WATCHING OUT FOR THE SIGNS OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SEXUAL ELDER ABUSE
When an elderly person is sexually, emotionally or physically abused in a nursing home, he or she may experience severe consequences.
Elder abuse is a prevalent problem in California nursing homes and nursing homes throughout the country. According to the American Psychological Association, it is estimated that nearly 4...
NEW ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM RULE COULD SAVE LIVES
The NHTSA has announced a new rule requiring tractor trailers to have electronic stability control systems.
Tractor trailers deliver products and materials to people in the Bay Area, but at a cost. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that in 2013, 3,602 people died as the result of...
MARTINEZ WOMEN SUE BOSS, COMPANY AFTER BEING SECRETLY FILMED IN PAPA MURPHY’S BATHROOM
By Matthias Gafni Contra Costa Times
Posted: 06/16/2014 05:48 PM PST - EastBayTimes.com
MARTINEZ -- Four Martinez women are suing Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza, a Martinez franchise restaurant owner and their former boss, who secretly videotaped them in the employee restroom while they used the toilet and undressed,...
WILL IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES BE REQUIRED FOR ALL DUI OFFENDERS IN CA?
California has an ignition interlock device pilot program in four counties where all convicted DUI offenders must use these devices.
Drunk drivers are a major problem in California and across the country. People who choose to get behind the wheel after drinking put the lives of others in danger....
CONCORD: NINE ALLEGED VICTIMS FILE LAWSUITS IN MT. DIABLO TEACHER ABUSE CASE
By Matthias Gafni and Theresa Harrington Staff writers Contra Costa Times
Posted: 02/11/2014 12:09:36 PM PST - ContraCostaTimes.com
CONCORD -- Nine alleged victims of Joseph Martin -- a former Concord elementary schoolteacher accused of molesting more than a dozen students -- sued the teacher, the Mt. Diablo school district and...
WILL COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE CLEARINGHOUSE REDUCE CA TRUCK CRASHES?
On behalf of Nick Casper at Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook
A clearinghouse containing records of drug and alcohol violations for all commercial driver’s license holders may help prevent impaired driving accidents.
Truck accidents involving driver intoxication are a greater threat than many people in Walnut...
WEB BROWSING AND DRIVING: AN INCREASING PROBLEM IN CALIFORNIA
A new study found that more and more drivers now use their cellphones to participate in web-related activities, like emailing, behind the wheel.
Distracted driving is a serious issue in California and throughout the country. Despite laws banning distracted driving-related activities that often result in serious injuries or fatalities and...
FAMILY SUES RED BULL ENERGY DRINK COMPANY AFTER DEATH OF THEIR LOVED ONE
When Americans need an extra kick, they often reach for coffee. Yet, when a long-lasting and intense boost is desired, many turn to energy drinks. Energy drinks have now been used for a few decades, and one of the most popular beverages of this type is Red Bull.
However,...
LAFAYETTE: MAN CLAIMS BROOM LED TO HIM BEING SHOT BY POLICE
By Matthias Gafni
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 09/26/2013 03:41:42 PM PDT
A 29-year-old software engineer shot three times by Lafayette police in April after charging at two officers filed a claim Thursday alleging those officers engaged in excessive force against him, according to the document.
Michael Schock, who...
CALIFORNIA NURSING HOME ADVOCATES EXPOSE REPORTS OF FRAUD AND NEGLECT
As the average age of the American population increases, we have become more aware from media reports and family experiences of the potential for elder abuse. Whether an elderly person is subjected to abuse or neglect in a nursing home or victimized by financial fraud, the people and institutions that commit such actions...