This Week In The News (02/25-03/01)
Environmentalists Furious Over Methane Capture Plan In Aliso Canyon Gas Leak Settlement Monday, February 25 (CBS Los Angeles) – Environmental groups criticized a settlement reached in August between the Southern California Gas Company and the state of California and the city of Los Angeles. The nearly $120 million settlement arose out of the Aliso Canyon […]
5 Reasons You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
Life is usually very stressful following a car accident or other personal injury. You may be unable to work, limiting your income and earning capacity. The medical bills are coming in. All the while, rent, insurance, utilities, and other bills are due. It may seem hiring a Los Angeles personal injury attorney would not fit in […]
This Week In The News (02/18-02/22)
NBA Roundtable: Will LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Make Playoffs? Thursday, February 21 (USA Today) – In a discussion, USA Today Sports’ Jeff Zillgit said not to count out LeBron James for the basketball playoffs, while Martin Rogers believes that, although James could carry the team back, they probably won’t make it this year. AJ […]
What Are the Safety Responsibilities of a Business and Property Owner?
Owners of a property, whether a home or business, are legally responsible for keeping it safe. When they don’t, slip and fall and other personal injury accidents can cause serious injuries and even death. Hazards include uneven surfaces, wet floors, poor security, or falling objects. Premises liability is the legal responsibility of a property owner […]
This Week In The News (02/11-02/15)
Los Angeles-to-San Francisco High-Speed Rail Project Abandoned by California’s New Governor Tuesday, February 12 (MarketWatch) – In a State of the State address on Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom abandoned the idea of building a high-speed rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Newsome cited time, little oversight, not enough transparency, and a $77 […]
San Diego Truck Company Grows Self-Driving Fleet
Earlier this year, the San Diego Business Journal reported TuSimple is expanding its autonomous truck fleet from 11 to 40 nationally. The company secured its permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles just two years ago. While Fortune 100 companies fuel the demand for these self-driving trucks, the risk of a semi-truck accident is on the […]
This Week In The News (02/04-02/08)
Here are some of the latest personal injury, traffic accident, and other local news in Southern California. 1. A Baseball Killed a Woman at Dodger Stadium, MLB’s First Foul-Ball Death in Nearly 50 Years Tuesday, February 5 (The Washington Post) – On August 25, 2018, Linda Goldbloom, 79, was struck in the head by a […]
New California Laws In Effect
As of January 1, 2019, a variety of new California laws have taken effect. Numbering in the hundreds, they deal with everything from workplace issues to public safety and environmental conservation, to how your Los Angeles personal injury attorney deals with your case. They include the following: Criminal Justice/Public Safety Juvenile law: The minimum age […]
This Week In The News (01/28-02/01)
The following is a summary of accidents, deaths, and injuries this past week in the Los Angeles area. 1. 21-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Hit-and-Run That Left College Student Dead in Redondo Beach Monday, January 28 (KTLA) – On Saturday night, 21-year-old Leila Gonzales of Bell was arrested for allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash […]
What Happens After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
A single blow to the head, no matter the cause, can have extreme and unpredictable consequences. There may not even be much damage on the outside. But on the inside, it can be a completely different story. The brain is very soft and consists of a delicate network of interconnected nerve cells and tissues. Vulnerable […]