Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

The L.A. Times reports that the family of a toddler who died after falling 30 feet from a luxury box at the Staples Center has sued the owner and operator of the arena. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants allowed a dangerous condition - a poorly designed barrier - to exist at the Staples Center.

The lawsuit further asserts that ownership also failed to provide any warnings of the dangerous condition.

Under California law owners and occupiers of businesses, land and homes have a responsibility to maintain their property and keep it safe. Owners/occupiers are required to take care of any known dangers, and to provide adequate warning of potential dangers.

If you are injured on someone else's property - be it a sporting event, a grocery store or even a friend's house - as the result of a dangerous condition on that property, the owner or occupier may be found negligent and liable. It is important to speak to a knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to evaluate your claim and protect your right to sue.

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An inmate bus crash on the Southbound 5 ended in serious injuries for eight people. Officials believe the accident occurred after a car in front of the bus suddenly slowed down, causing the bus-driver to slam on his brakes. A bus following close behind, as well as two other close-following busses crashed.

If you have been injured in any type of motor vehicle accident, it is important to seek medical attention if injured and speak to an experienced Los Angeles accident attorney to protect your right to compensation.

When you are injured in an accident in a motor vehicle for hire - such as a chartered bus - additional considerations may impact liability. Besides driver fault, questions exist such as whether the company or entity who provides the driver or vehicle did a thorough background check on the driver, whether the driver had a history of accidents and whether the vehicle carrying the passenger complied with all safety requirements.

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A Long Beach woman was killed in a Los Angeles DUI car accident early Monday morning after the car she was riding in slammed into a wall. She was one of three passengers in the car. The driver of the vehicle was critically injured. News reports indicate that police believe the driver was drunk and are considering filing DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges once the driver's condition improves.

If you have been injured or a loved one has been injured or even killed in a drunk driving accident, it is critical to contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to evaluate your options and protect your right to obtain compensation.

Despite substantial public awareness concerning the dangers of drunk driving, DUI accidents happen far too frequently. Statistics show that in California, more than 3000 people die each year due to drunk driving accidents. When a drunk driver causes an accident or fatality, DUI victims and their families may incur significant economic losses as the result of time of work and diminished working capacity. Victims and their families may also be entitled to compensation for physical and emotional pain and suffering.

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The LA Times reports that a car containing ammunition exploded after a multi-car collision on the 60 Freeway near Monterey Park. Several vehicles were involved in the crash that caused the ammunition to go off in several rounds, creating a fire and increased threat to passersby.

If you have been injured in a car accident, it is important to speak to an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer immediately to protect your rights and determine your next steps.

Often, unforeseen circumstances affect the extent of harm and the determination of who's at fault. If an injury had occurred as the result of the explosion, it would be significant to determine whether the person who caused the car accident should be held liable for harm or whether instead, the person carrying ammunition in an unsafe manner is to blame.

Several factors are involved in even the most straightforward car accidents. Contacting a knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury lawyer at once to begin an investigation ensures you are on the right track to recover the compensation you deserve.

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A South Los Angeles head-on collision killed a man and injured two others in the early morning hours of this past Sunday. The accident occurred after one motorist was going west and made a left turn onto Figueroa Street. The motorist then struck a car going east.

The driver of the car was taken to the hospital and was pronounced dead. A passenger in that vehicle suffered serious injuries as did the driver of the car that turned left.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a car accident it is important to contact an experienced Los Angeles car accident attorney to begin an investigation and determine your right to compensation.

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A 26-year-old Los Angeles man was killed early Friday morning in a motorcycle accident on the 110 freeway. The man lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a sport utility vehicle on the Arroyo Seco Parkway. The driver of the SUV was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The cause behind the accident is unknown, but initial reports suggest that speed was a factor.

Motorcycle accidents remain one of California's most dangerous roadway accidents. Even with safety precautions - when something goes wrong, the potential for serious injuries and fatalities is significant.

If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash or have been seriously injured in an motorcycle collision, contact an experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer immediately to evaluate your next steps and determine if you are entitled to compensation. In many cases, victims may be able to recovery medical costs, lost income, and physical and emotional pain and suffering.

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In an effort to avoid a Santa Monica pedestrian accident at the Farmers Market, the city is planning to install new signs, barricades and heavy duty nets strong enough to stop a runaway vehicle.

Eight years ago, an elderly driver lost control of his vehicle and sped into the Santa Monica Farmers Market, killing 10 and seriously injuring many more. The driver was later convicted of vehicular manslaughter and negligence.

If you have been harmed in a pedestrian accident or other serious accident, it is important to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to explore every avenue of recovery and discuss your options.

Here, even though the driver was found responsible, the City of Santa Monica was also to blame. A federal investigation found that the City's plan was inadequate, warning signs were too small, posted too close to the market and the barrier system insufficient. The City, along with other defendants settled dozens of civil lawsuits arising out of the accident for $21 million.

Often - it is the totality of circumstances surrounding an accident that play a bigger role in causing harm than the ultimate act. Finding who or what is responsible for creating conditions that may lead to an accident is critical to ensuring injured parties receive all the compensation they are entitled to.

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