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Lancaster Van Crash Injures Fourteen, Two Critically
A passenger van was involved in a serious wreck in Lancaster on a recent Saturday, leaving fourteen people injured. Two of the participants suffered serious injury. Continue reading for available details about the Lancaster van crash, and contact a dedicated Lancaster auto accident attorney with any questions about possible personal injury claims in the… Read More »
Deadly Palmdale Street Racing Crash
Street racing is more common in Southern California than most people realize. And unlike the glamorous portrayal in Hollywood, the consequences of street racing are deadly, and they often injure or kill people who never chose to be a part of the deadly sport. A recent crash took the life of a young man… Read More »
Semi-Truck Crashes Near Barstow, California, Causing Fire
A semi-truck was recently involved in a massive multi-vehicle crash on State Route 58 near Barstow that injured numerous people, including a Lancaster resident. The multiple-vehicle crash is part of the rise in large truck accidents in California and nationwide over the last decade. Continue reading for details about the crash and the rise… Read More »
California Court Determines USC Not Liable for Fraternity Party Injury
When someone is injured on private premises, it is often unclear who should be (or who might be) held responsible. A recent case in California state court illustrates the limits on who can be liable for accidents and where the duty of care lies. Continue reading for details about the case, and contact a… Read More »
Suspected DUI Crash Injures Children Near Lancaster School
A solo-vehicle crash occurred near a school in Lancaster recently, leaving a mother and her two daughters hospitalized. Police suspect that alcohol may have been involved. The suspected drunk driving accident occurred just as police are gearing up for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, notorious for the uptick in partying and driving under… Read More »
Decades-Long Rise in California Motorcycle Deaths May Be Slowing
California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, the highest in the nation. Motorcycles are a known danger: The national fatality rate for motorcycle crashes is 28 times higher than crashes involving other motor vehicles. California, and southern California in particular, sees so many motorcycle crashes that they only really make the news if they shut… Read More »
Traffic Fatalities During the Holidays & New Years Still a Problem in 2019
The new year has begun with a tragic start for one Los Angeles family. A 30-year-old Orange man caused a four-vehicle wreck on the 22 Freeway in Garden Grove, leading to the deaths of a young girl and her mother. Police suspected the man was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time… Read More »
E. Coli Scare Leads to Recall of Another 100,000 Pounds of Ground Beef in California and other States
A major distributor of ground beef just issued its second recall in the last two months after testing positive for E. Coli in one of its samples. The company is recalling beef sold at wholesalers and supermarkets across multiple states including California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Continue reading for details about the recall,… Read More »
California Child Injured on Playground Wins $20 Million Settlement from Burger King
In the past couple of decades, schools, public officials, and property owners have taken measures to create safer playground environments for children. However, despite the apparent increase in attempted safety measures, health officials say that traumatic brain injuries resulting from playground accidents have actually risen significantly over the past 10 years. In a recent… Read More »
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 »