Car Accidents

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…

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.…

Being in a car crash can create an unreliable sense of time passing – either slowing down or speeding up – particularly if you have sustained an injury of any kind or seen someone else be injured. Witness statements can help clarify not only to the police, but also to those involved in an accident,…

Hollywood makes it seem like being trapped in a burning car is a regular occurrence, with even the most superficial auto accident leading to a roaring inferno. A recent police chase in South Los Angeles resulted in a car exploding while the suspect fled into the comparative safety of police custody.  The car fire closed…

As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015 alone, more than 3,400 people died in distracted driver-related traffic crashes, while more than 390,000 were injured. The agency estimates that approximately 660,000 drivers use their cell phone while traveling the roadways during any given daylight hour.  Though it is no secret that…

Los Angeles County is notorious for its high-speed police chases. These dangerous pursuits even draw nationally televised audiences, as people across the country tune in to watch the action unfold. But these chases are not scenes from some action movie. They are real-life events that put people and property in serious danger. The LA Times…

When gathering information about an automobile accident claim, insurance agents ask numerous questions, including inquiries about the claimant’s medical history. They do this to determine whether any medical conditions were present prior to the accident. Insurance companies often use preexisting conditions as a defense to accident injury claims, which can be a serious point of…

A hit-and-run accident can be extremely stressful. Not only are you left to deal with the damage and injuries of the incident, you have no idea who is ultimately responsible for these financial burdens. If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident, you may be questioning how you will be compensated for your injuries. Under…

Uber and similar ride-share applications have become a major mode of transportation among consumers across the country. Every day, residents of Southern California rely on Uber drivers to safely get them from one place to another. But what happens when your driver gets into an accident while you are riding in the car? What if…

California ranks 13th in the United States for uninsured motorists, with a 14.7 percent rate of drivers without insurance. Unfortunately, many of these drivers are involved in collisions each year, whether they are at fault or not. In California, all insured drivers are urged to carry uninsured motorist coverage. If you are in an accident…