The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a recent two-vehicle accident that resulted in one car being pushed onto a sidewalk and colliding with a woman and a 1-year-old child. The woman sustained serious injuries and the accident ultimately proved fatal for...
Traffic incident of driver error and DUI kills one
A motorcyclist whose driver error resulted in a collision with a Toyota SUV in Orange County is dead and officials have now charged the other driver with a DUI. The accident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. last Tuesday evening on a stretch of The City Drive near...
Drivers who flee the crash scene can make their victims’ injuries worse
A tragic car accident that happened in Los Angeles recently shows the danger that hit-and-run drivers pose to the public. A woman was killed and another person was critically injured by a driver who sped away from the scene. CBSLA reports that the crash happened early...
3 types of distraction cause life-threatening injuries
One of the main causes of fatal crashes on California roads is distracted driving. No matter the driver's age, distractions compromise driving safety and responsible behavior. Texting is just one of several things that could cause death to others. While many people...
Texting is not the only way you can be distracted while driving
Most Californians are well aware that driving while using your cellphone is a bad idea. Cellphone use can seriously distract a driver. When using a cellphone, a person’s eyes are off the road, their hands are off the steering wheel and their mind is off the task of...
Los Angeles’ ongoing effort to eliminate traffic deaths by 2025
Reportedly, the heavily populated city of Los Angeles is known as the deadliest city for traffic-related fatalities. That is not surprising if one considers the statistics showing the combined number of miles traveled by commuters, residents, tourists and other...
5 dangerous driving behaviors to talk about with your teen
Teenagers can often be a mix of excitement, hesitation and recklessness when they start driving. They know the laws; many of them take the responsibility of operating a motor vehicle seriously. However, they can make mistakes and fall victim to peer pressure when they...
Developing a personal injury legal strategy after a car wreck
Motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, incredibly common in the Los Angeles area and, indeed, throughout the rest of the country. When most people think of car wrecks, they likely think of so-called “fender benders.” But, the fact is that much more serious car...
Proactive steps drivers should take to avoid pedestrian accidents
Summer is approaching and as more people spend time outdoors, California drivers may encounter more pedestrians on local roads. When vehicles and walkers, joggers, and other pedestrians cross paths, dangerous collisions can occur. In some circumstances, preventable...
Who is responsible if you are injured in an Uber or Lyft crash?
Now that California’s theme parks, beach resorts, clubs, restaurants and other tourist attractions are beginning to open back up, some having been closed for a year or more, more people will be flocking to California to enjoy what should be a relaxing vacation. Some...
