Hit and Run Fatalities on the Rise Hit-and-run accidents have reached record numbers across the nation, as have crash-related fatalities. The same is true in California where, according to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 337 people were killed by hit-and-run drivers in 2016. Across the country, the total
Steps to Take as a Pedestrian After an Uber Accident Being hit by a car is a traumatic experience. The outcome can range from nasty bumps and bruises to broken bones, to life-changing limb and head injuries. If you’re hit by an Uber vehicle, the company’s complex business model doesn’t help any.
Steps to Take as a Passenger After an Uber Accident Every day, millions of people use rideshare services. Uber completes as many as 15 million rides per day, according to some estimates, while thousands of people, including passengers, motorists, and pedestrians, have been involved in rideshare accidents. While Uber is a convenience
How to Treat Whiplash After a Car Accident Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people suffer from car accidents. It can range from a minor annoyance to a serious injury. Caused by any motion that causes the head to jerk back and forth, whiplash from a car accident can lead
How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take? Although it’s a question virtually any car accident claimant asks, there is no definitive answer. Some settlements are more straight forward. However, questionable liability, potentially high settlement amounts, and serious injuries can delay your settlement. Investing extra time can allow your Los Angeles personal
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue? You can file a personal injury lawsuit up to two years from the date of a car accident. A statute of limitations establishes this rule; it restricts your legal rights to collect damages once the deadline has passed. You can also file a
How to Determine Who Is at Fault in an Accident After a car accident, the goal of other driver’s insurance company is to avoid damage payouts. A driver at fault is usually someone who violated a traffic law due to speeding, distracted driving, running a red light, etc. Nonetheless, their insurer will
How To Make An Accident Claim If you are in a car accident, it’s not only smart to file an insurance claim. It’s the law. Driving without insurance is illegal per California Vehicle Code Section 16029. But just how do you go about making a car accident claim? An insurance claim is
How Passengers Can Help Reduce Distracted Driving Based on data compiled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving caused 3,450 fatalities in 2016. In 2015, about 391,000 people were injured due to distracted drivers. Many a Los Angeles personal injury attorney is familiar with claims involving distracted driving related
An Increase In Speed Limits In Los Angeles In December 2018, The Los Angeles City Council agreed to raise speed limits on over 100 miles of local streets. The measure addressed the issue of expired speed limit laws, which prevented police offers from writing speeding tickets to violators. Speed limits that were too
