Brain injuries are hard to diagnose, particularly in people who don’t lose consciousness. Over 50,000 people in the United States die each year from brain injuries. Brain injuries can be easily confused with a stroke, and often the seriousness of the injury is not recognized quickly enough.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Defense Department is expected to spend $17 million on a major study of biomarkers in over one thousand patients. The study will take a year and a half and could result in a simple blood testing device that could check for brain injuries, which medical personnel could carry onto the battlefield. A smaller study using almost 70 subjects found that patients with the most severe brain injuries had levels of one biomarker that were sixteen times that found in patients without brain injuries. Scientists hope to develop a blood test that will check for that particular biomarker.

Have you suffered a traumatic brain injury in the San Fernando Valley due to someone else’s negligence? If so, contact the experienced Valencia brain injury attorneys at the Mandell Law Firm today at 818-866-6600. Our dedicated attorneys will strive to get you the compensation you deserve. Call today for a free consultation.

The truck driver had just retrieved a load of gravel from a rock quarry. The driver was driving down State Highway 154 when his brakes may have possibly failed. His truck drove through two intersections, reaching a speed of 50 miles per hour. The truck avoided hitting a motel, struck two parked cars and then careened off the road down a driveway and completely flattened a house. The house could not be seen from the road. Rescue crews searched through the rubble in hopes of rescuing victims, but all three occupants of the house were killed. The driver was treated for a small cut on his face. The three individuals killed inside the house were identified as a father, mother, and son from Mexico.

According to reports, the driver suspected something was wrong with his vehicle’s brakes after picking up the gravel, but thought they were in a good enough condition to continue driving. This tragic California truck accident illustrates what can happen when large trucks aren’t properly maintained. If the driver had trusted his instincts, and had the brakes checked when he suspected a problem, this accident could have been prevented.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident involving a truck that you believe was caused by the truck driver’s negligence, contact an experienced San Fernando Valley truck accident lawyer. The dedicated team at The Mandell Law Firm can help you protect your rights. Contact us today at 818-886-6600 for a free consultation.

Three young women in an SUV were traveling north on Highway 99 near Fresno, when the vehicle made a sharp turn, struck the median, rolled over and landed in the left lane. All three women were killed.

A Greyhound bus on its way from Los Angeles to Sacramento at that time struck the SUV, which was lying in the road and most likely did not have its lights on. The bus swerved and hit a Honda CR-V. The bus, the Honda and the SUV then left the highway and rolled down a 15 foot embankment. The bus, which was carrying 36 passengers, struck a tree, which killed the driver and two of the passengers and caused the bus to break into pieces.

This tragic accident began with the three young women in the SUV making a turn into the median and ended with six people dead and 20 injured, some of them critically. Police are currently investigating the accident, but in many California vehicle accidents like this one, distracted driving is the cause. In 2008 alone, 6,000 people died as the result of distracted driving.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a California auto accident due to another person’s negligence, you need to protect your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses (both current and future), pain and suffering, damage to your vehicle, lost wages, and more. Call the qualified San Fernando Valley auto accident attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm today at 818-886-6600 for a free consultation on your case.

According to the L.A. Times, a driver in the race lost control of his truck when while attempting to navigate the rock pile, the truck flipped into the crowd. The truck was going an estimated 45 to 50 miles per hour when it flipped. Six people died at the scene. Nine were taken by helicopter to local hospitals, and two died later that evening.

Questions are being raised about the event’s safety preparations. The company that sponsored the race told officials that two men were responsible for coordinating a response to an emergency. However, when contacted, one of the men said he was not assigned to any of those tasks at the race. He claimed he did have that type of role at past events, but at this race he was responsible for a checkpoint.

In addition, spectators are supposed to be a minimum of 100 feet from the cars while they are racing. The spectators at this race were much closer to the racing vehicles.

This tragic accident reminds us that just because something is a public event doesn’t mean it is safe. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, contact the dedicated San Fernando Valley injury accident attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm. Our team can help you navigate a difficult time. Call us today for a free consultation at 818-886-6600.

The man crashed into another skydiver during a multi-person jump. He was an estimated 40 or 50 feet above the ground when the collision occurred as he was trying to land. The collision caused his parachute to collapse immediately. Upon the parachute’s collapse, he fell to earth.

The wrongful death victim was an experienced skydiver. He was one of a group of 30 skydivers who jumped out of two separate airplanes. An employee of Perris Valley Skydiving, the instructional facility where the victim was training, told reporters that the victim probably lost sight of a few people while he was skydiving, and being aware of surroundings is the most important aspect to skydiving. Two skydives with 100 skydivers each was scheduled for the following weekend after the camp.

Wrongful death accidents are tragic mainly because they are unexpected incidents that change lives forever. Losing a loved one due to another person’s negligence is not only emotionally traumatic, but such a loss may also contribute to unplanned financial strain and other challenges.

If you have lost a family member in an accident that you believe was caused by someone else’s negligence, you should contact an experienced legal team for help as quickly as possible, as you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. The experienced Northridge wrongful death attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm are ready to assist you today. Our firm has a wide range of experience obtaining successful outcomes in a variety of personal injury accident and wrongful death cases. Please contact us today by calling 818-866-6600 for a free consultation.

Shortly after the accident, three male drivers and one female passenger got out of all three cars and were about to exchange contact information and insurance information when a 2000 BMW crashed into the cars. The second vehicle crash killed two of the male drivers as well as the female passenger. The male driver who survived did so by running towards the right shoulder of the road. The California fatal automobile accident is still under investigation. The driver of the BMW suffered minor injuries and was detained by the CHP for unknown reasons.

After the second accident, traffic on the freeway was at a standstill. Drivers reported making u-turns in the middle of the freeway in order to get to an exit. The freeway was closed for over five hours, until 7:30 a.m. It is important for motorists to follow the law and maintain safe driving practices, even when a freeway is congested due to an accident.

While it is recommended that all those involved in a vehicle crash exchange information, don’t forget to be fully aware of your surroundings and to safely pull over to the side of the road. Similarly, motorists driving on the freeway must be alert at all times, keeping a particular eye-out for other vehicles that have pulled over and any individuals who may step out onto the freeway momentarily.

Auto accidents in the San Fernando Valley, even minor ones, can have lifelong consequences. If you or someone you know has been injured in an auto accident due to someone else’s negligence, you need to contact an experienced legal team for help. You could be entitled to compensation for vehicle damage, medical expenses, time missed from work, and much more. The dedicated and skilled Simi Valley car accident attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm are ready to assist you today. Please contact us by calling 818-866-6600 for a free consultation.

• Visual distractions are any distractions that take your eyes off of the road. For example, looking at a billboard or pointing out your favorite restaurant to a passenger, can both be considered visual distractions.
• Manual distractions are those distractions that take your hands off of the wheel, for example, eating or drinking.
• Cognitive distractions are those that take your mind off of the road, for example thinking about a fight you had with your significant other.

An example of these concepts coming together would be inputting information into your navigational system while driving. You’re visually distracted by looking at what you are typing, manually distracted by actually typing, and cognitively distracted by thinking about the destination you are typing in. These are all distractions and they are all types of things we should try to avoid to prevent Northridge car accidents.

The most important detail to keep in mind in preventing distractions is to focus on driving, which is the task at hand. Most of us consider driving to be an easy task, when in reality we are controlling vehicles usually weighing over a thousand pounds at speeds up to 70 miles an hour and more. Overconfidence is no excuse for causing an accident. It is essential to simply focus on driving and nothing else.

Remember that it only takes a second to get into an accident and that second can have repercussions affecting the rest of your life. Keep these tips in mind every time you drive to help prevent accidents all together. If you happen to be involved in an accident caused by a distracted driver’s negligence, you may want to get in touch with an experienced San Fernando Valley car crash lawyer at The Mandell Law Firm. Call 818-886-6600 today for a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help protect your rights.

Of the over 450,000 reported accidents, 3,113 of these accidents resulted in the death of an occupant inside of the vehicle. This is the lowest fatality rate recorded in California since 1998.

There were 278,986 accidents where only property damage was reported.

According to the Department of Transportation’s report, 1,963 people were killed in California vehicle accidents. This is excluding motorcyclists, emergency vehicles, buses, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Of the 1,963 people that died, it was determined that 574 of them were not wearing safety belts.

Here are a few more California vehicle accident statistics:

• A collision is reported in California every 1 minute and 10 seconds.
• One injury is reported every 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
• One death is reported every 2 hours and 35 minutes.
• There is one fatality for every 71 people that are injured.
• It was determined that speed is the primary cause of fatal injury in 28.4% of accidents.

On a more positive note, the number of occupants killed in vehicle accidents is down 19.7% from 2007 and the occupants injured in accidents is down 9.7% from the same year.

Accident statistics remind us of the importance of driving safe. Every driver has the important responsibility of following traffic laws. If you or someone you care about has been injured in an auto accident caused by another person’s negligence, please contact the Santa Clarita car accident lawyers at The Mandell Law Firm. Call 818-886-6600 today for a free consultation.

First and foremost, do not tailgate! Tailgating is the leading cause of accidents and is an action that can be easily avoided with just a small amount patience on your part. You will not reach your destination faster by driving a foot behind the person in front of you. This will only prevent you from being able to stop if the person in front of you decides to slam on their brakes.

There is no way to judge when another driver will hit their brakes or when traffic will suddenly stop ahead of you due to some unknown circumstance. This is why you should drive at least three car lengths behind the car in front of you, and even more depending on whether or not you’re driving on the freeway. This will leave you enough time to react to any sudden stops and brake safely behind the driver in front of you. It is also important to be aware of the brake lights of the cars in front of the car ahead of you. This can help you gauge whether or not traffic ahead will be coming to a stop.

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a San Fernando Valley vehicle accident, the skilled Northridge accident lawyers at The Mandell Law Firm have the legal knowledge and experience to assist you in obtaining the compensation that you deserve. Call us today at 818-886-6600 for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal rights.

According to the FDA, the drug went through several new clinical trials in which it was determined that the drug did not appear to work and that patients taking the drug had a higher rate of death than those patients on chemotherapy. Regulators apparently knew of the connection of the drug to veno-occlusive disease – a life threatening liver condition – but underestimated the high rate of occurrence that the condition had in patients using the drug. In light of this new discovery, the drug is being recalled.

Mylotarg has been deemed a defective drug and will be removed from the market due to the serious, sometimes fatal, injuries it has caused. Pharmaceutical companies responsible for designing, manufacturing and marketing drugs that are dangerous or defective may be held accountable for failing to properly warn customers about the risks of the medicine.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured or wrongfully killed by medication that has been recalled and deemed dangerous, please call one of the experienced San Fernando Valley pharmaceutical litigation attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm today for a free consultation. Our attorneys have years of experience dealing with pharmaceutical and personal injury litigation and will be able to help. We can assist you in obtaining compensation to pay for steep medical expenses, rehabilitation, therapy, and loss of income. Call The Mandell Law Firm today at 818-886-6600 for a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help.