The administration started to investigate at the same time GM is pushing for more people to build and drive plug in Hybrids. The Chevy Volt, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, is able to get around 93 miles per gallon. This vehicle has been on the market for a year now (released in December 2010) and more than 6,000 Chevy Volt’s have been sold to date. Further, the Volt won an award at the prestigious Los Angeles auto show last year for being the Green Car of the Year. However, the highly cherished Chevy Volt may not be as safe as expected.

Many analysts have weighed in with their opinion concerning the investigation of Chevy’s Volt. The most common comment from analysts is that the heightened awareness and investigation could lead to much more consumer skepticism about the Volt and other electric vehicles. Electric vehicles already have concerns highlighted by the mainstream because they may not be the most cost effective vehicle and the vehicles tend not to be able to travel very many miles before requiring a recharge of the battery.

One analyst, Dave Sullivan, stated that “It’s a technology-laden car, and there are still issues with batteries.” Mr. Sullivan was pointing out that the Chevy Volt utilizes the exact same battery as many consumer electronics, including the iPhone, and these products have had a history of overheating. Thus, Mr. Sullivan goes on to explain that “GM’s going to have to reopen their safety book to prove that these vehicles are indeed safe.”

General Motors was contacted concerning the fire danger of their Chevy Volt and they responded saying that the investigation itself was “not expected” and that the vehicle manufacturer had been working with the administration to reproduce the results for many months. The vehicle manufacturer went on to explain that if you own a Volt, you are not in danger so long as you do not have a severe accident. A spokesman for GM, Greg Martin, went on to state that “The Volt is a safe car”. “What occurred was what all parties set out to do, and that was to subject the battery in a laboratory setting to some of the most extreme circumstances to get it to fail.”

General Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are both working together to examine all of the data that they currently have to determine exactly what the cause of the fires are and attempt to eliminate any chance of this happening again. The investigation started because a Chevy Volt caught fire three weeks after it was involved in a crash test. Further, when the administration conducted additional tests to the lithium ion batteries, they found that one of the batteries caught fire a week after the crash tests were conducted.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident or even had a vehicle combust like the above example, the last thing you want to think about is saving money to pay for an accident attorney. Accordingly, the Ginny Walia Law Offices handle cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that if you do not recover, then you will not be charged for any legal fees. Our fee structure is based on a percentage of the amount that we obtain for you. Further, we will work with you to settle your case. Our personal injury attorneys will never settle your case without your authorization. California personal injury lawyers at Ginny Walia Law Offices will do everything possible to settle your bus accident case out of court without the delay of a full trial.

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Dr. Blume and her coworkers tracked more than 450 kids that were admitted into the emergency room due to brain injury accidents. Out of those over 450 children, 60 of those children had a moderate or severe injury whereas 402 had a mild injury. The children with brain injury cited many different causes including car accidents, falls, playing sports, and general rough play.

Dr. Blume and her colleagues compared all of the injury cases that they have seen and came up with some interesting data. Included in that data was a the information from diaries that Dr. Blume asked the children and their parents to keep which complied all of the headaches that they sustained over a period of a year. The data showed that after only three months, 43 out of every 100 kids who experienced some form of mild brain injury had headaches. Further, 37 out of 100 complained of headaches in the moderate or severe injury category.

The data is in direct conflict with what most doctors would foresee. More specifically, doctors are unsure how more headaches have been occurring in mild brain injury victims instead of severe brain injury victims. Karen Barlow of Alberta Children’s Hospital in Canada commented on this conundrum by stating that “That is a conundrum that we don’t fully understand, but it’s been noted before” in research of adults. Barlow went on to explain that “There might be something about the moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries that interfere with the mechanisms of sensing pain, but we haven’t gotten to the bottom of that.” Thus, this data is still not known and researchers will continue to attempt to understand the full complexity of brain injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or death of a loved one, the last thing you want to think about is saving money to pay for a California brain injury attorney. Accordingly, the Ginny Walia Law Offices handle cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that if you do not recover, then you will not be charged for any legal fees. Our fee structure is based on a percentage of the amount that we obtain for you. Further, we will work with you to settle your case.

Our personal injury attorneys will never settle your case without your authorization. California personal injury lawyers at Ginny Walia Law Offices will do everything possible to settle your brain injury accident case out of court without the delay of a full trial.

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The Secretary of Labor stated that the decrease in injuries is a step in the right direction, however, “3.1 million injuries and illnesses in the workplace is too high. Serious injuries and illnesses can knock a working family out of the middle class. Workers should not have to sacrifice their health and safety to earn a paycheck.”

In the same written statement, the secretary also stated that workers in the health care industry continue to be injured at a rate higher than others. In fact, health care employees are involved in more accidents than construction workers and workers in manufacturing. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will continue to work with employers and unions in the health care industry and others to help reduce the risk of injury at the workplace.

The BLS report also found that workplace injuries were much higher in the public sector compared to the private sector. In fact, 5.7 out of every 100 full time employees were injured in the public sector compared to 3.5 in the private sector (see above). “We must continue to work with state and local governments to ensure the safety of our public employees,” Secretary of Labor Hilda S. Solis wrote in her statement.

The statement by the Secretary of Labor also mentioned the extreme importance of keeping record. If proper records are kept noting all injuries and illness, the employers will be in a much better position to ensure that the same injuries do not occur again and the employees most at risk will be identified. Once the at risk employees are identified, the employer is at a better position to re-train the employee or to create a program to rehabilitate the at risk employees.

The Secretary of Labor closed by stating, “As our economy continues to rebound and grow, we must ensure that safety and health are a part of that growth. Let’s all remember that no job is a good job unless it is also a safe job.”

If you or someone you know has been injured at the workplace, you should speak with an experienced California Personal Injury attorney to ensure that you are fully compensated for your injuries. The California Personal Injury Attorneys at Ginny Walia Law Offices are prepared to fight your accident case- Call us today for a free initial consultation: (800)598-0716. You do not pay us unless we win your case!

The plan was flying from Lismore to Sydney, Australia. However, when the plane started to land, the phone started emitting smoke and glowing red. The flight attendants acted “In accordance with company standard safety procedures, the flight attendant carried out recovery actions immediately, and the red glow was extinguished successfully,” as stated by Regional Express.

The plane was able to successfully land after the incident. Further, the phone was handed over to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. There was no indication as to the cause of the explosion as of yet. However, Apple has agreed to cooperate in any investigation. Further, Apple products do not have a history of explosions but explosions have happened in the past, mostly related to the lithium ion battery overheating.

The European Union (EU) has also launched an investigation in 2009 after several iPod Touch and iPhone’s exploded or caught fire. Several of these occurred during flight in the UK, France, Sweden, and Holland. Apple also had to recall their first generation iPod nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 because the battery would “pose a safety risk” due to overheating, according to the Apple website.

If a product overheats and explodes and this was not the intended purpose of the product, you may have a personal injury case based on products liability. The above story is an example of a product that did not work as intended and the product could have caused injury. Just as the above example, any product could fail to work as intended and injure a person. Thus, if you have been injured by a product, you may have a personal injury case. Call the personal injury attorneys at Ginny Walia Law Offices to explore your rights and options for free today: (800)598-0716.

In California, the first time a dog bites someone, the owner of the dog can be brought up on charges of negligence. Further, a dog bite case is not as difficult to prove as many people think. All the plaintiff needs to prove in a dog bite case is:

• The defendant was the owner of the dog
• The victim was lawfully on the premises where and when the dog bite occurred
• The dog bite was the direct cause of the injuries to the plaintiff

If you have been bit by a dog in California, there are a few things that should be done to ensure that you are able to recover on your case. It is important to secure evidence and record as much information about the dog bite incident as possible. The more evidence that you have against the defendant, the more likely you are to recover for your injuries. Some items that should be saved are:

• Photographs of the injuries and the area where the incident occurred
• Witness statements from anybody that was able to see or hear the incident
• Know the geographic details of the incident
• Gather the insurance information from the defendant or the defendant’s property owner

If you or anybody you know has been bit by a dog, you should speak with an experienced California Dog Bite personal injury attorney to recover you losses. Give us a call (800)598-0716 if you have any questions about California Dog Bites or would like a free initial consultation to discuss your dog bite case and create a plan for your future legal actions. If you have been injured, make sure you are fully compensated for your losses.

Given the current economic state, there are thousands of people that struggle to pay their bills and provide for their family. When a personal injury occurs, the damages can be disastrous and in many instances, the victim may be forced to take time off from work. If you are living day to day and need to work every single day, it can be a challenging endeavor to overcome the financial losses associated with a personal injury accident. Further, if the injury causes the victim a permanent disability, this can financially devastate the victim.

When many people think about personal injury cases, they often think that the only compensation available is for medical bills, property damage, and pain and suffering. While these are the main types of recovery, a California personal injury attorney will help you recover loss of job as well as loss of wages. The average household income ranges from state to state but hovers from $36,000 to $69,000. Further, if you own a home and are the breadwinner of the family, cutting your income out of the household income can be extremely difficult.

When you are attempting to settle your California personal injury case, be aware of the tactics that insurance companies use to get you to settle. Insurance companies have a very strong reputation of failing to include loss of income/wages into the total compensation package. The insurance companies may include a few days of income but they often fail to include the time lost for follow up doctor visits, any future hospital visits, any physical therapy appointments, or any potential future loss of wages. Further, you may want to consider the costs of entering a new occupation if you are no longer able to return to your current occupation. All of the above costs should be considered and included in any settlement reached with an insurance company. However, if you attempt to reach a quick settlement, the insurance company may want to take advantage of you and they may fail to include all of the lost wages that you are entitled to.

An experienced California personal injury attorney will explore all of your options and negotiate with the insurance company to ensure that you can recover the maximum amount. If you are considering a settlement from an insurance company, you should speak with a California personal injury attorney as soon as possible to make sure that you are not conned into a bad settlement by the insurance company. Remember- the insurance company is a for profit company and they have an incentive to give you the least amount of money possible.

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If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or death of a loved one, the last thing you want to think about is saving money to pay for a California accident attorney. Accordingly, the Ginny Walia Law Offices handle cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that if you do not recover, then you will not be charged for any legal fees. Our fee structure is based on a percentage of the amount that we obtain for you. Further, we will work with you to settle your case. Our personal injury attorneys will never settle your case without your authorization. California personal injury lawyers at Ginny Walia Law Offices will do everything possible to settle your accident case out of court without the delay of a full trial. Call today for a free consultation: (800)598-0716.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show that there are more than 1 million deer caused car accidents every year. Further, on average, 200 people are killed as a result of these accidents, making deer the most dangerous animal to cars in North America.

However, it is important to know that there are some simple tips to keep in mind to reduce the number of deer v. car collisions. Drivers can take precautions to prevent deer-car accidents. Anytime a deer warning sign is displayed, drivers should slow down. Drivers should be aware and scan the road from side to side, looking for movement and glowing deer eyes. If possible, drivers should also enlist the assistance of a passenger to stay alert for any deer wandering along the road.

When a driver is approached by a dear, the driver should not swerve to avoid the deer because this may cause a collision with other cars on the roadway. Instead, the driver should apply the brakes and horn to scare the deer away from the vehicle.

Some more tips for avoiding a deer collision are:

1.  Drive the speed limit

The faster you drive, the less time you have to react to anything. If you speed above the speed limit, you will have less time to react to a deer stepping in front of your vehicle. The speed limit takes into account many variables including how many accidents have taken place on that stretch of road in the past few years. The number of accidents takes into account the number of collisions with wildlife. Thus, while you think it is safe traveling above the speed limit, there may be hidden dangers waiting to jump in front of you.

2.  Know what type of wildlife are in the area that you are driving through and know their activity patterns

Another way to reduce your chances of a deer v. car collision to is be aware of what wildlife is in the area that you are driving. You should understand what animals are in the area and how certain animals behave. For example, if the road has wilderness on both sides and the ground is fairly level, you may want to be on the lookout for deer wandering from one side of the road to the other.

3.  Avoid driving at night as much as possible

Driving at night increases your chances for an accident with an animal. Animal activity tends to be much greater during the night hours because the animals sleep during the day and are less vulnerable to attack at night. Further, it is much more difficult for a person to see a deer at night time. If you have no other option than to drive at night, it is important to keep scanning the road for any animals. You can also get your passenger to keep an eye out for you to ensure that you are both safe. Many deer can be spotted by the glow of their eyes from a long distance away.

4.  Pay attention to all of the warning signs

In many states, including California, there are signs on the side of the road warning you of a deer danger. Many of those signs will also state how long the danger will last in terms of miles. These signs are posted to make sure that you are on notice that there may be many deer in that area. However, deer do not read these signs and they can be found anywhere. The most common characteristics of deer danger areas are:

• Where rivers, creeks, and swamps hit roads
• Where green grass is plentiful
• Where a fresh water source is close to the roadway
• Long, straight stretches of road.

San Francisco Police recently arrested a bicyclist after an accident. The bicyclist is being charged with vehicular manslaughter. Randolph Ang collided with Dionette Cherney at Mission Street at The Embarcadero at about 8:30 am on July 15.

Ms. Cherney, who was visiting from Washington D.C. died from head injuries at the hospital. Cherney was crossing the Embarcadero in a crosswalk with a green light at Mission Street where she was hit by Mr. Ang, who was traveling North on the Embarcadero.

After the accident occurred, Mr. Ang remained at the scene and was interviewed by the San Francisco Police Department. Ang was subsequently charged with a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge. San Francisco police stated that there was no evidence that Mr. Ang was drunk or on any drugs at the time of the incident. Further, prosecutors state that he is only charged with a misdemeanor because he did not act with criminal intent or gross negligence. If he is convicted, Mr. Ang faces a year in county jail.

This story is a perfect example of how accidents occur every day and not all fatalities are caused by vehicles. Bicycles can be just as deadly and it is important to be a prudent rider and be aware of all of your surroundings.

If you or anyone that you know has been involved in a bicycle accident, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to ensure that you are compensated for all of your losses. The attorneys at Ginny Walia Law Offices are experienced personal injury attorneys and will fight your case without asking for payment unless you win your case. Call today for a free initial consultation (800) 598-0716.

The driver of the Mini Cooper was taken to San Francisco General Hospital with injuries. However, police stated that the injuries were non-life-threatening. The driver of the vehicle that lost control did not go to the hospital. Rather, that driver refused to be treated for any injuries.

This story is one of many bay area accidents that occur every year. In fact, auto accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. A victim of an auto accident who is injured due to the negligence and/or recklessness of another driver may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, rental car and other related expenses.

Insurance companies may try and take advantage of victims who may not understand their rights as an auto accident victim. It is important to be represented by an attorney experienced in California Personal Injury Laws.

In civil law suits, plaintiffs must prove their by a preponderance of the evidence. However, in criminal cases, prosecutor must prove the defendant’s guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Preponderance of the evidence is defined as a greater weight of the evidence should favor the plaintiff for the defendant to be liable.

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