Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Food Allergies Cause Personal Injury Suit Against McDonald’s

September 30, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

A food allergy can be a difficult and tiresome battle to deal with. Parents with children of food allergies, especially more-encompassing allergies such as gluten, know the caution needed to be taken each time their child is given something new to eat. Frank and Beth Miller are parents of not one, but two children with food allergies. Their oldest son, Mekenzie (7-years old), has celiac disease, making him allergic to gluten and wheat. Their 4-year old, Macauley, is autistic. Milk, gluten, and wheat worsen his behavior problems.

The Millers went to McDonald’s one day and after thoroughly inspecting the ingredients, allowed their sons to have French fries. Later that day, the boys experienced emotional distress and physical illness. It turned out that the French fries included both casein and wheat, even though they were not listed on the ingredients section. There is now a Personal Injury suit being brought against McDonald’s for the two boys. Along with this case, there are 16 Personal Injury cases in Florida and one federal class action suit against McDonald’s.

Any company or organization dealing with the sale or production of food products have the responsibility to provide food that will not cause illness or death. When they fail in this area, they are putting themselves in the position to pay for any injured person’s damages. If you or a loved one have ever been injured by negligence or intentional misconduct by a food manufacturer or company, please give me a call at the Law Office of Moseley Collins. I will be able to discuss your available options and next steps.

Most and Least Likely Professions to be Involved in a Car Accident

September 28, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

I was looking through the internet today and I found quite the interesting article. I don’t know just how much help it will give to you, but think of it as an ice-breaker to be used at the next awkward situation you face. Take, for example, that you discover that the person standing next to you (in such awkward situation) works at Camel Cigarettes. “Oh, so you’re a tobacconist?”, you would say, “Well, do you know that you are in the second-most likely profession to be involved in a car crash?” Ice-breaker success!

Take at the research supplied by moneysupermarket.com on what professions are the most likely/least likely to be involved in a car crash…

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Three Students in Southern California Killed in Car Crash

September 28, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

Three high school students were involved in a fatal car accident south of our Sacramento home in Rancho Mirage, California. The three students had only just begun their senior year at a private high school, Palm Valley High. The accident occurred about 10 minutes after the students finished school when the driver, 17-year old Tabitha Loftis, lost control of the car and crashed into a tree.

Tabitha, along with the two other students, both 17-year old males, were pronounced dead at the scene. One thing that touched me deeply about this article was the reaction described by the students. The article reported that the school closed for the following day after the crash, but 80% of the students went to school to either talk to grief counselors or seek each other’s comfort. These three students were dearly loved.

These types of accidents, which involve people so young, are incredibly tragic. It is such a devastation for someone to die so young. At our Personal Injury Law Office, we have seen the immense amount of sadness that follows an car accident of this kind. If a loved one has ever been in a tragic accident because of someone else’s negligence, please give me a call at the Law Offices of Moseley Collins, I am here to help.

Children’s Hospital in Sacramento Provides Pet Therapy to the Severely Injured

September 28, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

In our own home town of Sacramento, pets are being used to heal sick children. Yes, you heard me right. At Shriners Hospital for Children – Northern California, volunteers bring in pets for the children to play with or just be around. The children seem to greatly benefit from the pets. Take for example, Rachael Wilson, a patient who suffered a spinal cord injury at age 12, who says she feels like the pets give her a sense of freedom she did not have before. Another patient, 15-year old Austin Lee, has been in a wheelchair since he was hit by a truck some time back. He says that he loves having the pets visit and that they remind him of his own pets back home.

The hospital serves as a place children go after severe accidents as well as a place for ongoing treatments and surgeries. The animals take some of the tension out the ordeals the children are subject to go through.

Other studies show that pet therapy does in fact, seem to aid those who face a terminal or life-altering illness. These animals can offer a constant source of comfort, a feeling of unconditional love, and an attentional focus. For example, one study was conducted on patients who were in the intensive care unit for heart attack or angina. One year after the hospitalization, 28% of patients who did not have a pet died, compared to 6% of deaths in patients who did own a pet.

Attack in Spin Class Causes Back Injury

September 25, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

I read an interesting story today in the news. A spin class at a posh health club ended with an assault and serious back injury. Apparently, a Wall Street stock broker, Christopher Carter, snapped during the cycling class and attacked another cyclist, Stuart Sugarman.

According to the allegations, Stuart, continued letting out hoots and grunts during the exercise even after Christopher asked him to stop. The Wall Street broker eventually snapped, picking up both Stuart and his bike and throwing them against the wall (seems like the class is working for him). Stuart ended up in the hospital, suffering from a herniated disc and requiring surgery.

Although this situation seems a bit humorous, there are serious consequences that come from someone acting out in anger at another person. It may not always be “spin rage”, as Stuart’s lawyer is calling Christopher’s actions, but it may be a rage that puts someone else’s life at risk.

Brain Surgery While Awake Saves Man From Aneurysm

September 20, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

Brain surgery is no small matter, especially when the person undergoing the surgery is awake during the process. Brain surgery can be a scary thing — as a Personal Injury Law Office in Sacramento, we know the threat that a brain surgery poses on an individual and how fearful one gets when coming face to face with doctors’ hands inside of their head. Not so for John James, an Australian great-grandfather. This brave man went through a brain surgery talking to nurses, and says he wasn’t frightened at all during the surgery, but rather quite confident.

John first went to the hospital because he was having blurred vision and dizzy spells. The doctors found that he had a brain aneurysm behind his right eye that threatened to kill him. They decided to do a surgery to drain the aneurysm, but wanted to keep John awake to make sure they didn’t blind him in the process.

The doctors drilled a half-inch hole in John’s skull and used a type of reality software to create a 3-D image of his brain, which projected onto one side of an eyepiece the head doctor wore. On the other side of his eyepiece, a microscopic view of the brain was used to do the operation. During the entire operation, nurses showed John flashcards, ensuring that his vision was not being affected.

Wrongful Death – A Sacramento Lawyer Explains

September 19, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

When someone you love dies, it can be one of the most difficult struggles to deal with. When that person is killed because of someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, it is nothing less than devastating. When this occurs, it is called wrongful death, meaning someone is killed because of another person’s misconduct, negligence, or intentional action.

Often times when a wrongful death occurs, the family of the deceased can receive compensation for the money and support they would have received if the person was still living. For example, if a father suffered from a wrongful death, the mother and children of the father may be able to receive compensation for the money the father would have provided to take care of his family. Money, of course, will never be able to replace the one you love.

If you have a loved one who has suffered a wrongful death, you should contact a knowledgeable and competent attorney who can explain your situation and following options. If you would like to talk to me, please call the Law Offices of Moseley Collins. I can give you the advice and help that you are looking for.

Dangerous! Sacramento Bee Finds Many College-Aged Students Not Insured

September 16, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

Accidents happen to people of all ages. Adults take brutal slip and falls, teens suffer from devastating spinal cord injuries, young adults get into severe car accidents. No matter what your age, you should always have insurance to protect you in these situations. Even if it is someone else’s fault, they may not have insurance or enough insurance to cover your injuries. You should make sure you are protected.

I was reading an article in the Sacramento Bee today that spoke of the lack of insurance in college-aged students. At my Law Office, I am constantly around injuries and accidents. I know how devastating it can be to be injured by someone else’s negligence or misconduct, and then not be able to receive compensation because they and you do not have adequate insurance.

The Sacramento Bee article stated that one-third of 18 to 24-year olds have no health insurance. This is a big threat in the case that these young adults get badly injured. We all know that teens and even college-aged kids think that they are invincible, but it is often this age that people suffer the most life-altering injuries, such as spinal cord injuries.

Southern California High School Student Collapses With Mild Brain Injury

September 15, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

South of our Sacramento home, in San Marcos, California, a high school football player suddenly collapsed during one of his games. Reports still have yet to fully discover why the teen collapsed, but most likely he suffered a concussion that was not diagnosed right away.

Brain injuries are a serious concern, no matter how little. A concussion is a small brain injury that may not seem to be a very big deal at the time of the accident, but can have lasting and long-term effects. Athletes have many different terms they use to describe a concussion, including; getting your “bell rung”, feeling “foggy”, and “getting dinged”. These terms can make concussions sound pretty innocent, but we should be aware of the impact this mild brain injury can have.

This is important to know and diagnose because a concussion IS a brain injury and deserves special attention. Having one concussion also makes you more susceptible to further concussions in the future. Statistics show that suffering from one concussion will make you 4 to 6 times more likely to suffer another concussion. In addition, the more concussions one suffers from, the worse it is for them. Studies have shown that each additional concussion has an additive effect, amount to more and more damage to the brain each time it suffers from a concussion.

Folsom Hit-and-Run Accident Kills Young Girl

September 13, 2007 | by Moseley Collins

A woman from the Sacramento area, in Folsom, California, was charged on Friday with a hit-and-run accident. The accident killed a 15-year old Granite Bay High School student, Courtney Parker. She and friend were walking along Auburn-Folsom Road one night when the accident occurred. Courtney was hit by the Rav4 while on the road’s right shoulder as the vehicle continued on the road without stopping. Courtney was sadly passed away, as she was taken off of life-support two days later.

The day after the accident, a woman called the police to say that she believes she may have hit a deer or another object while driving on the road that night. An investigation tied the 50-year old woman to the hit-and-run accident and subsequent death.

Please be careful to be safe while walking on the roads. To all drivers, be careful and aware! Accidents often occur when we do not expect for something or someone to be there. If you or someone you love has been injured in a hit-and-run accident, please contact me at the Law Offices of Moseley Collins. We are here to listen and help you in your time of need.