Glotzer & Leib Blog
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March 20th, 2018
Tragic Pasadena Accident Kills Young Husband, Father
A 23-year-old father was recently killed in a tragic Pasadena car accident. The man, who was riding in a vehicle with his wife and young daughter, was struck in the chest when a 30-35 pound boulder came crashing through his windshield. According to reports, the large volleyball-sized rock was dropped onto the 134 Freeway as the victim’s car passed under the Orange Grove Boulevard overpass. The victim's wife drove him to the nearest hospital, but he died from his injuries shortly after arrival...
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March 20th, 2018
Anaheim Family Awarded $30 Million for Father’s Tragic Death
The children of an Anaheim man who was killed in a tragic workplace accident were recently awarded $30 million in damages for the loss of their father. The award was handed down by a jury after deliberations concluded in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the children's’ mother. The lawsuit alleged that the man’s death was a result of a defect in a rock crushing machine he used at work. The company responsible for manufacturing the machine was found guilty in the jury trial and ordered to co...
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March 13th, 2018
New Ban on Texting and Walking Aims to Reduce Pedestrian Deaths
Los Angeles continues to be one of the most dangerous places in the country for pedestrians. According to recent reports, the number of pedestrian deaths in the city rose by 80 percent between 2015 and 2017. Last year there were 135 reported pedestrian fatalities in the city. Pedestrian accidents are not confined to the city’s limits, however. Los Angeles County currently ranks as the deadliest county for pedestrians in the nation. Texting Cited As Reason for Increase In Traffic Accidents The...
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March 6th, 2018
California Motorcycle Accidents – What is My Accident Case Worth?
On Monday, February 26, 2016, a motorcyclist survived a head-on collision with a car driving in the wrong direction on the 91 Freeway in Orange County, California near the 55 freeway. The accident occurred at 2:45 a.m. After hitting the motorcyclist the negligent driver drove out of control into a concrete barrier on the freeway. Despite his motorcycle being totaled, the driver of the motorcycle suffered what police called moderate injuries explaining that the motorcycle rider was lucky to b...
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March 2nd, 2018
Bill Paxton’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Actor’s Untimely Death
Last year, only 11 days after having heart surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, actor Bill Paxton died from a stroke. His family recently filed a wrongful death claim against the hospital, alleging that Paxton’s surgeon performed “a high risk and unconventional surgical approach with which he lacked experience.” The family fully believes that had Paxton received adequate medical care his untimely death could have been prevented. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit can allow...
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February 23rd, 2018
What Percent of My Award Can I Expect to Pay a Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney?
You’ve been injured in a Los Angeles accident and are considering filing a claim for personal injury damages. You know that you are more likely to maximize the compensation you receive if you hire an attorney, so you’ve started looking for legal representation. You’ve noticed that most Los Angeles personal injury attorneys offer their services on a “contingency fee basis,” but you’re not really sure what this means. What does it mean to work on a contingency fee basis? How much can ...
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February 19th, 2018
5 Dead in California Wrongful Death Crash involving Big Rig Semi-Truck
Last week five people were killed as a result of a fiery big rig truck crash on the 10 freeway in Rialto, California. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on February 16, 2018, a semi-truck traveling Westbound on the 10 Freeway near the Riverside Avenue exit veered into the guardrail causing the truck to crash, burst into flames and collide with oncoming traffic. As with many truck accidents, the apparent negligent driver only sustained minor injuries but the other persons in several other vehicles susta...
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February 13th, 2018
Avoiding an Accident This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great time to show the people you care about that you love them. Many couples choose to hit the town and celebrate their love for one another by going out to eat, catching a show, and maybe even grabbing a nightcap before heading home. While this can make for a great romantic evening, alcohol can impair a driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle. At Glotzer & Leib, LLP, our Los Angles personal injury attorneys want to make sure that you and your loved ones get ho...
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February 12th, 2018
One Bicylist Killed, Another Injured in Tour de Palm Springs Accident
For the second time in recent history, the Tour de Palm Springs charity bike event has been overshadowed by tragedy. Earlier this month, one bicyclist was killed and another was seriously injured when they were struck by a car during the event. Reports indicate that the driver of the vehicle, who was also hurt in the accident, was speeding shortly before the crash. Bicycle Accidents in Los Angeles Bicycles are a popular way to get around Los Angeles. They are environmentally-friendly, a great f...
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February 9th, 2018
Determining Liability After a Car Accident
Most fatal car accidents happen at night, while drivers are intoxicated, or during bad weather. When these tragic accidents happen during the middle of the afternoon in broad daylight, families of car accident victims may have a difficult time understanding why their loved ones were unexpectedly taken from them. The family members of a man and two women who were recently killed in a Lancaster car accident are likely grappling with these issues. The crash, which also injured four other people, i...
