Category: Personal Injury

Around 9:40 AM on Thursday, January 17th, an 84-year-old woman was taking a walk near her home in Jarupa Valley when she was attacked by two pit bulls.

Dog Attack in Jarupa Valley Injures 84-Year-Old Woman

Around 9:40 AM on Thursday, January 17th, an 84-year-old woman was taking a walk near her home in Jarupa Valley when she was attacked by two pit bulls near 54th and Beach Street. The two pit bulls escaped a neighbor’s yard by crawling under a fence. Witnesses...

Sparks Fly at Medieval Times

A personal injury lawsuit was filed against Medieval Times in Buena Park claiming a patron was blinded when sparks flew from a sword, causing metal to hit him in the eye. The victim’s injuries included a tearing of the left cornea and multiple retina injuries,...

Thousands of Yosemite Guests Exposed to Deadly Hantavirus

As many as 10,000 campers at Yosemite National Park may have been exposed to a deadly hantavirus, with at least six people having contracted the mouse-borne illness. Hantaviruses have no cure. Exhibiting flu-like symptoms, people who contract a hantavirus can incubate...

Dog Bite Litigation Costs Jump to Record High

The average dog bite claim increased to nearly $30,000 in 2011, a 12% increase over 2010. As National Dog Bite Prevention week begins, it’s important to remember that dog bites are a serious epidemic. Nearly $500 million in liability was attributed to dog bites...

Managing Phoenix Attorney Eric Schmidt Settles Boat Explosion Case

The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker would like to congratulate Phoenix Office Managing Attorney Eric W. Schmidt for successfully settling an incredibly complex litigation case. Our client and our Phoenix office reached a confidential settlement with numerous defendant...

Tragic Dog Mauling Highlights Breed Safety Concerns

A pregnant woman in Northern California was killed by her pet pit bull in a tragedy that has once again put the spotlight on breed safety. On lists of “most dangerous dog breeds”, pit bulls generally rank at or near the top. Pit bull maulings tend to make...