In personal injury law, the premises liability subcategory can occasionally be misunderstood, leaving an injured victim wondering whether or not a claim for financial compensation might be possible. While ‘slip and fall‘ is a straightforward term that is often used...

Every day, approximately eight people in the U.S. are killed in car accidents that are reported to involve a distracted driver. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm that statistic, and define distracted driving as “driving while doing...

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released data compiled through its annual Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Of the 33,244 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2019, 36,096 deaths occurred. That equates to 11.0 deaths per 100,000...

Last month, the city of Minneapolis agreed to a $27 million wrongful death settlement with the family of George Floyd. An additional $500,000 will reportedly be paid as part of the settlement to enhance the neighborhood near 38th Street and...

In California, we’re fortunate to have the advantage of virtually every month of the year being bicycle season. Given our accommodating climate, many Californians – particularly those in the Los Angeles-area – utilize bicycles as a primary means of transportation....

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention month, it’s an appropriate opportunity to highlight a film that examines the critical but underreported issue of untested rape kits in the U.S. “I Am Evidence” is an HBO documentary released in...

If you’ve ever been injured in a car accident, you’re likely aware that even a minor fender bender can be a difficult and even traumatic experience. After a car accident, countless stressful questions can arise: – Is anyone injured? –...

When you suffer an unfortunate experience like a car, motorcycle, or truck accident, the resulting injuries can leave you with mounting medical bills and even lost wages. If your accident was due to another’s negligence, it is recommended that you...

After finishing his freshman season at guard for the Kentucky Wildcats, Terrence Clarke was preparing for the NBA draft and a future career of fame and fortune. That dream ended tragically Thursday afternoon in the San Fernando neighborhood of Northridge....

Car accidents, automobile collisions, traffic crashes, hit-and-runs – whatever term you use to describe these types of incidents, one thing is for sure: they occur each and every day in Los Angeles and throughout California, affecting thousands of people annually....