Car accidents happen every day in and around Los Angeles. Many car crashes lead to injuries and, in tragic cases, even fatalities. As the Los Angeles Times reported in January, “soaring” deaths from car accidents in 2021 have caused lawmakers...

Distracted driving is a major issue we’ve covered frequently on the DLG Blog. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that 3,142 deaths occurred as a result of distracted driving. Given the prevalence of distracted driving leading...

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has signed into law recommendations from the Department of Transportation to reduce speed limits on approximately 177 miles of city streets. The mayor’s signature comes after the City Council approved such a measure, and will...

Loved ones and friends gathered Monday at a memorial service for Jose Rangel, a beloved street vendor from South Los Angeles who was struck and killed on February 17 in a hit-and-run accident. The fatal February 17 collision occurred after...

The phrase ‘catastrophic injury‘ is often used as part of legal terminology to refer to an injury that is so severe that it actually permanently affects an individual’s daily life. There are a number of different types of catastrophic injuries,...

In California, a car is pretty much a necessity for most people. Golden State residents drive the state’s scenic roads and highways every day for work and leisure, and the number of cars on the roadways means many of us...

Chances are you’re familiar with Uber or Lyft ridesharing services. Hailing a rideshare can be convenient, cost-effective, and even environmentally friendly when sharing rides with others. But what if you’re injured in an Uber or Lyft accident? Can you recover...

When traveling through California or across the United States, motor vehicle drivers commonly share the roads and highways with 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer commercial trucks (also known as big rigs). According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 12.5...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has unveiled a federal strategy aimed at improving traffic safety on a national scale. Facing what is expected to be a substantial increase in traffic fatalities for the 2021 calendar year, the Department of Transportation...

“Succession” actor Nicholas Braun was involved in a Los Angeles car accident this week that left the other vehicle in flames. The star of the HBO series documented the incident on social media after a vehicle hit his parked SUV...