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Peloton Recalls Tread+ and Tread treadmills

In May 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Peloton announced two separate recalls of Peloton’s Tread+ and Tread treadmills. The recall of Peloton’s Tread+ came about because of a number of injuries caused by this treadmill, including the death of a child. Peloton’s treadmill likely contains a dangerous defect that, among other things, may drag users’ limbs underneath the treadmill. Children or small animals situated behind the treadmill while it’s operational may also experience serious injuries. According to the CPSC, consumers who have purchased a Peloton treadmill should immediately stop using it and contact Peloton for a refund.

Unfortunately, for many consumers, this recall comes too late, because they have already been injured by Peloton’s treadmill. KP Law specializes in representing victims of injuries caused by consumer products like Peloton’s treadmill. KP Law’s attorneys are experts in product liability law, and they will leave no stone unturned to ensure your rights are protected and that you receive proper compensation for your injuries.

If you or your child has been injured by a Peloton treadmill, including the Tread+ model, call KP Law right away for a free consultation. It is important that you act quickly, as waiting too long may mean that the time limit for filing a claim will expire, leaving you or your loved one with no remedy for your injuries.

Aghavni V. Kasparian
KP LAW 150 East Colorado Blvd.
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Pasadena, CA 91105
Main Tel: (626) 726-4335
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What Happens When You Get in an Accident with an Uber Driver?

Getting involved in any kind of motor vehicle accident is overwhelming and stressful, but being involved in one with an Uber driver can complicate matters a little further and differs from most other types of accidents on the road. While damages in most other accidents are rather straightforward and the at-fault party is generally liable for any medical bills and property damage, Uber-related accidents are less black and white since there are a few other variables to consider.

Liability Coverage

Rideshare companies provide a certain amount of insurance coverage, but only when the Uber driver has a passenger or is driving to pick up a rider. Drivers are expected to purchase additional ridesharing insurance coverage. If the Uber driver is at-fault, depending on the accident, you might not only be able to sue the driver but the ridesharing company as well.

Understand Your Own Coverage

Everyone should always understand their own policy to ensure they are adequately covered in the event of any type of accident. This will allow you to tap into your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage for any expenses that exceed the coverage of the at-fault driver’s policy, especially if it is an Uber driver who might not be covered by Uber’s policy.

As a Passenger

If you are a passenger and your Uber driver gets involved in an accident, you should get the information of your driver, in addition to any other drivers involved. Be sure to collect the following information:

  • Your Uber driver’s name, address, and phone number
  • The other driver’s name, address, and phone number
  • The personal insurance information of your Uber driver
  • Any information you can get regarding Uber’s insurance
  • The other driver’s insurance information
  • Vehicle information for all of the cars involved
  • Names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses
  • If possible, take pictures and notes regarding injuries and property damage

It is possible that you might be subjected to three different insurance plans – your driver’s plan, the other driver’s plan, and Uber’s driver insurance plan. This is why accidents involving Uber tend to get a little more complex than your average motor vehicle collision.

Recovering Compensation After an Accident

Regardless if you are a passenger of an Uber driver or were hit by an Uber driver, you should be able to recover fair and just compensation for your injuries. However, it is crucial that you hire a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney.

Skilled Personal Injury Attorneys in Pasadena

If you were injured in an accident involving an Uber driver, you have a right to pursue compensation for your injuries, which could cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and the pain and suffering you are enduring from the accident. At KP LAW in Pasadena, our skilled team of personal injury attorneys is dedicated to fighting on behalf of those who have been wrongfully injured and will do what is necessary to ensure the at-fault party is held liable. Backed by a proven track record of results, you can be confident in our ability to effectively represent you.

Get started on your personal injury case today and reach out to our law firm at (866) 973-5691 to request a free initial case review.

 

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KP Law Wins $3 Million for Injured Client

We are passionate about upholding the rights of injured clients. Recently, Attorney Aghavni Kasparian was able to represent a woman who was injured from falling on a sidewalk in Hollywood. Using diligent preparation and effective legal strategies, we were able to receive a sizable settlement on her behalf from the city of Pasadena.

About the Incident

Our client was being carried piggyback when the person carrying her tripped on the uneven surface of the sidewalk and fell. Our client hit her head on the concrete and suffered an injury. We helped her file a claim against the city of Pasadena for negligence in failing to maintain a reasonably safe sidewalk. Inadequate lighting, leaves strewn over the sidewalk, and uneven ridges and jagged edges made the sidewalk dangerous, and the lack of warning signs contributed to her injuries.

Initially, the city refused to provide compensation. It argued that our client’s own negligence had caused her injuries and that the sidewalk was not hazardous. However, using persistent legal strategies and thorough preparation, we were able to reach a favorable outcome. The Pasadena City Council voted 11 to 0 to provide $3 million to our client.

To learn more about this case, click here.

Tireless Representation for Injured Clients – (866) 973-5691

At KP Law, we provide compassionate legal assistance to our clients. If you or a loved one have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, we will help you pursue justice. Whether you are filing a lawsuit against an individual, a company, or a government entity, our Pasadena personal injury attorneys have the experience to uphold your rights throughout the process.

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Sexual Harassment in the Work Place

Over the past several months, the numerous news stories about sexual harassment by public figures has shined a much overdo spotlight on a major problem in our society. People are now coming to realize how serious and extensive the cancer of sexual harassment in the workplace really is. Sexual harassment is common across the entire spectrum of private and public employment, and it is perpetrated by persons in positions of power and influence. The realization of the problem’s massive scale, however, has also brought about an awakening in our society–an awakening that people who have been the victims of sexual harassment have legal rights and don’t have to passively tolerate or accept this type of inappropriate behavior. Victims of harassment are starting to bravely speak up, saying “me too” and telling their stories about their own experiences.As most people now know from the news, sexual harassment can consist of unwanted touching, verbal comments of a sexual nature, and other conduct such as exposing one’s private parts to co-workers or employees. While sexual harassment can take many forms, in all its forms it is wrong, morally reprehensible, and illegal.

The law allows victims of sexual harassment to sue under a variety of theories, including for assault and wrongful termination. If you’ve been the victim of sexual harassment, you too may have a claim under the law. KP Law will stand shoulder to shoulder with you to stop this kind of behavior and enforce your legal rights by seeking appropriate monetary compensation. Call us today, and tell us your story

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Commercial Truck Accidents & Victims’ Rights

Most of us know that our roads are overly congested with traffic. One of the reasons for the overcrowding on our freeways and roads is the presence of 18-wheeler trailer trucks. We’ve all seen them, and most of us are wary of them, taking care not to follow too closely behind them or drive in their blind spot in the adjacent lane. And that’s for good reason – commercial trucks cause some of the most devastating accidents on public roadways.

Commercial trucks are important to our economy, and most drivers are hardworking people who drive safely and carefully. Unfortunately, some truck drivers and trucking companies are not so careful, and their negligence and carelessness causes accidents and injuries to motorists. The problem, of course, is that being hit with an 18-wheeler trailer truck is not like being hit by a regular car. Because of a trailer’s massive weight, relatively “small” impacts can cause big injuries and even, tragically, death.

At KP Law, our Pasadena truck accident attorneys have fought on behalf of numerous victims who suffered injuries and losses in preventable auto accidents involving tractor-trailers and commercial trucks. We know the challenging issues present in these cases, and we have the experience and resources to fully address them as we fight to protect our clients’ right to compensation.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in an auto accident involving a commercial truck, here are a view important things you should know:

  • You have rights – When you are injured as the result of another’s negligent, careless, or wrongful acts, you have the right to hold that party liable for the damages you suffered by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury lawsuits are civil actions that allow you to prove that another person or party (such as a truck driver or the trucking company) failed to uphold their legal duty of operating safely and, as a result of their negligence, more likely than not caused your injuries. When effectively handled, a personal injury lawsuit can help you recover financial compensation for damages you incurred as a direct result of your accident and injuries, including medical expenses, future medical needs, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional injuries, and more.
  • Truck accident cases can be complex – Because commercial trucks do pose serious hazards to public safety, the trucking industry is heavily regulated. Truck drivers and trucking companies must abide by a number of critical safety regulations designed to keep the public safe. When they fail to do so, they can be held liable for the damages victims suffer in preventable crashes. However, determining how and when these violations occurred, the underlying cause of a wreck, and how to clearly establish fault and liability can be difficult elements of truck accident cases. Compounded with the fact that trucking and insurance companies want to avoid paying out claims and these cases can quickly become a challenge.
  • Trucking companies will fight – Truck companies and their commercial insurance providers are corporations in business to make money. As such, they are often more concerned with protecting their bottom line, and will not hesitate to put profits over people when it comes to defending against personal injury lawsuits, denying liability, or shirking full responsibility for an accident. What’s more, these corporations have extensive assets and resources to use to their advantage when fighting off claims. Because they are so intent on minimizing payouts, victims should be intent on retaining the legal representation they need to fight back and maximize compensation.
  • A lawyer can make the difference – After an accident, one of the most important things you can do to protect your rights and your future is to work with an experienced lawyer. By having an advocate on your side, you can ensure the correct steps are being taken as you pursue a full and fair recovery of your damages. Our legal team at KP Law understands that injuries can create extensive burdens in the lives of victims and their families, which is why we strive to secure the maximum compensation possible. We do this by leveraging decades of experience and utilizing our resources to effectively level the playing field between our clients and the companies that work aggressively to pay them as little as possible.

Truck accidents are not easy experiences, especially when injuries are severe and recoveries long and difficult. During these difficult times, you can be confident about placing your trust in the proven personal injury lawyers at KP Law. As former insurance defense attorneys, we know how the other side operates, and we draw from this insight for the advantage of the victims and families we represent. Over the years, our team has handled numerous multi-million dollar cases, and we have the tools to tackle even the toughest matters.

Ultimately, we believe that when someone is injured by the negligence of a truck driver or trucking company, it is our job to fight for them to make sure they get the compensation they deserve. We have extensive experience representing people injured in truck accidents, from ensuring they receive the medical help they need to holding trucking companies fully accountable for their failures.

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What to Do If You Get Hurt After Tripping On a Public Sidewalk

Our nation’s crumbling infrastructure is routinely a topic of debate among politicians, including those in local governments, state representatives, and Senators that work closely with the federal government. While most of the attention seems to be directed towards the conditions of highways and freeways, many pedestrians encounter dangers caused by cracked, uneven, or raised portions of the sidewalks in their neighborhoods.

In the blink of an eye, someone just walking down the street can trip, fall, and suffer a serious injury.

Injuries often reported in sidewalk trip and fall accidents include:

The elderly and young children are especially susceptible to serious injury from a sudden fall. For this reason and so many more, it is crucial that the sidewalks of our communities are well-maintained throughout the year.

Who is Accountable for Sidewalk Trip & Fall Injuries?

The sidewalk is a public walkway. Even when a person stumbles directly in front of a retail location or home, it is incredibly difficult to assign liability to that store or household. The question is raised, “Who is actually liable for sidewalk trip and fall injuries?”

In many cases, the city, county, or municipality directly in charge of maintaining sidewalks and streets can be held accountable in a sidewalk trip and fall accident. Locals depend on these groups to provide a safe living environment. Failing to uphold that intrinsic duty can shift liability to governmental councils.

However, trouble often arises when someone tries to sue a city for not fixing a dangerous sidewalk. After all, the lawsuit is going to target people in power and those with potential connections to the court system. KP Law specializes in representing clients who have suffered serious trip and fall injuries caused by damaged sidewalks. If you’ve been injured as a result of a sidewalk trip and fall, do not suffer in silence – learn about how you may be entitled under the law to file a claim for damages and obtain compensation for your medical bills as well as your pain and suffering.

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Is Your Employer Violating Your Employee Rights Due to Your Illness or Disability?

When someone becomes seriously injured or suffers a debilitating illness, it can impact all facets of their day-to-day life, including or especially their careers. Employers are not supposed to view a disabled employee or applicant differently due to that condition alone, but this ends up being the case more often than not. Even when the employee’s disability does not affect their job at all – such as a leg injury suffered by someone who works at a computer all day – an employer could subtly or obviously begin to treat them negatively or with disruptive “special” attention.

What is Disability Discrimination?

Disability discrimination occurs when an employee or applicant for a job is treated unfavorably or unfairly by an employer because of his or her disability or medical condition, or because he or she has a history of a disability or medical condition. Some employers have good intentions in mind when treating an employee differently, as in they do not want to overwork or stress out the injured employee. However, this is still considered disability discrimination unless the employee specifically asked for the reduced workload or special treatment.

Many other employers in California and elsewhere intentionally discriminate against employees with an illness or disability, though. This is clearly an issue that violates the employee’s rights, but a dishonest employer may try to find ways to circumvent the system and get away with it.

Some negative actions employers use against disabled employees include:

  • Terminating their employment
  • Demoting injured workers
  • Refusing to accommodate their disability
  • Forcing unpaid leave-of-absence when unneeded
  • Cutting pay
  • Reducing benefits

Laws Meant to Stop Disability Discrimination

Disability discrimination is illegal under both California and federal law. In addition to outright saying that disability discrimination, intentional or inadvertent, is illegal, the law also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. This is perhaps the most important statute within these sets of protective laws, as it disallows an employer from simply firing an injured employee and gives a disabled employee a chance to continue pursuing a gainful career. For many people who are injured, going to work and helping out their coworkers is actually remedial.

Reasonable accommodations an employer may need to make for a disabled employee could include:

  • Making a wheelchair accessible office space
  • Assigning new tasks that do not worsen the employee’s injury
  • Providing training for a new job position when necessary
  • Allowing extra breaks throughout the day for rest

If you think you have been the victim of disability discrimination in California, it is important to remember your own rights and to take legal action in order to protect them. Workplace discrimination due to a disability can take on many forms, and so it can be difficult to figure out whether or not you have been impacted by discrimination due to your disability or medical condition. To get to the bottom of the issue, consult with our experienced Pasadena personal injury attorneys at KP Law, who are known for dedicating themselves to the fights of employees targeted by their employers’ unfair and discriminatory actions. We proudly put ourselves at front lines for our clients, never backing down from a case, no matter the size of the opposition.

Contact our team and ask for your free case consultation today.

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Have you suffered a burn injury as a result of a defective aluminum pan?

Most consumers have purchased disposable aluminum pans sold in grocery stores and supermarkets. These disposable aluminum pans can range in size, design, and price, and are commonly advertised as a convenient means of baking and roasting, including turkeys, chickens, and pot roast. But unfortunately, the convenience and low price may come at the cost of a severe burn injury. Consumers should be aware that disposable aluminum pans can be defectively designed and/or manufactured and may not be sturdy enough to support the weight of the food items placed in the pans. As a result, they pose a serious hazard of burns during use. Consumers should be especially careful when removing such pans from the oven, as they may collapse due to their inability to properly support the weight of the food, causing the juices accumulated in the pan to spill onto the consumer. This can cause severe first, second and third-degree burns.KP Law has extensive experience fighting for clients who have suffered burn injuries as a result of disposable aluminum pans. We believe it is our job to hold companies accountable for cutting corners in the design and manufacture of such pans and causing burn injuries to consumers by putting profits before people. KP Law wishes to alert the public regarding the dangers posed by disposable aluminum pans, and to let every consumer know that, if you have suffered a burn injury when using such a pan, we stand ready to fight for you!

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Have You Been Injured from Ninja Blenders? If So, We Can Help.

Ninja Blender Recall

We currently represent a consumer who was severely injured from one of these defective Ninja blenders and can help you if you have been injured.

Both the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) and Health Canada have issued a recall involving 12 models of Ninja professional blenders with model numbers that start with BL 660, BL 663, or BL 665. The model number is in the rating label that is molded into the bottom of the motor base.

Which Ninja Blender Models Are Affected?

The 12 affected model numbers are:

BL 660’s: BL660, BL660B, BL660C, BL660QCN, BL660QPL, BL660W, BL660WM
BL 663’s: BL663, BL663CO
BL 665’s: BL665QBK, BL665QCN, and BL665QWH

Recalled Ninja Blender Features

All of these models have:

  • A clear 72 ounce pitcher with a removable gray or black lid that opens and locks closed
  • A stacked blade assembly
  • And one or more Nutri Ninja cups

All recalled models have a motor base that is:

  • Gray
  • White
  • Black
  • Cinnamon
  • Or platinum

The recalled models may have been sold with additional accessories, including:

  • A 40 or 64-ounce bowl
  • A chopping blade assembly
  • Or a dull dough blade assembly

Ninja Blender Injuries

There have been 53 reports of lacerations. Unlike all the other blenders in the market, the stacked blade assembly is poorly designed in that it cannot attach to the base of these Ninja blenders. Even worse, according to Ninja, the blades have “Total Crushing Technology.”

Thus, if consumers empty the blender’s pitcher after removing the lid or do not remove the blade assembly from the blender before pouring, the blade assembly falls out of the pitcher and can severely injure consumers.

This recall is different from most in the U.S. in that Ninja is not actually telling consumers to stop using their blenders, nor is it issuing a stop-sale with retailers. Instead, it is only giving customers revised instructions.

Specifically, the recall revises the instructions to reflect that consumers should empty the blender’s pitcher through the locked lid’s pour spout or by removing both the lid and the stacked blade assembly from the pitcher before pouring.

How We Can Help

The product liability lawyers at KP LAW are experts in personal injury and pursuing compensation on behalf of people injured or killed by defective blenders and other household appliances. We represent clients nationally and internationally against manufacturers of defective or dangerous products.

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Volkswagen AG Failed to Report at Least One Death and Three Injuries

Volkwagen AG failed to report at least one death and three injuries involving its vehicles to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) database, which is designed to save lives by spotting possible defects and dangerous conditions with vehicles. Lawsuits concerning the Volkswagen AG accidents, filed over the last eight years, were not found in records kept by the NHTSA in searches by multiple media sources. Automakers, such as Volkswagen AG, are required by law to report all claims of possible vehicle defects to the NHTSA database.The product liability lawyers at KP LAW are experts in personal injury and pursuing compensation on behalf of people injured or killed by defective cars and trucks.We represent clients nationally and internationally against manufacturers of defective or dangerous products. If you or your loved one has been injured as a result of using or interacting with any defective product such as a defective car or truck, you should call the experienced product liability attorneys at KP LAW today for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights. In addition, you can always report a defective or dangerous product directly to the proper U.S. regulatory authority.

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