You’ve been waiting for this day for months, preparing and nesting. The big day is finally here—you’re going to have your baby. And, as the saying goes, you just want your baby to be healthy. For most of us, that’s exactly what happens. But for a small percentage of mothers, things don’t go as planned,…
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are certainly harmful in the short term, but they can also have significant long-term effects. A mild brain injury, like a concussion, might resolve within a few weeks, but symptoms from a serious TBI could last longer, or even a lifetime. Everyone is different, and their brains all react differently.…
A water polo coach in Orange County is facing dozens of charges after authorities allege he sexually abused underage female players. Bahram Hojreh, 42, reportedly abused the athletes during one-on-one coaching sessions at the International Water Polo Club in Los Alamitos, California, between September 2014 and January 2018. At an arraignment hearing on April 4,…
There could be dozens of lawsuits filed against USC, alleging the sexual abuse of former doctor George Tyndall. Dave Ring, partner at Taylor & Ring, filed the second lawsuit on behalf of his client “J.C.” You can read more about the case here. Click Here To Read Full Article
The number of women suing USC is growing. The lawsuits allege that former doctor George Tyndall sexually abused and harassed them while they were under his care. Dave Ring, partner at Taylor & Ring, told the LA Times that his client decided to come forward because “She realizes now some of the things he did…
As of now, six women have filed lawsuits against USC, alleging that the school’s former doctor, George Tyndall, sexually abused them. Louanne Masry, partner at Taylor & Ring, told the New York Times “There will be other women coming forward. We’re getting lots of calls in. This is only going to grow.” The firm is…
Many of us have been snapped at or even bitten by a dog at some point in our lives. Even a minor nip can be painful and traumatic. But when an attack involves a large, powerful dog and the victim is a small child, the aftermath is tragic and life-changing. Young victims of dog attacks…
In 1989, the University of Southern California hired a doctor named George Tyndall for their Engemann Student Health Center. Over the years, rumors and stories started to swirl about Tyndall’s behavior – a suggestive or lewd comment here, an inappropriate touch there. In the 1990s, his coworkers even alleged that he was taking photographs of…
Schools are supposed to be safe. Teachers are supposed to protect kids from harm. For many students throughout California, however, it is some teachers who are doing the most harm. Voice of San Diego’s recent piece on predatory teachers takes an in-depth look at how school districts throughout California continue to put the safety and…
Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, also called the Safe Sport Act, was made law on February 14, 2018. The bill was introduced in the Senate in March 2017 by sponsor Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and makes members of amateur sports organizations—including Olympic sports—legally responsible to report sexual abuse and…