California drivers subject to new laws starting in 2013
With the holiday season coming to a close and the New Year right around the corner, California drivers are wrapping up a busy time of road trips and shopping runs. However, what many San Francisco residents may not know is that a massive swath of new laws will take effect starting in 2013; many of […]
read moreNew study outlines link of brain injuries and contact sports
As many San Francisco residents know, football has taken a beating over the last year or two regarding player safety and brain injuries. More specifically, concussions have come to the forefront as an extremely dangerous injury — one that was merely shrugged off in the past. However, there are even more alarming signs linking brain […]
read moreConsumer Tip: A Happy, Safe New Year from The Cartwright Law Firm
The entire staff at The Cartwright Law Firm wishes to send all of our current and future clients a big Happy New Year, and many wishes for everyone to have a safe and prosperous 2013! Drive carefully, especially in these wet and often freezing months, and be sure to keep your tires and brakes in […]
read moreBlack boxes could become mandatory feature on motor vehicles
You may think that a “black box” device is a piece of equipment exclusively used by airplanes; but since 1999, certain motor vehicles have had black boxes installed to monitor the vehicle prior to an accident. The black box reveals important information to car accident investigators as to how fast the vehicle was going, what […]
read moreSneezing fit blamed for bizarre truck accident in California
There are so many little details and nuances that go into the trucking industry; from basic operations to driver competence, there are hundreds of things that need to be followed or obeyed to ensure the safe transport of goods from pointA to point B. The drivers need to be properly trained, and they have to […]
read moreWithout ‘sport’ title, cheerleading lacks vital safety provisions
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that all schools consider cheerleading a “sport” to better protect the athletes participating in it. Currently, many schools leave that label off of cheerleading, which causes a safety dilemma. Sports with the eponymous tag have a limit on how many practice hours the athletes can perform; they are subject […]
read moreGiant Sunland Recall Extends Trader Joe’s Peanut Danger!
Consumer Alert” Urgent! Sunland, Inc., the maker of, among other things, Trader Joe’s peanut butters and other nut-based products, has announced a giant product recall due to a growing concern about salmonella contamination in much of its product line. You can read their own presss release at this site. Consumers are advised to check the […]
read moreIn the News: Robert Cartwright, Jr., Interviewed by Michael Swanson
The founder of The Cartwright Law Firm was recently interviewed by Michael Swanson, founder of Advocate Capital, and the author of “How David Beats Goliath.” Part One of the interview can be seen here. Robert Cartwright, Jr., has fought for more than thirty years on behalf of injured and wronged people, who needed dedicated, professional […]
read moreFungal Meningitis Outbreak – Critical Issue!
Consumer Alert! The Cartwright Law Firm wishes to alert the public to an urgent health issue, as announced by both the Center for Disease Control and the FDA. An outbreak of a fungal form of meningitis, linked to an injectable steroid preparation for epidural use, has been linked to a compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts. As […]
read moreSafety considerations rise as San Francisco sees more cyclists
Over the last few years, more and more San Francisco residents have been turning to bicycles as alternative transportation options. Although this trend has been obvious to anyone traveling the city’s streets, a recently released report from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency shows just how popular biking has become. The 2012 San Francisco State […]
read moreCruising in a Classic Car Presents Safety Risks
California is one of the many states in which police can stop vehicles if they suspect motorists of failing to use their seatbelts. But for classic and vintage car owners, the threat of being slapped with an expensive ticket for seat belt noncompliance is a non-issue. This is because cars built before 1964 are exempt […]
read moreOccupy the Courts! The 1% Fund “Tort Reform” to Restrict the Rights of the 99%
“The very essence of civil liberty certainly consists in the right of every individual to claim the protection of the laws whenever he receives an injury. One of the first duties of government is to afford that protection.” Chief Justice John C. Marshall, Marbury v. Madison, (1803) Today is the one-year anniversary of the Occupy […]
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