Glotzer & Leib Blog
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October 21st, 2017
Filing a Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit in Los Angeles
If you are active on social media you have undoubtedly seen a woman you know share a story about sexual assault. If you are a woman on social media, you may have even posted your own story about sexual assault. These stories, marked with the hashtag #MeToo, are very intimate and personal. They reflect a very difficult situation. Many times, these stories explain the physical and/or emotional damage that was caused by the sexual assault. In Los Angeles, victims of sexual assault may be able to h...
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October 10th, 2017
Filing a Whiplash Claim After a Los Angeles Car Accident
Car accidents are increasingly common in Los Angeles. In 2014, there were more than 75,000 car accident-related injuries and deaths in Los Angeles County. Victims who are involved in Los Angeles car accidents can suffer from a variety of debilitating and painful injuries. Whiplash is among the most common injuries that drivers and passengers will suffer in a Los Angeles car accident. If you were involved in a Los Angeles car accident and suffered a whiplash injury you may be entitled to com...
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October 9th, 2017
Fallen Tree Limb Injures Children at Pasadena Daycare Center
Who can you hold accountable for damages sustained in an accident when mother nature is the apparent culprit? Several Pasadena families may be wondering who they can seek compensation from after their children were struck by a tree limb last month. Three Pasadena children were injured at a daycare center when a limb broke away from its tree and plummeted toward the children below. At least one of the children suffered critical injuries and required medical attention at a local hospital. Investi...
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October 6th, 2017
California Negligent Security Attorney – Making a Claim Against a Hotel or Venue for Negligent Security
Last week our nation suffered a horrific tragedy in Las Vegas. Stephen Paddock rented a hotel room at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, transported approximately 23 assault weapons to his room along with thousands of rounds of ammunition, stayed in the room for approximately 3 days and then opened fire on the 91 Harvest festival injuring over 500 people and killing 58 other concert goers. Clearly, Mr. Paddock is criminally and civilly responsible for the mass murder of the concert goer alon...
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October 2nd, 2017
Pasadena Bicyclist Injured After Choosing Road Without Dedicated Bike Lanes
Despite having some of California’s most bicycle-friendly roads, bike-related traffic accidents are still a problem in Pasadena. In August, a bicycle rider was seriously injured after he collided with a car on Walnut Street. The city of Pasadena actually has over 12 miles of dedicated bike lanes on its roadways. Walnut Street is not one of those roads. Had the bicyclist traveled one block north to Corson Street - which has a dedicated bicycle lane - he may have been able to avoid an accident....
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September 26th, 2017
Family Seeking Compensation for Death of Son in Pasadena Drunk Driving Accident
Last year, a 17-year-old teen was killed in a car accident when drove his car into a concrete post near the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The boy was reportedly on his way home from a house party and under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. His parents are now seeking damages from a man who they claim is responsible for their son’s death. Specifically, they claim that the man provided alcohol to their underage (and minor) son. He then did nothing to prevent the teen from getting behi...
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September 7th, 2017
Police Reports Can Help Your Personal Injury Attorney Maximize Your Recovery
If you are involved in a car accident you should immediately report the crash to the local police and request to have an officer sent to the scene. When the officer arrives, ask that they begin to complete a Traffic Collision Report. This report, often referred to as a police report, will be a great help to the personal injury attorney you hire if you decide to pursue a claim for damages. Failing to request and obtain a police report could be a disservice to your case and ultimately reduce you...
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September 5th, 2017
Conditions at Pasadena Park Potentially Dangerous
A group of soccer players narrowly escaped injuries when a 15-foot tree branch fell on their team bench in a Pasadena park last month. The players were seeking shade from the hot summer sun when the tree limb above them began to fall. All of the players escaped without serious injuries, though some did suffer some minor scrapes and scratches. The Pasadena Fire Department blamed a “wet winter” followed by this summer’s “intense heat” for the dangerous situation. Would the soccer play...
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August 27th, 2017
PUB: OnMogul: Four Things to Do (or Not Do) After an Accident to Maximize Your Recovery
Successful personal injury lawsuits generally have one thing in common: an overwhelming amount of persuasive facts and information. Successful claims for damages after an accident thrive on information. The more information you have, the greater your chances of recovering the compensation you need get back to your life. We’ve compiled a list of four things we think you should know if you are involved in an accident. Keeping these steps in mind can help to maximize the information at your atto...
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August 25th, 2017
Anaheim Family May Consider Legal Action After Wrongful Death of Husband, Father
An Anaheim family is mourning the loss of a husband and father after a fatal accident outside of their home claimed his life. Tarek Hamed was turning into his driveway after work at around 3:00 AM when another car lost control and crashed into him. The driver of the other car, Jorge Esteban Lunas Martinez, was said to have been speeding and under the influence of alcohol. Police are also investigating whether Martinez was involved in a high-speed street race immediately before the crash. Family...
