorneys for the two sisters had asked for up to $300 million in damages.  However, defense lawyers for Torres and the farm’s insurance company asked for an amount between $7 and 8 million. The two sisters have now been awarded more than $31 million, believed to be the largest personal injury verdict in Kern County.  Perez was awarded $100,000, while her sister who suffered serious brain injuries in the crash, received the rest.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of drunk driving accidents. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

Fountain Valley Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Newport Beach Accident

February 2nd, 2010

The Orange County Register is reporting on a pedestrian accident in Newport Beach last week. A Fountain Valley man was crossing the road when he was struck by a car. The man was seriously injured, and was rushed to the hospital.  He is said to be in a critical condition. The motorist involved was a 64-year-old Huntington Beach resident. Police are still investigating whether speeding was a factor in this accident. However, they don’t believe that alcohol use was involved.

California has some of the worst attitudes towards pedestrians and bicyclists anywhere in the country. To California pedestrian accident lawyers who are no strangers to the state’s auto-centric culture, the lack of respect for pedestrian rights has always been a matter of concern.

Last year, a pedestrian safety report by Transportation 4 America named several metropolitan areas in California as some of the most dangerous for pedestrians. Several metro areas with over 1 million residents featured as some of the most dangerous with a high share of pedestrian accident fatalities.

These areas included the

• San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, where pedestrian accident fatalities accounted for 27.7 percent of total traffic fatalities
• Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana area, with close to 27 percent of traffic accident deaths comprising pedestrians
• San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, with pedestrian deaths accounting for 22.2 percent of all traffic accident deaths
• San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos area, where pedestrian accident fatalities comprised 20.4 percent of total traffic accident fatalities

In some of these areas, pedestrians are some of the lowest users of the roads. For instance, the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area has just 1.8 percent of its population walking to work. Those statistics were true for the year 2000. Yet pedestrian fatalities made up 22.2 percent of the total traffic deaths here.

The report called Dangerous by Design criticizes state and local agencies for failure to design and develop roads that are safe for pedestrians to use. Such policies have also been encouraged by initiatives like Complete Streets, which aim to foster the development of roads that are safe for all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists.

However, California’s streets could do not just with safer designed streets, but also more aware and educated motorists. Motorists have a great role to play in pedestrian safety. There is much that motorists can do to prevent pedestrian collisions and minimize fatality rates. As California pedestrian accident lawyers see, most pedestrian accidents see occur because motorists fail to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, or fail to slow down when they near a crosswalk. Pedestrians are also in danger from risky motorist behaviors, like speeding and impaired driving.

Pedestrians can do their bit to ensure that they walk home safely.

• Always cross at a marked and designated crosswalk.
• If possible, make eye contact with a motorist, so he knows you intend to cross.
• Avoid distractions like cell phone use while walking.
• Avoid walking towards oncoming traffic.
• Avoid walking in poor weather.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of pedestrian accident. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

Study Shows Cell Phone Laws May have no Impact on Accidents

February 1st, 2010

The results of a study released this week indicate that banning the use of cell phones and text messaging while driving doesn’t necessarily contribute to a dip in accidents. The study has been conducted by The Highway Loss Data Institute, and comes during a very hectic time for the Department of Transportation while they combat the problem of distracted driving.

Highway Loss Data Institute is a research group sponsored by the insurance industry. According to the group, it studied monthly car accident claims in 4 states that had a ban on the use of hand held cell phones, and compared data before and after the cell phone ban laws were passed. The Highway Loss Data Institute also compared accident data in states that had a ban on text messaging while driving or the use of handheld cell phones while driving, with states that had no such bans in place. According to the Institute, the study results suggest that there was no impact on accident rates. In New York, the research found that accident claims dipped compared to other states, but the drop seem to have begun before New York passed a ban on the use of handheld cell phones while driving.

The study results have been surprising to many, but not so much to California personal injury lawyers. There are reasons why the Highway Loss Data Institute study shows no connection between laws enforcing bans on text messaging and handheld cell phones and crash rates. For one, there have been no in-depth efforts to study how much cell phone use and text messaging has dropped in the states where there are such bans. While some studies peg the reduction in cell phone use while driving after the laws were passed in California as between 45 to 70 percent, it’s important to remember that these numbers may have been true at the time the survey was conducted. Typically, when a new law is enacted, compliance increases dramatically, and then begins taper off as people release that the law is not being enforced strictly. So while studies may have shown a sharp dip in the use of cell phones soon after California’s cell phone ban law was passed, it is highly likely that as the law became older and enforcement slacked off, people began to feel emboldened about using their cell phones.

Besides, it’s also important to remember that insurance claims may not be filed in every single accident that occurs.  In minor accidents where there is minor car damage and no injuries, motorists may prefer not to file a claim at all. Therefore, the Institute’s findings may not be accurate

Enforcement of the law could also be ineffective in states where a text messaging ban comes with secondary enforcement. In case of secondary enforcement, officers must pull a motorist over for a prior offence before he is cited for texting while driving.  California auto accident lawyers have long believed that California’s penalties for cell phone violations are also far too light to have much impact.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of auto accidents. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

Toyota was Aware of Jammed Throttle Problems Last Year

January 29th, 2010

The bad news just doesn’t end for Toyota.  USA Today reports that the automaker was aware of problems with accelerator pedals from its supplier in late 2009, but did not believe that the problem was serious enough to require a recall.

Last week, the automaker extended its earlier recall by another million vehicles. The recall came as the company continued to struggle to identify the problem contributing to sudden accelerations in its cars. That problem continues to be a source of concern and worry to California product liability lawyers and Toyota owners.  To make matters worse, the company also announced that it would stop the manufacturing and sales of at least 8 of its models due to the unintended acceleration incidents. The automaker was apparently pressured by the Department of Transportation to initiate a second and extended recall and also to stop manufacture and sales of the 8 models that have been linked to the acceleration risks. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has confirmed that his department advised the automaker to take these steps to prevent accidents and injuries involving unintended acceleration.

Toyota is currently working on a remedy for the unintended acceleration. However, it could be weeks or months before the automaker manages to devise a solution to the problem. Even after the automaker develops a solution, it has to  be approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Toyota’s history of dealing with this problem leaves a lot to be desired. The first recall announced in October last year blamed floor mat issues for the problem.  Then, the automaker backtracked and said that the fault lay with the accelerated pedals.. The automaker has made a series of kneejerk responses ever since the acceleration problem burst into the international spotlight.  That happened in August last year in California when an off duty California highway patrol officer and his wife, daughter and bother-in-law was killed in an accident involving a Toyota Lexus.

All evidence so far including a 911 call made from the inside the car just before the accident seem to indicate that the car accelerated to excessive speeds of more than 120mph before going out of control and crashing. Toyota had a chance to conduct an in-depth investigation of the problem, and determine what could have caused the Lexus to reach such high speeds. Instead, the automaker hastily blamed all-weather floor mats on the Toyota Lexus, saying these were incompatible with the vehicle. The automaker ignored reports of acceleration from Toyota owners who say that their vehicle did not even have floor mats at the times of the acceleration.

Now, Toyota says that the problem lies in potentially malfunctioning gas pedals sourced from a CTS facility in Ontario. The problem appears to be linked to premature wearing out of mechanic parts in the CTS throttle assemblies.  The good news is that new Toyota vehicles are probably not prone to unintended acceleration. The bad news is that as the throttle assemblies begin to wear out, the problem is likely to appear. The hope is that by the time these new cars begin to wear out, Toyota would have developed a remedy to the problem.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of motor vehicle defects. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

Yet another Accident on Route 67 Kills San Diego Woman

January 28th, 2010

Route 67 has been the scene of dozens of accidents over the past 10 years.  This week, the highway stretch claimed yet another victim.  A 36-year-old woman from Julian, San Diego died yesterday in an accident involving a wrong way driver near Lakeside.

The accident happened when the woman’s Chevrolet van struck an Oldsmobile head-on. The woman died of her injuries at the scene of the crash. The Oldsmobile driver, a Las Vegas resident suffered major injuries in the accident, and was airlifted to a trauma center. According to the Oldsmobile driver, he has no recollection of what happened in the seconds before the accident, but believes he likely fell asleep.

California Highway Patrol officers don’t believe speeding was a factor in the accident.  The Oldsmobile was apparently traveling at about 55mph, which is the posted speed limit on that stretch of route 67.  California auto accident lawyers have been very concerned about the high rates of accidents on this dangerous stretch of highway.

Last year, a young mother was killed in an accident here. Alexandria Drake of Chula Vista was driving a vehicle that was in the path of an out-of-control Jaguar. The Jaguar driver Melvin Pearles was traveling at speeds of more than 80 mph when his car went out of control, veered into oncoming traffic and crashed into several vehicles, including Drake’s car.  The young woman’s car crashed into a tree. The posted speed limit at the stretch at the time of the accident was 55mph. Pearle told the CHP that a white BMW had passed him at a spot on the road, where two lanes merged into one. That caused him to lose control.

That particular stretch of Route 67 has seen more than 3 dozen accidents over the past decade.  CHP records show that there have been 58 accidents on Route 67 that have occurred along a single one-mile stretch. Most of these occurred just after the eastbound lanes merge into one from two separate lanes. All in all, there have been more than 900 accidents along the entire highway over the past 10 years. Residents believe that the design of the road encourages speeding and racing. Motorists are constantly racing each other, especially at the spot where the merge appears.

Officials maintain that Route 67 can be used safely if motorists take precautions and drive within posted speed limits. However, locals have been asking for barriers to be installed to prevent head-on accidents. Officials have not taken those suggestions seriously. They believe that barriers would actually increase the risk of accidents by forcing residents to travel miles in the opposite direction, before making dangerous U turns to drive back in the desired direction.

When one particular road is the scene of more than 900 accidents, it’s fair to assume that the design of the road either contributes to accidents, or encourages unsafe driving practices by motorists. How many more people have to die on Route 67 before enhancements are made? To be fair, the CHP does conduct increased patrols on the highway, but more measures are needed.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of dangerous roads. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

Tips to Prevent Accidents While Driving With Children

January 27th, 2010

There has been a major focus on distracted driving over the past few months. Most of these efforts however, are concentrated on distractions from electronic devices like cell phones and text messaging devices. However, as any parent knows, driving with children can present far greater distractions. Yet little attention is paid to the problems that face parents as they try to keep their car in lane while they are driving, simultaneously tending to their kids.

Driving with children may not seem like it is more prone to distractions than driving on your own. That’s because as parents, you are very likely to have gotten used to the kind of distractions children can present in the car. Most parents think nothing of turning around to the backseat to break up a small fight, to comfort a crying child or to attend to a tantrum. As California auto accident lawyers see, taking your eyes off the road even for a couple of seconds can cause an accident. However, most parents think little of such behavior.

Every year, approximately 30 percent of all accidents involve distracted driving. Not all of these crashes will occur because of motorists having a conversation on their cell phone and texting while driving, although these two activities get the lion’s share of attention.

Consumer Reports has a few tips for parents who are driving with children in the car.

Prepare for a Drive

Before you set off with children in the car, make sure that you prepare for the ride. Children are not likely to sit still for the entire journey even if it is a just a 10- minute trip. Keep stashes of toys, board games and video games in the car to pull out when older children begin to get restless. Children of all ages will also need snacks and water. Make sure that your car is stocked with these. Place snacks and drinks in such a manner that they are accessible to your children without any help.

Make your Children Wait for your Responses

Learn the habit of tuning out your kids’ tantrums or whining when you are traveling on a busy highway. It takes some practice, but keep your attention and eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Most children tend to tire of a tantrum after a while when they find it is not getting any response from you.

Pay Attention to the Road

Keep your eyes on the road ahead of you at all times. Don’t turn around to check on your kids every time they call you, or if there is a minor tiff brewing. Remember, just a second’s inattention can be enough to cause an accident.

Pull over and deal with a child in the throes of a tantrum.

It can be hard to focus attention on the road ahead when there is a child screaming in your car. If it’s possible, pull the car over and deal with your child’s issues before you start driving again. However, make sure that you pull over safely. If possible, get out of the highway, and then pull over.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of auto accidents. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

Concussions in Children could Lead to Brain injuries

January 26th, 2010

A Canadian research team is warning that parents simply don’t take children’s concussions seriously enough, but should. According to the researchers, a concussion is not just a minor head injury, but could be a sign of a more severe brain injury that parents, teachers and coaches must take more seriously.

According to the researchers from the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University in Ontario, a concussion is actually a brain injury.

There are different types of brain injury of varying levels of severity. However, the broad use of the term “concussion” can be misleading. Head researcher Dr. Carol DeMatteo says that concussions should be called “mild brain injuries.” This allows children to receive the treatment they need. The researchers found that children who suffered concussions spend lesser time in hospital, and have to miss fewer days off from school. They also had a much lower recuperation period, going back to school soon after they left hospital.

According to Dr. DeMatteo, children who go back to school soon after suffering a concussion are at a high risk of suffering another brain injury. They may suffer these injuries during falls or while playing sports. A second injury soon after the first can be serious, and can cause permanent damage to the brain. The study findings have been published in the January edition of Pediatrics.

Children who suffer a concussion must see a doctor in case of memory issues, headaches, fatigue or altered moods. The researchers are also calling on schools, coaches and teachers to take concussions more seriously. Injured children must undergo a medical examination before they are allowed to return to school or play sports.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of brain injuries. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

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