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Pregnant Woman Killed in Lancaster Crash With Suspect of Police Pursuit
A terrible tragedy occurred on a recent Monday night in Lancaster when a police chase ended in a fatal car crash. A reckless driver fled from police during a traffic stop, leading to a high-speed chase and a collision with an innocent passer-by. To learn more about the accident and the victims, continue reading…. Read More »
How to Avoid Being Hit by a Drunk Driver
Drunk driving remains one of the biggest dangers on the roads in California and across the country. Harsh punishments for DUIs and punitive damages in civil cases can only go so far to deter drivers from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. People will drive drunk, and other responsible drivers must act accordingly. To… Read More »
What is a Contingency Fee?
If you have browsed personal injury lawyer websites or have read any materials provided by them, you have likely come across the phrase “contingency fee.” When an attorney claims that they “work on contingency” or take contingency fees, what does that actually mean? How are those attorneys compensated for the work that they do… Read More »
Traffic Deaths in California Back on the Rise
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has had a number of unexpected effects on nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Some effects actually put a bit of a silver lining on the situation: With fewer people commuting to work and recreational activities every day, the number of serious traffic accidents in California and across the… Read More »
Southern California Edison Sued After Explosion
A restaurant owner in Orange County recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against Southern California Edison after the explosion of an underground transformer nearly killed the owner and his family. Continue reading to learn about the explosion and the resulting lawsuit. If you’ve been injured due to a defective product or the negligent maintenance… Read More »
What to Do When the Insurance Company Rejects Your Auto Accident Claim
A serious car accident is a jarring and potentially life-changing experience. You may be facing time away from work, recovery from serious injuries, as well as mounting medical and property damage expenses. To add insult to injury, auto insurance companies often try to reject injury claims, even where fault seems clear-cut. You are then… Read More »
Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
If you were hurt in a slip-and-fall, a car crash, by a faulty product, or in any other manner caused by another person’s negligence, you might be wondering whether you should hire a lawyer or instead try to handle the matter on your own. While you have no legal obligation to hire an attorney… Read More »
Coronavirus Response Cuts Down on California Traffic Accidents
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to nearly 100,000 deaths in the United States, infecting over a million people in the country so far, as well as wreaking havoc on the U.S. economy. There has, however, been one unexpected positive turn: Modified driving habits connected to quarantines and lock-down orders have cut down significantly… Read More »
Interview Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Attorney
If you were hurt in a car crash, as a result of medical malpractice, in a slip-and-fall accident, or in any other manner that involved someone else’s negligence, you might have the right to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. A good personal injury lawyer will help you build your strongest case for… Read More »
Ford Recalls 250,000 Cars Due to Dangerous Door Defect
Not all car accidents are caused by negligent drivers. Many car crashes occur because a defective auto part is triggered at the worst possible moment–engines stall, brakes lock, airbags fail to deploy. Auto manufacturers that discover a defective part installed in cars already on the market will (ideally) issue a recall for the car… Read More »