Month: February 2016

What’s Next for Porter Ranch Residents?

SoCal Gas Co. recently declared that is has sealed the Porter Ranch gas leak at the Aliso Canyon storage facility. Thousands of lives were affected by the gas leak; some being forced to leave their homes and move to a hotel paid for by SoCal Gas Co. Other residents refused to leave their home until the threat from the gas leak was too great to ignore.

With this recent declaration by SoCal Gas Co., we have put together a few articles outlining the impact the gas leak has had on residents and what’s next for Porter Ranch residents.

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The Growing Issue of Elder Abuse in America

Elder Hands, Elder Abuse Attorney Santa claritaAs a Personal Injury Law Firm, we believe it is important to keep people educated about news in our industry that might affect them. And while most people don’t think about elder abuse until it hits close to home, the issue is one that is getting more-and-more common in our country.

We collected a few articles that will shed light on this growing issue.

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Porter Ranch Gas Leak Update

SoCal Gas Co. recently announced that it has permanently shut down the leaking well at the Aliso Canyon storage facility. The leak is directly responsible for many residents of Porter Ranch being forced to leave their homes.

Given this recent announcement, we have put together a few articles outlining the impact the gas leak has had on residents and what their “new normal” will look like.

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Tackling the Issue of Youth Sports Injuries

When it comes to youth sports injuries, concussions are at the top of most people’s minds. However, there are other, equally damaging injuries facing young people who participate in sports.

We put together a few articles on the topic of youth sports injuries to highlight some if the current issues parents are facing.

Sacramento community mourns the loss of 12-year-old basketball player

A middle school aged boy was practicing with his team like he did every other Friday night when tragedy struck. [Read more…]

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PORTER RANCH GAS LEAK

With the recent news of SoCal Gas Co. anticipating the Porter Ranch gas leak being completely fixed in the next 60 days, we decided to take a look at the environmental impact the gas leak has had.

The near four-month gas leak has had a personal affect on people who have been displaced from their homes. There also have been reports of medical attention being required by local residents as a result of the increased levels of methane in the air. The one topic that seems to not get the attention it deserves is the environmental impact this gas leak is having.

We have put together a few articles outlining the latest developments in this disaster as they pertain to the environmental impact.

If you or someone you know has been affected by the Porter Ranch gas leak, we are here to help get the deserved compensation. Contact us today or visit www.justiceforporterranch.com for more details.

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Sexual Harassment: The Cultural Issues Beyond the Workplace

Sexual Harassment Attorney Los Angeles, Owen Patterson and OwenAs a Personal Injury Law Firm, we think it’s important to keep people educated about news in our industry that might affect them. And while most people don’t think about sexual harassment until it hits close to home, the behavior has become commonplace on college campuses.

Why is quantifying sexual harassment on college campuses so difficult?

The reported number of sexual harassment cases on college campuses has risen over the last decade. Despite that increase in reported cases, it is the view that sexual assault on college campuses is not an issue serious enough to make significant changes. Sexual assault on college campuses is a significant issue and looking the other way isn’t helping matters. [Read more…]

Customers Concerned Over Rising SoCal Gas Bills

Porter Ranch Gas Leak, Porter Ranch Attorneys, Gas Leak Attorneys Los AnglesAs the Southern California Gas Co.’s gas leak near Porter Ranch at the Aliso Canyon Facility continues into its third month, it is becoming more and more clear that the cost to clean up the mess is growing. What is not clear is who is going to cover the cost.

Southern California Gas Co.’s has remained steadfast in suggesting that customers will not be responsible for paying for the most expensive gas leak in the history of the region. However, recent actions by the gas company suggest otherwise. [Read more…]