How to Avoid a DUI on Valentine’s Day
Where do broken hearts go? Sometimes to the nearest watering hole, unfortunately. It is no mystery that drunk driving incidents dramatically increase during a holiday. Emotions are high, and people are either drinking to celebrate or consuming to forget. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations all see a spike in DUIs. Even Independence Day and […]
How to Recover Damages After a Burn Injury
Any personal injury lawsuit is a complex process. To recover damages that cover your expenses and compensate for loss of employment, income, or enjoyment, there are many steps. The process can take months, if not years. Recovering damages in a burn injury lawsuit requires the help of a burn injury attorney. It’s important to have […]
This Week In The News: 02/03-02/07
Kobe Bryant Death: No Engine Failure in Helicopter Crash, Preliminary NTSB Report Says Friday, February 7 (ABC 7) – An NTSB report following the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Giana, and seven others last month found no evidence of engine failure. Investigators found a cut tree branch at the site, suggesting the […]
This Week In The News (01/27-01/31)
Lakers Issue First Statement Since Kobe’s Death: ‘We Are Devastated’ Thursday, January 30 (CBS Los Angeles) – On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers issued their first statement following the death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and sever others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday. The Lakers expressed love to the […]
What Does Living with Spinal Cord Injury Really Cost?
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are among the most debilitating. Between medical interventions and lifetime care, the expenses can add up to $10 million or more. When you factor in lost wages and pain and suffering, a settlement of tens of millions of dollars may not seem enough for victims confined to a wheelchair. The most […]
This Week In The News: 01/20-01/24
Hydrogen Cyanide Spill Closes 405 Freeway in Redondo Beach Thursday, January 23 (CBS Los Angeles) – On Thursday, the California Highway Patrol temporarily closed the San Diego 405 Freeway in Redondo Beach due to a hazardous materials spill. The Freeway was closed in both directions at Inglewood Avenue. It was originally believed the truck was […]
The Difference Between Economic Damages & Non-Economic Damages
Personal injury cases are defined as legal disputes that occur when one person is injured due to the negligence of another party. Typically the responsible party, whether it be a single person, institution or municipality, will move to have their insurance company compensate the victim if it is proven they are at fault. These monies […]
This Week In The News (01/13-01/17)
Hit-and-Run Crash in Long Beach Injures Woman Thursday, January 16 (NBC Los Angeles) – A hit-and-run crash in Long Beach left a woman in her mid-20s hospitalized in critical condition. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded to an incident at Atlantic Avenue and Third Street at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday. Police say […]
Time Limits for Filing a Product Liability Claim
The time limits for filing a product liability claim differ depending on what state you live in. But wherever you file your claim, a lawsuit should begin as soon as possible. It can take time to have all the pieces in place, and the process can extend well past the deadline. Your state’s statute of limitations governs […]
This Week In The News (01/06-01/10)
US, Iran Step Back From the Brink; Region Still on Edge Wednesday, January 8 (NBC Los Angeles) – President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday he would not order a military response against Iran following missile strikes on two bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops. Hours later, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House would vote […]