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January 16, 2024
Taxi Accident in Los Angeles – 5 Ways a Driver Could Seriously Injure Passengers
A taxi accident can leave passengers with lifelong injuries. Studies show that passengers in a taxi accident have higher injury rates than passengers in other vehicles. Common injuries one may suffer include: Broken bones Whiplash Cuts and lacerations Concussions Back injuries Scarring Disfigurement Loss of limbs Death While there’s an injury risk of getting in any vehicle, taxi passengers have an extra level...
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January 16, 2024
4 Safety Benefits to Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet in California
Wearing a motorcycle helmet has many benefits for riders. A motorcycle helmet is designed to protect riders from many different dangers. Some bike enthusiasts may believe wearing a motorcycle helmet is not important, but protection is vital since riders are left vulnerable to other elements. For starters, Californians are legally required to wear a motorcycle helmet. Vehicle code section 27803 states “a driver and any passenger shall wea...
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January 12, 2024
4 Ways Dog Owners Can Help Prevent Dangerous Attacks or Bites on Pedestrians
Dog owners can follow different steps to try preventing their pets from biting or attacking others. Dog owners represent a large percentage of households with a pet in the US. Studies estimate 38.4 percent of all households have a pet dog. Walking around Los Angeles, it’s undeniable to see dog owners with their four-legged companions. From parks or even grocery stores, dog owners love bringing their pets with them around town. Whi...
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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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January 10, 2024
Traveling in a Southern California Windstorm – 4 Methods of Safety
If you or a loved one were injured in a Southern California windstorm, you may be entitled to compensation depending on the root of your accident. Traveling in a Southern California windstorm can lead to a higher risk for accidents and injuries. A windstorm sees gusts that exceed 34 miles per hour and are oftentimes strong enough to cause damage, including: Wrecking power lines Knocking down trees Moving vehicles, including big ...
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January 9, 2024
3 Ways to Help Determine Fault in a Head-on Collision
While all motor vehicle accidents are, in simple terms, a vehicle or vehicles hitting each other, there are different types of accidents, including a head-on collision. A head-on collision occurs when two cars crash into one another from the front-end of each vehicle. According to the National Safety Council, about 28 percent of all car crash accident deaths were the result of a head-on collision. A head-on collision can be a difficult...
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January 8, 2024
California Party Bus Injuries – 5 Dangerous Accidents
A California party bus accident may have catastrophic consequences for those injured. Riding in a California party bus for special events has trended in Los Angeles and across the country for about a decade. A party bus might be rented for occasions such as: Birthday Wedding Bachelor/Bachelorette party Graduation Prom Homecoming Group outing to a Lakers game There are party bus regulations laid out by the Californi...
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January 2, 2024
How Are Premises Liability Cases Involving Trespassing Handled in California? 1 Surprise Factor That Could Change a Case
Trespassing can lead to serious charges, such as a felony or misdemeanor. Under California Penal Code Section 602 PC, trespassing occurs when an unauthorized person enters another person’s property without proper permission or right to do so. Imagine someone is trespassing your property. In the process of trespassing, they trip over an uneven walkway and break their ankle. Could you be held liable for their injuries? The answer may sur...
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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 27, 2023
What is Duty of Care? 2 Ways Negligence Plays an Important Factor
Duty of care is an important factor in personal injury claims. However, there isn’t an explicit definition for duty of care across the country. Generally, duty of care is the idea that “failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances”. In simple terms, there is a legal obligation to help prevent others from being harmed, especially in the event that the...
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