Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

KTLA New reports that one driver has died during Carmageddon. Reports indicate that his vehicle crossed over the center divider and had a head-on car accident with another vehicle. According to a statement released by the Los Angeles Police Department, the car accident occurred after a 28-year-old Los Angeles resident crossed over the center divider into oncoming traffic. He slammed head-on into a 2001 Porsche Carrera on North Sepulveda Boulevard.

If you have been injured in a head-on car accident, or a loved one has suffered a wrongful death, it is important to contact an experienced Los Angeles head-on car accident lawyer to protect your rights and determine your next steps.

Head-on collisions are one of the deadliest types of car accidents. They may happen for a variety of reasons including failing to stay in your lane and crossing the center-divider, swerving to avoid oncoming traffic and not yielding to another vehicle in an intersection. In addition to fatalities, serious injuries may occur from head-on collisions including brain and spinal cord injuries.

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L.A. Now reports that a 21-year-old Pasadena man was killed in a Los Angles car accident when he lost control of his vehicle while driving on the Angeles Crest Highway between La Canada Flintridge and Angeles Forest Highway. The portion of the highway where the accident occurred had recently been reopened after being closed for nearly one and one-half years to repair extensive road damage.

If you have lost a loved one or have suffered serious injuries from a car accident, it is important to speak to an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer immediately to begin an investigation into the cause of the accident and preserve your right to obtain compensation.

Here, the man was injured when he lost control of his car, driving up and embankment and crashing into a tree. While sources indicate that an investigation will be conducted to determine whether alcohol was involved, many other factors may have played a role as well. For example, an investigation into the condition of the roadway is important. This dangerous stretch had just been re-opened, leading to questions of whether the highway repairs and maintenance were adequate. Even where driving errors may be a factor in a crash, if the road wasn't properly designed, containing unmarked hazards or other dangerous characteristics, the entity responsible for designed or maintaining the road may be held responsible for an ensuing car crash.

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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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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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A Los Angeles car accident has resulted in injuries to six people after two vehicles collided on the 118 Freeway near Pacoima. The Pacoima car accident occurred early this afternoon and caused at least one vehicle to overturn.

If you have been involved in a Southern California car accident, contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to protect your rights and begin an investigation.

Three people in one car suffered serious injuries, while the three people in the other vehicle had minor to moderate injuries.

When accidents occur, several car accident questions need to be evaluated. First, what factors contributed to the accident? Is one driver to blame or is each partly at fault? Additionally, what is the setting surrounding the incident, i.e. What time of day did the accident occur? What were the weather conditions? Did poor visibility play a role? What about roadway design? Another question is whether any defective autoparts contributed to the accident.

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The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports that a 27-year-old Perris man is under investigation for causing a drunk driving accident after he crashed into the back of one car in Riverside, then drove the wrong way along the freeway, ultimately colliding head-on into another motorist.

The Perris man suffered major injuries and the motorists he hit suffered minor injuries. If you have been injured by a drunk driver, contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer immediately.

Physical injuries are not the only harm suffered in a DUI accident - additional damages may result from time taken off work and potentially diminished earning capacity, as well as pain and suffering and mental anguish.

Even where physical injuries are not readily apparent, it is important to seek medical attention right away - some injuries such as brain injuries or head injuries often don't show up until day, weeks or even months after an accident. Understanding the signs of a head injury is imperative to obtain a proper diagnosis and begin receiving treatment as soon as possible. Further, it is best to consult with a personal injury lawyer right away in order to preserve your legal rights and begin an investigation into the accident.

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NBC Los Angeles reports that two L.A. firefighter-paramedics were injured in a hit-and-run accident. The men were injured after a Dodge Caravan broadsided the ambulance. The ambulance's patient was uninjured.

If you have been injured in a car accident or other motor-vehicle accident, it is critical to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney to investigate the incident and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Here, as in many motor vehicle accidents, several factors are at play. First, it was a hit-and-run accident, raising both criminal and civil liability issues. Under California law, drivers are required to stop after being involved in an accident as soon as is safe to exchange crucial information, such as names, driver's license numbers and insurance information.

Additionally, the paramedics were injured while on the job. A knowledgeable attorney should be consulted whenever injuries occur during the course of one's job. In many cases, worker's compensation will provide an avenue of recovery. Other times, it may be possible to pursue a civil remedy.

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Los Angeles car accidents happen too frequently. In order to raise awareness and hopefully reduce the number of accidents, Impact Teen Drivers has named this week "California Teen Safety Week."

As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney and car accident lawyer, I support these measures.

The teen driving program is aimed at teaching teens about the impact of distracted and reckless driving. In fact, distracted driving car accidents are the number one killer of teens in America. Statistics provide that nine teens die each day from car crashes. In California, drivers aged 15 to 19 were involved in over 20,000 accidents as the result of distraction.

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After suffering injuries from a Los Angeles bike accident, Mayor Villaraigosa has approved of a plan to develop more than 1,680 miles of bicycle lanes to improve safety for Los Angeles bike riders.

If you have been injured in while riding your bike, contact an experienced Los Angeles bike accident lawyer to begin an investigation into the accident and help you obtain compensation for your injuries.

The ambitious plan seeks to provide 100 miles per year new lanes for the next 5 years, plus 40 miles for each year after that. Los Angeles hopes that with the addition of bike lanes, the frequency of Los Angeles car accidents involving bike collisions will decrease. Villaraigosa notes that the city is "focusing our efforts in transforming the city from just the single-passenger automobile city to a city where we share the road."

In fact - it is often the failure to share the road that leads to car/bike accidents. In some cases, a bicyclist may signal he or she is turning, but a car fails to acknowledge the bicyclist's gesture and collides with the cyclist as he's trying to negotiate a turn. Other times, bicyclists attempt to use traffic slow downs to maneuver and pass several vehicles, creating unseen hazards for cars unaware of their presence.

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The U.S. Supreme Court this week determined that a California family can proceed with a wrongful death lawsuit arising out of a car accident where a woman in the second-row middle seat was killed.

The court determined that even though Mazda complied with federal safety laws, it was negligent in not equipping its cars with shoulder belts in the middle seats. Mazda was not immune from common law liability simply because the Department of Transportation did not order all cars to install the shoulder belts.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident, it is important to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer at once. A skilled L.A. personal injury lawyer can conduct an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding an accident.

Often, the cause of an accident may not be readily apparent. Many factors may influence both the cause and the severity of an accident. These factors include not only roadway conditions and driver error, but also defective auto parts and manufacturer negligence. With in depth investigation, an experienced personal injury lawyer can evaluate the different influences on an accident and determine possible avenues of recovery.

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The tragic Los Angeles bus accident near Lake Arrowhead raises significant questions concerning safety.

Reports indicate that the bus carrying the 22 people, mostly students, was not equipped with seatbelts. Further, although the 61-year-old driver was licensed, it was unknown if he was currently working or had retired.

If you have been injured in a bus accident or other motor vehicle accident, it is critical to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to begin investigating the matter and discuss your options.

Anyone who has traveled California 189 knows that the road is treacherous. With sharp turns and steep inclines, safety is paramount. Reports indicate that as the bus rounded a "nearly hair-pin" run, it collided with an SUV coming in the opposite direction. The driver died and at least 10 face serious injuries. Whether anything could have been done to prevent the accident or lessen the severity of the impact is currently is under investigation. Many times factors other than driver error are at play and may impact a victim's right to compensation.

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KTLA News reports that a jogger was stuck and killed this past weekend as she stopped to grab a dog that was darting into traffic.

Mara Steves was jogging late Sunday morning when the tragic accident occurred. She was kneeling beside the dog when two cars crashed nearby, one of them careening onto the sidewalk and hitting Steves. Steves is being remembered as a tireless community volunteer, always with a smile on her face.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident or pedestrian accident, contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer at once to evaluate your options. A knowledgeable attorney can begin investigating the accident and determine whether you may be able to recover for your injuries or damages. Where an accident involves a Los Angeles wrongful death, families may be able to seek compensation for their loss.

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