Glotzer & Leib Blog
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December 5th, 2016
California Negligent Burn Cases – Victims of Building Fire
In of the worst tragedies in the history of California over 36 people were pronounced dead after a deadly fire consumed a warehouse in Oakland, California. Investigators are still investigating the warehouse fire but early reports do not indicate the cause of the fire. No one has attributed the fire to arson. The warehouse was apparently being used for a late night dance party where partygoers pay for admission. There is no indication that the persons or company who sponsored the party had a ...
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November 29th, 2016
Dog Bite Injuries in California
Dogs have been known to be “man's best friend” for ages. While these furry creatures provide lots of fun and entertainment, they can be loyal and protective of their owners, and sometimes they can cause harm to unsuspecting individuals. In fact, in 2015 alone there were 34 dog bites that resulted in fatalities to men, women, and children throughout the United States. When encountering dogs, it is important to be alert and exercise care. If you or your loved one has been injured by a dog bit...
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November 16th, 2016
Pedestrian Accident in Downtown Los Angeles Leaves 3 Injured
In a recent Los Angeles car accident, a car hit three pedestrians crossing the street in an area near downtown Los Angeles. A 46 year old Mother and her two children were suddenly and without warning struck by a car while crossing in the intersection of James M. Wood Boulevard and Bonnie Brae Street. The pedestrians were taken to the hospital by ambulance but appeared to have suffered minor injuries. When a pedestrian is hit by a car, they should immediately seek medical attention. After seekin...
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October 31st, 2016
Third Party Liability In California
If the motor vehicle crash or other incident involved catastrophic injuries, the tortfeasor (negligent driver) sometimes does not have sufficient auto insurance coverage to pay all damages. California has one of the highest numbers of uninsured drivers in the country. Furthermore, many insured drivers only carry the state minimum, and the financial requirements in California are among the lowest in the country. One option in these cases is to collect the balance of the judgment from the in...
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October 28th, 2016
California Bus Accident Attorney
A tragic California bus accident occurred when a tour bus rear-ended a big rig tractor-trailer at approximately 5:00 a.m. in the morning in the Palm Springs area. On October 23, 2016, a tour bus coming back from the Red Earth casino in Salton City carrying numerous passengers collided with the back of a tractor-trailer. Reports indicated that the freeway accident occurred as the driver of the tour bus was traveling at a high rate of speed. Unfortunately, 13 passengers on the tour bus died whil...
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October 23rd, 2016
Fatal Crash in South LA Raises Liability Questions
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into an SUV and pushed it into a South Los Angeles bus stop. The wreck occurred on West 54th Street in Vermont Square. According to first responders and witnesses, a Buick sedan rear-ended an SUV as it attempted a right turn. The force of the collision propelled the SUV into a bus stop, where it smacked into an elderly couple in their 70s and their daughter, who is in her 50s. All three people were seriously injured and rushed to a loca...
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October 23rd, 2016
Liability for Serving Alcohol in California
It is an unfortunate reality that law enforcement cannot catch and stop every drunk driver on America’s roadways. Every year, more than 10,000 people are killed in an incident related to drunk driving. There are many more who are injured in accidents due to one hasty decision to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages. Those who have admitted to drinking and driving at least one time in the past seem to articulate many different reasons that led to the ...
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September 27th, 2016
Obtaining Relief for Your Injuries: California Worker’s Compensation
Each year, there are thousands of individuals injured on the job for a variety of reasons. Individuals that fall victim to workplace injuries soon find themselves in a downward spiral of financial debt due to added costs associated with medical treatment. These factors, combined with the reduced income due to job loss, can lead to devastating consequences within families. While there may be a lengthy process to recover from your injuries, there are other forms of relief available to get you and...
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September 13th, 2016
Multiple Vehicle Traffic Accidents In Los Angeles: A Tangled Web of Liability
Multiple vehicle accidents are one of the deadliest types of traffic accidents out there. A car accident between just two vehicles or even one and a stationary object can already end in tragedy. When multiple vehicles are involved, especially large commercial freight vehicles, the damage, injuries, and death can multiply. What can start as a single impact between two vehicles can quickly escalate out of control due to inattentive drivers, drivers who are traveling too fast to stop in time, or p...
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August 24th, 2016
California Amusement or Water Park Personal Injuries
Recently you may have heard or read about the horrific wrongful death of 10 year old Caleb Schwab. Caleb was enjoying himself at a water park in Kansas when he was allowed by the park to ride a raft down a very steep and high water slide. The slide had a 168-foot drop with speeds of up to 70 MPH. The slide was meant was meant for children or adults 14 years or older but such warning had been removed from the water park’s website. None of the employees of the water park appeared to have attem...
