Long Beach Fire Captain Charged in Santa Ana Bicycle Accident

A Long Beach Fire Department captain is facing a maximum sentence of more than six years in prison if convicted of charges that he severely injured a bicyclist in a Santa Ana hit-and-run accident while driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a news report. John David Hines, 38, of Huntington Beach has been…

California Statute of Limitations for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Like every state, California imposes a statute of limitations — the period of time in which a plaintiff must begin legal proceedings– on filing personal injury lawsuits.  Here are some California personal injury statutes of limitation: Personal Injury – legal claims must be initiated within two (2) years from the date of injury. Medical Malpractice…

Alhambra Company Recalls Male Enhancement Drug

USA Far Ocean Group Inc., an Alhambra-based manufacturer of the male enhancement drugs X-Hero and Male Enhancer, has issued a voluntary recall of both products, according to a news report. Both drugs, which are marketed as dietary supplements, contain sulfosildenafil and tadalafil, which are used to treat erectile dysfunction.  The Food and Drug Administration said…

California’s Premier Litigation Firm News Channel Features New Video on Hiring the Right Attorney for Your Needs

Callahan & Blaine, California’s premier litigation firm, recently debuted a litigation news channel on YouTube that features periodic video feeds from founding partner Daniel J. Callahan on contemporary legal topics. Today, Daniel gives viewers tips for hiring the correct attorney for your legal needs, including tips on how to research potential lawyers to represent you…

Two Drivers Injured in Laguna Hills Car Accident

Two Orange County drivers have been injured in a five-car collision that occurred on Laguna Hills Drive, according to a news report. An Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said that the multi-car crash involved a BMW SUV, a Mini Cooper, a Dodge Neon, a Toyota Sienna and a Ford F-150 pickup truck.  The accident occurred…

Four-Car Crash in Huntington Beach Shuts Down Three Lanes of I-405

A four-car accident on southbound I-405 temporarily shut down the No. 1, 2 and carpool lanes in Huntington Beach recently, according to a news report. The California Highway Patrol reported that a Nissan Altima driven by Jiten Bhakta, 22, of Cerritos slammed into the back of a Ford Thunderbird that had stopped to avoid hitting…

Woman Suffers Head Injuries in Lake Forest Pedestrian Accident

A woman in her mid-50s was struck by a car while crossing Portola Parkway in a Lake Forest pedestrian accident, according to a news report. Authorities say that the woman was discovered lying in the northbound lanes of Portola Parkway near Pauling Drive by a deputy driving in the area.  Investigators believe that the woman…