Lowell Steiger's Los Angeles Law Blog

Car Dealer Rip-Offs In A Nutshell!

2011-11-20T19:18:35-08:00

Okay, so you're ready to buy or lease that shiny new or used car. You've picked it out, the car is a beaut! It's a great fit for your image, your needs, your life. But beware! Amid all of that...

DePuy Hip Replacement Failures Lead to Massive Recall

2011-11-13T13:32:42-08:00

People with a DePuy ASR hip replacement implant are experiencing a high rate of failure and pain associated with this device, sometimes shortly after surgery. See New York Times Johnson & Johnson Recalls Hip Implants People with the DePuy ASR...

Actos Users Beware: Danger of Heart Attacks, Bladder Cancer

2011-10-29T12:36:05-07:00

The dangers of the Type II Diabetes drug Actos have led to a plethora of lawsuits around the United States. What are the possible side effects of Actos? New or worsening heart problems (including congestive heart failure) Bladder Cancer The...

NuvaRing Vaginal Contraceptive: Blood Clots, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Death

2011-10-26T22:23:04-07:00

NuvaRing is a combination hormonal contraceptive ring that is inserted into a woman's vagina to prevent pregnancies. The FDA approved its use in October of 2001 but the product, which is manufactured by Organon USA, wasn't introduced into the market...

The Road to the U.S. Supreme Court (or What Is A Lawsuit, Really?)

2011-09-24T14:18:31-07:00

The Institue for Justice has produced the fantastic video below. Interested in the steps of a lawsuit? This incredibly informative and entertaining video lays it all out from filing a lawsuit (i.e. suing someone) to trial to appeals to the...

Car Rental Tips After An Accident: You're Entitled to Dollars and/or An Equivalent Vehicle

2011-09-22T08:36:07-07:00

Insurance companies oftentimes do their best to not treat you fairly or equitably. One example of this is when the at-fault driver's insurance carrier provides you with a rental car with a "take it or leave it" attitude. In California,...

You, My Dear Client, Are Entitled to Know Everything About Your Case!

2011-09-16T16:29:47-07:00

From the fine folks at The Lawyerist: "Teach your clients the law, and you’ll have clients for life. Hide the ball in some vain attempt to make yourself indispensible, and you’ll be viewed like an auto mechanic—most people are always...

Happy Labor Day 2011 with DUI Checkpoints

2011-09-02T15:46:14-07:00

Happy Labor Day 2011. There are many DUI checkpoints in and around Los Angeles this holiday weekend. More importantly, though, is to have a Designated Driver. They're listed in the video which is actually the premier video in my Legal...

Tweeting During Trial Could Land You In Jail!

2011-08-10T22:50:25-07:00

Well, it's official. If you're doing your civic duty as a juror in California and you Tweet (or Facebook or e-mail or... name your technology) about the trial, you will officially be in criminal contempt of court. What does that...

Red Light Cameras No More in Los Angeles! Warning...

2011-08-02T13:31:47-07:00

Great news! The Red Light Cameras ceased being in operation in Los Angeles as of July 31, 2011. However, heed the following announcement from the Los Angeles Superior Court Website: The City of Los Angeles has decided to end its...