http://www.legalpad.com/ Published by Walton Barber LLP en-us 2008-08-20T08:28:23-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/08/real_estate_scam_artists_picked_the_wrong_mom.html Real estate agents who defrauded a single mom trying to rent a home in a good school district thought they had it all figured out. They wouldn't tell the woman the house they would rent her was in foreclosure; they... Real Estate Walton Barber 2008-08-20T08:28:23-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/08/san_diego_hospitals_fined_for_mistakes.html Four area hospitals have received $25,000 fines for serious mistakes that state investigators allege have caused serious injury and death. The mistakes include. (1) the use of a malfunctioning anesthesia machine at Pomerado Hospital, causing patients to be partially awake... Walton Barber 2008-08-16T07:07:14-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/08/personal_injury_dont_wait_to_c.html If you have a personal injury matter, whether it's an auto accident, motorcycle accident, dog bite or wrongful death, do NOT wait to contact an attorney. A woman recently contacted Walton Barber LLP about a bad car accident she had... Personal Injury D. Scott Barber 2008-08-13T11:16:13-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/08/hit-and-run_victim_needs_help_finding_perpetrator.html The hit-and-driver that nearly killed Leslie Nunez has never been held accountable for the devastating injuries she wrought upon Leslie and her friend last year in Pacific Beach. Exactly one year ago, Leslie and her friends were walking to a... Walton Barber 2008-08-11T07:26:33-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/08/medical_malpractice_alleged_in_hospital_death.html Sharp Grossmont Hospital is under investigation after an anonymous tipster told officials that the recent death of a patient was not due to natural causes but because of medical malpractice. Harvey Houtkin, a successful author, died on July 25th after... Walton Barber 2008-08-01T07:49:48-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/07/pedestrian_accidents_frequentl.html Two San Diego pedestrians died yesterday after being struck by cars in separate incidents. The first was in North Park, where a 20-year-old pedestrian suffered major head injuries and died after being struck on University Avenue. The other occurred in... Walton Barber 2008-07-31T07:02:24-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/07/surgical_malpractice_extremely_costly.html The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality announced the results of a study that finds preventable mistakes that occur during and after surgery would save countless lives, and save approximately $1.5 billion per year. According to the study, medical... Medical Malpractice Walton Barber 2008-07-29T11:03:08-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/07/jalapenos_making_you_sick.html While we expect spice when we bite into a jalapeno, we certainly don't expect salmonella food poisoning. However, the FDA announced yesterday that a jalapeno pepper from Mexico and imported through Texas have tested positive for the same strain of... Defective Products D. Scott Barber 2008-07-22T11:07:49-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/07/trucking_accidents_frequently_caused_by_medically_impaired_drivers.html Studies show that hundreds of deaths and injuries on the highway each are caused by truck drivers suffering from medical problems behind the wheel. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration admits that it hasn't implemented any of the eight recommendations... Walton Barber 2008-07-21T20:46:30-08:00 http://www.legalpad.com/2008/07/personal_injury_do_i_need_a_la.html One of the most frequent questions Walton Barber gets from potential clients is, "Do I need a lawyer?" While there is no set answer, here are some general guidelines. You probably need a lawyer if: 1) You need more than... Personal Injury D. Scott Barber 2008-07-18T14:04:21-08:00