This Week In The News (05/20-05/24)
Wild Chase of Stolen RV Ends with Injuries in Los Angeles Wednesday, May 22 (The Washington Post) – A woman led authorities on a half-hour chase from Santa Clarita into the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday in a stolen recreational vehicle. According to KABC-TV, the RV failed to yield to police and sped at up […]
Hit and Run Fatalities on the Rise
Hit-and-run accidents have reached record numbers across the nation, as have crash-related fatalities. The same is true in California where, according to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 337 people were killed by hit-and-run drivers in 2016. Across the country, the total reached 2,049. Of those, 65% were pedestrians and bicyclists. The problem […]
This Week In The News (05/13-05/17)
One Person Killed, Another Seriously Hurt in Accident at Port of Los Angeles Wednesday, May 15 (NBC Los Angeles) – Jose Santoyo, 58, a maintenance worker at the Port of Los Angeles, was killed in an industrial accident Wednesday. The incident occurred at the 600 block of E. Terminal Way when a tire from a […]
This Week In The News (05/06-05/10)
Uber and Lyft Drivers are Striking at LAX: “We’re Being Paid Starving Wages” Wednesday, May 8 (Curbed Los Angeles) – On Wednesday, Uber and Lyft drivers in Los Angeles began a 24-hour strike to protest low pay. Strike organizer Laurel Hirschmann said, “We’re being paid starving wages.” Earlier in the year, Uber cut per-mile rates […]
Steps to Take as a Pedestrian After an Uber Accident
Being hit by a car is a traumatic experience. The outcome can range from nasty bumps and bruises to broken bones, to life-changing limb and head injuries. If you’re hit by an Uber vehicle, the company’s complex business model doesn’t help any. It’s often difficult to determine who to place the blame on, which is […]
This Week In The News (04/29-05/03)
FBI Says It Thwarted A Planned Terrorist Attack By A Man In Los Angeles Area Monday, April 29 (NPR) – The FBI announced it arrested Mark Steven Domingo, 26, last Friday, who had conspired to stage a terrorist attack in Long Beach. Domingo had planned to detonate an improvised explosive device on Sunday at a […]
Steps to Take as a Passenger After an Uber Accident
Every day, millions of people use rideshare services. Uber completes as many as 15 million rides per day, according to some estimates, while thousands of people, including passengers, motorists, and pedestrians, have been involved in rideshare accidents. While Uber is a convenience for many, it’s structure and insurance policies can make getting compensated for injuries and […]
This Week In The News (04/22-04/26)
NRA Sues Los Angeles Over Law Requiring Disclosure of Ties to Gun Rights Group Wednesday, April 24 (Reuters) – On Wednesday, the National Rifle Association sued the city of Los Angeles over an ordinance introduced on April 1. Companies are now required to disclose NRA contracts or sponsorships in order to get city contracts. The […]
How to Treat Whiplash After a Car Accident
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people suffer from car accidents. It can range from a minor annoyance to a serious injury. Caused by any motion that causes the head to jerk back and forth, whiplash from a car accident can lead to worsening symptoms and more serious complications. It is therefore of […]
This Week In The News (04/15-04/19)
LAPD Now Allows You to File Traffic Accident Reports Online Wednesday, April 17 (KPCC) – The Los Angeles Police Department announced residents can now report a car accident online. Rather than calling an officer to the scene, they can use a new accident reporting system if no injuries are involved. The online system is expected […]