Personal Injury Blog Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 1-Sep-2016 What are the Benefits of Contingency Fees? Any product or service that comes with no risk and a high chance of reward is something worth looking into and grabbing the moment it comes up. Imagine being able to hire a plumber and not paying them a cent if the job wasn’t completed to 100% ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 4-Aug-2016 What is a Catastrophic Injury? If you are lucky, any injury you experience due to the negligence of another will be minor, perhaps requiring a week’s rest at most. But in certain situations, no amount of preparation or carefulness can prepare you for the impact an accident ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 6-Jul-2016 What to Do After a Product Hurts You As an American consumer, you are likely bombarded each day with advertisements that are trying to sell you the absolute product for your buck. But how many are actually concerned about being the absolute safest? According to the United States ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 1-Jun-2016 Summertime Safety Tips and Hints A Southern Californian summer means long days of bright sunlight and hot asphalt. No better time of the year is there, though, to spend time with friends and family outdoors, finding ways to enjoy each other’s company and beat the heat. You may ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 4-May-2016 Talcum Powder Lawsuits Result in Two Winning Verdicts for Plaintiffs Talcum powder, commonly marketed as baby powder, has been under high scrutiny for decades after it was discovered to have a possible link to increasing a woman’s chances of contracting ovarian or fallopian tube cancer in the 1970s. After recent ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 4-Apr-2016 How Does the FDA Test for Dangerous Drugs? Dangerous drugs are a serious concern for all Americans. Not just illegal recreational drugs, either, but also prescription and over-the-counter medications that doctors recommend on a daily basis. Most television stations will have one or two ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 2-Mar-2016 Recognizing Brain Injury Symptoms A single brain injury can leave devastating, lifelong consequences with the victim and their family. Immediate impacts may be loss of motor control, coma, or even wrongful death. But not every brain injury is going to be readily apparent, and this ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 1-Feb-2016 Hoverboard Fires and Other Dangers The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has officially begun a wide-scale investigation of hoverboard defects across the country. Currently, 42 incidents of fire outbreaks are on their radar with one of the most recent cases ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 1-Dec-2015 Proving Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents Even though slipping on a banana peel is a common gag in cartoons, there is really nothing comical about an actual slip and fall accident. Innocent people all around the country suffer debilitating injuries from such incidents every day, and usually ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 4-Nov-2015 Takata Corporation Hit with Huge Fines The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently hit the Takata Corporation of Japan with a $70 million fine in relation to the airbag recall scandal that has been going on for quite some time now. Why is the fiscal penalty so ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 19-Oct-2015 Recoveries in a Wrongful Death Claim There can be nothing more upsetting or shocking than losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. The emotions of grief and helplessness you might be feeling after going through such a traumatic event are wholly understandable and ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 9-Jun-2015 When Is a Dog Owner Liable for a Dog Bite? In millions of American households, dogs serve two purposes – the faithful companion and the protector. It has been this way for countless generations and the animals have earned the title of "man's best friend" for good reason. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 11-May-2015 How to Prove Liability in a Car Accident Anyone who has been involved in a car accident can relate to the headache that usually follows – both parties convinced that they are not the ones at fault. While it may be tempting to simply give up and accept blame for the accident, this ... Continue Reading Posted By Sherman Oaks Personal Injury Attorney 10-May-2013 Hurt in a Sherman Oaks Car Accident? The Reality of Car Accidents in Sherman Oaks If you have been injured in a car accident in Sherman Oaks or anywhere within the San Fernando Valley, then it is critical that you obtain experienced legal counsel in your case. The streets throughout ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 6-May-2013 Looking for a Good Injury Attorney in Encino? Have you been injured in an accident? Accidents can be frightening and traumatizing, but you are not alone. It is time for you to obtain an attorney with outstanding expertise who will work vigorously to protect your rights and help you file your ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Joel Parker 1-May-2013 Need an Attorney After a Car Accident in Reseda? The Stakes Are High The California roads and highways have been recognized as some of the most dangerous for drivers. In 2009 alone, there were 3,071 car accident fatalities out of the 2,816 fatal car accidents. When looking at nationwide statistics, ... Continue Reading