For those who have stayed up-to-date concerning general accident trends in Los Angeles, the fact that the city has struggled to curb hit-and-run accidents is no great surprise. Leading local newspapers such as the LA Times have focused on the city's fight against the "hit-and-run epidemic" plaguing the city since at least 2015. Unfortunately, reporting from NBC Los Angeles reveals…
February 15, 2018
California Pedestrian Accidents FAQ
While there is so much to love about living in California, it is a sad fact that California frequently leads the nation in annual pedestrian deaths. In some years, as much as 23% of all California's motor vehicle deaths were suffered by pedestrians. As such, it is more than understandable if you are a pedestrian accident victim or surviving loved…
October 18, 2017
Pedestrian Accident Statistics in Victorville
Every year in the United States, thousands of injuries and fatalities occur due to pedestrian accidents. According to the California Department of Public Health, 254 pedestrian fatalities occurred in the Victorville area from 2007 through 2012. In addition, 1,645 pedestrians sustained non-fatal injuries. There are high numbers that reveal a huge safety concern for pedestrians in the Victorville area. What’s…
August 31, 2012
WHEN MOTORCYCLE PASSENGERS GET INJURED, DOES THE DRIVER GET SUED, DOES A FRIEND GET SUED?
It's a simple, straight forward question: what would you do if you were injured while being a passenger on a friends motorcycle? No one sets out one day to file a lawsuit against a friend or relative. It's just not something most people aspire to do. However, if you have been injured when you were a passenger on a motorcycle,…
August 2, 2012
CALIFORNIA ACCIDENT UPDATES
Every once in a while we like to give you updates on some of the many accidents that have occurred around California. All involve potential mechanical, product, human error or negligence. All could have potentially been avoided. Some have happy endings. Others, unfortunately, do not. We hope this update serves as a reminder to all that safety should always be…
September 2, 2011
Latest on California’s Roadways
Like you, we try to stay informed of the latest news with respect to California's roadways. Whether it is severe traffic congestion, construction-related traffic diversions or accidents and injury, you can rest assured that we will always keep you up to date on the latest goings on in the California area. The following details the latest happenings on the highways…
August 25, 2011
Latest on California’s Roadways…..
We always like to keep you updated on the latest from the CHP as you navigate around California- not only so you can avoid monstrous traffic delays but also as a reminder of the potential for tragedy as so many of California's drivers are driving distracted and recklessly. We hope that none of you are ever involved in an accident…
August 24, 2011
Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run
Motorists must always remember to share the road and respectfully defer to cyclists and pedestrians navigating the roadways. Those on bicycles or on foot are not as protected from danger as those in cars and are particularly vulnerable to accidents, injuries and death. As we have reported in the past, a slight amount of due care and responsibility goes a…
July 14, 2011
Pedestrian Struck Near Orange Coast College Campus
A pedestrian always has the right of way as against a motor vehicle or bicycle. However, pedestrians have a strict duty to conduct themselves reasonably under any circumstances. When walking on busy streets, pedestrians must constantly maintain a sense of safety and prudence to avoid injuries and possible fatalities. While true that cars must yield to pedestrians in every situation,…
There are various types of personal injuries that one can suffer at the hands of a negligent defendant. Negligence is the most common legal theory under which individuals choose to sue the party responsible for their harm. A negligence action requires a duty, breach of that duty, causation and damages to succeed. It is subject to a variety of defenses…