In 2019 there were 244 people killed in car accidents in Los Angeles, California. This number of people killed, whose families may have wrongful death claims for their damages, is 0.8% less than in 2018. While any decrease is good, the small percentage of decrease from 2018 to 2019 is…
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Car Crashes into Tustin Home Leaving 1 Dead, Others Injured
Car Crashes into Tustin Home Leaving 1 Dead, Others Injured ABC 7 News recently reported that a car left the road and crashed into the dining room of a home in Tustin, a city in Orange County. The crash occurred just before 2:30 in the morning and the residents…
Can I bring a Los Angeles Personal Injury Claim for my Burn Injuries?
Can I bring a Los Angeles Personal Injury Claim for my Burn Injuries? Although we certainly hope no one has to experience a burn injury, burn injuries can and do occur. Whether the injury occurs at home or at work, burn injuries can be very serious and painful and require…
Telsa Disputes Claims that Cars Accelerate on Their Own Causing Injuries
Telsa Disputes Claims that Cars Accelerate on Their Own Causing Injuries Recently, a California man, Brian Sparks, filed a petition with federal safety officials claiming that Tesla vehicles accelerate on their own, “without the driver touching the accelerator pedal.” As a result, many people have been injured. According to The…
Hit by a Cyclist—Can I receive Compensation for my Injuries?
Hit by a Cyclist—Can I receive Compensation for my Injuries? Because of the busy, trafficked, Southern California roads, biking is a common mode of transportation. Not only is it a great way to commute, but it is also a fun and popular form of exercise. Though not a vehicle, cyclists…
2020 New Year’s DUIs Result in 500 Arrests and 3 Deaths
2020 New Year’s DUIs Result in 500 Arrests and 3 Deaths New Year’s Eve is always a time for celebrations, late nights, and often drinking. Though the celebrating can be fun, when it leads to intoxication and drunk driving, it can be deadly. Sadly, this is what happened this New…
Southern California Snowstorms Result in Dangerous Driving Conditions
Southern California Snowstorms Result in Dangerous Driving Conditions Recently Southern California was hit by a serious snowstorm that caused dangerous conditions on the 14 Freeway. The slick roads wet from rain and snow resulted in several accidents—one accident occurring in Palmdale was fatal. According to ABC 7 News, “at least…
3 Common Winter Accidents and What to do if You are Injured
3 Common Winter Accidents and What to do if You are Injured During the winter, between the bad weather and the business of the holidays, accidents often occur that result in personal injuries. If the accident was caused by another person’s negligence or intentional careless act, then you can receive…
Los Angeles City Settles Studio City Sink Hole Incident for $4 Million
Los Angeles City Settles Studio City Sink Hole Incident for $4 Million In February 2017, a woman driving on a Studio City road was injured when a massive sinkhole opened up and her car plunged in. The shocking incident occurred around 8pm in the evening, when the road gave away…
Do I have a Woodland Hills Personal Injury Claim?
Do I have a Woodland Hills Personal Injury Claim? Though you may try to be as cautious as possible, personal injury accidents of all types can and do occur all the time in Southern California. If you have been injured in an accident, your recovery can be physically, emotionally, and…