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January 10, 2024
Big Rig Truck Crash on 5 Freeway Leads to Multiple Lane Closures
Two big rig trucks collided on the 5 freeway Wednesday leading to multiple lane closures. The crash happened just before 7 AM on January 10th, 2024 near Smokey Bear Road by the Grapevine, about 30 miles north of Santa Clarita. The numbers 2,3,and 4 lanes have been closed for an undetermined amount of time. Any injuries have yet to be reported. Truck accidents can lead to serious injuries for those involved. Recent studies reveal over 2,...
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December 29, 2023
Explaining New Laws in California for 2024 – Employment, Personal Injury, and more
2024 will see new laws in California that may affect personal injury, workers’ comp, or employment cases. As 2023 comes to a close, a bevy of new laws in California will go into effect on January 1st, 2024. Some of the biggest changes for new laws in California are regarding employment. California already has some of the country’s strictest employment laws, many of which are highly beneficial to workers in the Golden State. Minimum ...
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December 13, 2023
5 Injured in Amtrak Crash with a Semi-Truck in Ventura County
A collision between an Amtrak train and a semi-truck led to five people to being rushed to the hospital in Ventura County Tuesday night. The crash happened around 6:30 PM along SR-118. According to the Ventura County Fire Department, six cars on the Amtrak train were involved, one of which derailed. The five passengers injured were treated for minor injuries. There was an increase in nonfatal railroad injuries in 2022. Whether y...
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December 11, 2023
Lanes Closed on the 101 Freeway Following Six Car Crash – Victims Health Unknown
The 101 freeway is one of the most used freeways in LA. A six-car crash on the 101 freeway Monday morning led to at least one injury according to California Highway Patrol. Initial reports claim the accident was caused by a wrong-way driver, but that information has yet to be confirmed. All southbound lanes at Sunset Boulevard were closed around 2:30 AM. As of the publishing of this article, the condition of the injured person was still...
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August 21, 2023
4 Safety Tips for Driving After Record Rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary
Southern California rainfall totals for 2023 were already enormous, and Tropical Storm Hilary has now undoubtedly made a major impact. Tropical Storm Hilary brought record breaking rainfall to SoCal. Burbank Rainfall amounts of 3.28 inches were reported by the National Weather Service. Other areas of the valley with major rainfall included: Van Nuys - 4.20 inches Northridge - 4 inches Calabasas - 3.70 inches Porter Ranch - ...
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June 28, 2023
2023 C&B Law Group Guide to Driving in California – Tips for Your Safety
With an estimated population of almost 40 million people, California is the most populous state in the US. INTRO From the tech world and Bay Area in Northern California to Hollywood and beaches in SoCal, California attracts millions of visitors each year. The most populous of any county in the US, Los Angeles County is home to around 9.8 million Californians, which is equal to about a quarter of the state’s entire population. Addi...
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June 2, 2023
Man Sues Los Angeles Angels After Getting His “Eye Crushed” During an Innocent Act at a Game in 2022
David Mermelstein was left with a “crushed” eye after the Los Angeles Angels game, according to the suit. A man attending a Los Angeles Angels game last summer is now suing the team after being injured by a ball tossed into the stands by former outfielder Juan Lageras. In reference to throwing the ball, the suit alleges that Lageras “had a duty to do so reasonably and safely” instead of throwing the ball “with such force and vel...
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March 22, 2023
11-Year-Old Killed in Wrong Way Crash Near Industry
An 11-year-old was killed by a wrong-way driver on the 60 Freeway early Wednesday morning. The 11-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which was initially started by the wrong-way driver hitting a different car. After this crash, they traveled east in the westbound lanes and came in contact with several other vehicles before the driver left their car on foot. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of ...
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February 24, 2023
Flash Flooding in Los Angeles County – 5 Tips to be Prepared
In a scene straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, multiple cars were stranded near Bob Hope Airport due to flooding. Heavy rain caused massive flooding at the intersection of Vanowen Street and Vineland Avenue in North Hollywood. Cars were left unoccupied by drivers who managed to escape the area. The incident is one of many caused by a storm that has wreaked havoc on Southern California due to rain, wind, and even snow. You most li...
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February 1, 2023
Panorama City – 2 Innocent Victims Killed After Police Chase Ends with a Crash
The bystanders were killed after picking up a meal at a Panorama City restaurant. Two people died after the driver of a stolen car crashed into their vehicle in Panorama City. LAPD Officers were in pursuit of a stolen truck in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood when the vehicle crashed into the victims near the intersection of Lanark Street and Woodman Avenue. Both the driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. The...
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