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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...
California is known as a litigious, or sue-happy state. Many times, when a person gets hurt, they want to blame someone else, such as a third party, for their injuries. Unfortunately, just because a person is injured, that does not necessarily mean that he or she has a personal injury claim. How do you know...
As we have discussed at length, hit and run accidents are all too common in Los Angeles. The most recent statistics put Los Angeles as the nation’s leader in hit and runs, at 20,000 cases per year. Certainly not the most prestigious honor. While the California legislature has tried to address this issue, in part,...
We have some good news for California nursing home residents and the loved ones who are concerned for their well-being: California nursing homes have cut down significantly on the use of anti-psychotic drugs. Anti-psychotic medications, when used on residents with dementia or schizophrenia, can be helpful. However, when the medications are misused or abused, that’s...
The sad truth for many Los Angelenos is that we spend a good part of our days on the road, stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. Perhaps it is the sheer number of cars on the road, or maybe we just are not the best drivers in the country, but auto accidents are common in...
If you live in California, or watch the news, you’ve probably heard about the coach who is suing his little league player for negligence. The coach was injured when a stray batting helmet struck his lower leg, specifically his achilles tendon. The helmet, which was tossed in celebration of the team scoring the winning run, allegedly...
Bus accidents are all too common on California roadways. Fortunately for both those who ride buses and other drivers and passengers on the road, the federal government is cracking down on unsafe buses in California; recently issuing an order that shut down five “unsafe” bus companies. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ordered Los...
As any Los Angeles resident can attest, the holidays are a time of shopping madness, people rushing around, and drivers with focuses elsewhere. As a consumer, this can mean extra safety hazards that put you and your loved ones at risk. Take, for example, a busy department or retail store. With the extra shoppers pulling...
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