| May 20, 2012 |
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Overpass to Reopen Following Explosive Truck Accident
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| After a large-scale tanker truck accident , transportation officials in Southern California reported that an overpass had to be reconstructed and will become available to the public again soon. The Paramount Boulevard overpass, on State Route 60, was ... |
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| Continue reading "Overpass to Reopen Following Explosive Truck Accident" » |
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| May 19, 2012 |
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Bus Driver Facing Manslaughter Charges for Negligence
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| In the state of New York, a serious bus accident occurred on March 12, 2011. Now, federal officers spearheading investigations say that the driver of the bus may not have slept as much as he claimed in the days leading up to last year's crash. ... |
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| Continue reading "Bus Driver Facing Manslaughter Charges for Negligence" » |
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| May 14, 2012 |
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One Person Missing After Boating Accident
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney |
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| A boating accident in Everett, Washington gained the attention of search and rescue teams. One person was able to be pulled from the water but the other remained missing. A 12-foot-long boat was tipped over somehow and began to sink. The water was ... |
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| Continue reading "One Person Missing After Boating Accident" » |
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| May 13, 2012 |
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Rainy Weather Keeps CHP Busy
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Last week rainy weather throughout the state of California kept officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) extra busy. Over a period of just two days there were 115 car accidents reported during the morning rush hours. The accidents took place ... |
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| Continue reading "Rainy Weather Keeps CHP Busy" » |
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| May 12, 2012 |
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Two Fatal Motorcycle Accidents Reported within Hours of Each Other
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Local news sources say that police responded to two fatal motorcycle accidents last week in Los Angeles, California that occurred within hours of each other. Both accidents are still under investigation and the names of the victims have yet to be ... |
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| Continue reading "Two Fatal Motorcycle Accidents Reported within Hours of Each Other" » |
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| May 11, 2012 |
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Los Angeles Patient Falls Victim to Medical Malpractice
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Psychiatric Patient With Broken Neck Suffered for Hours Before Receiving Treatment In November 2009, a psychiatric patient of the Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, California fell off of her hospital bed and onto the floor, breaking her neck ... |
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| Continue reading "Los Angeles Patient Falls Victim to Medical Malpractice" » |
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| May 10, 2012 |
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Los Angeles Attorneys Aiding Those Harmed by Defective Drugs
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Defective Drugs a Rising Problem Prescription drugs have helped millions of patients around the world cope with their illnesses, pain, and suffering. However, not all drugs are as effective or as safe as they are intended to be. The last decade has ... |
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| Continue reading "Los Angeles Attorneys Aiding Those Harmed by Defective Drugs" » |
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| May 09, 2012 |
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Los Angeles Injury Lawyers Defend Construction Accident Victims
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs available. Whether construction workers are building homes, building commercial buildings, repairing roofs, or paving roadways, their lives are very much at risk due to the hazardous nature of ... |
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| Continue reading "Los Angeles Injury Lawyers Defend Construction Accident Victims" » |
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| May 08, 2012 |
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Southern California Student Falls Victim to DEA Professional Negligence
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Student Left Without Food or Water for Five Days On Friday, April 20 th of this year, a University of California, San Diego student was arrested in a DEA raid of a house he happened to be visiting. DEA agents took him to county jail and put him in a ... |
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| Continue reading "Southern California Student Falls Victim to DEA Professional Negligence" » |
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| May 07, 2012 |
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Seeking Justice in a Negligent Child Supervision Case
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Defining Negligent Supervision Negligent supervision of a child can happen any time an adult who is given the responsibility of caring for a child fails to provide a reasonable level of care and supervision for the child. This terrifying act of ... |
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| Continue reading "Seeking Justice in a Negligent Child Supervision Case" » |
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| May 06, 2012 |
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SUV Driver Plows into Bridge
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Police in Van Nuys, California are still investigating the car accident that took the life of a man last week. At this time, it is unknown what caused the collision, only that he struck a bridge and lost his life shortly after. According to the ... |
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| Continue reading "SUV Driver Plows into Bridge" » |
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| May 05, 2012 |
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Underage Teenage Driver Sued for Friend's Death
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| News reports indicate that a teenage boy is being sued by the parents of the young boy he killed during a car accident last year. J.S. was just 14 years old when he got behind the wheel of a SUV and caused a fatal crash. Now, the parents of the ... |
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| Continue reading "Underage Teenage Driver Sued for Friend's Death" » |
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| May 03, 2012 |
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Los Angeles Lawyers Representing Victims of Defective Product Injuries
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Defective Products: Manufacturer Obligation The law states that manufacturers have an obligation to sell products that are safe and defect-free to the public. There is an expectation that the makers of a product will ensure that their product will ... |
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| Continue reading "Los Angeles Lawyers Representing Victims of Defective Product Injuries" » |
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| May 02, 2012 |
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The Importance of Documentation After an Accident
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Accidents occur in Los Angeles every single day. Car accidents , pedestrian accidents , bicycle accidents , motorcycle accidents , truck accidents , or other types of vehicular accidents can cause victims to sustain injuries ranging from minor to ... |
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| Continue reading "The Importance of Documentation After an Accident" » |
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| May 01, 2012 |
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Establishing Liability After Los Angeles Auto Accidents
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| According to California tort law, any individual who has been injured as a result of another party's negligent actions or behavior may be entitled to receive compensation for any damages incurred by the other person's negligence. However, ... |
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| Continue reading "Establishing Liability After Los Angeles Auto Accidents" » |
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| April 30, 2012 |
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Your Legal Rights After a Los Angeles Drunk Driving Accident
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Regardless of the government's efforts to crack down on drunk drivers, intoxicated driving continues to pose a nationwide problem in the United States. Alcohol-related accidents cause thousands of injuries and death every year. In 2009, almost ... |
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| Continue reading "Your Legal Rights After a Los Angeles Drunk Driving Accident" » |
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| April 29, 2012 |
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Father and Son Killed during Boating Accident
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Media outlets have reported that a father and son lost their lives during a boat accident last week. The two were testing out a new vessel when something went awry causing both men to lose their lives within moments. According to the Department of ... |
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| Continue reading "Father and Son Killed during Boating Accident" » |
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| April 28, 2012 |
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Car Crashes into Restaurant Injuring Four
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Police are still investigating a car accident that led to several patrons at a Mexican restaurant sustaining injuries last week. According to the initial report, a vehicle careened into the front of the restaurant in Harbor City. Diners at the eatery ... |
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| Continue reading "Car Crashes into Restaurant Injuring Four" » |
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| April 26, 2012 |
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Having the Right Bicycle Equipment Can Help Los Angeles Bikers Stay Safe
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Bicycling in Los Angeles Despite the fact that Los Angeles is one of the most populated cities in the world, L.A.'s road system is not very friendly for those who use bicycles as a form of transportation. Of all of Los Angeles' 28,000 miles ... |
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| Continue reading "Having the Right Bicycle Equipment Can Help Los Angeles Bikers Stay Safe" » |
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| April 25, 2012 |
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Victims of Spinal Cord Injuries Should Seek Legal Counsel
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Spinal Cord Injury Causes The spinal cord is crucial to the functioning of the body because it allows the brain to send and receive sensory information to and from the rest of the body. Spinal cord injuries can be some of the most devastating types ... |
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| Continue reading "Victims of Spinal Cord Injuries Should Seek Legal Counsel" » |
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| April 24, 2012 |
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Common Accidental Injuries and How Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Accidental Injuries: Fifth Leading Cause of Death The CDC reports that in 2008 alone, over 28 million people were sent to the emergency room for accidental or unintentional injuries. Furthermore, unintentional injuries ranked as the fifth leading ... |
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| Continue reading "Common Accidental Injuries and How Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help" » |
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| April 23, 2012 |
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Los Angeles Injury Attorneys Aiding Victims With Severed Limbs
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Victims who are hurt due to another party's negligence or recklessness can have a difficult time recovering from the physical and emotional struggles that arise in the aftermath of a traumatizing incident. Particularly in the case of those who ... |
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| Continue reading "Los Angeles Injury Attorneys Aiding Victims With Severed Limbs" » |
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| April 22, 2012 |
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Lap Band Clinic Being Investigated after Death
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Police are investigating the death of a woman who had weight loss surgery last year. She is one of five patients that attended the same clinic and died shortly after having the procedure done. The victim, 55-year-old P.R., had a Lap-Band surgery done ... |
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| Continue reading "Lap Band Clinic Being Investigated after Death" » |
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| April 21, 2012 |
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Sailboat Accident Kills Two Young Boys
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| News sources have reported that a little boy lost his two brothers in a sailboat accident and is clinging to life himself. His parents are asking the public for their prayers for the 8-year-old victim. According to the police report, the little boy ... |
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| Continue reading "Sailboat Accident Kills Two Young Boys" » |
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| April 20, 2012 |
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Obtaining Compensation in a Los Angeles Burn Injury Lawsuit
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Burn Injury Statistics and Facts Burn injuries account for over 45,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. every year. Burns can be one of the most painful types of injuries, and many victims of accidents involving fire do not survive. Victims of burn ... |
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| Continue reading "Obtaining Compensation in a Los Angeles Burn Injury Lawsuit" » |
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| April 19, 2012 |
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Ascertaining Legal Responsibility in Los Angeles Bicycle Accidents
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Riding a Bicycle in Los Angeles Riding a bicycle in the greater Los Angeles area, including areas such as Santa Monica, Culver City, Downtown L.A., Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, can be a frightening task due to heavily congested roadways and streets. ... |
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| Continue reading "Ascertaining Legal Responsibility in Los Angeles Bicycle Accidents" » |
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| April 18, 2012 |
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Negligence in Los Angeles Nursing Home Facilities: Dropped Patients
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Some Statistics on Nursing Home Injuries Nursing home facilities are meant to provide attentive medical care to elderly patients who are no longer capable of maintaining themselves. However, people may be surprised to learn that thousands of nursing ... |
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| Continue reading "Negligence in Los Angeles Nursing Home Facilities: Dropped Patients" » |
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| April 18, 2012 |
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10-Year-Old Dies After Alley Fight
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney |
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| Police are not pressing charges in a case of a Long Beach girl who died after a fight with a classmate. The 10-year-old girl was fighting with her classmate over a boy, according to fellow classmates. The girl died from blunt force trauma to the head ... |
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| Continue reading "10-Year-Old Dies After Alley Fight" » |
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| April 17, 2012 |
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Why Hire a Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer?
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Types of Cases a Personal Injury Lawyer Handles Our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys deal with a wide range of cases on a regular basis. They assist victims of anything from car accidents , bus accidents , truck accidents , motorcycle accidents ... |
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| Continue reading "Why Hire a Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer?" » |
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| April 15, 2012 |
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Heavy Los Angeles Traffic Can Lead to Bus Accidents
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Dangers of Los Angeles Bus Accidents When heavy traffic creates congestion on Los Angeles roadways, bus accidents are more prone to occur. Because most passenger buses are not equipped with seatbelts, airbags, or other protective devices, those who ... |
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| Continue reading "Heavy Los Angeles Traffic Can Lead to Bus Accidents" » |
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| April 14, 2012 |
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Road Rage Directed at Bicyclist Results in 8 Broken Bones
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| A 42-year-old woman fell victim to an extreme act of road rage while bicycling in downtown Los Angeles last Friday. The woman was riding in one of downtown's green bike-only lanes recently implemented by the city to create a friendlier ... |
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| Continue reading "Road Rage Directed at Bicyclist Results in 8 Broken Bones" » |
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| April 13, 2012 |
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71-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Bicycle Accident
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Local media sources indicate that a recent pedestrian accident in California resulted in the death of a 71-year-old man. The man was crossing the street in a crosswalk when a bicyclist, whom authorities believe may have unlawfully biked through a red ... |
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| Continue reading "71-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Bicycle Accident" » |
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| April 13, 2012 |
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Actor Gary Sinise Cancels Appearances after Car Accident
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| After suffering injuries during a car accident , an actor has been forced to cancel several appearances with his band. Gary Sinise was injured in a crash earlier this month and, at this time, his PR reps are not releasing details to the media. It is ... |
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| Continue reading "Actor Gary Sinise Cancels Appearances after Car Accident" » |
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| April 12, 2012 |
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California Pedestrians Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Last weekend, two pedestrians were seriously injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in Northern California. Neither victim has been identified as of yet, and the severity of the two individuals' injuries remains to be known. Sources to the ... |
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| Continue reading "California Pedestrians Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run" » |
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| April 12, 2012 |
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Fatal Truck Accident Still Under Investigation
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Police in Los Angeles, California are still investigating a truck accident that took the life of an older man. The driver of the truck has yet to be charged as police are determining whether he should be blamed for the collision or not. According to ... |
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| Continue reading "Fatal Truck Accident Still Under Investigation" » |
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| April 11, 2012 |
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Drunk Driver Causes Gasoline Spill and $250,000 in Damages
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a double-tank gasoline truck caused over $250,000 of damage this past weekend. No individuals were critically injured in the collision, which occurred at the junction of Interstate 5 and State Highway 134 ... |
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| Continue reading "Drunk Driver Causes Gasoline Spill and $250,000 in Damages" » |
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| April 11, 2012 |
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Helpful Information About Road Rage
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Road rage is generally defined as any act of aggression displayed by a driver. Although the cause of most road rage incidents is usually a simple misunderstanding between drivers, road rage can have deadly consequences. Road rage can be triggered by ... |
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| Continue reading "Helpful Information About Road Rage" » |
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| April 10, 2012 |
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Amanda Bynes Arrested for Suspected DUI in Los Angeles
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney |
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| The former Nickelodeon actress Amanda Bynes was arrested in Los Angeles last week on DUI charges. Around 3:00 a.m. Bynes allegedly sideswiped a police car that was attempting to turn right. The police officer involved in the accident subsequently ... |
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| Continue reading "Amanda Bynes Arrested for Suspected DUI in Los Angeles" » |
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| April 10, 2012 |
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Driver Dies in Off-Ramp Accident
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| Posted By Pacific Attorney Group |
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| Last month, a driver was killed in a Los Angeles car accident when his car smashed into a palm tree on the side of an exit ramp in Cerritos. Official reports indicate that the 57-year-old's vehicle veered off course as the driver was exiting the ... |
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| Continue reading "Driver Dies in Off-Ramp Accident" » |
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| April 06, 2012 |
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Toddler at Bus Stop Killed during Pedestrian Accident
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Local media reports indicate that officers are investigating a pedestrian accident that took the life of a toddler in El Monte, California last week. Eyewitness reports state that a bus driver plowed into a bus stop where the toddler was waiting with ... |
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| Continue reading "Toddler at Bus Stop Killed during Pedestrian Accident" » |
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| April 05, 2012 |
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Police Officer Hit by Train while Driving into Work
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Several news sources have reported that a police officer was injured on his way to work last week in Los Angeles, California. At this time, he is being treated at a local hospital and is said to be in serious condition. According to the initial ... |
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| Continue reading "Police Officer Hit by Train while Driving into Work" » |
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| April 03, 2012 |
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Santa Clarita Pedestrian Killed during NCIS Filming
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney |
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| A Santa Clarita pedestrian was killed during the filming of the popular television show "NCIS" which is a CBS crime show. The accident involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was immediately taken to the hospital but was ... |
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| Continue reading "Santa Clarita Pedestrian Killed during NCIS Filming" » |
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| March 30, 2012 |
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Driver Turns Himself in After Fleeing Scene of Car Accident
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| A man who reportedly struck and killed a pedestrian last week turned himself into the authorities. Now, he faces multiple charges for not only striking the victim, but also leaving the scene of the pedestrian accident . Although details are still ... |
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| Continue reading "Driver Turns Himself in After Fleeing Scene of Car Accident" » |
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| March 29, 2012 |
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Hospital in Los Angeles Subjected to Two Medical Malpractice Claims
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| A hospital in Los Angeles County has settled not one but two medical malpractice suits this month. Both were filed on behalf of former patients who either died or suffered gravely as a result of care administered at the medical facility. In the first ... |
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| Continue reading "Hospital in Los Angeles Subjected to Two Medical Malpractice Claims" » |
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| March 27, 2012 |
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"Good Samaritan" Killed by Jewelry Robbers
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney |
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| In Victorville, California today, a good Samaritan was shot and killed by three men suspected of robbing a jewelry store. Allegedly, the man noticed the robbers escaping and attempted to follow them when one of the men shot at him. The man was taken ... |
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| Continue reading ""Good Samaritan" Killed by Jewelry Robbers" » |
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| March 27, 2012 |
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One Dead, Two Injured in El Monte Bus Accident
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| On Saturday, March 24, 2012 a bus jumped the curb and struck three people waiting at the bus stop in El Monte, CA. El Monte police said the accident occurred when the driver mistakenly hit the accelerator while trying to park near the intersection of ... |
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| Continue reading "One Dead, Two Injured in El Monte Bus Accident" » |
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| March 23, 2012 |
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Motorcycle Rider Found Dead Without Helmet On Post Crash
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Police in Los Angeles, California are still investigating a motorcycle acciden t that took the life of one man last week. At this time, the victim remains unnamed until the next of kin has been notified. News sources say that police responded to a ... |
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| Continue reading "Motorcycle Rider Found Dead Without Helmet On Post Crash" » |
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| March 22, 2012 |
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No Accident Report Filed In Crash Involving Lindsey Lohan
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| Local news sources say that an official report was not filed for a car accident that took place last week outside a night club. During the crash, actress Lindsey Lohan reportedly struck a man with her vehicle, but the man did not sustain any ... |
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| Continue reading "No Accident Report Filed In Crash Involving Lindsey Lohan" » |
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| March 20, 2012 |
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LA Train and Car Collide
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney |
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| On Saturday, March 17 th , a Los Angeles Blue Line Metro train and a car collided causing major injuries. The accident took place around 4pm when a black sedan ran a red light at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Flower Street. The driver of ... |
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| Continue reading "LA Train and Car Collide" » |
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| March 16, 2012 |
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Distracted Driver May Be To Blame For Fatal Motorcycle Crash
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| Posted By Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer |
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| In the state of California, initial reports show that a distracted driver could have caused a fatal motorcycle accident last week. At this time, the alleged distracted driver has been detained while police investigate the cause of the collision as ... |
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| Continue reading "Distracted Driver May Be To Blame For Fatal Motorcycle Crash" » |
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