Bicycle Accidents in Los Angeles
Why are the number of bike accidents rising in California? New data released from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals an alarming trend—more cyclists have died in traffic accidents between the years 2016 through 2018 than during any other three-year period. Between 2016 through 2018, 455 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents in California, […]
Car Accidents During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Will coronavirus impact car accident cases? The coronavirus pandemic seems to be affecting every aspect of our lives in recent days. Each day brings about new cases, concerns, and restrictions on movement. Several states, including the entire state of California, have ordered residents to stay home except for essential trips out. As coronavirus tops our […]
Vanessa Bryant Files Wrongful Death Claim Against Helicopter Operator
Did the helicopter operator negligently cause the deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant? The nation mourned at the sudden loss of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, killed alongside his daughter in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Now, Kobe’s wife Vanessa Bryant has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the operator of the helicopter that crashed […]
Pedestrian Deaths Remain High in Los Angeles Despite Vision Zero Initiative
Why are pedestrian death rates so high in LA? The tragic death of a 91-year-old actor has once again called to light the growing problem of pedestrian safety in Los Angeles. Orson Bean, who rose to fame in the 1950s and became a familiar face in a wide array of TV game shows and series, […]
Insurance Issues Involving Uber and Lyft
I was injured by a ridesharing driver; whose insurance will apply to my claim? Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft have become wildly successful in recent years, rapidly surpassing taxis in popularity as vehicles for hire. While ridesharing services offer a convenient means of transportation, these vehicles have also been involved in accidents at high […]
The Costs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
How much will my medical expenses amount to if I suffer a traumatic brain injury? The brain is an intricate and delicate organ within the body. When the brain suffers an injury, it can have serious effects on your senses, movement, speech, memory, and many other vital life functions. Traumatic brain injuries occur when the […]
Investigating the Helicopter Crash that Killed Kobe Bryant, His Daughter, and 7 Others
Who is responsible for the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 others aboard the helicopter flying above Calabasas? News of Kobe Bryant’s death on January 26, 2020, left people around the world in mourning. The 41-year-old basketball legend was flying in a helicopter from John Wayne Airport to Camarillo Airport. Along with Kobe […]
Truck Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts
What are the causes of tire blowouts? Tire blowouts are one of the top causes of vehicle accidents across the country. While a tire blowout can be dangerous for any vehicle, when the tire on an 18 wheeler fails, it can have catastrophic results. Tractor trailers often weigh in at 80,000 pounds. When a tire […]
Make a New Year’s Resolution Not to Cause a Car Accident
Although millions of Americans are injured in car accidents annually, two-thirds of them suffering permanent disability and over one million dying, most of us travel by car daily without considering such sobering statistics. It pays to take a few minutes to focus on common causes of car accidents as a means to becoming safer drivers […]
Q & A: Car Accident Injuries
Unfortunately, being injured in a car accident is not a rare experience. Even so-called “fender benders” can result in serious personal injuries or even long-term disability. If you have suffered physical and/or emotional harm due to another motorist’s negligence, you are entitled to collect damages. This is the time when you require the services of […]
Whose Fault Is My Fall?
All human beings fall from time to time. We begin by falling as we learn to walk. Once we become steady on our feet, there are a number of reasons for us to lose our balance and end up on the ground. Most of the time, falls, particularly for the young and healthy, do not […]
How to Be Safer Riding a Bicycle in L.A.
Decades ago, bicycles were thought of as the vehicles of children, used primarily for the enjoyment, adventures and explorations of those too young to drive. As traffic becomes more congested, and the population becomes more worried about getting enough exercise and protecting the planet from fossil fuels, bicycles have become more popular on city streets. […]