This Week In The News: 01/20-01/24
Hydrogen Cyanide Spill Closes 405 Freeway in Redondo Beach Thursday, January 23 (CBS Los Angeles) – On Thursday, the California Highway Patrol temporarily closed the San Diego 405 Freeway in Redondo Beach due to a hazardous materials spill. The Freeway was closed in both directions at Inglewood Avenue. It was originally believed the truck was […]
The Difference Between Economic Damages & Non-Economic Damages
Personal injury cases are defined as legal disputes that occur when one person is injured due to the negligence of another party. Typically the responsible party, whether it be a single person, institution or municipality, will move to have their insurance company compensate the victim if it is proven they are at fault. These monies […]
This Week In The News (01/13-01/17)
Hit-and-Run Crash in Long Beach Injures Woman Thursday, January 16 (NBC Los Angeles) – A hit-and-run crash in Long Beach left a woman in her mid-20s hospitalized in critical condition. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded to an incident at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday. Police say […]
Time Limits for Filing a Product Liability Claim
The time limits for filing a product liability claim differ depending on what state you live in. But wherever you file your claim, a lawsuit should begin as soon as possible. It can take time to have all the pieces in place, and the process can extend well past the deadline. Your state’s statute of limitations governs […]
This Week In The News (01/06-01/10)
US, Iran Step Back From the Brink; Region Still on Edge Wednesday, January 8 (NBC Los Angeles) – President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday he would not order a military response against Iran following missile strikes on two bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops. Hours later, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House would vote […]
Back to School: Playground Injuries
The playground is the cornerstone of childhood fun. However, there are many hidden risks and dangers that can cause severe injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 200,000 children are treated at emergency rooms every year for playground-related injuries. According to the CDC, the rate of severe playground injuries is […]
This Week In The News (12/30-01/03)
Woman, 61, Dies After Alleged Drunk Teen Driver Hits Car in Huntington Beach Thursday, January 2 (CBS Los Angeles) – Susan Palmer, 61, was killed Wednesday night after her car was struck by a 17-year-old motorist driving the wrong way on Gothard Street in Huntington Beach. Local police say the teen was driving under the […]
How to Handle a Drunk Driver After an Accident
Despite warnings about the dangers of drunk driving, far too many car accidents, injuries, and fatalities occur every year because of driving under the influence, or DUI. The 2017 Annual Report of the California DUI Management Information System reveals some sobering statistics. In 2015, there were 141,372 total DUI arrests and 116,190 convictions. There were […]
This Week In The News (12/16-12/20)
Echo Park Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead; Driver at Large Friday, December 20 (ABC7) – Jose Mario Vaquero, 60, was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Echo Park on Thursday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department said the collision was reported before 5:30 a.m. Vaquero had run into traffic at the intersection […]
Buckle Your Belt This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for seat belt safety. If you are among the thousands of Americans hitting the highway this holiday season, remember to buckle up. Wearing your seatbelt significantly improves your chances of survival during a car accident. The statistics paint a very clear picture. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]