Category: General

Yale Medical Student Dies From Car Accident Injuries

Posted on April 21, 2008 by James Sabatini - Car Accidents, General

A Yale medical school student near the end of her studies died Sunday morning of injuries she suffered when she was struck by a car while crossing the street Saturday. The medical student was supposed to graduate in May and begin her residency this fall at the Highland General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine, part of the Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, Calif. The student was crossing South Frontage Road at York Street near the Yale School of Medicine when she was hit about 9:45 a.m., according to a spokeswoman for the mayor’s office. She suffered serious head trauma. It is unknown at this time if the police found the driver of the car that struck the student at fault.

Why Hire Us

Posted on April 10, 2008 by James Sabatini - General

Why hire us versus a law firm that advertisies on television? Here is the reason. Some firms that advertise heavily on television are not the type of firms that maximize the value of a case. They handle too many of them. They have tremedous overhead due to the advertising. The firms work on volume. They rarely if ever go to trial. It is difficult for any lawyer to handle hundreds of personal injury case every year and maximize the value on each case.

We do not advertise on television. We put the work in on each personal injury case to maximize its value. If we cannot get a fair and just settlement for the client, we will take the case to trial and let the jury decide. Insurance companies know which attorneys are willing to try cases, and they know which ones are just looking for a quick and easy settlement check. The former is always better than the latter. You should never hire a lawyer or law firm simply because they have a lot of television ads and say they’ll get you a lot of money or provide great legal service. There is a good chance that you will ge neither.

Bypass Surgery Remains Best Option For Patients With More Than One Clogged Artery

Posted on January 23, 2008 by James Sabatini - General

Bypass surgery remains the best option for heart patients with more than one clogged artery, according to the first big study to compare bypass with drug-coated stents. The new research dims hopes that the less drastic stent procedure would prove to be just as good for people with multiple blockages. In the study, heart attack and death rates were lower among people who had surgery than those given artery-opening balloon angioplasty and stents mesh cylinders oozing drugs to keep vessels from reclogging.

Winter Safety Tips To Avoid Slip And Falls

Posted on January 23, 2008 by James Sabatini - General, Slip and Falls

Winter walking safety tips, courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

If the sidewalks and walkways are impassable and you have to walk in the street, walk against traffic and as close to the curb as you can.
Proper gear is a must but wearing dark “winter” colors can make it difficult for motorists to see you. Wear a brightly-colored scarf or hat or reflective gear, especially if you have to walk in the street. Don’t forget gloves and footgear with non-slip soles.
Snow that has accumulated into drifts can muffle the sounds of approaching motor vehicles. Hats and scarves that cover your ears can muffle or even block these sounds. Keep warm, but dress so that you can hear what’s going on around you.
If you can, shop before the storm hits. If you must shop, don’t buy more than you can easily carry. Remember — the sidewalks and streets are slippery and carrying heavy packages can impair your balance.
When traveling with babies or small children, make sure they are dressed in brightly-colored or reflective clothing.
If you have to push a stroller or walk in the street, the child should be in front of you and as close to the curb as possible.
Snow and ice may keep motorists from stopping at traffic signals or slowing down for pedestrians. Before you step off of the curb into the street, make sure that any approaching vehicles have come to a complete stop.
Bending your knees a little and taking slower steps can greatly reduce your chances of falling.

Watch Your Blind Spots While Driving On The Highway

Posted on January 6, 2008 by James Sabatini - Car Accidents, General

Large trucks have blind spots, or No-Zones, around the front, back and sides of the truck. Watch out! A truck could even turn into you, because these No-Zones make it difficult for the driver to see. So, don’t hang out in the No-Zones, and remember, if you can’t see the truck driver in the truck’s mirror, the truck driver can’t see you.

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