Recent Blog Posts
Who is Responsible if I’m Hit by a “Smart Summon” Tesla?
Self-driving cars are not just the future of driving; they are the very near future. Studies have suggested, and proponents strongly proclaim, that self-driving cars are safer than human drivers. At the moment, we have different variations on computer-assisted driving, such as automated parking assistance. Tesla has taken that a step further, releasing a… Read More »
Can You Sue the County After a Dog Bite in California?
Animal owners have a responsibility to protect the public against attacks by their pets. California law holds pet owners liable for dog bites and other animal attacks, and, under certain circumstances, other property owners or even municipalities may also be vicariously liable. Los Angeles County recently entered into a settlement with the family of… Read More »
Can You Sue if a Driver Hits Your Dog?
A recent tragic accident led to multiple fatalities around the intersection of West Avenue H and 30th Street in Lancaster. The driver of a Toyota Avalon ran through a red light and struck a silver Jetta heading north on 30th Street West. All three occupants of the Jetta and the driver of the Toyota… Read More »
Juul Lawsuit Alleges Undisclosed Dangers of Vaping
Juul Labs’ electronic cigarettes, or vaporizers, purport to offer a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. Several recent lawsuits allege that Juul products may be far more addictive and dangerous than they appear. Recent studies have shown that e-cigarettes expose users to many of the same dangers as regular cigarettes in addition to further… Read More »
Suspected DUI Crash Kills Mother, Injures Children in Lancaster
Drunk driving is never permissible. Over 1,000 people are killed in California in drunk driving accidents every year. Across the country, there are more than 10,000 drunk driving fatalities each year. A tragic accident in Lancaster served as a recent illustration that drunk drivers who injure or kill other people must be held to… Read More »
Big Rig Crash in Palmdale Kills Three
Three men were killed recently in a fiery crash involving a big rig on Pearblossom Highway in Palmdale. The highway was closed for some time following the accident as police investigated. Read on for details about the crash, and contact an experienced Palmdale personal injury lawyer if you or a loved one has been… Read More »
What Happens if I am Hurt in an Earthquake in California?
A massive 7.1 earthquake emanating from Ridgecrest rocked southern California on July 5th, following another 6.4 magnitude earthquake the day before. Independence Day revelers in Lancaster and around the Los Angeles area were all shook by the quake and can expect more aftershocks in the near future. If you were injured in one of… Read More »
Palmdale Worker Killed in Industrial Accident Involving City Truck
California prides itself as a worker-friendly state and has worked to pass more stringent protections for employees in recent years, including enhanced safety regulations. Regardless, the rate of serious workplace injuries and fatalities has remained constant. A maintenance worker from Palmdale recently suffered a tragic industrial accident while on the job in the San… Read More »
Good Samaritan Seriously Injured While Helping After Lancaster Motorcycle Crash
In a very unfortunate illustration of the old adage “No good deed goes unpunished,” a woman suffered “major” injuries recently when she was struck while attempting to help out victims of a motorcycle crash. The chain-reaction accident ended up as a multiple-vehicle pileup, injuring several and killing at least one person. Read on for… Read More »
Driver Flees Victorville Crash, Causes Another Crash Killing Himself and Another
Fleeing the scene of an accident is not only illegal; it is also dangerous. Leaving the scene without reporting the accident can delay emergency response time, potentially causing greater injury to anyone hurt in the accident and increasing the chances that a victim dies as a result. The panicked flight from an accident can… Read More »