Sacramento, California Personal Injury Blog

At least 100 cities around the world have begun allowing individuals to use stand-up electronic scooters (e-scooters) in recent years. Researchers have been monitoring the uptick in use of these motor vehicles in California and other states. They've found that reports of e-scooter-related injuries and deaths have steadily increased as more of these vehicles have been introduced to area streets.

Rental companies like Bird and Lime continue to attract customers looking for a convenient and inexpensive way to quickly get around town. Many cities have high concentrations of e-scooter pickup stations downtown and in other highly trafficked areas. They can generally be rented for $1. Users then pay 15 cents per minute to use them. They travel up to 15 miles per hour.

Third-degree burns are serious medical emergencies that must be treated as such. These can happen in a variety of situations. They can be caused by an explosion, such as a gas pump or tank blowing up, or by something like a forest fire. No matter how they are caused, the treatment plan for them is usually a lengthy and intense one.

This type of burn is also known as a full thickness burn. It impacts the outer layer of the skin, as well as the layer beneath. The signs of this type of burn include:

• Lack of pain due to destruction of nerve endings
• Yellow, black, brown or white skin
• Leathery, dry skin
• Swelling

On May 13, the City of Sacramento released documents acknowledging that their office had recently settled a lawsuit filed against them. Their records show that they paid a plaintiff $300,000 back in February for injuries that she suffered on a city sidewalk. She was seriously hurt when she was thrown from her wheelchair after coming upon uneven pavement on a downtown sidewalk back in 2014.

According to city records, the plaintiff was traveling down the sidewalk near the intersection of 15th Street and J Street in February of 2014. Soon after that, her wheelchair's footplate became wedged in between the sidewalk and the curb at an intersection.

When you find out that you're expecting a child, it's often difficult choosing between the many different products on the market. Some items may come from a longstanding brand and look safe, but they're not really the best choice. You owe it to yourself to read what consumer reviews say about it.

Jumpers that can be secured within a door frame seem ideal for babies because they allow them to get accustomed to standing upright. They also encourage them to bear weight on their feet and legs in preparation for walking.