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As comedian Tracy Morgan’s recent auto accident showed, catastrophic accidents can happen to anyone at any time. If you have not heard, Morgan’s limo van was hit by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike at about 1 a.m. Saturday. Funnyman Morgan suffered several injuries, including broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken leg and...
We have all likely heard the jokes about pregnancy brain, but is it true that pregnant women may be more at risk of getting in a car accident in Los Angeleswhile driving?  According to the results of a new study, the answer is yes: Pregnant women in their second trimester are at a greater risk...
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Los Angeles, you are probably dreading the inevitable: the day when you have to deal with insurance companies. As we have discussed, insurance providers can be challenging to work with and even your own insurance company is not really on your side. What’s more, different insurance companies...
General Motors has been in the news a lot lately, and likely not for reasons the auto manufacturer enjoys. Instead, several major defects in their automobiles have come to light. In fact, the company finally issued an auto defect recall for many of its vehicle models for five different safety defects. A NY Times report...
What happens if you slip and fall or trip and fall in a Los Angeles department store, grocery store, or mall? Can you sue the owner or business? Should you contact a lawyer? In California, slip and fall accidents are generally considered “premises liability” cases. Did the property owner or possessor act with reasonable care...
You might have heard about the recent bus accident that killed 10 high school students when a FedEx tractor-trailer crossed a grassy freeway median and slammed into the bus. According to news reports, while many of the 40 plus students who were on a trip from Los Angeles to Humboldt State University were able to...
A car accident, minor, major, and everything in between, can be a source of great stress and confusion, especially in the first few moments after being involved in one.   If you are involved in a car accident in Los Angeles, there are a few things you can do to protect your emotional sanity and...
As we have discussed, recovering from a hit and run accident can be a lengthy and frustrating process for many reasons. One of the most common is the fact that hit and run drivers generally leave little or no information at the scene of an accident. Knowing what to do when you have been the...
Pedestrian safety is a serious issue across the country, and even in Los Angeles, where more of us seem to drive cars than walk. It’s important to note, however, that a pedestrian is more than just a person walking on foot. According to the California Driver Handbook, a pedestrian can also include a person using...
As we hear over and over again, driving can be a dangerous activity involving fender benders, rear end accidents, and multi-car pile ups. This is especially true if you live and drive in Southern California. Confirming this is the report released each year by Allstate Insurance Company. Listing the safest cities in the country to...
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