PSR Obtains $15.045 Million Settlement for Student Pinned Between Two Vehicles in a Middle School Parking Lot
Posted in Blog on November 13, 2025
An 11-year-old McAuliffe Middle School student suffered severe orthopedic injuries to both lower extremities, significant emotional and psychological trauma, and permanent disability after she became pinned between two vehicles in the school parking lot during after-school pickup. The Los Alamitos Unified School District had assumed responsibility for managing traffic in the school parking lot, including… read more
PSR Obtains $31 Million Settlement Against Newport-Mesa Unified School District for Injured High School Football Player
Posted in Blog on November 13, 2025
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP has obtained a $31,000,000 settlement for plaintiff Emanuel “Manny” Garcia, a former Corona del Mar High School freshman football player who suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a negligently maintained field by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Mr. Garcia was represented in the matter by PSR… read more
12-Year-Old California Middle School Student, Yahshua Robinson, Dies After Being Forced to Run
Posted in Injury Information on September 8, 2023
Middle school student Yahshua Robinson died during gym class after being told to run in the 90-degree heat when he arrived at class in his regular clothes. Before collapsing, Robinson was asking for help and water, he then fell and became unresponsive. Emergency personnel were called and rushed him to the hospital where he unfortunately… read more
Helping you During the Coronavirus
Posted in Uncategorized on March 23, 2020
During this uncertain time, we want to assure you that Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is still here to assist you with your case. Although we usually meet with potential clients in person, because of the precautions made necessary by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), you can let us know more about your case by filling… read more
Rib Fractures and Child Abuse
Posted in Injury Information on May 25, 2017
Children who are physically active can sustain rib fractures accidentally through sports injuries, trips and falls, and playground accidents. Rib fractures can also occur from blunt force trauma in car accidents. Yet in many cases, rib fractures signal child abuse. This is most common when the victim is less than two years old, since infants… read more
Torus Fractures in Children
Posted in Injury Information on May 23, 2017
A torus, or buckle, fracture can occur in children when something applies compressive force to an immature bone. Falls are the most common cause of torus fractures, in sports accidents or while playing on the playground. Because of this, they occur more commonly in the forearm and wrist than the legs. A child may suffer… read more
Greenstick Fractures in Children
Posted in Injury Information on May 22, 2017
A greenstick fracture is one that occurs in a young, soft bone. Soft bones, such as those in a child’s forearm or wrist, can bend and break. The phrase comes from the analogy of a fresh, green piece of wood that will bend outward instead of breaking cleanly. Greenstick fractures occur most commonly in the… read more
Corner or Bucket-Handle Fractures in Children
Posted in Injury Information on May 12, 2017
A corner fracture refers to injury of the metaphysis, or the growing plate at either end of long bones, such as the femur and tibia. The metaphysis is a piece of cartilage in children, not yet a fully ossified bone. Other names for a corner fracture are a bucket-handle fracture or metaphyseal fracture. Doctors used… read more
Are Schools Making Our Kids Sick?
Posted in Legal Questions on April 3, 2017
American students spend an average of six to eight hours a day in school, 180 days per year. That’s around 1,260 hours a child spends on school property every year. With this much of your kid’s life spent within the four walls of an institution, it’s troubling to think he or she may have faced… read more
Individuals with Autism at Substantially Heightened Risk for Injury/Death
Posted in safety tips on April 3, 2017
Autism spectrum disorder, or simply autism, is a developmental disorder that significantly impacts how a person sees and engages with his or her world. Autism can affect an individual’s emotional reactions, language development, body language, and comprehension of the intentions of others. Autism has a broad spectrum, with many levels and ranges in abilities. About… read more