Eric V. Traut, Esq., Author at Traut Injury Law

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Injured in a Boating Accident? Understanding Your Rights on California Waters

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Boating Accident Claims: Navigating Liability and Recovery in Southern California Southern California’s waterways offer endless opportunities for recreation, from Newport Harbor and Huntington Harbor to Dana Point and the open Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, a day on the water can quickly become tragic when a boat operator, rental company, manufacturer, or vessel owner fails to act […]

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The Longevity Leash: How Dogs Add Years to Your Life

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Dog Ownership and Heart Health: What the Research Reveals The Heart Health Connection For decades, research has pointed to something dog owners have long suspected: life is simply better — and possibly longer — with a dog by your side. Multiple studies show that pet owners, particularly dog owners, tend to have lower blood pressure, reduced

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You Can’t Outrun Your DNA: Why Longevity Is Mostly Written at Birth

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Why Longevity Is Mostly Written at Birth We’ve all heard the promise: eat clean, exercise daily, avoid bad habits, and you can live well into your 90s—or even hit 100. A new study published in Science delivers a more sobering (and realistic) message: your genes set the ceiling on how long you can live, and lifestyle mostly determines

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“Laughing Gas” Isn’t So Funny: The Rising Danger of Nitrous Oxide Misuse

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The Rising Danger of Nitrous Oxide Misuse Nitrous oxide (N₂O), often called laughing gas, has a long track record of legitimate uses in medicine and industry — but its recreational misuse has become a dangerous public health issue across the United States. Originally intended for dental anesthesia and culinary purposes, nitrous is increasingly inhaled by teens and young

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Don’t Sign Away Your Rights: The Truth Behind Uber’s Anti-Consumer Ballot Initiative

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The Truth Behind Uber’s Anti-Consumer Ballot Initiative In the coming months, when you are outside a grocery store, post office, or DMV, you will see signature gatherers with friendly clipboards asking you to “help car accident victims keep more of their settlement” or “rein in greedy lawyers.” What they’re probably talking about is a new,

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Traut Injury Law Attorneys Honored Among Super Lawyers for 2026

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Traut Injury Law Attorneys Honored Among Super Lawyers for 2026 Traut Injury Law is proud to announce that Eric V. Traut, Pamela S. Traut, and Connor Traut have each been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2026 — an honor reserved for only the most respected and accomplished attorneys in their fields. This year’s designations reflect decades of dedication to clients and excellence

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Cold Waters, Long Lives: What Bowhead Whales Teach Us About Aging

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The Whale That Lives for Centuries: A Nature Study Explains Why For over a millennium, Alaska’s Inupiat people have hunted and studied bowhead whales—massive Arctic mammals now believed to live longer than any other species on Earth. Modern science confirms these accounts: by measuring molecular damage in bowhead eyes, ears, and eggs, researchers estimate that

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Your Case Deserves More Than a Billboard

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Why I Have a Lawyer: Trusting the Expert in Your Corner When people think of hiring a personal injury lawyer, many wonder: Do I really need one?The answer is the same as in nearly every area of life—yes, you need an expert. Just as you’d trust a licensed electrician to handle your wiring or a skilled

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When the Evidence Haunts the Jury: Facing the Hidden Trauma of Verdicts

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From gruesome injury or death photos to testimony about sexual violence, jurors regularly confront disturbing material. A growing body of research shows that some jurors experience trauma-like symptoms—sometimes rising to clinical PTSD—during and after service. I recently attended an ABOTA Conference in Austin where the topic was discussed. I decided to then do some

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Born American: Why Birthright Citizenship Is the Cornerstone of Our Democracy

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Birthright citizenship—the principle that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a citizen—stems from the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868. After the Civil War, Congress sought to ensure that formerly enslaved people and their children were recognized as full citizens. The Amendment declared: “All persons born or naturalized in the United

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