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40 Injured in Massive Los Angeles Bus Accident
This weekend the 405 Freeway was shut down for hours after one of the largest accidents in recent memory in California. A bus plowed through the center divide and injured approximately 40 people on Sunday afternoon, sending many to the hospital. Read on for more about the accident, and contact a skilled California auto… Read More »
California Supreme Court Changes Approach to Industry Custom Evidence in Product Defect Cases
In a recent opinion, the California Supreme Court departed from decades of precedent by allowing a manufacturer to use evidence of compliance with industry standards as a defense in a strict products liability lawsuit. Continue reading to learn about the Court’s revised approach to products liability cases, and contact a knowledgeable Southern California products… Read More »
Fatal Motorcyclist Accident on 91 Freeway Linked to Street Racing
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the 91 Freeway last week, and police suspect that the accident was connected to the growing problem of illegal racing on Los Angeles streets. Continue reading for more about the accident and the dangers of street racing, and contact a knowledgeable California car accident attorney with… Read More »
Latest Driving Technologies Missing from Many Large Trucks
Commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers and big rigs are enormous vehicles, many times larger and heavier than personal cars and trucks. No matter how skilled the driver, accidents involving large trucks happen. These machines can do serious damage when involved in a collision, and yet carrier companies don’t appear to be doing all they… Read More »
Family of Cyclist Killed By Distracted Driver Receives $12 Million Settlement
Driving while texting or emailing poses a serious threat to everyone on the road. The dangers of distracted driving are illustrated by a recent case involving a cyclist hit by an LA County Sheriff’s deputy patrol car. With distracted driving on the rise, be aware of how dangerous and lethal it is to others. Read… Read More »
Studies Support Use of Rear-Facing Car Seats
When transporting their children on bustling California roads and freeways, parents want to do all they can to prevent their children from being injured in a car accident. Using an appropriate safety device can go a long way in ensuring that kids are safe from injury, but deciding what form of safety device works… Read More »
Speeding and Drunk Driving: Do You Know which is Worse?
We all know how dangerous drunk driving can be, yet it continues to be a serious problem, causing over 10,000 deaths each year, or about one-third of all car accident fatalities in the U.S. Drunk driving is a serious crime that is severely punished and universally met with moral outrage. Yet there is another… Read More »
Study Finds that Drowsy Driving Responsible for Greater Share of Car Accidents than Previously Understood
Driving while seriously fatigued or even nodding off sounds much more innocent and less harmful than driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or even than driving while distracted by texts or emails. However, a new study has shown that drowsy driving is far more dangerous than existing statistics have shown. Learn… Read More »
Red Light Running Accident Kills Multiple Family Members
An accident in Lancaster has left three members of a family dead and others injured. Accidents caused by red light running are one of the most serious threats to roadway safety, especially in urban areas. Read on to learn more about the local accident and the dangers of running red lights, and contact an… Read More »
Research Finds Women at Greater Risk for Concussions in Car Accidents
A recent study has shown that women who experience head trauma stand a greater risk of developing a concussion based on that trauma. Read on to learn more about this research and the implications it could have for a claim for money damages in an Antelope Valley car accident, and contact a seasoned California… Read More »