The Law Office of Melinda J Helbock, APC

The FDA has reclassified Transvaginal Mesh as "high risk" in the wake of over 50,000 #lawsuits from injured women.

Our hearts go out to anyone who may be affected by the current #wildfires in #San #Diego. Stay safe and no your legal rights if your home or business is affected.

A recent fatal #auto #accident in #East #County is suspected to have been caused by a #drunk #driver. Know your legal rights if you are involved in car accident where alcohol is involved.

If you or a loved one is involved in a car accident it is important to follow this list of steps to ensure prompt medical attention and proper documentation for legal assistance.

Even drinking within the legal limit increases the risk of #car #accidents when driving, according to recent research at #UCSD. http://www.helbocklaw.com//alcohol-risk-fatal-car-acciden/

The California Court is allowing GPS use on smartphones while driving, but it's best to minimize all distractions to stay safe on the road.

The family of a #California #teenager who was killed in October by a sheriff’s deputy has amended its #lawsuit against the deputy and the county with new allegations. http://www.helbocklaw.com/blog/teen-wrongful-death-lawsuit/

Despite increasing evidence linking the use of #tanning #beds to skin #cancer, Americans continue to love their tans. In fact, a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology found that the state of Florida currently features more tanning salons than McDonald’s restaurants. http://www.helbocklaw.com/blog/tanning-beds-cancer-risks/

Multiple alleged incidents involving falling trees have led to dozens of #personal #injury and property claims against the city of San Diego. http://www.personalinjurysandiego.com//falling-trees-per/

A San Diego resident has filed a class-action #lawsuit against the makers of a personal #genetic #testing #kit, claiming the company uses false advertising to mislead consumers.

In our fast-paced society, #energy #drinks have become a popular way to get a quick boost, but a recent study sheds light on serious and potentially #fatal #health risks that may be linked to drinks like Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar. http://www.helbocklaw.com/blog/energy-drinks-risk-for-heart/

A recent study has drawn a correlation between use of Tylenol during pregnancy and developmental problems in children. http://www.helbocklaw.com//tylenol-pregnancy-problems-chi/

#Tide #Pod laundry #detergent has rapidly gained popularity because of the convenience it brings to our daily lives, but it’s important to note that there is a potential for children to mistake these little packets of detergent for sweet treats or chew toys, which may lead to #serious #injuries. The single-use laundry detergent capsules have become the subject of multiple personal injury lawsuits brought by families whose children suffered injury after ingesting detergent. http://www.helbocklaw.com/blog/tide-pod-poisoning-children/