This Week In The News: 03/09-03/13
Coronavirus in LA: Mayor Garcetti Bans Non-City Employees From City Hall, Large Gatherings Banned Thursday, March 12 (CBSLA) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Carcetti announced the closure of City Hall for all non-city employees amid concerns of the coronavirus. The city of Los Angeles will also cancel or postpone all city gatherings of 50 or […]
Why You Should Hire a Worker’s Comp Lawyer
Not all workplace injuries are the same. When it’s needed, the workers’ compensation system provides an administrative process that makes it easy for an injured worker to file a claim. But minor injuries don’t usually require a workers’ compensation claim to be filed. You probably won’t need a lawyer for injuries that are undoubtedly work related, don’t require medical […]
This Week In The News: 03/02-03/06
Caught on Video: Car Trying to Cross South LA Tracks Hit by Metro Blue Line Train Thursday, March 5 (CBSLA) – Video has surfaced of a vehicle attempting to cross the train tracks ahead of an oncoming Metro Blue Line train on Sunday morning. This is a reminder to inpatient drivers that you’re better off […]
This Week In The News: 02/24-02/28
Dow Plunges Another 1,200 Points on Coronavirus Fears Thursday, February 27 (CBS News) – The stock market is allergic to uncertainty, and nothing breeds uncertainty than a potential global pandemic. Stocks plummeted more than a 1,000 points for the second time this week following more reported cases of the coronavirus. The pervasive virus has now […]
Boy Scouts of America File Chapter 11 Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
The hits just keep on coming for the now disgraced and defamed Boy Scouts of America. Lawsuits and allegations continue to pour in accusing leaders and volunteers of sexual abuse stretching back years. This is prompting the 110-year-old institution to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to fund a trust that is set up to compensate victims. This is […]
This Week In The News: 02/17-02/21
Vehicle Falls Off Parking Structure Near Beverly Center, 2 People Injured Thursday, February 20 (CBS Los Angeles) – Two people were hospitalized after a vehicle fell multiple stories from the Beverly Connection parking structure. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. Thursday in a facility east of the Beverly Center shopping complex on La Cienega Boulevard. […]
Shared Blame: When More Than 1 Person Is at Fault in Personal Injury
More than one person or entity can be at fault in a personal injury case. In legal terms, fault means someone was responsible for causing harm; oftentimes it’s not intentional. Rather, it is carelessness or negligence that led to the incident. But several people can share responsibility, or you may be partially at fault for an accident. There are […]
This Week In The News (02/10-02/14)
Wrong-Way Crashes Unfold on Southern California Roads Overnight Sunday, February 16 (CBS Los Angeles) – On Sunday, two people were killed in wrong-way crashes in Southern California. A flatbed truck traveling the wrong way on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles struck a Jaguar. The incident occurred just after 2:30 a.m. The truck driver […]
How to Avoid a DUI on Valentine’s Day
Where do broken hearts go? Sometimes to the nearest watering hole, unfortunately. It is no mystery that drunk driving incidents dramatically increase during a holiday. Emotions are high, and people are either drinking to celebrate or consuming to forget. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations all see a spike in DUIs. Even Independence Day and […]
How to Recover Damages After a Burn Injury
Any personal injury lawsuit is a complex process. To recover damages that cover your expenses and compensate for loss of employment, income, or enjoyment, there are many steps. The process can take months, if not years. Recovering damages in a burn injury lawsuit requires the help of a burn injury attorney. It’s important to have […]