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Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo Candy From Mexico Contains Lead

Jenny Albano — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:46:07 GMT

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced April 17, 2008 that Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo candy imported from Mexico contains lead and should not be consumed. The CDPH is trying to find and contact the distributors of the candy to make sure it is removed from all stores.

Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo is a candy made of fruit pulp and is coated with salt and chili powder. The candy comes in a clear plastic bag and contains 50 individually wrapped pieces of candy. The front of the bag has a picture of a red locomotive and 'Chacatrozo' is printed at the top and bottom of the bag.

Recent analysis by CDPH determined that Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo candy contained as much as 0.30 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers such products with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated.

Lead exposure can cause brain and kidney damage, and is especially damaging to young children and pregnant women. The symptoms of lead exposure include mausea, headaches, constipation, seizures, and coma. Children and pregnany women who have consumed this product maywant to contact a physician to see if medical testing is necessary.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Semi-Truck Driver Killed in Truck Accident on San Diego Freeway

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:33:39 GMT

The driver of a semi-truck was killed in a truck accident, Thursday, after her big rig flipped over on San Diego (405) Freeway.

The accident occurred on the northbound side of the 405 Freeway at Long Beach Freeway Interchange. At this time the accident is under investigation and few details about the accident have been released.

According to witnesses, the semi-truck swerved while driving in the right lane. The truck got wrapped around a freeway sign before flipping over and landing on top of a Volkswagen. At this time officials are unsure what caused the driver to swerve the vehicle.

Two people traveling in the Volkswagen suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Car Slams Into Tree, Driver and Passenger Trapped

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:54:38 GMT

A car accident, on Tuesday, trapped the driver and the passenger inside the vehicle when the car slammed into a tree, according to California Highway Patrol.

The driver was traveling westbound on Camino Del Norte when the accident occurred. A Witness told California Highway Patrol officers that he heard tires screeching behind him and moments later a car had crashed into a tree.

Rescue crews arrived on the scene and were able to extract the drier of the vehicle. He was transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital.

The crew was able to free the passenger shortly after. He appeared to have injuries to his hip and was also transported to the hospital, according to California Highway Patrol.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Parents of Jessica Lunsford Plan Lawsuit Against Sheriff's Office

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:00:56 GMT

Jessica Lunsford's brutal and tragic death made national news. The nine-year-old girl was kidnapped from her home on February 23, 2005. Three weeks later, following a massive search, authorities discovered her body in a grave located about 150 yards from her home. She had been kidnapped, raped and buried alive.

John Couey, a registered sex offender, was sentenced to death last year for her murder.

Just over three years later, Jessica's parents are planning to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, over allegations of neglect.

The agencies' negligence "directly and indirectly led to the death of Jessica Lunsford," read the intent-to-sue letter sent a day earlier by Lunsford and his ex-wife, Angela Wright.

At the news conference, Lunsford deflected questions about his motivations for suing. In an interview afterward, he offered only a veiled criticism of the sheriff's handling of the case.

"We thank people everyday of our lives for the things they've done for us," he said. But "then we learn ... and we make more changes because sometimes we learn more than we need to know."

Those people close to the case believe the lawsuit will likely include two core issues: whether or not authorities adequately tracked Couey, a registered sex offender, before Jessica's disappearance.

Also, how authorities could have missed Jessica, if she was alive inside Couey's residence for days while officials investigated the area and surrounding homes.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Personal Injury Lawsuit Against International Paper Co. Settled for $5.2 Million

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:10:37 GMT

An Atlanta woman has settled a personal injury lawsuit with International Paper Co. for $5.2 million, after suffering the loss of her arm in a car accident that involved an IP employee.

The woman was rear-ended after the IP employee failed to stop while she was distracted on her company cell phone and driving.

The woman's vehicle was pushed into a ditch, trapping the woman's arm between the door and the ground.

International Paper spokesman Amy Sawyer said in a statement, "This was a very unfortunate accident, in which, regrettably, (the plaintiff) suffered a very severe injury. We hope the settlement affords her a measure of care and recompense as she moves forward."

International Paper is the world's biggest pulp and paper producer. They employ 51,500 people across 40 countries.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Florida Deputy Caught on Video Dumping Quadriplegic Man From Wheelchair

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:08:34 GMT

A Florida Sheriff's Deputy has been suspended without pay for police misconduct, after she was caught on video dumping a quadriplegic man out of his wheelchair while he was being booked into Hillsborough County Jail.

The video shows the man, 32, out of his wheelchair and lying on the floor while the deputy is booking him into jail.

Records show he was arrested on charges of fleeing and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer from an incident on Oct. 25.

Supervisors who were present at the time of the incident have been placed on suspension with pay. A full investigation of the incident is being conducted.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Rodriguez & Associates

Staff Writer — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:29:08 GMT

"When you need a really good lawyer."
Our firm consists of a group of experienced trial lawyers with a proud reputation for being aggressive advocates for our clients' rights, and dedicated to providing our clients with the best service possible.

Our expertise includes serious personal injury and death cases, police misconduct, defective products and truck/big-rig accidents. Many of our high profile cases have involved automobile airbags and other component defects. We have successfully represented clients in cases against large multi national corporations and municipalties. We work on a contingency fee basis. Basically, this means that you do not pay "up front" fees to our firm in order for us to take your case. We are only paid if we are successful in obtaining a settlement of judgment for you. If we fail to do that, we do not collect a fee, and we will typically pay the costs related to our efforts on your behalf.

OUR TEAM....
Our team includes four experienced lawyers as well as a law clerk, office manager and four paralegals. We work together in an efficient way to give your case the most attention and care it could possibly have.

Our attorneys Daniel Rodriguez, Joel Andreesen, Marshall Scott Fontes and Charles Chapman each specializing in different types of law, so when they come together to fight your case, they bring different perspectives and expertise to the table, which always gives us the upper hand. We have built a solid track record of successful jury trials, more than any other similar firm in the San Joaquin Valley.

Our law clerk, Patrick Benitez has extensive experience in working up a case along side the attorneys. He combines his law degree and experience to help maximize the value of your case.

Our Paralegals, Martha Ruiz, Adriana Bravo, Tammy Bresette and Julia McDaid are professionally trained to assist lawyers in various legal capacities. They were chosen by the firm because of their high personal standards and positive work ethics. All four of these professionals posses the intellectual curiosity as well as interpersonal skills, in order to be a team player. They cater to our clients' needs in order to make the law process a pleasant and smoother experience.

Our office manager, Maryann Barker has been with the firm since its inception. She is often referred to as "all knowing." Her knowledge and experience is virtually unmatchable in this business. She creates an atmosphere of high expectations and her passion for accuracy helps add to the firm's prestige.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Daniel Rodriguez, Attorney at Law

Staff Writer — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:27:56 GMT

Daniel graduated from Arvin High School in 1972 and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo in 1977. Thereafter, Daniel attended UCLA Law School where he graduated in 1980 and moved to Bakersfield, California where he started practicing law in that same year.

Daniel has gone on to have a distinguished and successful legal career. He has obtained more multi-million dollar personal injury verdicts than any other attorney in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. He's won the highest verdict ever against the Los Angeles Police Department for a civil rights case involving a fleeing felon; he was the first attorney in the country to take to trial a witness protection case; he was the first attorney to take to trial a products liability case against a particular auto manufacturer of an SUV involved in a rollover accident.

Daniel has received numerous awards recognizing his success in Kern County. For instance, even though he is based in Bakersfield he has been nominated for "Trial Lawyer" of the year in Los Angeles; he received the first Presidential Award for trial lawyer success from the state-wide trial lawyer association, Consumer Attorneys of
California. Daniel is frequently asked to give lectures and presentations to attorneys on the art of persuasion as well as courtroom tactics and presentation. In short, Daniel is considered one of the best trial lawyers in the state.

Daniel attributes his success not only to hard work, but more importantly to his family. "Despite the fact that my parents had no formal education; they taught their kids that every dream is achievable through hard work and a good education. And, they were right!"

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

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Staff Writer — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:26:38 GMT

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer