This Week In The News: 07/01/2019-07/05/2019
Woman Killed, Daughter Injured When Car Crashes Into Their South LA Apartment Wednesday, July 3 (NBC Los Angeles) – Nicole Marks, 43, was killed and her 4-year-old daughter was injured early Wednesday when a Lincoln sedan crashed into their South Los Angeles apartment. The accident occurred at the 8700 block of South Main Street, where […]
L.A.’s Two-Way Bike Lanes
As of April 2019, the first two-way bike lane in Los Angeles is open. Bicyclists and scooter riders can now traverse downtown’s Spring Street in two directions, and another designated bi-directional bike lane will soon take shape on Main Street. The latest changes update the southbound bike lane on Spring Street so riders can go northbound as […]
This Week In The News (06/24-06/28)
Man Loses Control of Vehicle, Crashes Into 4 Parked Cars Tuesday, June 25 (CBS Los Angeles) – Jose Landazure, 75, lost control of his 1999 Ford truck Sunday afternoon and crashed into four parked cars in Huntington Park. The incident occurred at the 1900 block of East Gage Avenue, near Plaza Americana. Landazure was then […]
Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After an Accident
It is imperative you seek medical treatment after an automobile or other serious accident. Indeed, many injuries are so severe, emergency personnel will immediately take you to a hospital. But not all car accidents result in visible bleeding, broken bones, contusions, and other signs of a serious injury. For reasons any Los Angeles personal injury attorney will […]
This Week In The News (06/17-06/21)
Group Demands Recall of Mayor Garcetti Over ‘Failed Leadership’ On LA Homeless Crisis Wednesday, June 19 (CBS Los Angeles) – In the wake of increased homelessness, many Los Angeles residents are supporting the recall of Mayor Eric Garcetti. Alexandra Datig, leader of the recall effort, announced a formal notice of intention has been filed with […]
Personal Injury Claims for Minors
In California, any child under age 18 is considered a minor. The personal injury claims process is different for a minor because a child cannot negotiate a claim or enter into a contract. A minor’s claim must, therefore, be negotiated by a parent or guardian. If your child is injured in or causes an accident, […]
This Week In The News (06/10-06/14)
Off-Duty Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Shot in Head, Critically Wounded at a Jack in the Box Monday, June 10 (Fox News) – An off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was shot in the head at a Jack in the Box restaurant in Alhambra on Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, the shooting occurred shortly after […]
How Is the Value of My Case Determined?
How Is the Value of My California Personal Injury Case Determined? After an accident, one of the first questions most people have is: “What is my case worth?” In California personal injury claims, “value” isn’t a single number pulled from a chart. It’s a reasoned estimate based on the harms you can prove, the evidence […]
This Week In The News (06/03-06/07)
Los Angeles Homelessness Rises Sharply As Housing Crisis Deepens Tuesday, June 4 (Reuters) – An annual census by the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority found the homeless population of Los Angeles County increased 12% in the past year. A shortage of affordable housing is thought to be the blame. Homelessness in the city of Los […]
What Are Punitive Damages and When Are They A Possibility?
Most people who seek a Los Angeles personal injury attorney to file a lawsuit are familiar with compensatory damages. Victims injured in an accident will seek compensation to reimburse them for medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. In some cases, punitive damages may apply. In most personal injury cases, punitive damages are not awarded but these […]