Neurosurgeon makes major advancement in paralysis treatment
Posted on Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
The director of the Neurosurgery Peripheral Nerve Program at the UCSD School of Medicine, Dr. Justin M. Brown, M.D., has made a groundbreaking advancement in restorative neurology.
Dr. Brown has pioneered a treatment that helps patients recover movement and sensation in their extremities after suffering traumatic spinal cord injuries. His “nerve transfer” technique has been successful in giving improved results over traditional restorative nerve treatments.
A nerve transfer rewires a nerve from one part of the body to be functional in another area that has lost function. These transfers help restore independence to people who would otherwise need constant help from others.
Dr. Brown is the president and co-founder of the International Society for Restorative Neurology.
Junior Seau’s family to donate his brain to researchers
Posted on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
NFL hall of famer Junior Seau’s family has chosen to donate his brain to science after his death last Wednesday. The former Chargers center was found dead in his home from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot to the chest.
Junior Seau is the latest in a string of former NFL players who have committed suicide. This troubling development comes at a time when the league is facing lawsuits alleging that it did not give players adequate warnings about the dangers of concussions. They also claim that mental issues former players were facing, and their subsequent suicides, are related to concussions they suffered on the field.
Junior Seau was admitted to the NFL Hall of Fame during halftime of a Nov. 27, 2011 game at Qualcomm Stadium. He will be remembered for his innumerable contributions to San Diego, both on and off the field.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a brain injury, contact the San Diego brain injury lawyers of Ritter & Assocaites by calling 619-296-0123
DEA locks innocent man in cell for five days
Posted on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Daniel Chong, an innocent man, was accidentally left unattended with no food or water in a jail cell for five days after a “4/20″ DEA raid that confiscated over 18,000 ecstasy pills. Chong, a 24-year-old engineering student, had to rely on drinking his own urine to survive.
He was never arrested and was supposed to be released right away. Chong claims agents promised to release him and one even went as far as to promise him a ride home. DEA officials have apologized for their actions and admitted that Chong should not have been left in the cell.
During his five-day lockup, Chong resorted to eating his glasses out of extreme hunger. He was found suffering from dehydration, cramps, and a perforated lung (as a result of eating glass). He also had self-inflicted cuts on his arms. Daniel Chong can sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) of 1946.
If you have suffered an injury through no fault of your own, contact the San Diego personal injury attorneys of Ritter & Associates at 619-296-0123 for a free case evaluation.
Bicyclist dies near College area in San Diego
Posted on Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
On Wednesday afternoon near the College area in San Diego, a bicyclist was struck and killed.
The bicyclist was traveling in the bike lane on Montezuma Avenue when a motor vehicle driving in the same direction struck him from behind. The man on the bicycle was declared dead at the scene of the accident. The driver of the motor vehicle did not receive any injuries in the collision.
Police have begun an investigation into the fatal bicycle accident, and have deemed that alcohol and accelerated speed were not factors in the crash. The name of the bicyclist has not been released, in order for his family to be notified first.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Pedestrian hit in San Diego accident
Posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
On Monday night, an intoxicated driver was attempting to reverse in an apartment parking lot when he struck a pedestrian in the area.
The 48-year-old man was in a North Park underground parking lot trying to back his Corvette into a designated spot. The accident occurred around 6:15 p.m. when the man accelerated instead of pushing on his brake, and hit a 72-year-old woman.
The woman suffered a broken leg as a result of the collision. She was trying to unlock her storage unit when the car ran into her. Police suspected that the man was under the influence of alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested for a felony DUI. He is still residing in the San Diego county jail.
If you have been injured in a car accident due to a drunk driver, please contact the San Diego drunk driving accident victim lawyers of Ritter & Associates by calling 619-296-0123 today.
City of San Diego sued by family of boy hit by trash truck
Posted on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Last month in San Diego, a 9-year-old skateboarder was severely injured after he collided with a city trash truck. The truck accident caused the boy to suffer a serious leg injury. His left leg had to be amputated in order for him to fully recover.
The family of the young boy is suing the city of San Diego, claiming that the truck driver was negligent in his actions that led to the accident. The boy was riding his skateboard on the sidewalk when he turned around to see where his other friends were, and hit the side of the truck.
The truck driver was attempting to make a three-point turn at the time of the collision. The lawsuit was filed against the city as well as the truck driver responsible for the injuries.
BMW announces worldwide recall of 1.3 million cars
Posted on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
The world’s largest maker of luxury carmakers, BMW AG, has announced the recall of nearly 1.3 million vehicles across the nation. This recall affects the 5-and 6-series BMW models made between 2003 and 2010 and 386,00 were recalled in the U.S. alone.
According to BMW officials, the recall was made after a faulty cable cover was found in the trunk of some vehicles.
The car company has written car owners telling them to take their vehicles into the dealership to have repairs done. Officials have stated that repairs will only take 30 minutes to an hour and less then 1 percent of cars brought in have experienced this issue.
If you or a loved one has been injured a result of a mechanical auto defect, you need experienced representation on your side that is committed to helping you fight for the justice you deserve. Contact a San Diego personal injury attorney at Ritter & Associates by calling 619-296-0123 today.
Normal Heights motorcycle accident leaves 1 injured
Posted on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
A 31-year-old motorcyclist is currently in the hospital after he suffered numerous injuries as a result of colliding with a motor vehicle.
The man was operating his motorcycle in Normal Heights around 4:30 p.m. last Friday near Meade Avenue. According to police, the motorcyclist was traveling at accelerated speeds, and performing tricks on his bike. His motorcycle collided with a Honda sedan that was turning onto Meade from Wilson Avenue.
The impact of the crash caused the 31-year-old to become airborne. He suffered serious head injuries, and fractured his femur. He was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for his injuries. Police determined that alcohol was not a factor in the accident.
Please contact the San Diego motorcycle accident lawyers of Ritter & Associates by calling 619-296-0123 today if you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle accident.
All-in-one computers recalled for fire risk
Posted on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z all-in-one computers are being voluntarily recalled for a defect in the power supply that could cause them to overheat and start a fire. Customers with affected computers are encouraged to stop using them immediately.
Lenovo has received two complaints worldwide of fire that have permanently damaged the machines. About 50,500 machines are subject to the recall. They were sold online, over the phone, and in stores from May 2010 to January 2012.
Not all ThinkCentre M70z and M90z computers are defective. A support page on the Lenovo website allows you to check if your computer is affected by the recall by entering its serial number.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective computer, contact the faulty consumer products lawyers of Ritter & Associates at 619-296-0123 today.
San Diego freeway accident kills 1, injures 4
Posted on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
A San Diego family was returning home after a beach visit when the vehicle they were in was hit from behind.
The car accident happened around 7 p.m. on the San Diego Freeway in Mission Hills. One woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and four others were taken to hospitals after sustaining severe injuries. Two of the injured are currently listed in critical condition.
The Los Angeles Fire Department had to remove someone from their vehicle after they were trapped. Police are investigating the accident, but at this time the cause of the collision is not known.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends during this tragic time.