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March 14th, 2019
4 Ways to Stay Safe and Avoid a Car Accident This St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day, the fourth most popular drinking holiday in the United States, is just around the corner. Millions of Americans are expected to celebrate by throwing back a few pints of Guinness and some Irish whiskey. Unfortunately, many of these Americans will also get behind the wheel of a car. Statistics show that there tends to be a surge in the number of fatal traffic accidents on and immediately after St. Patrick’s Day. A significant number of these accidents involve drivers w...
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February 13th, 2019
What is Subrogation?
When you’re injured in a car accident, you can obtain comepnsation for your injuries. If someone else is to blame, you can get money from their insurance company. However, sometimes an insurance claim can remain unresolved for a lengthy period of time. You need money, so you pay your deductible and your insurance company steps in and covers the rest of your costs. The accident wasn’t your fault, so your insurance company will want to be reimbursed for the money it paid to cover the costs o...
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February 6th, 2019
Do I Have to File a Lawsuit To Recover Damages After a Car Accident?
Car accidents in Los Angeles can be expensive. Fortunately, you can obtain compensation if someone else caused your injuries. How do you get the money you deserve? Will you have to file a lawsuit to recover damages? These are questions accident victims frequently raise when meeting with our attorneys for the first time. Insurance Is the Primary Source of Compensation After an Accident Most accident victims don’t have to file a lawsuit to recover compensation after a Los Angeles car acc...
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January 14th, 2019
Who’s Responsible for a Car Accident If It’s Raining?
Los Angeles has some of the most congested and heavily-traveled roads in the country. Under normal conditions, traffic in and around the city can be quite dangerous. When it rains, things can get much worse. Drivers, unfamiliar with how to drive safely in wet and rainy conditions, often panic and get into car accidents. A Driver’s Duty of Care When It’s Raining Who is responsible for a crash when it’s raining out? While rain can contribute to an accident, it’s ultimately the drivers who...
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December 17th, 2018
Two Girls Clinging to Life After Tragic LA Street Racing Accident
Two young girls are clinging to life after a violent Los Angeles car accident earlier this month. Police believe that the driver who caused the accident was participating in an illegal street race at the time of the crash. According to reports, the two young girls - both age 9 - were passengers in a small sedan driven by one of the girl’s mothers. The sedan was struck by a black Chevy Camaro as the mother began to make a left-hand turn onto Hoover Street. The impact of the collision caused t...
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October 1st, 2018
How Can Vehicle Damage Help to Determine Car Accident Fault?
It’s important to determine fault for a Los Angeles car accident. The driver who is at fault will most likely be responsible for damage caused by the accident. There are many factors that go into determining who is to blame. One of those factors is the damage to vehicles and other property involved in the crash. Damage Helps to Paint a Picture Vehicle damage can help investigators to identify the type of car accident that occurred. There are many different kinds of accidents, including rear-e...
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July 20th, 2018
Three Teens Injured in Garden Grove Intersection Accident
Three teen boys were recently injured in Garden Grove when an SUV ran a red light. According to police, the boys were in a marked crosswalk and making their way across a popular intersection when they were struck by the SUV. Fortunately, none of the boys died in the accident. However, they were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The boys’ families may seriously consider filing a personal injury lawsuit against the SUV driver when they get their hospital bills. Accident-re...
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July 5th, 2018
NCIS Actress Injured While Making Left-Hand Turn in Los Angeles
Everyone has to be careful when making left-hand turns in Los Angeles, even Oscar-winning actresses. Earlier this week, Linda Hunt, who has a starring role on the hit CBS show NCIS: Los Angeles, learned this the hard way. Hunt was hospitalized after sustaining minor injuries in a Los Angeles crash. According to reports, Hunt was driving on Fountain Avenue near Orange Grove Avenue and attempted to make a left-hand turn when her SUV collided with two other vehicles. While no one was seriously in...
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June 20th, 2018
Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $14 Million After Fatal Venice Beach Crash
Nearly five years after a tragic Venice Beach car accident, Los Angeles has agreed to put an end to several legal disputes. County lawmakers have unanimously agreed to pay as much as $14 million in damages to three families that had filed personal injury lawsuits against the government. The civil actions were in response to a fatal car accident that, some argue, could have been prevented if Los Angeles had taken certain precautions. According to reports, a man drove his vehicle onto the Venice...
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May 24th, 2018
Leading Causes of Deadly Teen Car Accidents
While teens may be excited about the newfound independence that accompanies a driver’s license, parents in Los Angeles have a right to be concerned about their child’s safety. Car accidents are a leading cause of teenage deaths in the United States. Statistics show that new teen drivers are three times as likely as adults to be in a fatal car accident. In fact, the first 100 days after a teen gets their driver’s license are the most dangerous. The best way to keep your teen safe and prev...
