Every U.S. state provides guidelines for motorists as to the state maximum legal blood alcohol content. For most motorists over age 21, the legal limit is .08. This mean .08% of the blood contains alcohol. For drivers over age 16 …

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Southern California is known around the nation as having some of the worst traffic of any metropolitan area. Only Washington D.C. compares to the congestion, fender benders and accident frequency for which the L.A. area is known. In the latest …

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The national Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that 500,000 containers of pourable gel fuel have been recalled due to nationwide reports of fire hazards- some of which were nearly fatal. The gel fuel has been utilized in conjunction with …

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We have been closely following the story of the San Francisco Giants player who was savagely beaten following the season opener in April. We are pleased to report that the victim’s condition has been upgraded from ‘critical’ to ‘serious’ condition …

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The U.S. Supreme Court is finishing its term at the end of this month. Like most years, the Court still has a number of pivotal cases left to consider. A handful of the cases still on the docket involve complex …

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At least two people were injured in a pileup on I-5 Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred in the Northbound lanes and wreaked havoc on the roadways well into rush hour, according to California Highway Patrol. The crash began as any …

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently implemented a sting operation to target illegal gambling via internet gaming services. Entangled in the operation is a Costa Rican resident who was indicted on charges of “knowingly and unlawfully conduct[ing]” illegal gambling activities …

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We reported earlier this week about the recent hearings pertaining to the pending lawsuits against the auto manufacturer Toyota. Toyota models have reportedly spontaneously accelerated while drivers were traveling on the roadways. This serious defect resulted in injuries and fatalities …

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California leads the way in handheld device and text message legislation. California motorists are prohibited from operating a hand-held device while driving and are also prohibited from text messaging while driving. The purpose of such laws is to cut down …

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Auto manufacturer Toyota has suffered devastating blows over the past year for faulty equipment and injuries sustained as a result of spontaneous acceleration. Many plaintiffs having suffered identical injuries have sought to join together in a class action lawsuit to …

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It seems that headlines lately have been replete with stories about hit-and-run accidents where the victim ends up seriously injured or killed. It is far too common for motorists around California to try and evade responsibility by making a quick …

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The Angeles Crest Highway is a two-lane highway located in the mountainous region north of the Los Angeles basin. Passing through the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains, the roadway is one of the highest in Southern California. …

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California roadways are a mixing bowl of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and mass transit passengers. It stands to reason that with so much traffic across the state, accidents are collisions are virtually inevitable. What we hate to see is fatalities upon …

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California boasts some of the toughest dog bite laws in the nation. It is one of the few states that assess strict liability against owners with no actual knowledge of their dog’s propensity for violence. In other words, an owner …

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Many of you may remember the tragedy that occurred in January of this year involving a famous track star and a ten-car pileup resulting in three fatalities. The accident took place in Newport Beach and took the lives of three …

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Ventura County recently saw its largest personal injury jury verdict ever: $35 million. The defense immediately jumped at the opportunity to motion for a new trial, demanding the verdict was excessive and impossibly incongruent with the injuries suffered by the …

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In an effort to curb teenage violence and hopefully encourage kids to ease up on the amount of time they spend playing video games, California enacted a law banning the sale of violent video games to minors. All video games …

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Just when we had our fill of drunk driving reports, an incredible new story leaves us baffled and questioning whether drivers will ever heed our warning to steer clear of drinking and driving. Late Friday, a driver crashed his vehicle …

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Thursday saw a variety of pile-ups and vehicular incidents around the Southern California area leading to extensive clean-up by California Highway Patrol. For those commuting on Interstate 5 North this morning, you may have noticed a very slow-go around 8am. …

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Tanning has long been touted as a dangerous and carcinogenic beauty regimen, especially for young teens. The federal government has placed a tax upon tanning and many jurisdictions are considering outlawing the experience for teens without parental permission. California is …

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We cannot reiterate enough the danger and risk associated with driving under the influence. By choosing to get behind the wheel intoxicated, a driver is not only putting his life in danger, but the lives of his passengers, other pedestrians, …

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As we cautioned readers last week, Memorial Day weekend is often consumed with parties, vacations and general merriment. However, all too often Californians choose to imbibe and drive- leading to fatalities, accidents and DUI arrests in numbers unparalleled by nearly …

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In an unbelievable tragedy, a diver in Laguna Beach was found unconscious and wrapped in sea kelp after diving alone to spear fish Thursday evening. The diver was immediately transported to Mission Hospital where he was soon declared dead. Experienced …

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The past few weeks have been fraught with tragedy, heartache and frustration as California motorists have been involved in quite a number of vehicular accidents, run-ins with pedestrians and traffic nightmares. With Memorial Day weekend upon us, many Southern California …

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A recent 7-figure payout by California Highway Patrol (CHP) pays homage to the old adage: every cloud has a silver lining. In this case, a very dark cloud luckily found its silver lining in the form of a $4.5 million …

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California law has outlined some conduct as so inherently dangerous and ultra-hazardous that it must fall under a strict liability theory of torts. Strict liability takes out any opportunity for the defendant to attest to his reasonableness under the circumstances. …

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Bullying is a generations-old problem suffered by many children on playgrounds across the nation. Historically, bullies picked on those smaller in stature or more vulnerable to physical overpowering. However, in today’s society, bullying is taking place less in the schoolyard …

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It is common knowledge that seatbelts save lives, but California’s Highway Patrol plans to crack down on those drivers choosing to ignore the risk of injury associated with ignoring seatbelt laws. California Highway Patrol (CHP) has partnered with 140 state …

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In an unspeakable tragedy, a 23-year old woman walked in front of a 2007 Ford in the number 4 lane of southbound I-57. The woman, from San Dimas, was pronounced dead on the scene while California Highway Patrol sought to …

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The year was 2006 and Rob Summers was at the apex of his college baseball career. His team took the NCAA Division I baseball title that year and Summers decided to spend the off-season perfecting his pitches and increasing strike-out …

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In a tragic chain of events during Thursday’s I-5 traffic congestion, four buses collided with one another, injuring eight passengers including one soldier who is reportedly in critical condition. The chain reaction was said to have been caused by a …

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In an astonishing display of black smoke and engulfing flames, a military jet bounced off the runway at Southern California Naval Base and proceeded to burst into flames on the runway. The Boeing 707, loaded with jet fuel, contained just …

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Yesterday marked tragedy in Poloma as two drivers of disabled vehicles were struck and killed by an oncoming tractor trailer. At approximately 3am yesterday morning, two drivers were standing outside their vehicles on the east bound shoulder of the Pomona …

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While all motorists should practice safe and defensive driving, motorcyclists heed this creed more than any other group on the road today. Motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate reality and many groups advocate for safer motorcycle safety regulations across the nation. …

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Earlier this week, the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a District Court civil verdict holding an Arizona-based taser manufacturer liable in the 2005 death of a Salinas, California man. In 2008, a federal district court jury found that …

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It is well documented that fatigue can cause exaggerated symptoms of delirium, confusion and forgetfulness. Driving while fatigued has been likened to driving while intoxicated. Many tests have revealed that driving after 18 hours awake can result in decreased reaction …

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Former Governor of Minnesota will appear on the LedgerOnTheLaw Show on KTALK AM 1150. Tune in next Saturday at 3pm on KTLK AM1150 and listen to the outspoken Jesse Ventura who will be phoning in from his home in Mexico. …

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The legal profession is widely noted as being one of traditional decorum, stoic judges in cold courtrooms and complete with technology bordering on basic-slide Power Point. However, many advancements have been made in law firm and courtroom technology. Gadgets that …

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Many Californians have heard about the recent tragedy on opening day at Dodger’s Stadium. Bryan Stow has been in a medically-induced coma since late April after being savagely beaten by another spectator during a Dodgers-Giants game. As of today, Stow …

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Emotions run high during a car accident. Drivers are concerned with whether they are injured, how the other driver fared and how extensive the damage is to their own cars. For minor car accidents where no one has been seriously …

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With so many commercials and advertisements bombarding you today, you likely tend to tune out most of the marketing attempts thrown your way. Especially commercials employing loud or intimidating tactics to sell their products. Lawyers and law firms are notorious …

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Personal injury lawyers are required to know many different aspects of the law, as many different aspects play into a civil action. The typical personal injury lawsuit combines knowledge of tort law, evidence law, ethics and civil procedure. These are …

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Brain injuries can happen anywhere—work, play, home, travel—and happen to anyone, at any age at any time. A simple fall can turn into serious brain damage. A negligent accident can cause paralysis or death. They can seem benign one day, …

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Sony Corporation has had a tough few weeks in regards to customer account security. The first alleged breach caused Sony’s Qriocity streaming media and PlayStation Network (PSN) services to go down and the loss of 77 million customer records. A …

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Varshock v. California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection: In a case considering California’s Tort Claims Act, the California Court of Appeals held that the Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection is not liable for the deaths of multiple private …

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Suffering a physical injury can be one of the scariest experiences in a person’s life. A severe, life-changing injury can result in the loss of the ability to work, ability to move about and ability to maintain the lifestyle you …

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One of the biggest benefits to filing a personal injury action is that you will have the ability to be compensated and “made whole” for the injuries you have suffered because of someone else’s negligence. Depending on the severity of …

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A personal injury attorney generally sues on your behalf under the legal concept of negligence. While personal injury can fall under other categories, negligence is by far the most commonly applied theory. The word negligence derives from the Latin word …

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Injuries sustained from adverse, severe side effects to prescription drugs are becoming more and more prevalent in our society today. The large pharmaceutical companies are unable to test for every side effect possible from a medication. Have you been recently …

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A personal injury action can be the best way to resolve your claims against the party or parties responsible for your recent injury. A personal injury is a very serious civil wrong which should not be taken lightly. If you …

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The civil lawsuit is one of the most highly regarded American rights in existence today. If you are considering a personal injury lawsuit, you should know that the right to sue another to recover for your losses is not to …

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If you want to sue the person who has injured you, look no further. Our lawyers are the best at what they do and can ensure you the most effective legal representation available. You should never hesitate to hold one …

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If you are considering a personal injury action, you have come to the right place. Our lawyers some of the most experienced and qualified in all of California. Our combined experience with negligence lawsuits means you have chosen the right …

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The United States Supreme Court ruled this week that AT&T subscribers are ineligible for class action status and all disputes are governed by the boilerplate language found in the original contracts between consumers and their cellular provider. California plaintiffs were …

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If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of the misconduct, negligence or malice of another, you should call us today. Many personal injury claims carry a statute of limitations of two years. Two years after …

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Today’s headlines are uncomfortably replete with stories of air traffic controllers asleep at the command, pilots flying under the influence and flight attendants losing their cool. But how can all this seeming aeronautical negligence affect you as the commercial traveler? …

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If you are considering a personal injury claim against a party who has injured you, you may have some questions. Many people are unsure and quisitive about the civil side of the law. While many have undoubtedly seen television dramas …

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If you have been injured in a car accident, you and your family are probably primarily concerned with the medical recovery for your injuries. Especially if you have extensive injuries that have permanently or temporarily disabled you, a lawsuit might …

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Many have seen the late-night commercials featuring brash, outspoken attorney Roni Deutch. California’s Attorney General Kamala D. Harris plans to continue with the lawsuit, originated by predecessor Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. In addition, Harris has petitioned the Superior …

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The month of April is dedicated to distracted driver awareness. California law enforcement officials have celebrated the holiday by cracking down on distracted motorists and offering tickets and warnings to those who have fallen prey to the dozens of ways …

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