Nursing Home Abuse Cases
Every year, far too many elderly residents of nursing homes and other care facilities are abused. It is estimated that one out of 10 elderly individuals experience some type of elder abuse, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 1999 and 2001, nearly a third of all nursing homes were cited for violating […]
This Week In The News (10/07-10/11)
SUV Slams Into Sedan In Lake Los Angeles Killing 5-Year-Old Girl, Alcohol Suspected Wednesday, October 9 (CBS Los Angeles) – A 5-year-old girl was killed Tuesday night in an SUV crash at Avenue O and 165th Street East shortly after 9:00 p.m. The SUV also struck a sedan, injuring four people inside. Police suspect the 61-year-old […]
Expiration Dates & Defective Products: What You Need to Know
Many products come with expiration dates, especially food and medication. Whether a product is defective may or may not be because it has expired, so it’s important to consider all factors to determine who’s legally responsible for selling an item that caused an injury. First it can help to understand the types of expiration dates. […]
This Week In The News (09/30-10/04)
West Covina Hit-and-Run: Surveillance Footage Shows Driver Back Up Into Woman Before Taking Off Thursday, October 3, 2019 (ABC 7 Los Angeles) – Yes another hit and run incident in West Covina. The LAPD is asking the public to help identify the driver of a white pickup that was seen on surveillance backing up and hitting […]
Vaping Injuries – Who Is Responsible?
As of October 1, 2019, there were 18 deaths related to vaping-related lung injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reported 1,080 lung injury cases associated with e-cigarettes. These injuries have affected people in 48 states and one person in the U.S. Virgin Islands; 80% of reported patients are under […]
This Week In The News (09/23-09/27)
1 Dead, 1 Injured in Chain Reaction Collision Involving 3 Big Rigs on 10 Fwy in West Covina Thursday, September 26, 2019 (KTLA 5) – A deadly chain reaction crash happened shortly before 3AM on Thursday morning. The 10 Freeway in West Covina was shut down after a big rig rear-ended a truck, which then crashed […]
This Week In The News (09/16-09/20)
605 Freeway: Crash involving Semi Hauling Carnival Ride Shuts Down Southbound Lanes for Hours in Long Beach Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (KABC) – All southbound lanes of the 605 Freeway in Long Beach were shut down for hours on Tuesday morning. A semi-truck transporting a carnival ride flipped on its side after colliding with a BMW. […]
What Happens When You Wreck a Rental Car?
Believe it or not, wrecking a rental car isn’t that uncommon. From fender benders to full-on collisions, getting in a car accident is never pleasant. That is especially the case when you wreck a rental car. Even bad weather doesn’t come close to ruining a vacation like getting in an auto accident, especially an accident […]
This Week In The News (09/09 – 09/13)
65-Year-Old Man in Grave Condition After Being Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in South L.A., Police Say Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (ABC 7) – The LAPD in South Los Angeles has offered a $25,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest of a hit-and-run suspect. A vehicle traveling westbound on Century Boulevard struck a 65-year-old man, […]
What if My Uber Drive Is Drunk or Under the Influence?
Ridesharing has become so ingrained in our everyday lives that it’s as common as owning a cell phone. Ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft have taken over the roads in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and many other major cities, with more drivers and passengers signing up every day. As of 2019, Uber reportedly holds […]