Glotzer & Leib Blog
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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...
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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...