According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every day in the United States, distracted driving is a factor in more than 1,153 crash-related injuries and more than nine deaths. The CDC also defines three types of distracted driving — visual, manual and cognitive — and using a handheld cell phone while driving falls…
The Vanity Fair article “The Prep School And The Predator,” details the horrendous negligence of Marlborough School, a prestigious all-girls school in Los Angeles, regarding sexual abuse accusations of former English teacher Dr. Joseph Koetters. Vanity Fair called upon Dave Ring, California’s go-to attorney for sexual abuse victims, for a detailed account of the events…
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, then you are likely not in the best position, in terms of your health, to investigate the crash, gather evidence and make an injury claim all on your own. Your first concern should be your health, and dealing with the tactics of insurance companies will…
Despite public perception to the contrary, motorcyclists are often more safety conscious than drivers of cars and trucks — and for good reason. Even when a motorcycle rider takes proper safety precautions and follows the rules of the road, the risk of serious injury is high in the event of a collision. Consider a recent…
NBC Los Angeles spoke with Partner Dave Ring following former Riverside teacher Andrea Cardosa’s guilty plea in the sexual abuse of two female students between 1997 and 2001. On Thursday, January 22, Ms. Cardosa pled guilty to three counts of lewd acts with a child, involving two victims after she was confronted by one of…
While drunk driving and distracted driving are generally seen as dangerous behaviors that risk lives, another kind of dangerous behavior — drowsy driving — doesn’t get as much attention. Still, high risks are associated with drowsiness behind the wheel. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), being awake…
In one of our recent posts, we discussed an ongoing lawsuit brought by the family of a young woman who was killed while riding her bicycle in San Francisco. The police investigation turned out to be lacking; the driver involved in the accident wasn’t charged; and the family decided to bring a civil claim of…
Do you feel safe as a pedestrian in Los Angeles? In September 2014, the city announced plans to improve pedestrian safety by focusing on particularly dangerous streets and intersections and making crosswalks more visible. Crosswalks in the downtown area are also equipped with timers that allow pedestrians a head start before vehicles can move into…
In the article, “The Ins and Outs of Bringing an Elder Abuse Lawsuit” published by National Law Journal, partner Louanne Masry discusses the imperative difference between elder abuse and medical malpractice claims and what plaintiffs are entitled to in recovery. On the cusp of Prop 46, she also explains how the passing of this legislation…
In the article, “L.A. Unified says girl, 14, could consent to sex with teacher” published by Los Angeles Times, Partner Dave Ring comments on the Los Angeles Unified School District’s attorneys’ questionable tactics in the Edison Middle School sexual abuse case. The attorneys for the school district are arguing that the 14-year-old student was mature…