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At least two were injured when a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle with five occupants 50 feet into a Rosemead building, trapping them in their vehicle in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 9th.

2 Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash, 5 Trapped in Vehicle

At least two were injured when a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle with five occupants 50 feet into a building, trapping them in their vehicle in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 9th. The crash occurred just before 5:00 a.m. at 8482 Garvey Avenue in...

1 Killed in Street Race in Rancho Cucamonga

A man was killed after his vehicle was struck by a teenage driver street racing through Rancho Cucamonga on the afternoon of Thursday, September 3rd. The victim has been identified as Julio C. Lopez, 46, of Pomona. The crash occurred around 4:15 p.m. at the...

Bicycling Injuries on the Rise

A new report published in the Journal of the American Medial Association has discovered that as the population of bikers increases, and ages, more bicyclists are being admitted to hospitals with injuries. In fact, according to the study, bicycle injuries resulting in...

6 Injured After Car Falls 300 Feet into Ravine

A car containing six people swerved off a winding mountain road in Angeles National Forest, falling 300 feet into a ravine on the evening of Sunday, August 30th. The incident occurred in Glendora around 8:45 p.m. near Glendora Ridge Motorway and Glendora Mountain...

SSRIs and Autism

A recent study from the Archive of General Psychiatry has linked SSRI antidepressant usage to autism.  When an expectant mother takes an SSRI antidepressant, such as Paxil or Zoloft, during pregnancy, her child may be more at risk of developing autism.  Mothers who...

Birth Defects Related to SSRI Antidepressants

Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants and their effects on birth defects have been the subject of numerous studies.  In 2005, two different studies showed a link between Paxil and an increase in the risk of...

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a life-threatening heart and lung birth defect.  PPHN has been linked to Paxil.  While PPHN can exist in newborns that have not been exposed to SSRI antidepressants, the babies of pregnant women who have taken...

SUVs and Trucks with Marginal or Poor Seat/Head Restraint Ratings

On July 3, 2007, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) issued a news release titled “Rear Crash Protection in SUVs, Pickup Trucks, & Minivans: Most of Their Seat/Head Restraints Are Marginal or Poor”.  For your convenience, please see the...

This Week (August 28) in Product Recalls

More than one recall a day, 15 total, have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission over the past two weeks, including recalls for bicycles, crampons, and sandals. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of...

3 Killed in Rural Crash on Paso Robles Highway

Three people were killed and at least one other was injured in a three-vehicle collision on the two-lane California State Route 46 between Wasco and Lost Hills early Thursday, August 27th. The head-on crash occurred on Highway 46 near Gun Club Road around 5:15 am....