This Week In The News (12/15-12/21)
From injuries and fatalities to fires, it was an active week on California roads. 1. Pedestrian Killed by Hit & Run Accident in Westwood, Los Angeles KTLA reported Jeffery David Cook, 39, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on December 17 on Sunset Boulevard, east of Beverly Glen Boulevard. According to the Los Angeles Police […]
Questions You May Have After a Truck Accident
Collisions on the road between standard automobiles and very large, powerful vehicles – like semi-trucks, tractor trailers or other similar commercial vehicles – can often result in very serious and sometimes life-changing injuries for those involved. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions we’ve received from clients about seeking compensation following large truck […]
What Does It Mean To “Go To Court?”
Do you have a court date coming up? Whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant, the prospect of going to court can be a scary feeling. If you’ve never been to court before, you’re probably trying to picture every courtroom TV show or movie you’ve ever seen. While those shows try to be realistic, the […]
Should I Cash The Check My Insurance Company Sent Me?
After you’ve made an insurance claim, you may be excited when you receive a check in the mail. But hold on; not so fast. Before you bank that insurance check, find out the reasons why it’s not always the smart thing to do. Cashing the Check May Waive Your Right to Further Compensation Most insurance […]
The Most Dangerous Times To Drive In LA
Auto accident rates in Los Angeles have escalated over the years, as the metro area has increased in population and motor vehicle traffic. Naturally, the risk of being involved in an accident while driving is even higher during the heaviest traffic hours, when so many people are in a hurry trying to get home from […]
Semi-Truck Tire Blowouts: Danger on Our Highways
Truck tire blowouts are more common and more dangerous than many people understand. With an estimated 12 million trucks on the highway with about 18 wheels each, that’s an astounding 216 million large and heavy tires rolling on the nation’s roadways. It’s no wonder large sections of shredded tires, a hazard in and of themselves, […]
Well-Rested Truck Drivers are Safer Drivers
Truckers work hard to meet their deadlines, and this can cause them to continue to work longer and longer hours. Even more, they don’t hesitate to push themselves in terms of staying awake, and this is exactly what increases the likelihood of severe truck accidents. With more than 3.5 million drivers working in the trucking industry, […]
Dozing Drivers & Truck Accidents
Truck Accident Attorney Serving Los Angeles Drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of accidents on American roads and highways. According to the estimations from The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), annually 100,000 accidents can be linked to the people who doze off while in the driving seat. This estimate also includes a […]
Do I Even Have a Personal Injury Case in the First Place?
Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles, CA When you get involved in any accident, how do you know if you qualify for a personal injury claim at all? This checklist can help you figure out if you can get any monetary compensation for the damages. 1. Was it someone else’s fault? This involves liability. You will […]
Defects in Trucks Leads to Major Inquiry
The Danger Posed by Defective Trucks In a recall affecting almost a quarter-million trucks on the road today, the National Highway Safety Administration, or NHTSA, has determined Freightliner Cascadia trucks should be off the road for certain potential dangerous defects. One of the defects is thought to affect the steering capacity of roughly 50,000 2016-17 Cascadia […]