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• How to Prevent Dog Bites, For Children and Owners

  Claude Wyle | December 06, 2006 10:52 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is an absolute epidemic of dog bites to children. As dog bite attorneys, we know that most dog bites are preventable, and that what we need is comprehensive dog bite prevention education and greater accountability for the owners of aggressive dogs. Both children and adults need to be trained how to interact with dogs who...

• Unwanted Bactria in Salmon Spread Prompts Recall

  Claude Wyle | October 07, 2007 6:34 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Consumers of Jensen's Smoked Salmon and Onion spread may have more than just bad breath. "Listeria monocytogenes," an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, has worked its way into Jensen's product line. Listerine may cure bad breath, but it won't cure Listeria, so throw this product out if it is in your refrigerator.For more information on this subject, please refer...

• Martinez Car Accident Kills Two Men

  Shannon Weidemann | August 25, 2007 2:04 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  A man was robbed at an ATM in Martinez and then proceeded to follow the thieves in his car. Two armed men robbed the victim at a bank on Alhambra Avenue. They then drove away with another man and got into a car accident. The victim handed over "everything but his car keys" and watched the robbers run to Walnut Avenue and get in a waiting silver Pontiac sedan containing a third man, Cmdr....

• Julian Car Crash Kills Teenager

  Shannon Weidemann | August 12, 2007 12:16 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  A 17-year-old teenage from Yuma was killed in a car accident in Julian on Thursday night. The victim was a passenger in the car. The single car accident happened on Highway 79. The car was driven into a utility pole. According to the release, CHP investigations show Bailey was unable to negotiate a left-hand curve on the road due to the excessive speed of his 1986 Ford Mustang. CHP...

• San Francisco Car Accident Kills Teenager

  Shannon Weidemann | May 30, 2007 6:02 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  A single vehicle car accident in San Francisco has left one teenager dead and three others hospitalized. All four people in the car were 17-years-old. According to South San Francisco police, a black 2004 Pontiac GTO was heading north in the 1400 block of El Camino Real around 9 p.m. when the driver lost control, struck a curb, hit a brick wall and flipped over. The three other passengers were...

• 11 Million Verdict in Solano County Wrongful Death Case

  Claude Wyle | November 18, 2006 3:50 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  A Solano County jury awarded a family $11 million for the death of a husband and five year old son in a big rig crash on Interstate-80. The defendant was Swift trucking. This was the biggest award for a personal injury or wrongful death case in Solano County. The wrongful death plaintiff in this truck collision case suffered more than money can possibly compensate, however this jury did the...

• Alcohol Blamed in Fatal Highway Accident

  Claude Wyle | October 06, 2007 6:22 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Another drunk driver has shamelessly taken the life of another. Early Thursday morning, Zhang Bailan drove south on Highway 101 in San Francisco California. He was drinking earlier that night, and struck another motorist when he attempted to exit onto Third Street. The driver of the car Bailan struck suffered fatal injuries while his passenger suffered moderate injuries and was rushed to San...

• US Product Safety Commission Recalls 635,000 Toys From China

  Claude Wyle | October 05, 2007 6:09 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  The US Product Safety Commission has recalled 635,000 toys from China. Many of the items are unsafe because they contain excessive levels of lead, which are toxic to children, and can cause serious injuries. Other products are unsafe because of faulty manufacturing or design. Whatever the reason for the recall, roughly 10% of the recalled items were Halloween toys, so the products came off...

• Muni Rider Rescued by Fellow Riders

  Claude Wyle | October 04, 2007 5:59 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  An unidentified man narrowly escaped horrific injuries Tuesday evening. As the unknown man attempted to board a Muni train, his hand became caught in the door. Panicked passengers tried to stop the train. Just as the man was inches away from the wall of a tunnel entrance, one rider managed to stop the train by triggering an emergency release. The man refused medical treatment, and his...

• Soy Deli Tofu Pulled From Supermarket Shelves

  Claude Wyle | September 24, 2007 5:55 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  State health officials found dangerous bacteria in Soy Deli brand tofu during routine testing. Today California officials issued a warning to supermarkets and natural food stores to pull the product from shelves. Consumers are advised to discard the product, or risk Listeria infections. Listeria infections may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.For more information on this subject...