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Essure Lawsuits Can Move Forward without Preemption California Judge Rules

Lawsuits totaling more than 900 have been filed in California against Bayer Healthcare for serious side effects caused by their contraceptive device Essure. Until early this month Bayer has successfully kept the door locked against more than 40,000 complaints related to Essure but a ruling by a judge in California may have smashed down that door. Judge Winifred Smith of the Superior Court in Alameda County granted a motion in the beginning of October to coordinate 55 cases filed against Bayer. At the same time, she sided with the plaintiffs against Bayer concerning pre-emption. Bayer contended that plaintiffs were not allowed to file suit under federal [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:21:36-07:00November 13th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Distracted Driving Accidents on Rise Due to Pokémon Go Players

Back in July of this year, a police body cam video went viral, showing three Baltimore MD police officers standing and having a conversation when an SUV suddenly slams into their parked patrol car. Moments later, the driver emerges from the SUV, which came to a halt hundreds of feet down the street, with phone in hand saying “That’s what I get for playing this dumb game.” It was not the game that was dumb. Fortunately, no one was injured. Many people thought this video was funny, leading to it going viral. However, there is nothing funny about distracted driving. In fact, of the 421,000 people [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2016-11-11T08:08:13-08:00November 11th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Jury Awards $70 Million in Johnson & Johnson Talc Cancer Lawsuit

After a trial that began on Sept. 26 and ended on Oct. 27, a jury in St. Louis ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $70 million to a California woman, who claims that the company’s talc based products, which she used for feminine hygiene, caused her to develop ovarian cancer. The verdict was the third large award in a row that Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay this year. In May, the same court awarded $55 million in damages to a South Dakota woman who underwent a hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer, allegedly caused by lifelong use of the product. In February, the family of [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:25:21-07:00November 9th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Overloaded Trucks on Our Highways Despite Regulations

Tractor trailers, due to their size and weight, are inherently hazardous. An overloaded or improperly loaded trailer increases the risk of a truck accident significantly. A tractor trailers cargo weight limit is determined by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) calculated by brake, powertrain, frame and suspension limitations. An overloaded 18-wheeler is operating with a dangerous strain on that equipment. The stopping distance of the truck is dramatically increased. The truck is more likely to jackknife, especially on wet roads. With a raised center of gravity and the possibility of load shifting, the chance of a rollover is much higher. Some overloaded trailers have been known [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:25:49-07:00November 7th, 2016|Truck Accidents|Comments Off

Auto Accidents and Concussions

Auto accidents and concussions go hand-in-hand. Sadly, too many car accident victims experience mild to severe concussions and might not know about the condition for a day or more thereafter. This is because of a common misconception that those who experience a concussion will always lose consciousness. But you don’t have to be knocked-out cold to suffer a concussion. You might not even experience a lapse in memory, but are unable to recall what happened right before the accident. What’s more, people who suffer a concussion might not have outward, visible head injuries, like cuts and bruises. Auto Accidents and Concussions What’s most important to understand [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:26:19-07:00November 4th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

What Are the Five Major Causes of Bus Crashes?

A bus crash in Palm Springs California took the lives of 13 people including the bus driver and injured 31 others, many seriously. The casino bus, which was traveling along Interstate 10, rammed the rear of a tractor trailer without any sign of slowing down. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash. If this story seems much like others that have been reported recently, it is. Bus accidents are unfortunately becoming increasingly common. In fact, there have been scores of bus crashes nationwide this year, causing numerous fatalities and injuries, several of which occurred in California. In 2013, the last year [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:26:49-07:00October 28th, 2016|Bus Accidents|Comments Off

Why Are Tour Bus Crashes Becoming Common?

Jim has represented dozens of individuals from numerous bus accidents, including the two injured victims from the first USA Holiday bus accident which occured on June 27, 2003. Jim eventually litigated that case and settled the case for a confidential seven figures. On October 23, the entire nation sadly learned of the horrific crash involving a tour bus that slammed into the rear of a tractor trailer on Interstate 10 in Palm Springs California, killing 13 people, including the driver of the bus, and injuring 31 others. It was the worst bus crash that has occurred in the state in decades. It was also one of [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:27:18-07:00October 26th, 2016|Bus Accidents|Comments Off

Why You Should Carry Higher Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Imagine you are stopped at a red light, patiently waiting for green, when you hear a screech of tires and out of nowhere, a car rear-ends you. You are hurt from the car accident, incur medical expenses, and maybe miss some work. Most people believe the insurance of the at-fault driver will pay you for your loss. But that’s not always the case because the driver may have purchased only the state minimum requirement. So, unless you have Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM), you will be limited to what the at-fault driver purchased. Although uninsured motorist coverage is very beneficial, it remains an under-bought product. [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:27:54-07:00October 20th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

What to Do if You Are Involved in a Bicycle Accident

Bicycling is becoming a more popular sport and leisure activity across the state. Many parts of the California enjoy sunny weather throughout the year which means cyclists are taking to the streets year-round for two-wheel transportation and exercise. Bicyclists must share the road with drivers and unfortunately, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of roadway collisions, including hitting bicyclists. Cyclists have an increased risk of being ii with a passenger, commercial, or government vehicle. It’s very important to know what to do if you are involved in a bicycle accident because your actions will largely dictate the ultimate outcome of your claim. […]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:28:24-07:00October 13th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off

The Liability Risks of Using Uber & Lyft

Everyone seems to use either Lyft or Uber. There are liability risks of using Uber and Lyft, but unfortunately, most people using these convenient ride-sharing services don’t think about it — that is, until they are involved in a car accident. The fact is, when you ride in any vehicle, you are always at-risk of being in an auto collision. You might or might not buckle-up when you hop into a Lyft or Uber car, and you certainly are not alone. Insurance and Ride-Share Services You might wonder if you have to wear a seatbelt while riding in a Uber or Lyft car and/or if you [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:29:22-07:00October 6th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

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