Glotzer & Leib Blog
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December 13th, 2017
Premises Liability and Southern California Tourist Attraction Injuries
Southern California is home to some of the country’s most famous and popular theme parks and attractions. Disneyland, Universal Studios, Disney California Adventure, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld, Balboa Fun Zone, and Legoland California are just a few of the tourist magnets populating the southern part of the state. While these attractions can be great for family fun and get-togethers, they can also be incredibly dangerous. Accidents and injuries at theme parks and other tourist attr...
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November 28th, 2017
Hyundai Issues Mass Recall For Defective Seat Belts in Select Models
Seat belts are an important safety feature in passenger vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belts save an estimated 15,000 lives each year. When seat belts are installed in cars, but are defective, they cannot offer this same level of protection. Car manufacturers can be liable for injuries caused by defective seatbelts. [contact-us id="1"] Hyundai Issues Mass Recall Because of Defective Seat Belts Last month, Hyundai issued a recall for more tha...
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November 9th, 2017
Los Angeles Workplace Injury Claims
Have you been injured at work? If so, you may be able to recover compensation to help you recover. In Los Angeles, you will have a very limited amount of time to file a claim. It is extremely important to speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as you can. An attorney will help you through the claims process and make sure you get the compensation you deserve. For years, we have helped injured workers file claims for compensation. We have noticed that our clients often have many questions...
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November 6th, 2017
PUB: G-Blog – Compensation in Los Angeles Car Accident Lawsuits
Car accidents can be expensive. Serious accidents can result in extensive property damage and bodily injuries. Americans, on average, do not have enough saved away to pay for the cost of recovering from a car accident. In Los Angeles, car accident victims can file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation from the person(s) that caused the accident. These lawsuits must follow specific procedural guidelines. A successful lawsuit will include evidence that supports your argument of why yo...
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October 31st, 2017
Using an Expert Witness in Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you are injured in a California accident and decide to pursue compensation from an at-fault party, your attorney may rely on the testimony of expert witnesses to support your case. When a personal injury attorney takes your case, he or she will launch an independent investigation into the accident that caused your injuries. Part of this investigation will often include contacting and speaking with experts whose opinions and insight may be relevant to your case. Expert witnesses can be inv...
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October 22nd, 2017
Will Legal Marijuana Cause More Traffic Problems for California?
Medical marijuana has been legal in California for more than two decades. In 2018, recreational marijuana will be legal, as well. Will the further legalization of marijuana pose a significant threat to the safety of California drivers? This is a question posed by many opponents to the legalization of marijuana. California has already seen an increase in traffic accidents over the past decade. Opponents point to the established and well-known dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Th...
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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 t...
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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 al...
