David Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. For more than 20 years, he has represented victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, assault, molestation and sexual misconduct in cases against a variety of employers and entities, including schools, churches and youth organizations.
He prides himself on providing aggressive, yet compassionate representation for children who have been sexually abused and women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted. Read more about David M. Ring.
Posts by David M. Ring
Truck Falls from Overpass onto the 5 Freeway
In early January, an 18-wheeler seemingly fell from the sky onto the northbound 5 freeway. Well, it wasn’t exactly the sky, but an overpass. Around 10:00am on January 9, a truck fell off the overpass at the 118 and 5 interchange in Mission Hills. The driver was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, but…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List of 2018
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that a number of our attorneys have been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers List of 2018. Partners John C. Taylor, David M. Ring, and Robert R. Clayton, as well as associates Louanne Masry and James W. Lewis, have all been selected for inclusion. John Taylor and…
Read MoreUSA Gymnastics Team Members Get Their Day in Court
The USA gymnastics team won medals and our hearts during the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, with big personalities like Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney, and Gabby Douglas. Unfortunately, they—among dozens and dozens of others—are back in the news with the sentencing of team doctor Larry Nassar during his sentencing hearing January 16. Nassar, a 54-year-old…
Read MoreIs Your Government Protecting Your Children From Registered Sex Offenders?
As the largest school district in California, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) consists of hundreds of thousands of students, as well as numerous education professionals who are dedicated to serving the educational needs of children and young people. However, despite these credentials, the last several years have left the LAUSD reeling from multiple…
Read MoreDetermining Liability in California Multi Vehicle Accidents
California’s congested highways unfortunately are not only the scene of long traffic backups and delays, but also multiple vehicle collisions. A specific example recently involved a multi vehicle car accident on the southbound 405 Freeway near Westminster. The accident forced the closure of all lanes on the freeway. More sobering was the overturning of a…
Read MoreStemming the Tide of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Conversations about the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and abuse are taking place everywhere. The ongoing saga of well-known individuals encountering the shame of accusations of sexual misconduct continues to lead the headlines. The recent increase in allegations of sexual harassment and assault has led some confessed offenders to seek help to address their despicable behavior.…
Read MoreDavid Ring Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2017
Lawdragon is a renowned legal media company, which published in-depth reports on legal issues affecting the country. It also releases the annual 500 Leading Lawyers in America magazine, “the most elite distinction in the profession, covering the best of the best in all practice areas.” We are proud to announce that partner David M. Ring…
Read MoreWhat We Know About the Fatal Amtrak Train Derailment
The high-speed Amtrak train that recently suffered derailment near DuPont resulted in the death of three people and sent dozens injured the hospital. The train was moving at a speed 50 mph faster than the design speed around a curve at the point of its derailment. Although excessive speed appears to have precipitated the accident,…
Read MoreWhen the Fires Finally Burn Out, We’ll Still Be in for an Uphill Battle
The Thomas Fire is on course to become the largest wildfire in California’s history. As of right now, it’s burned through 272,000 acres, destroyed more than 1000 structures, and killed two people, including a fire fighter. It just one of 250 different wildfires that have burned up 8900 structures and killed 43 people in total…
Read MoreHow the Silence Breakers May Help Hotel Industry Workers, Too
The media attention of the #MeToo movement has largely been focused on people with a platform: film stars, CEOs, musicians, politicians, and so forth. But the increased visibility has helped employees and workers in less prominent positions, too. A recent New York Times article shed light on a history of harassment and assault at the…
Read MoreTop 10 Motorcycle Safety Tips
Due to their design, motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than cars. Motorcycle drivers are more exposed to the road and other vehicles, are more likely to be thrown from their vehicle, and are generally less visible than cars and trucks. Of course, every vehicle should obey all traffic laws, and understand the proper way to…
Read MoreReporting Sexual Assault: Know Your Rights
Someone in America is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. Sexual assault is any kind of non-mutual sexual activity, from subtle to violent. This can include rape, sexual threats and intimidation, incest, sexual assault by partners, child sexual abuse, sexual trafficking, sexual harassment, street harassment and other forms of unwelcome, coerced or non-consensual activity [CALCASA]. Assault…
Read MoreSouthern California Woman Dies in Chain Reaction Crash with Truck
Earlier this month, a woman was killed and at least one person was injured when a truck rear-ended a car, pushing it into a city bus. According to witnesses, the woman was stopped at a red light and the truck came up behind her but failed to stop, pushing her car into the intersection, where…
Read MoreClass Action Suit Filed Against Uber in California
On November 14, two anonymous plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit against Uber in the Northern District of California. The suit, filed on behalf of all women who have suffered sexual assault at the hands of Uber drivers, alleges the company’s lax driver screening endangers women on a daily basis. According to the lawsuit, “Since Uber…
Read MoreParents of Child Ejected from Waterslide to Sue City and Manufacturer
Amusement park enthusiasts are always looking for more and more excitement, and parks are happy to oblige. Every year another park has a new ride promising more thrills, more height, more drops, more scares, and more adventure than the last. They call these rides “thrill rides,” and for good reason—these rides give a sense of…
Read MoreCalifornia State Senate to Hand Sexual Harassment Claims to Independent Legal Team
In the wake of a flood of allegations against current and former lawmakers in the California state Senate, sexual harassment complaints will now go to an outside legal team, instead of being handled internally. This means that senators can no longer review grievances against themselves or their co-workers, and all investigations will go outside the…
Read MoreCalifornia May Limit Liability for Self-Driving Car Makers
At one point, self-driving cars seemed like something out of a futuristic movie. But it is time to put on your seat belt, because the future is here. Self-driving cars hold much promise in reducing accidents and traffic fatalities—autonomous cars do not drive under the influence, recklessly, or get distracted. They can help keep drunk…
Read MoreCalifornia Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Secret Sexual Assault Settlements
California state Senator Connie Leyva is trying to put an end to secret sexual assault and harassment settlements. Currently, if a lawsuit is settled out of court, the terms can include signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that effectively silences the victim from ever discussing the case. Senator Leyva wants to put an end to this…
Read MoreHow Does Car Accident Reconstruction Work?
Often, it is not clear how an accident happened. Since the accident victim has the burden to prove someone is liable, an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer will occasionally use traffic reconstruction professionals to help analyze how the accident occurred, and who should be held responsible. Accident reconstruction advice may be needed if local…
Read MoreSexual Abuse and the Health Care Industry
Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals hold a position of trust with their patients. Patients who need medical help are already in distress. Patients have the right to expect that all medical professionals will treat them with the highest degree of respect, and that they will not do or say anything to take sexual advantage…
Read MoreWhen Reconstructive Surgery After an Accident is Needed
Personal injury victims who suffer burns, scarring, or disfigurement often need reconstructive surgery so they can look and feel better. Some reconstructive surgeries are functional – they’re needed to allow the victim to eat, see, feel, walk and perform everyday daily tasks. Other reconstructive surgeries are cosmetic. They’re needed so the victim can feel better…
Read MoreHow Health Professionals Treat the Sexual Abuse of Children
Sexual abuse of children is extremely hard to manage. Children often don’t understand what happened, have less ability to communicate their anger and explain what happened than adults, and often have long-term adverse effects from any type of sexual abuse. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2004, early detection of sexual…
Read MoreDriver Fatigue and California Truck Accidents
Many truck companies push their drivers to meet unrealistic schedules. Often, drivers think they will be rewarded if they get to a truck delivery site ahead of time. Unfortunately, to achieve these hurried timeframes, many drivers fail to get the necessary sleep they need. Tired drivers are dangerous drivers. Drivers who are fatigued don’t have…
Read MoreHow Do You Report Sexual Harassment When You Are Not an Official “Employee”?
Many employees and aspiring employees are sexually harassed. Sexual harassment includes requests for sexual favors, sexual advances that are unwelcome, and physical and verbal harassment that is sexually related. Offensive remarks can be sexual harassment. Generally, sexual harassment is illegal when the victim fails to get a job, is fired, or a hostile work environment…
Read MoreFour Pedestrians Injured in Los Alamitos California Car Crash
On October 11, 2017, KTLA 5 reported that a 37-year old woman traveling on Bloomfield Street crossed into the opposite lane, striking four pedestrians who were crossing an intersection. The accident happened near Ball Road in the middle of the afternoon. The police do not suspect that alcohol or drugs were involved in the incident.…
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