A boxed warning is the strongest type of caution against the potential hazards a product could pose to consumers. Often called a black box warning, it is something the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends for medications and medical devices that have displayed safety problems for consumers. Late last year, the FDA recommended a boxed… read more

The risk of wildfires is very real to Californians. 2018 was the most devastating year on record for California wildfires. Over 8,000 fires destroyed more than 1.8 million acres and took over 100 lives. Wildfires can spark and spread any time of year, especially when conditions are dry and windy. As a resident of California,… read more

Whitney T. Smith email vcard download now Whitney T. Smith is an attorney at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and focuses her practice on wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, and premises liability cases throughout California and Nevada. Motivated by her passion to serve others and her community, Ms. Smith is dedicated to ensuring her… read more

A U-Haul is a popular brand of truck people rent to transport items, typically during a move. A driver does not need any special training or a commercial license to rent a U-Haul. A U-Haul can be up to 26-feet long and can hold 7,400 pounds. Large U-Hauls can also tow trailers, adding to the… read more

Drowsy driving is a significant issue across America. In such a competitive and busy age, drivers are pushing themselves more to multitask and stay up late. Long hours on the road and heavy traffic can contribute to driver drowsiness, ultimately leading to related car accidents. As many as 6,000 fatal car accidents may stem from… read more

If medical malpractice results in a patient’s death, the patient’s family members may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit in California. Wrongful death, however, is not always grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Understanding the important differences between these two separate types of claims can help you find the right attorney and file a… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP — Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers Electric scooters, or e-scooters, have boomed in popularity since the release of shareable, dockless models into the streets of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles permitted Bird and Lime to deploy hundreds of shareable e-scooters in the city last year, and will… read more

In the first and only cases that directly challenge PG&E for misleading over 16 million customers that safety is its first priority, the Wildfire Victim Advocates attorneys of Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP, Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP, Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, and Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger have filed two different complaints in Butte… read more

Many pet owners in California wonder whether it is legal to drive with a pet sitting in a driver’s lap. While no specific law in place forbids this practice, it may still cause legal problems for a pet owner. An unrestrained dog or cat in a vehicle can be unpredictable, even if the pet likes… read more

Seeking compensation for your losses due to the Camp Fire can be a daunting task, but it can be necessary to begin the recovery process and put your life back on track. It is highly recommended to do your due diligence throughout the claims process – in doing so, you ensure that you are given… read more

The moment you get behind the wheel in California, you accept all the duties that come with being a driver. You automatically take on a responsibility to all other roadway users, to prevent car accidents and injuries. Many duties come with this responsibility, but in general you must obey traffic laws, road rules, and driving… read more

Drones – and the laws surrounding them – are relatively new. California lawmakers have tried to keep up with changing technologies and what they might mean for citizens. When it comes to drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, however, the Federal Aviation Administration presides over what these device owners can and cannot do. If you or… read more