Robert Jay Mandell

Serious injuries to the head, brain and spinal cord occur every day in the United States with over 1,000,000 injuries each year. These injuries can affect anyone from adults to teenagers, infants to the elderly. Brain, spinal cord and head injuries most commonly occur in traffic accidents but they can also result from falls, diving accidents, and sports injuries. Common types of brain, head, or spinal cord injuries include: Concussion, Brain contusion, Skull fracture, and Hematoma.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2003, over 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported in the United States. Of those accidents, 42,643 were fatal crashes. For the same year, California reported 4,215 fatalities from traffic accidents. That's almost 10% of the national average! It is probably no surprise that over one third of these fatal traffic accidents were speed-related. If negligence is involved, an experienced personal injury lawyer can help.

As consumers, we deserve to know whether a product is harmful or defective. It is the responsibility of manufacturer to alert consumers if there are any dangers associated with the use of the product. Through recalls, many products are removed from the shelves because of injuries that have resulted while using the product. Warning labels are also used to make consumers aware of potential harm. If you have been injured by a defective or dangerous product, you may be entitled to monetary damages.

Undergoing surgery or hospitalization is a traumatic experience for the patient as well as his or her family and friends. Patients place their trust and health in the hands of doctors, nurses and all medical personnel involved in the services for their well-being. Unfortunately, this trust is violated when medical negligence causes serious injury and death. Delay in diagnosis, Anesthesia error, Improper consent before a medical procedure, and Surgical error are examples of medical malpractice.