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Caring for a Person with a Spinal Cord Injury

Studies show that between 40 to 45 percent of individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries need personal assistance at least with some daily activities. A majority of these patients have tetraplegia, which means they need help getting out of bed, going to the bathroom, bathing and dressing. Most often, a parent, a spouse or […]

Sacramento Botulism Outbreak Linked to One Death and Nine Hospitalizations

One man has passed away and nine others have been hospitalized as the result of a Sacramento botulism outbreak that has been linked to contaminated nacho cheese dip sold in an area gas station. According to a CBS News report, health officials have said tests have confirmed that the botulism toxin was present in the […]

Win a Bike from Demas Law Group!

Follow, Tag and Win a Bike! The weather has been absolutely fantastic in Sacramento this summer. Here at the Demas Law Group, P.C., we are keeping ourselves active outside the office and enjoying all the biking trails and city loops that the city has to offer, and we want you to join us! That’s exactly […]

Class Action Lawsuit Slams Tesla’s Autopilot System

Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assist feature is not only flawed, but causes cars to steer erratically when it is engaged, according to a class-action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of three Tesla owners. According to a USA Today news report, the lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Jose seeking class-action status. Tesla has […]

You, Your Bicycle, and Sacramento: Some Things Just Go Together

Sacramento is blessed by environmental and geographical characteristics that make it an ideal location for bicycling. The nearly year-round good weather makes for virtually unlimited opportunities to get out on two wheels; and while the relatively flat terrain favors novices, casual riders and families alike there are also more rugged trails and paths to challenge […]

Five Myths about Spinal Cord Injuries

Families coping with a spinal cord injury patient have several factors to consider ranging from immediate medical support to long-term care and financial planning. As Sacramento spinal cord injury lawyers, we know that these types of injuries can affect not only victims, but also the family members who provide and care for them. There are […]

Rapper Young Jeezy Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit in 2014 Shooting

Rapper Young Jeezy Jenkins, concert promoter Live Nation and others, are facing a wrongful death lawsuit. This lawsuit is in connection with the 2014 fatal shooting of concert promoter Eric Johnson at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. The shooting happened on Aug. 22, 2014 backstage during the tour’s stop at Mountain View according to […]

Viking Range Penalized for Failing to Report Product Defect

Viking Range has agreed to pay $4.65 million in government fines to resolve allegations that it failed to properly report the issue to federal regulators in a timely manner. According to a report on Consumerist.com, Viking recalled 52,000 oven ranges because they were somehow able to turn themselves on. Under federal law, manufacturers, distributors and […]

The Staggering Cost of a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury is often a life-altering event in people’s lives. The effects of a brain injury usually last long after the injury has healed. The cost of treating and rehabilitating individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries can also be staggering making it challenging for families of these patients to continue to care […]

Significant Increase in Children’s Product Recalls in 2016

The number of children’s products that were recalled for safety issues reached the highest levels of any year since 2001 with the exception of 2004, according to a new report published by the nonprofit group Kids in Danger or KID. ABC News says the report analyzed recall data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission […]

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