Glotzer & Leib Blog
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August 9th, 2017
Family of Lancaster Criminal Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Could Seek Civil Damages
A Lancaster, California hit-and-run accident has claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl. Last month, two cars collided in Lancaster near the intersection of 20th Street East and Lancaster Boulevard. Witnesses saw the driver of one of the vehicles immediately leave the scene. The girl, who was a passenger in the other car, was airlifted to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries two days later. The driver ultimately turned himself into police the day after the girl died at the hospital. ...
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August 1st, 2017
Elder Abuse On the Rise as Nursing Home Residents Get Younger
Nursing homes across the country are experiencing a shift in the age of its residents. In California, the number of nursing home residents under the age of 65 has increased 40% since 1994, while the number of residents over the age of 65 decreased by 11%. In fact, nearly one-fifth of California nursing home residents are under the age of 65. What does this shift in age demographic in California nursing homes mean? It is unclear why the age of residents is shifting down, but the effect is quickl...
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July 11th, 2017
How to File a Claim for Personal Injury Damages Against the Government
Most of us are aware that a statute of limitations sets a specific timeframe on when claims for personal injury damages may be filed in California. Did you know, though, that there is a separate (and much more time-sensitive) process for claims against the government? If you are injured by a government employee, while on government property, or because of the negligence of a government agency you must file a special claim with the government before you can pursue a civil lawsuit for monetary da...
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June 13th, 2017
Liability After a Dog Bite
Earlier this year a Good Samaritan – after hearing cries for help – was able to pry the jaws of a pit bull from the neck of a much smaller dog. As Margo Delgado walked her mini Labradoodle down a Valencia street a man approached with his leashed pit bull. When the two dogs neared Delgado asked if the pit bull was friendly – to which its owner responded in the affirmative. Moments later, however, the pit bull had attacked the Labradoodle and managed to puncture Delgado’s hand. Had it n...
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February 25th, 2017
Is Your Car Totaled?
A car accident affects your life significantly. Even if you escape physical injury, you still have the lingering effects of the trauma and, most often, the tedious aftermath of insurance claims, adjusters, rental cars, and car repairs. If your car suffers little damage, your insurance company or the responsible party’s insurance company pays for the reasonable repairs to your car. If the cost of repairing your car exceeds its value or comes within reach of the value threshold, however, your i...
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February 10th, 2017
Car Accident Attorney – What is My Car Accident Case Worth?
Car Accident Attorney - What is My Car Accident Case Worth? In my 20 years of practicing personal injury law, inevitably in my first meeting with a potential client the question will come up "What is my car accident case worth?" Some injured victims find it strange if their lawyer does not have an exact or close answer as to the value of the case. However, it is fairly normal not to have an exact value of a case until the California car accident attorney can determine issues of fault and...
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February 1st, 2017
California Right of Way Rules
Car Accident Lawyer - Right of Way Rules Many car accidents involve rules of the road regarding right of way. In my over 20 years of practicing personal injury law, many cases come down to whether the injured party had the right of way. Many drivers are unaware of the California right of way safety rules. California has enacted these safety rules to protect California drivers, pedestrians and bicyclist. Unfortunately many catastrophic injury accidents in California whether your accident is i...
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January 17th, 2017
Fatal Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Results in Two Deaths
On Sunday January 15, 2017 a fatal, auto accident in Los Angeles claimed the lives of two person riding on a motorcycle. The collision took place at 2132 W. Florence Avenue. It was reported that the motorcycle crashed into a car. The man and woman on the motorcycle were in their 30s and were given CPR at the scene at the accident prior to their deaths. Details as to how the motorcycle accident actually occurred and who caused the accident were not immediately released by the Los Ange...
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December 29th, 2016
Liability in Alcohol Related Auto Crashes
An intoxicated driver killed a preschool boy when she lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a South Side apartment complex. Five other people, including the 23-year-old driver, were seriously injured in the crash. First responders and witnesses say that the car careened across a parking lot before penetrating the ground floor apartment; the driver apparently swerved to avoid an obstacle and was unable to regain control of her vehicle. The boy, who was either 4 or 5, was responsive whe...
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December 6th, 2016
Nursing Home Injuries in California
Making the decision to allow someone else to care for your loved one is difficult for any family. While many understand that they cannot provide the level of care and attention their loved one deserves, there can be an inherent distrust in nursing home facilities due to the frequent stories of abuse and neglect cases throughout the state of California and across the United States. The elderly population has steadily grown in number and they are among the most vulnerable due to their special ne...
