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Every year, thousands of people die from large truck related accidents in the U.S. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020 alone, 4965 people died and roughly 146,930 people got injured in crashes involving large trucks, out of which 71 percent of fatal victims were occupants of other… Continue reading 4 Reasons to Hire a Truck Accident Attorney

NuVasive Orthopedic Implants Recalled After Reports of Pain, Bone Changes Federal health authorities have issued warnings to surgeons, recommending they stop implanting stainless steel Precice orthopedic devices manufactured by NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics. The warning comes just a few months after NuVasive reported that some patients had experienced pain and changes in their bones after having… Continue reading NuVasive Orthopedic Implants Lawsuit

Several lawsuits have been filed on behalf of individuals who took the drug Elmiron and later developed debilitating eye conditions. What should people know about this medication, what it was designed to treat and what rights they have if they’ve taken the drug and later had vision problems? What Is Elmiron? Elmiron, the brand name… Continue reading Elmiron Lawsuits

Several decades ago, mesothelioma was a little-known type of cancer that didn’t even have a name until the beginning of the 20th century. But it wasn’t until the 1960s that this rare-but-often-deadly cancer was definitively linked to asbestos exposure. Since then, the connection between mesothelioma and asbestos has been the study of intense scientific research… Continue reading Are Talcum Powder & Mesothelioma Connected?

1. Call Police Alert the police to your car accident in San Diego once it has occurred. A police report that states who was at fault is the single most persuasive piece of evidence in proving liability. 2. Obtain Contact Information Get the other drivers information including name, address, phone number, license number, and take… Continue reading 10 Steps to Follow if you are in a Car Accident and Need a car accident lawyer in San Diego!

The Law offices of Melinda J. Helbock A.P.C are currently investigating claims for cruise ship passengers who contracted the Covid-19 Virus while on board a cruise ship. If you or a love one contracted or died from the Covid-19 Virus while on board a cruise ship contact us today.   While we are investigating Covid-19… Continue reading San Diego Cruise Ship injuries

As the world confronts the impact of Corona virus, our thoughts are with all those who are a part of the extended Melinda J Helbock A.P.C family. While it will be a long time until we know the full toll in which COVID-19 will take on our health, our businesses, and our lifestyles, it is… Continue reading COVID-19 Virus

According to the Department of Transportation, which oversees the observance of daylight saving time, the Uniform Time Act of 1966 established the practice of switching clocks as we know it today. The DOT says moving the clock forward by an hour saves energy by providing an extra hour of sunlight, reducing the need to use… Continue reading Daylight Savings Time is Here Again, Does it decrease San Diego traffic accidents?

Zantac Cancer Lawsuit Investigation   Melinda J Helbock A.P.C  is investigating reports of cancer diagnosis related to the use of Zantac heartburn medication.  If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer you may be considering filing a Zantac cancer lawsuit for their illnesses.   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along… Continue reading Zantac Cancer Lawsuit Investigation