In 1975, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (“MICRA”) was set into law in California. This law unfairly limits the amount of money that a victim of medical malpractice can receive for his or her pain and suffering to only $250,000. This amount has not gone up with inflation in…
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Newbury Park Wildfire Threatens Homes
The “Springs Fire,” which has now burned over 10,000 acres, is threatening about 4,000 homes in Newbury Park California. The California brush fire has caused damage to at least 15 homes and other properties so far. As of now, the Newbury Park fire has not been contained and many residents…
Police Looking for Suspect in Beverly Hills Bicycle Crash
The Beverly Hills Police Department is looking for the suspect in a hit and run Beverly Hills car versus bicycle collision. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Beverly Hills bicycle crash occurred after a confrontation between the bicycle rider and the driver of a white 3 Series BMW. The…
TWO BOMBS EXPLODE AT BOSTON MARATHON – 3 KILLED, OVER 170 INJURED!!!
Yesterday afternoon, Monday, April 15, 2013, two bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon, reportedly killing three and injuring more than 170. Some of those injured are critical, many reportedly losing limbs and suffering shrapnel and other serious injuries. With over half a million present and twenty thousand runners from over…
Lakers’ Player’s Bentley Totaled in Los Angeles Car Accident
Jordan Hill, a forward on the Los Angeles Lakers, had his Bentley totaled in the early hours of Saturday morning after a Los Angeles car accident. According to BleacherReport.com, the Bentley was driven by Hill’s friend, Michael Lacey, a former college basketball player, when it crashed into an apartment building.…
Two Seriously Injured in Los Angeles Gas Explosion
A Los Angeles gas explosion at a Sports Chalet in La Cañada Filtridge resulted in serious burn injuries to two store employees. According to the Los Angeles Times, the employees were going to shut off a gas valve, after a person reported smelling gas, when the explosion occurred. The two…
Van Nuys Motorcycle Accident Results in Possible Wrongful Death
A man was killed on Monday in a Van Nuys motorcycle accident. The motorcycle accident in Van Nuys occurred on the 405 Freeway. The motorcyclist was headed southbound on the 405 freeway, at around eight in the morning, when he collided with at least one other vehicle. The 405 freeway…
Pedestrian Killed in Downtown Los Angeles Truck Accident
A downtown Los Angeles truck accident has resulted in the death of a 52 year old lady. Four other pedestrians were injured in the truck accident in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Times, a Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck apparently collided with five pedestrians while they were standing on…
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Not Illegal – CHP Guidelines
Contrary to the beliefs of many people in California, it is not illegal for motorcycles to lane split, meaning to pass between cars in adjoining lanes of a roadway. According to the Los Angeles Times, a survey found that 78% of motorcyclists admit to lane splitting. In order to help…
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – MORE ON BENFITS PAID TO ATHLETES
As reported here on March 1, 2013, in our blog entitled, “Workers’ Compensation Pays Cash Benefits to Out of State Athletes,” California provides workers’ compensation benefits for injured pro athletes. California is unique in that it does this not only for our own athletes, that is players and former players…