Our Blog

EPA Bans Ongoing and Future Use of Asbestos

Published on March 20, 2024, by Frost Law Firm | Asbestos

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a finalized rule regarding asbestos earlier this week. The March 18 news release shared by the EPA outlined a ban on current and future use of asbestos in our country. The prohibition of the naturally occurring mineral specifically applies to chrysotile, the sole remaining type of asbestos fiber that was still allowed to be imported into our country for use in manufacturing projects. This new rule will form part of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). That federal chemical safety[...]

+ READ MORE

Why Aren’t Side Underride Guards Required by Law?

Published on March 12, 2024, by Frost | Truck Accidents

When you’re driving near a semi-truck, you’ve probably seen the metal bar attached to the back of the trailer that hangs lower to the ground. That’s called an underride guard, or more specifically, a Mansfield Bar, and attaches to the rear suspension of a semi’s trailer to prevent cars from slipping under the back of the truck after a collision. This safety device was named after actress Jayne Mansfield, who died in 1967 when the car she was riding in rear-ended a semi-truck, killing her, her driver, and[...]

+ READ MORE

Truck No-Zones and How to Avoid Them

Published on March 5, 2024, by Frost | Truck Accidents

As a passenger car driver, you know that if you attempt to look either to the front or behind you as you make a turn, pass someone, or back up, you have to account for your vehicle's blind spots. Well, large trucks have these too. We want to share more about these truck no-zones and how to avoid them. So, keep reading below where we'll do that. What To Know About Tractor-Trailers' Blind Spots? Any sized truck will have its respective areas that, if smaller vehicles enter them,[...]

+ READ MORE

What Is the Safest Way to Pass an 18-Wheeler?

Published on February 20, 2024, by Frost | Truck Accidents

The freeways in Southern California are notorious for heavy congestion. Long Beach is no exception in this respect. Whether you're traveling along State Route or Interstate 710, the Long Beach Freeway, or surface streets, you're bound to encounter your fair share of large trucks. The reason why this is the case is because, according to the Port of Long Beach, it's one of a small handful of ports in the U.S. that is adequately equipped to receive large water vessels from around the world. Given how your chances[...]

+ READ MORE

What Are the Most Common Truck Driver Violations?

Published on February 13, 2024, by Frost | Truck Accidents

We see large trucks around us every day, whether on city roads making local deliveries or on the interstate transporting cargo across the country. They drive long hours and often push themselves too hard to meet deadlines, which, in turn, can lead them to make poor decisions while operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Truck drivers operate vehicles that are much larger and heavier than the other vehicles on the road around them. When these drivers choose to violate road laws or make dangerous shortcuts while driving, it can[...]

+ READ MORE

How Long Does Chemo Prolong Life in Lung Cancer Patients?

Published on January 9, 2024, by Frost Law Firm | Forms of Treatment

“It’s cancer.” No one ever wants to hear these two words from their doctor, and yet the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 238,340 new lung cancer diagnoses in 2023 alone. There are also expected to be approximately 127,070 lung cancer deaths. Depending on the stage and advancement of a diagnosis, lung cancer may be treated by surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, or any combination of these. If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is important to work closely with your oncologist and pulmonologist[...]

+ READ MORE

How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive?

Published on December 7, 2023, by Frost Law Firm | Truck Accidents

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets rules or guidelines that truck drivers must follow. One such set of rules is hours of service regulations. These rules dictate how long truckers can spend on the road operating their 18-wheelers before being required to take a rest break. These mandatory rest periods exist because federal regulators have found that truckers who receive inadequate rest are more likely to become involved in accidents due to fatigue. Knowing how many hours a truck driver can drive is key if you[...]

+ READ MORE

What Is a Lesion on the Lung?

Published on December 7, 2023, by Frost Law Firm | Mesothelioma Information

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the nation. So if your doctor tells you that you have a lesion on your lung, it’s natural to be worried. But what exactly is a lesion on the lung? And does it always mean cancer? A lesion on the lung may also be referred to as a: Lung nodule Pulmonary nodule Pulmonary lesion Solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) Lung spot White spot on the lung Coin lesion Lung shadow (more…)

+ READ MORE

Who Is Eligible to File an NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) Lawsuit?

Published on October 19, 2023, by Frost Law Firm | Necrotizing Enterocolitis

NEC – necrotizing enterocolitis – is a life-threatening illness that almost exclusively affects premature infants. The mortality rate is about fifty percent. If your child has developed NEC, speak immediately about your family’s options with a California product liability lawyer. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a bacterial infection that causes intestinal tissue decay and inflammation. It may also cause peritonitis and sepsis. Typically, necrotizing enterocolitis develops at three to twelve days of age, but it may emerge days or even weeks later. (more…)

+ READ MORE

Updates on the NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits

Published on September 14, 2023, by Frost Law Firm | Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Is your child a victim of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)? Most of the victims of necrotizing enterocolitis, also known as NEC, are premature infants. Because commercial infant formula products have been directly linked to NEC, if your own child has developed NEC, you should consult at once with a California product liability attorney. For several years, the manufacturers of baby formula products have been targeted with lawsuits – filed by parents in a number of states – which claim that particular baby formula products are a direct cause of[...]

+ READ MORE

• «
• 1
• …
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• …
• 14
• »