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Motorists Who Delay Getting Driver’s License at Risk of Accidents
A large segment of teenage drivers are now choosing to delay getting a driver's license until after they finish high school. According to the AAA, that accounts for a large…
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Temecula Tour Bus Accident Injuries 10 People
Passengers and bus safety advocates have been deeply concerned at the rising number of bus accidents being reported in California. A recent tour bus accident is only likely to aggravate those concerns…
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Los Angeles Is One of Worst Cities for Motorists
If safe and convenient driving is high on your list of priorities, you might want to move to Visalia. The city was ranked as one of the best cities in…
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Why Texting While Driving Is More Difficult to Combat than DUI
No one would deny that distracted driving, and specifically the use of cell phones while driving, is the single biggest transportation safety challenge currently facing the federal administration. However, efforts…
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Sleeping in on Weekends Doesn’t Fix Sleep Deprivation
The widespread incidence of sleep deprivation in the American population has been a source of serious concern, not just for doctors and healthcare agencies, but also Los Angeles car accident lawyers.…
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Lederer Nojima Wins $275,000 Jury Award for Victim of Bicycle Accident
A Santa Monica jury awarded a 21 year old Spanish speaking dishwasher a $275,000 award as a result of being struck on his bike by a pickup truck driven by…
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AAA Survey Finds Widespread Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving, or driving while fatigued, isn't as uncommon as you might hope. According to a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, as many as one in…
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Efforts to Circumvent Attention Loss Due to Auto Safety Technology
Hard as it may be to believe, Los Angeles car accident lawyers believe that there is such a thing as too much safety technology in your car. As automobiles become safer, and…
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Aggressive Driving is a Concern over the Holiday Season
More than 64% of American motorists in a recent survey confirmed that they had experienced aggressive driving from other drivers at least six times in the past three months. Over the holiday…
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High Risk of Drunk Driving Fatalities on New Year’s Eve
According to a new infographic that was released recently, the New Year's Eve holiday ranks fourth on a list of holidays based on the numbers of alcohol-related accident fatalities that occur during…
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Another Fatal Car Accident Involving Pedestrians
On their way home from a baby shower on Saturday night, three pedestrians were hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver. NBC News reports that 40-year-old Anthony Lewis Sanchez is the…
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California Highway Patrol Announces Motorcycle Lane Splitting Rules
California is the only state in the country where motorcycling spitting is legal, but until now, there were rules that advise motorcyclists about lane splitting. Now, that has changed. The…
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Arrests Made after Long Beach Hit-and-Run Fatality
The Long Beach Press Telegram reports that two suspects have been arrested for a hit-and-run last week that killed a 24-year-old woman in downtown Long Beach. Police arrested a 26-year-old Compton resident who…
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Alcohol Use Can Increase Risk for Pedestrians
Walking can be a dangerous activity in California even at the best of times, but if you are walking under the influence alcohol, then your chances of being involved in…
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NHTSA Urges Responsible St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Across California, thousands of drivers will be sharing the road with other drivers over St. Patrick's Day, and many of those motorists will be driving under the influence of alcohol.…
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Future Crash Test Rating Could Include Senior Citizen Safety
In the near future, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s much-valued and anticipated crash test rating system could include a Silver rating that would denote a car’s special safety features for senior…
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Older Pedestrians Have Higher Accident Fatality Risk
Every year, more than 4,000 pedestrians suffer fatal injuries in accidents across the country. Those numbers have stayed more or less consistent, even though the number of people being killed in traffic…
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California Dog Bite Law May Not Be Working
The California dog bite law is designed to keep the public safe and work as a deterrent for dog owners to keep control of their pets. Section 3342 of the California Civil…
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California Assembly Passes Stringent Bill against Hit-And-Run Offenders
There's no denying that Southern California with its extensive population of pedestrians and bicyclists has a severe a hit-and-run problem. The California Assembly recently had good news for Los Angeles bicycle…
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Metro Bus Driver Killed in Fatal Truck Accident
A Metro bus driver was killed recently in a bus accident involving a tow truck in Los Angeles. According to the Metropolitan Transit Authority, the bus operator, a 35-year-old woman was killed…
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$1,150,000 Grocery Store Construction Injury Case Settlement
A 24 year old pharmacist suffered a construction injury while shopping at a local grocery store when a construction tool bar fell on her shoulder. After contacting the claims department for the…
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Speeding Linked to One Third of Fatal Teen Driver Accidents
There has recently been a lot of focus on reducing the incidence of distracted driving among teenage drivers. However, it is equally important for parents and law-enforcement agencies to focus on the…
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Most People in Car Accidents Don’t Attempt Litigation
Los Angeles car accident lawyers find that it is one of the biggest myths perpetrated by the tort reform lobby - that persons who are involved in car accidents can hardly…
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Federal Audit Finds Truck, Bus Carrier Safety Rating System is Ineffective
According to an audit of the federal administration’s motor carrier safety rating system, the system is based on inconsistencies and inaccurate data, rendering the results ineffective in helping reduce the…
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Thanksgiving Holiday May Lead to Increased Driving Hazards
As they do every year, millions of drivers will be travelling throughout California for the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. And, of course, more drivers mean more dangers on the road.…
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Recent Pit Bull Attacks in Southern California Indicate Ongoing Danger
Four year old Hailey Nunez was told that the pit bull was safe to pet. The dog’s owner assured Hailey’s mother that the 65 pound dog was friendly. Instead of…
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Most Seniors Driving Cars That Are Not Suited to Their Needs
As a driver gets older, he undergoes certain physical and mental changes that can impact his ability to drive safely. In such cases, drivers can benefit from driving a car that…
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Increase in Spinal Cord Injuries Linked to Fall Accidents
More people are suffering spinal cord injuries in the United States, and most of them are suffering these injuries not in motor vehicle accidents, but fall accidents. According to new research by Johns…
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The Risks of MediSpa Dermatological Injuries
As millions of people prepare for the holidays, many may prepare for the parties and family reunions by visiting salons and day spas. Many will even take a step further…
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New Crosswalks and Pedestrian Safety in Los Angeles
A recent report in the LA Weekly focused a floodlight on the city's under-reported hit-and-run epidemic. Much of that report detailed the catastrophe of vehicle-related pedestrian accidents. Some relief may be on the…
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CDC Drowsy Driving Report Finds One in 23 Americans Fell Asleep While Driving
As a motorist, you have a much higher chance of sharing the road with a drowsy driver than you know. According to a new report on drowsy driving by the Centers for…
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Traumatic Brain Injury, Depression and Lessons from the NFL
The link between depression and traumatic brain injury (TBI) is taking a prominent position in a national discussion about football. A much-needed discussion about the relationship between head injuries and depression in…
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Fear of Death Could Coax Teens to Put Away Cell Phone While Driving
An overwhelming majority of teenagers are clearly aware of the risks of texting while driving, but continue to indulge in such practices because they believe they can control those risks. However,…
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Obese Drivers and Car Accident Fatalities
The consequences of the obesity epidemic in the United States have particularly far-reaching implications. A recent report links obesity with a higher rate of fatality in car crashes. Motorists suffering…
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Mayor Villaraigosa’s focus on Clean Air and Transportation Safety Position him for Cabinet Post
As an outspoken critic of cell phone use while driving, Ray LaHood will be missed by those who believe texting while driving is a serious public health issue. As the…
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As Trauma Centers Shut down, Injured Patients at Risk of Fatality
As more and more trauma centers across the country are forced to shut down operations, severely injured patients who depend heavily on the kind of emergency treatment provided by a…
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NTSB Makes Several Trucking Safety Recommendations
The National Transportation Safety Board has made several recommendations to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urging the federal agency to take more steps to increase tractor-trailer safety, and reduce…
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Tour Bus Crashes and Complex Legal Issues
Fox News San Diego reports that a tour bus collided with a car and a passenger truck outside of San Bernardino on Sunday night. The crash occurred on Highway 38 connecting…
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New Apple Patent Would Help Discourage Texting While Driving
Apple is in the process of developing a patent that would discourage motorists from texting while at the wheel. The company already has its CarPlay technology, which allows iPhone users to…
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Etiwanda Fire Indicates a Tough Fire Season Ahead for Southern California
Firefighters have been able to stop the growth of a recent wildfire burning east of Los Angeles, ABC News reports. Despite wind gusts of up to 100 miles an hour and extremely…
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Metro Bus, Dump Truck and BWW Crash on Hollywood Blvd
A freak accident involving a Metro bus, a runaway dump truck and a BMW injured at least 17 people on Tuesday Morning, Oct. 23, 2012, at about 8 a.m., in Hollywood. The…
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Newport Beach may be a Risky Place to be a Cyclist
A recent article in Costa Mesa’s Daily Pilot indicates that the affluent town of Newport Beach is not a safe area to be a cyclist. The article relays information from the California…
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Halloween in Southern California: A Time for Fun and Caution to Prevent Injuries to Children
At Halloween, similar injuries to children happen every year: burn injuries that are the result of flammable costumes; slip and falls on neighborhood sidewalks from poorly maintained roads and ill-fitting costumes that…
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Proposition 33 May–or May Not–be a Solution to California’s Uninsured Motorist Epidemic
Depending on who is making the argument, Proposition 33 is either a scam or a great idea for lowering the cost of auto insurance in California. In a state that…
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San Diego Wildfires Wreak Havoc
There are multiple fires burning throughout San Diego County and many are threatening heavily populated areas. Instead of burning in rural areas like many Southern California wildfires often do, many of the…
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Teen Binge Drinking Spikes Accident Risks
Los Angeles teenagers, especially those in the 12-to-14 age category could possibly be at risk for binge drinking. According to a new study that was conducted in Canada, binge drinking…
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Hit and Run in Rancho Cucamonga Leads to Bicyclist’s Death, Suspect Arrested
Good news is hard to find in such a story: 25 year-old Michael Vega of Norco was riding his bike on a recent evening when he was fatally struck by…
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The Hundred Deadliest Days of Summer
The deadliest days of the year for teenage drivers are already here. The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are considered some of the most dangerous of the…
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Risk of Americans Becoming Immune to Auto Recalls Very Real
In 2014 alone, millions of General Motors cars have been recalled due to a number of defects, including the most prominent defective ignition switch. Those aren’t the only recalls this…
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CarMax Targeted for False Promises of Safety
CarMax, the country’s largest dealer of used cars, is named in a petition filed by a number of consumer safety groups. The petition claims that CarMax falsely claims in its…
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Explosion in Pasadena Kills 2 and Critically Injures Another
An explosion at a facility in Pasadena has left two dead and one person critically injured. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. The fire was reported at 2:15 a.m., the…
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Can a Pedestrian Recover Damages If He Was at Fault in the Accident?
Sometimes, pedestrians may be at least partly to blame for their own injuries in an accident. This is covered under the doctrine of comparative negligence, and under this doctrine, Los…
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Insurance Coverage Disputes and Premises Liability: Hurricane Sandy a Wake-up Call for West Coasters
Though Hurricane Sandy had a massive impact on the nation’s eastern seaboard, its effects will have little direct impact on the west coast with major exceptions: people in California who…
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Five People Injured in Senior Driver-Related Accident
Police are still investigating a number of factors that could have caused an accident involving a senior driver in Manhattan Beach recently. The motorist lost control of his car and crashed into…
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Motorcyclist Suffers Critical Injuries in Manhattan Beach Accident
A motorcyclist who was riding on Sepulveda Boulevard in Manhattan Beach, suffered critical injuries after an accident last week. The accident occurred in the evening as the motorcyclist was heading north on…
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Trampoline Parks Gain Popularity throughout California and the Nation
Over the last decade, they have multiplied exponentially across the nation: indoor trampoline parks and indoor inflatable amusement centers. People of all ages, mostly children, have made these bounce houses…
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Federal Law Could Mandate Interlock Devices for All Drunk Driving Offenders
A new piece of federal legislation could help reduce the incidence of drunk driving accidents further. It would require all 50 states to pass laws that require the installation of…
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Los Angeles Bicyclists Often Face Serious Injuries and Massive Medical Bills
California Senate Bill 1464 requires drivers to keep at least three feet of clearance between their vehicles and a bicycle headed in the same direction. The bill was introduced by…
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Riverside Region Is One of the Most Dangerous Areas for Pedestrians in California
The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario region in southern California is listed as one of the most dangerous areas for pedestrians in the country in a new study. The listing was compiled by…
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NHTSA Tool Helps Motorists Identify Whether Recalled Car Has Been Repaired
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is helping motorists identify whether the recalled car that they are driving has been repaired or not. The new service is included in the SaferCar.gov website…
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What Parents Can Do to Help Prevent Teen Accidents
Parents can set a better example to help inculcate better driving practices in their teenage children. Unfortunately, far too many parents actually ignore advice by their teenage children about driving…
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Another Tragic Train Accident
Two nineteen year old college students were killed in the early hours of Tuesday, August 21 when a CSX train derailed in Ellicott City, Maryland. Elizabeth Nassand Rose Mayr were…
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Parents Develop Devices, Apps to Prevent Hot Car Deaths
There are no federally-approved devices or technologies that a parent can use to reduce the risk that he or she will leave a child behind in a hot car, and…
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Most Drivers Could Do with Refresher Training
The last time most motorists underwent a proper driver education program or driver training course, was when they received their license. Unlike commercial drivers or fleet drivers, motorists are not…
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Fire Dangers Continue to Rise as California Blazes
The Ponderosa Fire in Northern California has caused millions of dollars in property damage and will result in innumerable insurance claims. Dozens of structures have been destroyed and hundreds of…
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Concussions Can Cause Behavior Problem in Teens
Behavior problems or risky behaviors are a very real risk in teenagers who suffer a brain injury, like a concussion. Those are the findings of a new study that was…
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Another Defective Baby Product Recall Shines Light on Dangers to Children
Bumbo baby chairs were recalled in the early weeks of August due to reports of the potential for injury to more children. The South African company that makes the chairsand…
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Many States Ban Guardrail Unit Because of Safety Concerns
As the controversy over the level of fraud committed by a company that supplied a key guardrail component to many states rages, several states are moving to ban the sale…
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Man Killed in Metrolink Accident
Since the 2008 Chatsworth disaster, safety incidents involving Metrolink trains never fail to find a spot in media coverage. A man was recently killed in an accident involving a Metrolink train near…
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Movie Theater Lawsuit over Negligent Security at Dark Knight Premier
The mass shooting at the premier of the Dark Knight Rises has inevitably led to a suit being filed against the Colorado movie theater owner, Century Theaters. Reports indicate that…
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Researchers Find Cell Phone Users Are Aggressive Motorists
There may be a reason why the bans against texting and use of hand-held cell phones while driving are not reducing the number of accidents, as Los Angeles car accident lawyers had…
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Los Angeles Bicyclists Face Higher Risk of Fatal Accidents than the National Average
According to a recent study released by the University of Michigan, Los Angeles pedestrians and bicyclists are at at a significantly higher risk of being killed by automobile drivers than…
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Lane Splitting at High Speeds Is Dangerous
Motorcyclists who split lanes, or ride between lanes in order to move stalled or slowly moving traffic in California are riding perfectly legally. The state is the only state that…
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Stringent Enforcement of Handheld Cell Phone Bans Doesn’t Lead to Drop in Accidents
Stringent enforcement of laws that ban the use of handheld cell phones at the wheel leads to a drop in the number of violations. However, there is no substantial or…
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Older Cars May Be Deadly for Teen Drivers
Spend a few extra dollars, and get your teenager a new car that comes with more safety features. That's the message to take home from the results of a study…
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Seniors Support Tougher Licensing Laws
As many as 9 out of 10 senior motorists above the age of 65 are still driving. That is a hefty percentage of senior drivers who are still riding on…
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A Reminder of October Fire Risks in California: Santa Barbara Wildfire Forces Evacuations
40 homes outside of Santa Barbara were evacuated recently due to a wildfire in the Painted Cave area of the region. The fire burned over 40 acres and was responsible…
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US Motorist Death Rates Drop by More Than a Third
American motorists are safer behind the wheel than they have been in years. According to new data released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, death rates have fallen by…
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New Research Challenges Existing Guidelines for Drowning Victims
Drowning victims may not be helped by prolonged rescue efforts, especially when their hearts have stopped, and their body temperatures have dropped. Those results come from a new study conducted…
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Major accident in Hollywood involves several cars and a bus
There was a major accident on Hollywood Blvd near Highland Blvd. A dump truck rolled down a hill after the brakes failed. There was no driver in the truck which…
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Massachusetts Teen, Like Many Teens, Texted While Driving
Unfortunately David Bowley Jr., 55, was killed as the result of 19 year old Aaron Deveau’s distracted driving. A judge has sentenced Deveau to two years in prison for texting before…
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One Los Angeles Metro Rail Station Accounts for a High Number of Pedestrian Accidents
According to a recent piece in the Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tobar-20120608,0,2603929.column, Compton has had more than 114 people killed by trains that run on the city’s ever expanding metro rail. Since…
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NFL Concussion Lawsuit May Reveal an Organization’s Disregard for its Moneymakers
As widely reported, the NFL is being sued by thousands of former players. In early June, the suits were combined into a master complaint with over 2,000 Plaintiffs suing for…
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Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents Involving the Elderly
Preventing fall accidents involving senior citizens could be as simple as popping a pill. According to new research, increased doses of vitamin D could help reduce the risk of fall…
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Sports Injuries to Children: On the Playground, in the Gym, but Rarely in the Courts
LOS ANGELES—For most children and teens, playing soccer, basketball, baseball, football or participating in another athletic experience leads to a lifetime of memories. Most of the time, these are fond…
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Summer time Means More Swimming, Increased Drowning Risks at Public Pools
A Chicago area family is grieving the recent drowning death of four-year old Vicente Cardenas. The little boy perished after going unnoticed into the Roosevelt Outdoor Pool in Glenview, Illinois.…
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Train Accidents Wreak Havoc in Nation’s Heartland
On the fourth of July, a couple in Glenview Illinois were killed when a freight train derailed, caused an overpass to collapse, and crushed the car they were traveling in.…
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After their Son is Swept Out to Sea in Hawaii, Parents May Pursue Legal Action
Tyler Madoff will certainly not be found alive and his body will most likely never be recovered. Coast Guard rescuers have called off their search of the Hawaiian coast after…
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San Diego-Area High School Pays 4.4 Million to Settle with Injured Student-Athlete
In September of 2007 in North San Diego County, Scott Eveland suffered a catastrophic injury during a high school football game. Eveland was a linebacker with the Mission Hills Grizzlies…
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Looming Driver Shortage Raises Risk of Truck Accidents
It’s a national problem, and one that Los Angeles truck accident attorneys believe could impact trucking safety in California and around the country. Across all 50 states, trucking companies are reporting a…
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California Launches Campaign to Protect Roofing Workers
Roofing workers are a high-risk category of construction workers, with an enhanced risk of death from falls, sunstroke, and other hazards. California's occupational safety and health agency has announced an…
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What to Look for in a Car for a Teen Driver
It is a question that every parent faces at some time or the other. The answer to that question is also critical, because it is a question of your child's…
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What Dog Owners Can Do to Prevent Bites
As the owner of a dog, you are at risk of liability in a personal injury lawsuit if your animal is involved in a bite. You cannot claim exemption from…
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California Laws Would Address Motorcycle Lane Splitting
California is the only state in the country, where lane splitting by motorcycles is legal. Lane splitting is the process, by which a motorcycle shares lanes with stopped or slowed…
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Volvo Makes Paint for Safer Bicycling
Volvo, already a leader in pedestrian and bicycle safety technology, has introduced a new reflective bicycle paint that makes it easier for bicyclists to bike at night. The Swedish automaker…
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Study Finds Motorists at High Risk of Distraction from Pets
Pets are an integral part of the American family, and it's very common to see motorists driving with their furry companions. In many cases, the canine head is hanging out…
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Attorney John Nojima’s College Basketball Career Highlighted in Article
as originally published at THE DAILY BREEZE Former North Torrance standout John Nojima passed on Gregg Popovich By Mike Waldner, Columnist POSTED: 04/27/15, Even though the San Antonio Spurs are…
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Motorcycle Accident Statistics for 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released motorcycle accident and fatality data for 2013. According to the statistics in 2013, there were 4,668 motorcycle accident fatalities across the country.…
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Are 15-Passenger Vans Unsafe?
It's a question that often arises after a 15-passenger van is involved in an accident. Very often, these accidents involve rollovers which have a much higher risk of injuries and…
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El Segundo Police Help Rescue Elderly Woman Run Over, Trapped Under Car in Store Parking Lot
Originally posted on KTLA.com An 80-year-old woman credited three El Segundo police officers with rescuing her after she was run over and trapped underneath a car in the parking…
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Burn Injuries Can Cause Gastrointestinal Changes
Severe burn injuries can change the bacterial makeup of a victim’s gastrointestinal tract, increasing the percentage of harmful and potentially dangerous bacteria, and reducing helpful and beneficial bacteria. That change…
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Court Orders Hearing on Reliability of Breathalyzer
The Massachusetts Supreme Court recently ordered a hearing on the reliability of a specific type of breathalyzer device that has been used in a number of DUI arrests. That state's…
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How to Expunge DUI Record in California
California laws allow persons with a DUI conviction on their record to get that record expunged. What does the term “expungement” mean? Expungement refers to the the process of getting…
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Distressing Increase in Bouncy House Injuries
Inflatable amusements, or bouncy houses as they are more commonly known, are a major magnet for children at any party, or carnival. However, the number of injuries involving children and…
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Drive Safely Near 18-Wheelers to Avoid Truck Accidents
Surf the internet for news on truck accidents, and you will find pages and pages of links to recent news stories about the devastating consequences of an entanglement between a…
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Mistakes in Motorcycle Accidents
Shocking statistics state that motorcycle accidents has caused 35 times more deaths than car accidents. Motorcyclists have to be extra careful on the road because there is nothing protecting you--such…
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When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
If you are injured as a result of someone else's carelessness, you may be entitled to lawful compensations. All you need to do is to find a good personal injury…
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Motorcycle accidents–what you should do if you get into one
In many cases, the "what to do" following an accident involving a motorcycle is much the same as what should happen following an accident involving automobiles. First, call 911. Then,…
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Safety Tips To Help Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Summer is rapidly approaching and the desire to hit the open road on your motorcycle is growing more intense by the day. As you head out, don’t forget that you…
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Will Family of Deceased UCLA Football Player Nick Pasquale File Wrongful Death Suit?
Nick Pasquale, the UCLA walk-on receiver who died after a car accident this fall, was intoxicated at the time of the incident, authorities reported recently. As attorneys, we'd caution against…
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Accidents Raise Concerns about Commercial Bus Inspections
According to an investigation by the Associated Press, many of the bus accidents that have occurred recently in California and other states can be traced to a lack of oversight over the…
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Unusual Wrongful Death Case Puts Nursing Shortage in the Spotlight
It's not unusual for a victim's family to hold the employer accountable when their loved one dies on the job. However, the husband of a nurse who died earlier this…
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Mother Files Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Day Care Center
Most Los Angeles sexual abuse lawyers are familiar with sex abuse cases involving day care centers or schools. A woman in Orange County, Florida recently filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against her…
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What Can you Learn from The Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Case?
The Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is yet another serious court case with a dual status as hot celebrity entertainment. The case is fascinating and newsworthy; but take away the…
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Female Drivers More Likely to Mistake Gas Pedal for Brake, Causing Accidents
According to a new government study, accidents that are caused when a motorist mistakenly slams on the gas pedal instead of the brake are much more likely to involve older…
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School District Settles Lawsuit Involving Injuries Caused by Bully
For years, school bullying was brushed under the carpet as typical and unavoidable student behavior. Fortunately, Los Angeles personal injury lawyers have noticed a greater interest in the subject recently. A controversial new…
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A car accident attorney will help determine whats “fair and just” compensation.
In the aftermath of a traffic crash victims sort through a range of feelings, including what may lie ahead in any personal injury claim, such as who has the responsibility…
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California Teen Drivers Spread the Safe Driving Message
Many teenagers in California are putting their summer to good use. They are participating in initiatives that are aimed at increasing awareness about traffic safety, and the special risks that…
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Before You Call a Car Accident Attorney
Car accidents are devastating. Not only are you dealing with the sudden shock of being involved in an accident, chances are you have suffered some type of injury. For many…
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New Bill Aims to Give Bicyclists Safe Space
The California Legislature is expected to soon pass a new version of a bicycling safety bill that requires drivers to give bicyclists sufficient space while passing. If the bill is…
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Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Before contacting a personal injury attorney regarding a wrongful death claim, there are certain conditions that are important to consider. Wrongful death claims do not apply in every case and…
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Personal Injury Lawyers Urge Outdoor Enthusiasts to Boat Safely
Do you plan on taking your family boating at any of the great spots located across America this summer? If so, we hope that you’ll do it safely. According to…
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CALIFORNIA BAR MAY RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL LAW SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
New recommendations may be announced in December 2013 Los Angeles (May 11, 2012)—According to Wall Street Journal blogger Sam Favate, an old debate has currently been given new life: is practical hands-on learning…
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Learn the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Driving on the roadways with large trucks is already intimidating enough for some drivers. Because these drivers are on the road so often, they seem to become a bit careless…
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Motor Vehicle Fuel Leaks Could Result in Serious Personal Injury
According to National Institute of Standards and Technology’s reports, the number of automobile fires each year remains high (estimated 300,000). Many of those motor vehicle fires are attributed to the use of substandard…
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Los Angeles Has Highest Number of Dog Bites Involving Postal Employees
Los Angeles accounted for the majority of the dog bite incidents involving postal employees in 2011, keeping Los Angeles dog bite lawyers very busy last year. That data comes from the U.S.…
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A wrongful death lawsuit generally occurs because of negligence, or intentional actions
A wrongful death lawsuit against someone, or a separate entity like a car company, is usually filed by survivors on behalf of the victim or his estate. But who can…
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Bullying Never Goes Away: Can Legal Action Help Prevent It?
Los Angeles (June 7, 2012)—In The Lord of the Flies William Golding created one of literature’s most enduring and tragic outcasts. In the novel, “Piggy” is often treated roughly by…
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Motorcycle Accidents and Fatality Statistics Expected to Rise
According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, more than 4,600 motorcycle fatalities occurred in 2011. There were also more than 80,000 injuries. The final figures for 2012 have…
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Lawsuits Related to School Bullying are on the Rise: Will they solve the Problem?
Personal injury lawsuits involving bullying are not typically directed at the alleged bully or their family. Instead, most of the suits are directed at the school districts, school boards, and…
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David Lederer & John Nojima Named “Super Lawyers” for 2016
Lederer & Noima, LLP is proud to announce that David Lederer and John Nojima have both been named “Super Lawyers” for 2016 and have both been awarded the designation “Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys” by the attorney ranking…
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GM’s New Auto Safety Technology Promises to Reduces Accident Risks
Any Los Angeles car accident lawyer would agree that one of the reasons for the reduction in car accident fatalities in California has been the advanced safety technology in so many automobiles…
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Use of Cell Phones While Driving Number One Traffic Safety Fear in CA
Most motorists in California are concerned about other motorists being distracted while driving, and specifically using cell phones while driving. According to a survey by the California Office of Traffic Safety,…
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Common Causes of Personal Injury to the Back
Among the most common types of personal injury that people sustain is an injury to their back. The reason that it’s so common is that there are so many ways…
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Motorists in Los Angeles Need to Buckle up to Prevent Injuries
The California Office of Traffic Safety has released its annual seatbelt usage data for the state of California. While the rest of the state is buckling up like never before,…
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4 Things to Ask Your Car Accident Attorney
When you have been in a car accident, chances are that you have a lot of questions that you want to ask, especially if you're playing to make a claim.…
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When It Comes to Traffic Safety, Americans Don’t Practice What They Preach
Almost all American motorists are unanimous in their belief that speeding, drunk driving and the use of cell phones while driving are extremely dangerous behaviors. However, that belief doesn't seem…
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ATTORNEY JOHN NOJIMA FEATURED ON CBS NEWS IN SAN DIEGO
Attorney John Nojima was featured on a recent news story from CBS 8 Television in San Diego with regards to a case involving an elderly woman abused by a care…
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What if Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Occurs During Vacation?
No one plans for their summer vacation or holiday event to end with a catastrophic injury or death but that’s precisely what happens to countless Americans every year. Just think…
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When it Comes to Serious Injuries, Strollers Hurt More Than Babies’ Heads
Many parents already know that baby strollers have the potential to cause serious injury. However, most assume that the injuries are due to pinched fingers, strangulation or falls. Sadly, there…
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Car Accidents May Cause Serious Injuries Including Lumbar Radiculopathies
It’s no secret that motor vehicle accidents can cause serious back injuries to occur. What some people may not realize is it only takes one serious injury to cause lumbar…
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Signs You May Have a Concussion
Whether you hit your head in a car wreck, an accident at work, or another accident, if you continue to feel the effects of your injury several days or weeks…
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5 Steps for Helping Your Whiplash Personal Injury Claim
Whiplash is a common injury when someone is involved in an automobile accident. But what many people don’t know is that there are such things as whiplash injury claims. But…
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Big Travel Week Puts Focus on Truck Accidents
Commercial drivers that operate large trucks or drive passenger-vehicles like buses in the United States are at the most risk for crashes when these motorists engage in unsafe driving behaviors.…
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Time Limit on Filing Suits in Car Accident Cases in California
Getting into a car accident is quite stressful -- and if you've been injured in a car accident in California, you'll need to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible…
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JOHN NOJIMA & DAVID LEDERER NAMED “SUPER LAWYERS” FOR 2017
JOHN NOJIMA & DAVID LEDERER NAMED SUPER LAWYERS FOR 2017 Lederer & Nojima, LLP is proud to announce that John Nojima and David Lederer have both once again been named “Super Lawyers” and have been awarded…
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Things to Do After Sustaining a Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured, there’s no doubt you want to get compensation for your injuries. For most people, they need to get that compensation fast. That means that chances are…
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Have You Suffered a Catastrophic Injury?
You've been in an accident and the injuries are severe. You're frightened that the injury is going to change your life. Have you suffered a catastrophic injury? It definitely seems catastrophic from…
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Undergoing an Independent Medical Exam after a Personal Injury
Each personal injury case is unique and complicated. Few people know exactly what to expect when they file a lawsuit, but there are certainly a few facets unique to personal…
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Motorcycle Accidents:Does Wearing a Helmet Impact your Personal Injury Case?
If you've been inured in a motorcycle accident, your personal injury case could be affected by your use of a helmet. How much a helmet matters depends on where you…
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Scooter and Moped Accident Stats
It is no secret that Americans adore having a number of transportation options at their disposal. Since the days of the horse, we’ve loved having the wind in our hair…
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Who is at Fault When Cargo Bed Rides Turn into Fatal Truck Accidents?
Warm weather often prompts people to climb into the open cargo areas of pickup trucks and go for a ride. Unfortunately, such moments of seasonal indiscretion often end with fatal…
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Personal Injury Law: Bounce house Injuries
Despite the numerous videos portraying inflatable bounce houses being lifted and rolled along the ground or, worse yet, being raised high in the sky with small children inside, their popularity…
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Can a Passenger Sue Uber for an Rideshare Auto Accident?
Ridesharing is an increasingly popular way to get around due to its affordability and ease of use. Even in cities without a large cab culture, there are always a few…
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Car Accident–What to do and Who to Call
Whether you have been seriously hurt in a car accident personally or a loved one has had this misfortune, please do not hesitate to seek care and help immediately. There are some…
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More Revelations about Contractor Negligence Post California Construction Accident
The contractor in charge of a construction site in Milpitas, California that was the center of a tragic trench collapse has had his license suspended. The Contractors’ State License Board has held…
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Who is at Fault for Cycling Accidents at Intersections?
As the world is still learning to share the road with cyclists, riding your bike to work or for fun, especially on busy city streets, can be a dangerous experience, more so…
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More Revelations about Contractor Negligence Post California Construction Accident
The contractor in charge of a construction site in Milpitas, California that was the center of a tragic trench collapse has had his license suspended. The Contractors’ State License Board has held…
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Crane Accident at WTC Construction Site
A crane accident on the other side of the country does not normally catch the attention of any Los Angeles construction accident attorney. However, this particular accident occurred at the World…
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What To Do When A Dog Bites
Being bitten by a dog in California is no joke. In The Golden State alone 1,934 dog bite claims were filed in 2016, more than any other state in the U.S.! Dog…
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Slip and Fall? Do You Have a Premises Liability Case?
Did you slip and fall while on somebody else's property? Did you get hurt while staying in a hotel? You may have a case to sue the owner of…
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Lederer & Nojima LLP Receive An A+ Rating From The Better Business Bureau
The personal injury lawyers of Lederer & Nojima are proud to announce their award of an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau. This award signifies the quality of work that their…
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What To Do If Your Child Is Bitten By A Dog
If your child recently was bitten by a neighbor's dog, it is likely you are very distraught about the incident. When medical bills are an issue, hiring an attorney will…
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Imaging Tools Help Locate Minute Fiber Breaks after Brain Injury
If the use of a new imaging tool that has been recently used successfully to identify fiber breaks in the brain after injury is expanded, then Los Angeles brain injury lawyers expect…
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Motorcycle Accidents: Causes and Action You Can Take
Because of their speed, efficiency, and affordability, motorcycles are a popular motor vehicle. Though they put their drivers more at risk of accidents, there is an increasing number of motorcycles…
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California Cell Phone Laws Have Resulted in Fewer Accidents
Fewer people are dying in California accidents linked to cell phone use while driving. Since laws banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving were enacted in California, there…
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John Nojima & David Lederer Recognized for Third Straight Year as SUPER LAWYERS
For the third year in a row, attorneys John Nojima and David Lederer have both been named “Super Lawyers” and have been awarded the designation “Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys” for 2018 by the attorney ranking organization Super Lawyers,…
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Report Suggests Nursing Home Residents are Overmedicated
A frightening report by the Department of Health and Human Services seems to suggest that thousands of nursing residents in 2007 may have been given heavy doses of antipsychotic medication…
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Lederer Nojima LLP Chosen as one of Top 20 Personal Injury Firms Out of 822 in Los Angeles Area
Expertise.com has named Lederer Nojima LLP as one of the top 20 Personal Injury Law Firms in Los Angeles out of a survey of 822 firms. The results are based on…
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Jason’s Law Would Reduce Driver Fatigue-Related Truck Accidents
A piece of legislation that would provide for increased funding to enhance the current network of truck stop and resting facilities for tractor-trailer drivers, has been reintroduced in Congress. Los Angeles…
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South Bay Bicycle Safety Group Releases Plan on Safe Bicycling
The South Bay is the one of the best areas in the country for bicycling. Unfortunately, Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyers have frequently found that bicycling has not been a viable form…
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Surviving a Bicycle Accident in L.A.
Despite what people say about L.A. being inhospitable to any means of transportation but the car, there are plenty of us here who do use bicycles. Whether you bicycle as…
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LA Plans Repairs of Bike Paths between Torrance and Playa Del Rey
Los Angeles County will soon begin an ambitious repair program of damaged bike paths between Torrance and Playa del Rey. The bike trails along the stretch of coastal California have…
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Three Construction Workers Injured in San Francisco Accident
Three construction workers were seriously injured in a fall accident at a construction site in San Francisco this week. The accident occurred in the Dogpatch neighborhood, when the men were working on…
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Study Shows Increase in Accidents Involving Eighteen-year-old Drivers
California has one of the toughest graduated driver licensing programs in the country, designed to prevent accidents involving teen drivers. However, a new study that has just been published in…
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How to Proceed After a Dog Bite in Los Angeles
If you've recently suffered a bite from a dog, you are not alone. Thousands of people suffer dog bite of many levels of severity every year in the United States,…
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Truck Driver in California Accident Sentenced to Prison
The driver of a truck that crashed in the city of La Canada Flintridge, California, killing two people, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. In April 2009, Marcos…
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What You Need to Know About Making a Wrongful Death Claim
One of the greatest tragedies in life is when people die before their time. What makes it worse, sometimes, is when the death is precipitated or not prevented by persons…
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Decline in Fatality Rates of Smaller Cars in SUV Accidents
For years, occupants of smaller cars involved in traffic accidents with SUVs and pickup trucks have been at a much higher risk of suffering fatal injuries. Fortunately, the situation is improving. While…
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Have You Been Injured Due to Someone’s Distracted Driving?
Did you know that every single day approximately 1,000 plus people are injured in a car crash? They're not injured because of driving under the influence either, although that accounts for…
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Pedestrian Injuries Caused By Electric Scooters On The Rise
Marketed as the next environmentally friendly and convenient transportation mode for commuters navigating city streets, electric scooters are popping up in major cities all over the country. It seems this…
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Five Deadly Sins of Dealing with Car Insurance Adjusters in California
If you have been involved in a car accident in California, you can expect a call from a car insurance adjuster soon after the crash. Often, California car accident lawyers find that…
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What Should You Do If You Are Injured in a Ride-Share Accident?
The advent of ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft created brand new opportunities for California entrepreneurs and ride seekers. While services like taxis and buses have been around for years, private citizens…
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Intercity Curbside Buses Seven Times More Likely to Be in Accidents
Intercity buses that pick up passengers from curbside are up to seven times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident. A study by the National Transportation Safety Board…
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What Should I Do After a Car Accident?
Whether you saw the car coming toward you or it hit you from behind, a car accident can be a scary experience. Many people find themselves quite shaken up after an accident.…
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Uber Injuries: What To Do When Misfortune Falls
Imagine a day like any other. You've decided to head out for some dinner via your favorite ride-sharing service. Your Uber or Lyft arrives and soon you are on your…
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Los Angeles Had Highest Accident Injury Rates in 2009
The city of Los Angeles scored the worst out of a total of 13 California cities in accident injuries and deaths for 2009. That information comes from a report by…
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Survey Shows More Fortune 500 Employers implements Accident Policies
Spurred either by a concern for employee safety, the fear of liability after an accident, or a mix of both, more Fortune 500 companies are implementing workplace policies preventing employees…
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Insurers are using Social Networks to Deny Claims
Updating your profile and adding pictures to Facebook may seem like innocuous behavior, but it can sometimes have devastating consequences. In the latest twist to social media, insurance companies are…
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Huntington Beach Has Highest DUI Accident Rates in California
Blame it on a lack of will to crack down on repeat drunk driving offenders, or drinking establishments that have no qualms about over serving patrons. Whatever the reason, it…
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Feds Test Alcohol Detection Device to Prevent DUI Accidents
California drunk driving accident lawyers may soon see the day when sensors in a car automatically detect a driver’s blood alcohol level, and prevent him from driving if his alcohol levels…
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Cal OSHA Investigates Los Angeles Trench Collapse Accident
The California branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun an investigation into a fatal trench collapse accident in Los Angeles last week. A worker was killed at…
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Los Angeles Has High Incidence of Road Debris Accidents
Motorists traveling on the notorious freeways of Los Angeles have more than speeding, drunk or distracted drivers to worry about. While Los Angeles car accident lawyers recommend defensive driving to prevent accidents…
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SUPER LAWYERS Recognizes David Lederer and John Nojima as Top Lawyers for Fourth Year in a Row.
Attorneys John Nojima and David Lederer have been designated "Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyers" and named "Super Lawyers" for 2019 by the attorney ranking service SuperLawyers.com, a division of Thomson Reuters.…
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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month in California
The month of April is being commemorated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, but few states will mark these 30 days as strongly as California will. The country's most populous…
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Bite Risks of Service Dogs
It isn't only pet or stray dogs that are involved in dog bite incidents. A case in New Jersey involving a service dog that attacked a young girl, illustrates that…
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IIHS Study Recommends Pedestrian Detection Systems
Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers, who have strongly promoted greater use of technology to prevent pedestrian accidents, will be pleased by a new study conducted by the Insurance Institute for…
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Survey Finds California Drivers Most Concerned about Reckless Driving
A survey of California motorists finds that cell phone use among drivers is down from last year, but most motorists continue to be concerned about reckless and speeding drivers on…
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Feds Investigate Whether Rental Car Companies Repair Recalled Cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that it will investigate whether rental car companies conduct repairs of recalled vehicles before they are released. The announcement came after a…
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DOT Mulls Cell Phone Blocking Technologies
Flummoxed by laws against distracted driving that haven't been as successful as hoped, the Department of Transportation is now setting its sights on disabling cell phone technologies while a vehicle…
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Spike in Dog Bite-Related Hospitalizations
Hospitalizations from dog bites have actually increased over the past few years. According to a new study, the number of people that had to be admitted to the hospital after…
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Why You Need A Car Accident Attorney
No one wants to get into an automobile accident. It is a frightening experience, one that can leave you at best shaken and at worst severely injured. And while it…
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December 15th Sees Most Car Accidents in California
Today, California motorists will drive on what is believed to be the deadliest day for driving in the Golden State. According to a study conducted by Allstate, more California car…
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Airbag Failures Seen in Hundreds of Fatal Accidents
A conservative estimate by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that airbags failed in 576 fatal accidents over a six-year period. That might seem like a small number, but the actual…
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Multi-Car Accidents Happen, Will You Know What To Do?
Thousands of commuters drive our California highways daily, each in a different state of mind, heading to a different destination. Inclement weather, road hazards and distracted drivers are all a part of the…
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NTSB Investigation Finds No Corrosion in San Bruno Pipeline Explosion
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board has not found any signs of external corrosion, dents, or gouges on the pipeline damaged in a deadly explosion in September. Thus…
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Should You Consider Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
First, What Is "Wrongful Death"? It's a death caused by a person or group of persons (company, agency, etc.) due to negligence, incompetence, or malpractice. Since it's not viewed as…
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Increase in Auto Accident Fatalities in California
There was a substantial increase in auto accident fatalities in California over New Year's Eve 2010, compared to the previous year. Overall, the California Highway Patrol reported that there were…
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Toyota Settles Acceleration Accident with California Family for $10M
The Los Angeles Times has now confirmed that Toyota has settled with the family of a California Highway Patrol trooper who was killed in a sudden acceleration-accident last year. The…
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Social Media and Personal Injury Law
When a person attains an injury such as broken bones, concussions, brain injury, chronic pain, they are usually entitled to a personal injury claim whenever these things cause extreme damage.…
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Worker Suffered Burn Injuries in Moorpark Construction Accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced an investigation into a backhoe accident at a construction site in Moorpark, California. A worker was injured, when the backhoe struck an…
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Wrongful Death Litigation from the Wildfires
The recent wildfires in California, which have resulted in at least 87 deaths, massive property damage, and the dislocation of thousands of people, are likely to generate numerous lawsuits. Wrongful death actions…
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Lederer & Nojima LLP Obtains More Than $2.5M for Injured Worker
We are pleased to announce that the Los Angeles personal injury law firm of Lederer & Nojima LLP has obtained a judgment of $2,506,432.76 for a worker who sustained serious personal…
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Premises Liability in L.A. and California
Personal, private or public property can be scenes for long-lasting injuries and damages. If you are a property owner, liability for the injuries and/or damages can be expensive. Being informed…
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CA Woman Reportedly Fired for Reporting Bite Involving Boss’s Dog
A case out of Oakland combines all elements of a dog bite lawsuit with facts that would interest any California employment and wrongful termination lawyer. A woman there has filed a wrongful termination…
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I Think I am a Victim of Medical Malpractice. What Do I Do Next?
When most people think about medical malpractice, they think about people who have lost their lives due to medical negligence. However, medical malpractice could be as simple as getting prescribed the…
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Police Looking for Owner of Pit Bull in Fatal Accident
It’s not every day that Los Angeles car accident lawyers come across a case where an auto accident is caused by an aggressive dog. Yet that is exactly what apparently happened in…
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October Is the Most Dangerous Month for Teen Drivers
Accident and injury claims filed by teen drivers spike in the month of October. Nationally, new data by insurer State Farm shows that this is the month in which the…
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What to Know About Appealing Your Personal Injury Verdict
Although many personal injury cases find settlement outside of court, the truly contentious ones will proceed to trial. There, as the plaintiff, you and your lawyer will present evidence to prove that…
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Teen Driver Report Shows Decline in Accident Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report focusing on teen motorists. According to the report, fatal car accidents involving teen drivers have…
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What to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
When choosing a personal injury attorney you want the best so your case will have the best possible shot at success. You need the compensation from your personal injury case,…
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Pedestrian Killed & 19 Injured in Los Angeles School Bus Accident
At least one person was killed and 19 were injured in an accident involving a school bus and a BMW in Los Angeles on Monday. According to Los Angeles police,…
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Los Angeles Pedestrian Accidents Spike Around on Halloween
The risks of a child being involved in a pedestrian accident are much higher on Halloween than during any other night of the year. This particular night every year, approximately 4,000 children…
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Exploding E-Cigarettes: Do You Have a Case?
As more and more people are quitting smoking, they are looking for other alternatives that may be a little safer. E-cigarettes are becoming more popular, allowing people to smoke without all…
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Los Angeles Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Hit-And-Run Accident
Los Angeles police are still looking for a hit-and-run motorist allegedly believed to have been responsible for a serious pedestrian accident over the weekend. According to the LA Times, the pedestrian, an…
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Federal Highway Administration Launches Pedestrian Safety Initiative
The Department of Transportation has actively encouraged walking and bicycling as means of transportation. However, there are safety concerns when more people are walking and bicycling that have not been…
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Lasik Surgery Gone Wrong. Can you Sue?
Though LASIK surgery is considered to be safe, just like other procedures, there are some risks. Some people suffer from dry eye after their procedure, while others may struggle with different vision impairments…
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NHTSA Warns of Accident Risks from Daylight Saving Time Change
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning of increased accident risks with the end of Daylight Saving Time in California. According to the agency, adjusting to new a low…
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Los Angeles Mayor Recuperating after Bicycle Accident
The lack of safety for bicyclists in Los Angeles has long been a major safety issue for the bicycling community here. Bicyclists in the city have long complained of an…
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Wrongful Death Action Filed Against Bart
According to Blavity, a chronic fare evader named John Lee Cowell, 28, stabbed two sisters who were exiting a BART train in Oakland. Letifah Wilson was stabbed in the neck…
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SUV Driver in Fresno Bus Accident Was Intoxicated
New facts are emerging about the Fresno bus accident last week that killed six people, and injured nearly 2 dozen others. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of the SUV…
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Know Your Rights When a Dog Bites
Are you a California resident who has suffered from a dog biting incident, or has worried about such an event in the past? Even if it was a one-time incident…
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Bicycle Safety in Los Angeles
This week, the Royal Mail in the UK announced that it was doing away with bicycles for postal deliveries. That decision was made because of the large number of accidents…
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Take These Actions If You Experience a Dog Bite While Riding
Imagine riding along peacefully when out of nowhere you are confronted by a snapping, snarling canine. This scenario is one that California bicyclists encounter all too frequently. Knowing what to…
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Distracted Driving Widespread among Teen Motorists
A new survey by the American Automobile Association and Seventeen magazine shows that Los Angeles car accident lawyers must continue their concern about teen motorists and distractions. The survey shows that nine…
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Nine People Injured in Metro Bus-Truck Accident
Nine people have been injured in an accident involving a Metro bus and a truck in downtown Los Angeles. This accident comes just a few days after a Metro train…
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Wrongful Death, an Empathetic Approach
Just the very thought of having to make a claim for wrongful death is horrendous. However, your attorney selection is probably one of the most important decisions you'll have to…
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Why it is Important to Take Part in Anti-Distracted Driving Efforts
A survey of motorists last year by Nationwide Insurance found that approximately two-thirds of the respondents admitted to feeling pressure from colleagues and friends to be constantly available by cell…
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Wrongful Death: Why You Need a Lawyer
"For me, being a lawyer means to help those in need." - Joe Jamail Wrongful death attorneys are lawyers that specialize in cases where someone has been declared deceased due…
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Petition to Prevent Rental Car Companies from Renting Recalled Cars
It took the death of two sisters in an accident involving a defective Chrysler PT Cruiser to focus national attention on a long-standing practice at Enterprise Rent a Car -…
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Bureau of Land Management under Fire after Deadly Race Accident in CA
For years now, the Bureau of Land Management has allowed off-road races to be held on land that falls under its jurisdiction. There have always been critics alleging that the…
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Distracted Driving a Continuous Danger for Los Angeles Residents
Almost everyone in Los Angeles has either personally experienced or knows someone who has had a near car accident. These dangerous interactions with distracted drivers have become such an alarming…
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Increase in Dog Bite Claims
Claims resulting from dog bites on personal property accounted for a major portion of homeowner insurance liability claims in the US in 2009. According to the US Insurance Information Institute,…
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How Safe Is Your Motorcycle Helmet?
It should be a simple enough requirement-wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle because it will significantly reduce the risks of suffering a serious or fatal traumatic brain injury during…
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Texting and Driving Car Accidents Fatal for L.A. Pedestrians
Los Angeles commuters know first-hand how treacherous driving the streets can be. Add texting into the mix, and the results sometimes prove fatal, especially for pedestrians. Who Can Be Effected?…
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Britney Spears Headed Toward a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
It's back to Scandal Island for Britney Spears. This time, the troubled pop queen is facing the prospect of an embarrassing sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former bodyguard. The…
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Postal Service Investigating Death of Mail Carrier in Dog Bite
The death of a California letter carrier earlier this month, after a serious injury sustained during a dog bite in May, has once again highlighted the special dangers that postal…
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Wrongful Death Due to an Accidental Law Enforcement Shooting
According to the LA Times, a freak shooting accident that involved an out-of-control dog, a complaint about loud music, a group of sheriff's deputies, and an unfortunate young man in…
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Stem Cell Therapy Used to Treat Blindness Caused by Burns
It’s being hailed as one of the most dramatic breakthroughs in the use of stem cell therapy to treat medical conditions. A group of Italian researchers announced this week that…
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Treating a Dog Bite
Dog bites are some of the most common causes of injuries in children. Every year, about 1.4 million dog bites are recorded in the United States, and an overwhelming majority…
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Drive Safely in Los Angeles
Here in California, we have what lots of people consider 'summer weather' all year around, which tends to draw people in from all over. As a result, we have a…
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Top 10 Most Aggressive Dogs
Pit-bull lovers will tell you that their favorite breed is one of the most maligned breeds of dogs out there. However, it's not entirely without reason that pulls are considered…
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Focus on Trailer Towing Accidents this Summer
Many Americans tend to schedule a move for a summer, which means the next two months will see more numbers of passenger vehicles towing trailers on the highways. It's the…
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Who Is at Fault When a Car Is Hit From Behind?
Vehicles are struck from behind in approximately three out of ten crashes. These collisions often result in serious injuries and damage. Thus, it's crucial to correctly identify the at-fault driver…
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Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents are some of the most dangerous of auto accidents. They only makeup of a small percentage of the total number of motor vehicle accidents in the United States,…
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High-Speed, Alcohol Blamed for Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident
Alcohol and speed can be a dangerous combination. A Los Angeles family found this out the hard way after their car was involved in a crash allegedly caused by a…
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LA Area City Reviewing Fireworks Program after Fatal Car Accident
The city of Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County is looking at how it can avoid a repeat of a fatal accident on Valencia Blvd. over the Fourth of July…
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Greyhound Bus Crashes Injuring 34 People and Killing 6.
A Greyhound bus carrying 47 people crashed into an overturned SUV on Highway 99 in California. The bus was traveling from Los Angeles to Sacramento when the accident occurred. 6…
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Woman Leaves Child After Accident
A Chicago native has been charged with child endangerment, having run on foot from her car following an accident. In fleeing, she left behind a 3-year-old boy in the vehicle,…
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Train Reaction Crash
Last Friday, a collision between a South Lake City train and a car started a series of events that ended in a second, related accident, landing three people in the…
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Legal Steps to Take After Being Injured on the Job
It can be scary to be injured on the job. Not only could it be painful, but you may also worry about what is going to happen next. You may…
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Eight-time DUI Offender Convicted of Murder
Edward Schaefer was convicted of murder in the 2nd degree on Thursday for the killing of a child he struck with his motorcycle in a crosswalk in Novato, Calif. Schaefer…
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Not Too Young to Be a Hero
Ten-year-old William Wyatt Kunert of Cheyenne, Wyo., didn't hesitate when a dog attacked him and his 2-year-old brother, Jordan Martinez. The brothers were on their own front porch when a neighbor's pit…
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Police Dog Attacks Concerned Citizen
Sometimes a good deed just won't go unpunished. A man went to check on an alarm he heard two doors down from his home, and was attacked by a police dog which…
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How You Could Recover From a Motorcycle Accident
In California, many motorcyclists are becoming victims of catastrophic road accidents. There's no doubt that these accidents affect riders physically and emotionally. Because of this, many are filing lawsuits in…
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Inflatable Rides Injure Thousands of Children Every Year
No birthday party is complete without a bouncy house or bouncy castle. More and more parents actually install these at their homes for their children to frolic in. However, these…
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California Highways Feature on List of Deadliest in Country
Here is a list that won't have too many surprises for any Los Angeles personal injury attorney. Thedailybeast.com has compiled a list of the top 100 deadliest and most crash-prone highways in the…
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Car Accident Victim? Our Attorneys Can Help
Traffic deaths caused by distracted drivers have continued to rise in the city of Los Angeles. In the past year alone, 244 people were killed in traffic collisions on city streets. These…
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Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa Takes No Texting While Driving Pledge
The next step in the battle against distracted driving seems to be The Pledge. Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey set off the trend on 30 April this year, when her…
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Metrolink Engineer Found Tampering with Surveillance Cameras
There are many factors that Metrolink accident lawyers would blame for the declining standards of safety recently on Southern California’s commuter system. These include lack of oversight, regulatory apathy, and poor employee…
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What to Do When You Are in an Accident with a Truck
When it comes to automobile-truck accidents, the automobile almost always comes out on the losing end. This is simply because the average car weighs 4,000 pounds while the average semi-truck weighs 80,000 pounds.…
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Teen Struck and Killed By School Bus
Ohio resident Sodany 'April' Phann was struck and killed by a school bus early Monday morning as she was crossing the street. Details released say Phann was walking to her…
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Father Files Wrongful Death Suit for Daughter
Marc Gauthier of Salem, Massachusetts, has filed a wrongful death suit against his daughter's boyfriend and the boy's mother. Christopher Maxson was driving his mother's SUV while intoxicated and lost control of…
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Who Is at Fault in Head-on Collisions?
Just one out of 50 traffic accidents involve head-on collisions. However, they cause a much larger share of serious injuries and deaths. These crashes can occur anywhere, but they're almost…
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Subway Smoke
Two Chicago travelers have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Transportation Authority after allegedly suffering from smoke inhalation at a Northwest Side 'L' station. Terry Cookes and Joseph Ellison were…
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Methadone Clinic Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled
A $1.775 million settlement was awarded to the woman whose eight-year-old child was killed by a driver treated at a methadone clinic in Vermont. Erin Lackey and her daughter, Kayla,…
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Personal Injury Law and Medical AI
How will artificial intelligence in medicine affect personal injury law? Lederer Nojima explains. AI in Medicine Artificial intelligence will increasingly be used as a tool for medical diagnosis. The technology will be…
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Father Files Claims in California Train Accident That Killed His Son
A Washington resident has filed a series of government claims against several California entities he believes are responsible for his son’s wrongful death in a train accident last year. 64-year-old Charles Isaacson was driving…
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Student Accused in Pedestrian Injury
The Philadelphia police have charged a Temple University student in a hit and run impact that injured a pedestrian this past Sunday. Nicholas Hasselback of Ephrata, Pa., was charged with…
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Jury Sides With Ford in Defect Case
On April 19, a jury decided in favor of Ford Motor Co. in a lawsuit filed against the company for alleged defects in its SUVs. The plaintiffs had claimed that…
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Wrongful Death Suit for Sunbathers
August 2, 2019, a group of sunbathers was enjoying themselves at Grandview Beach in the town of Encinitas, California when the bluffs overlooking the beach collapsed, according to Courthouse News. Tons…
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Police Collision Suit To Go Forward
A woman who claims a Jackson, Miss., police car injured her when it collided with the vehicle she was in won a critical victory in her lawsuit, as a Hinds…
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Police Investigating Bite-and-Run Dog Attack
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Mistakes You Should Avoid When Bitten By a Dog
Many personal injury cases involve dog bites. Additionally, most of these cases occur in the dog owner's compound. The victims are family members, neighbors, or friends. If you are bitten…
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Defendants Agree to Settle DUI Wrongful Death Case
The Missouri police officer and the bar she drank at have agreed to a settlement of $2.25 million to be paid to the families of four young people killed in…
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What to Do if You Are Involved in a Slip and Fall Accident
A slip and fall accident can cause minor injuries such as bruises, scrapes, and broken bones. A fall can also cause brain damage. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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In Semmes, Alabama, a three-year-old toddler was bitten more than 50 times by her neighbor’s three dogs. While full details are not clear yet, it is known that all three…
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What to Do After a Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash
The laws regarding whether a bicyclist can legally ride on sidewalks differ not only from state to state, but also city to city. Thus, making it impossible for the bicyclist to know…
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Insulation Spill Causes Motorcycle Wreck
This past Wednesday, a motorcycle crash injured the driver when insulation that spilled from a truck forced him to ditch his bike to avoid striking it. The 56-year-old motorcyclist has not been…
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Woman and Pet Attacked by Bulldogs
In Ohio, two unrestrained dogs attacked an unnamed woman as she was walking her own small dog. The attacking dogs, a pit bull and an American bulldog, were apparently after the woman's…
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Auto Accidents Cause Several Wrongful Deaths Over the Weekend
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What Are Your Options for Dog Bite Injuries?
Each year there are a high number of dog bite injuries in the Los Angeles area. Sometimes, a dog bite can happen when visiting a friend's home or when taking a stroll.…
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What You Need to Know About Bicycle Accident Claims
More than 45,000 cyclists are killed or injured each year by collisions with vehicles. A cycling accident can result in severe injuries and costly medical expenses. If involved in a bicycle accident,…
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Dog Bites Toddler
In Semmes, Alabama, a three-year-old toddler was bitten more than 50 times by her neighbor’s three dogs. While full details are not clear yet, it is known that all three…
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Insulation Spill Causes Motorcycle Wreck
This past Wednesday, a motorcycle crash injured the driver when insulation that spilled from a truck forced him to ditch his bike to avoid striking it. The 56-year-old motorcyclist has not been…
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Woman and Pet Attacked by Bulldogs
In Ohio, two unrestrained dogs attacked an unnamed woman as she was walking her own small dog. The attacking dogs, a pit bull and an American bulldog, were apparently after the woman's…
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Auto Accidents Cause Several Wrongful Deaths Over the Weekend
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Teen Struck and Killed By School Bus
Ohio resident Sodany 'April' Phann was struck and killed by a school bus early Monday morning as she was crossing the street. Details released say Phann was walking to her…
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Father Files Wrongful Death Suit for Daughter
Marc Gauthier of Salem, Massachusetts, has filed a wrongful death suit against his daughter's boyfriend and the boy's mother. Christopher Maxson was driving his mother's SUV while intoxicated and lost control of…
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Methadone Clinic Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled
A $1.775 million settlement was awarded to the woman whose eight-year-old child was killed by a driver treated at a methadone clinic in Vermont. Erin Lackey and her daughter, Kayla,…
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Father Files Claims in California Train Accident That Killed His Son
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Police Investigating Bite-and-Run Dog Attack
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Student Accused in Pedestrian Injury
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Jury Sides With Ford in Defect Case
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Police Collision Suit To Go Forward
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Defendants Agree to Settle DUI Wrongful Death Case
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Woman Leaves Child After Accident
A Chicago native has been charged with child endangerment, having run on foot from her car following an accident. In fleeing, she left behind a 3-year-old boy in the vehicle,…
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Train Reaction Crash
Last Friday, a collision between a South Lake City train and a car started a series of events that ended in a second, related accident, landing three people in the…
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Boy Killed in Motorcycle Accident
Edward Schaefer was convicted of murder in the 2nd degree on Thursday for the killing of a child he struck with his motorcycle in a crosswalk in Novato, Calif. Schaefer…
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Not Too Young to Be a Hero
Ten-year-old William Wyatt Kunert of Cheyenne, Wyo., didn't hesitate when a dog attacked him and his 2-year-old brother, Jordan Martinez. The brothers were on their own front porch when a neighbor's pit…
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Police Dog Attacks Concerned Citizen
Sometimes a good deed just won't go unpunished. A man went to check on an alarm he heard two doors down from his home, and was attacked by a police dog which…
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Inflatable Rides Injure Thousands of Children Every Year
No birthday party is complete without a bouncy house or bouncy castle. More and more parents actually install these at their homes for their children to frolic in. However, these…
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California Highways Feature on List of Deadliest in Country
Here is a list that won't have too many surprises for any Los Angeles personal injury attorney. Thedailybeast.com has compiled a list of the top 100 deadliest and most crash-prone highways in the…
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Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa Takes No Texting While Driving Pledge
The next step in the battle against distracted driving seems to be The Pledge. Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey set off the trend on 30 April this year, when her…
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Metrolink Engineer Found Tampering with Surveillance Cameras
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Britney Spears Headed Toward a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
It's back to Scandal Island for Britney Spears. This time, the troubled pop queen is facing the prospect of an embarrassing sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former bodyguard. The…
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Postal Service Investigating Death of Mail Carrier in Dog Bite
The death of a California letter carrier earlier this month, after a serious injury sustained during a dog bite in May, has once again highlighted the special dangers that postal…
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Stem Cell Therapy Used to Treat Blindness Caused by Burns
It’s being hailed as one of the most dramatic breakthroughs in the use of stem cell therapy to treat medical conditions. A group of Italian researchers announced this week that…
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Top 10 Most Aggressive Dogs
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Focus on Trailer Towing Accidents this Summer
Many Americans tend to schedule a move for a summer, which means the next two months will see more numbers of passenger vehicles towing trailers on the highways. It's the…
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Rollover accidents are some of the most dangerous of auto accidents. They only makeup of a small percentage of the total number of motor vehicle accidents in the United States,…
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High-Speed, Alcohol Blamed for Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident
Alcohol and speed can be a dangerous combination. A Los Angeles family found this out the hard way after their car was involved in a crash allegedly caused by a…
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Distracted Driving Widespread among Teen Motorists
A new survey by the American Automobile Association and Seventeen magazine shows that Los Angeles car accident lawyers must continue their concern about teen motorists and distractions. The survey shows that nine…
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LA Area City Reviewing Fireworks Program after Fatal Car Accident
The city of Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County is looking at how it can avoid a repeat of a fatal accident on Valencia Blvd. over the Fourth of July…
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LA Area City Reviewing Fireworks Program after Fatal Car Accident
The city of Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County is looking at how it can avoid a repeat of a fatal accident on Valencia Blvd. over the Fourth of July…
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Greyhound Bus Crashes Injuring 34 People and Killing 6.
A Greyhound bus carrying 47 people crashed into an overturned SUV on Highway 99 in California. The bus was traveling from Los Angeles to Sacramento when the accident occurred. 6…
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Los Angeles Mayor Recuperating after Bicycle Accident
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SUV Driver in Fresno Bus Accident Was Intoxicated
New facts are emerging about the Fresno bus accident last week that killed six people, and injured nearly 2 dozen others. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of the SUV…
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This week, the Royal Mail in the UK announced that it was doing away with bicycles for postal deliveries. That decision was made because of the large number of accidents…
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Nine People Injured in Metro Bus-Truck Accident
Nine people have been injured in an accident involving a Metro bus and a truck in downtown Los Angeles. This accident comes just a few days after a Metro train…
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Why it is Important to Take Part in Anti-Distracted Driving Efforts
A survey of motorists last year by Nationwide Insurance found that approximately two-thirds of the respondents admitted to feeling pressure from colleagues and friends to be constantly available by cell…
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Petition to Prevent Rental Car Companies from Renting Recalled Cars
It took the death of two sisters in an accident involving a defective Chrysler PT Cruiser to focus national attention on a long-standing practice at Enterprise Rent a Car -…
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Bureau of Land Management under Fire after Deadly Race Accident in CA
For years now, the Bureau of Land Management has allowed off-road races to be held on land that falls under its jurisdiction. There have always been critics alleging that the…
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Increase in Dog Bite Claims
Claims resulting from dog bites on personal property accounted for a major portion of homeowner insurance liability claims in the US in 2009. According to the US Insurance Information Institute,…
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How Safe Is Your Motorcycle Helmet?
It should be a simple enough requirement-wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle because it will significantly reduce the risks of suffering a serious or fatal traumatic brain injury during…
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The Toyota Effect: More Voluntary Auto Recalls this Year
Barely 12 months ago, the process of initiating an auto recall was a long one, and involved an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and lengthy negotiations between…
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Metrolink $200 Million Liability Settlement is too Little too Late
Last week, Metrolink filed court papers accepting $200 million liability in the Chatsworth train accident in 2008 that killed 25 people. If the settlement is approved, both Metrolink and Connex…
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Over the years, we have encountered many different attorneys, very few of which have the experience necessary to be called true experts. When we do meet a lawyer that personifies…
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Los Angeles Listed as Unsafe City for Motorists
There’s yet another list of the safest cities for motorists in the US, and yet again, Los Angeles car accident lawyers will not be surprised to find that their city features near…
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Pit Bulls Attract Owners of Vicious Temperament
It’s what California dog bite lawyers and veterinarians have been saying for years - pit bulls are aggressive breeds, and need owners who can dedicate the resources necessary to train these animals…
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In Spite Of Laws, Texting While Driving Still Rampant in CA Streets
Drivers in California continue to text while driving in spite of a ban on the practice. In fact, the practice actually seems to be increasing. The Auto Club conducted a…
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OSHA Cracking down on CA Employers Who Hide Construction Injuries
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous work places in the country. It is also a sector that has some of the highest rates of underreporting of injuries. …
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Automakers to Resist Ban on All Cell Phone Use While Driving
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California Budget Cuts May Impact the Safety of Los Angeles Motorists
A directive by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger ordering several state agencies to immediately stop overtime payments, could mean that several essential functions are blocked because of lack of staff to carry…
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Current System Fails to Weed out Medically Unfit Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s current rules fail to ensure that medically unfit truck drivers are kept off the roads. As a result, thousands of truck drivers continue to…
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Lederer & Nojima LLP Obtains More Than $2.5M for Injured Worker
We are pleased to announce that the Los Angeles personal injury law firm of Lederer & Nojima LLP has obtained a judgment of $2,506,432.76 for a worker who sustained serious personal…
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CA Woman Reportedly Fired for Reporting Bite Involving Boss’s Dog
A case out of Oakland combines all elements of a dog bite lawsuit with facts that would interest any California employment and wrongful termination lawyer. A woman there has filed a wrongful termination…
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Police Looking for Owner of Pit Bull in Fatal Accident
It’s not every day that Los Angeles car accident lawyers come across a case where an auto accident is caused by an aggressive dog. Yet that is exactly what apparently happened in…
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October Is the Most Dangerous Month for Teen Drivers
Accident and injury claims filed by teen drivers spike in the month of October. Nationally, new data by insurer State Farm shows that this is the month in which the…
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Pedestrian Killed & 19 Injured in Los Angeles School Bus Accident
At least one person was killed and 19 were injured in an accident involving a school bus and a BMW in Los Angeles on Monday. According to Los Angeles police,…
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Teen Driver Report Shows Decline in Accident Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report focusing on teen motorists. According to the report, fatal car accidents involving teen drivers have…
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Los Angeles Pedestrian Accidents Spike Around on Halloween
The risks of a child being involved in a pedestrian accident are much higher on Halloween than during any other night of the year. This particular night every year, approximately 4,000 children…
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Los Angeles Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Hit-And-Run Accident
Los Angeles police are still looking for a hit-and-run motorist allegedly believed to have been responsible for a serious pedestrian accident over the weekend. According to the LA Times, the pedestrian, an…
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Federal Highway Administration Launches Pedestrian Safety Initiative
The Department of Transportation has actively encouraged walking and bicycling as means of transportation. However, there are safety concerns when more people are walking and bicycling that have not been…
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NHTSA Warns of Accident Risks from Daylight Saving Time Change
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning of increased accident risks with the end of Daylight Saving Time in California. According to the agency, adjusting to new a low…
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Feds Investigate Whether Rental Car Companies Repair Recalled Cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that it will investigate whether rental car companies conduct repairs of recalled vehicles before they are released. The announcement came after a…
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Survey Finds California Drivers Most Concerned about Reckless Driving
A survey of California motorists finds that cell phone use among drivers is down from last year, but most motorists continue to be concerned about reckless and speeding drivers on…
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DOT Mulls Cell Phone Blocking Technologies
Flummoxed by laws against distracted driving that haven't been as successful as hoped, the Department of Transportation is now setting its sights on disabling cell phone technologies while a vehicle…
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Spike in Dog Bite-Related Hospitalizations
Hospitalizations from dog bites have actually increased over the past few years. According to a new study, the number of people that had to be admitted to the hospital after…
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Airbag Failures Seen in Hundreds of Fatal Accidents
A conservative estimate by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that airbags failed in 576 fatal accidents over a six-year period. That might seem like a small number, but the actual…
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NTSB Investigation Finds No Corrosion in San Bruno Pipeline Explosion
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board has not found any signs of external corrosion, dents, or gouges on the pipeline damaged in a deadly explosion in September. Thus…
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Worker Suffered Burn Injuries in Moorpark Construction Accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced an investigation into a backhoe accident at a construction site in Moorpark, California. A worker was injured, when the backhoe struck an…
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Increase in Auto Accident Fatalities in California
There was a substantial increase in auto accident fatalities in California over New Year's Eve 2010, compared to the previous year. Overall, the California Highway Patrol reported that there were…
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Los Angeles Had Highest Accident Injury Rates in 2009
The city of Los Angeles scored the worst out of a total of 13 California cities in accident injuries and deaths for 2009. That information comes from a report by…
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Survey Shows More Fortune 500 Employers implements Accident Policies
Spurred either by a concern for employee safety, the fear of liability after an accident, or a mix of both, more Fortune 500 companies are implementing workplace policies preventing employees…
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Insurers are using Social Networks to Deny Claims
Updating your profile and adding pictures to Facebook may seem like innocuous behavior, but it can sometimes have devastating consequences. In the latest twist to social media, insurance companies are…
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Huntington Beach Has Highest DUI Accident Rates in California
Blame it on a lack of will to crack down on repeat drunk driving offenders, or drinking establishments that have no qualms about over serving patrons. Whatever the reason, it…
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Feds Test Alcohol Detection Device to Prevent DUI Accidents
California drunk driving accident lawyers may soon see the day when sensors in a car automatically detect a driver’s blood alcohol level, and prevent him from driving if his alcohol levels…
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Cal OSHA Investigates Los Angeles Trench Collapse Accident
The California branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun an investigation into a fatal trench collapse accident in Los Angeles last week. A worker was killed at…
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Los Angeles Has High Incidence of Road Debris Accidents
Motorists traveling on the notorious freeways of Los Angeles have more than speeding, drunk or distracted drivers to worry about. While Los Angeles car accident lawyers recommend defensive driving to prevent accidents…
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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month in California
The month of April is being commemorated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, but few states will mark these 30 days as strongly as California will. The country's most populous…
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Bite Risks of Service Dogs
It isn't only pet or stray dogs that are involved in dog bite incidents. A case in New Jersey involving a service dog that attacked a young girl, illustrates that…
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IIHS Study Recommends Pedestrian Detection Systems
Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers, who have strongly promoted greater use of technology to prevent pedestrian accidents, will be pleased by a new study conducted by the Insurance Institute for…
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Report Suggests Nursing Home Residents are Overmedicated
A frightening report by the Department of Health and Human Services seems to suggest that thousands of nursing residents in 2007 may have been given heavy doses of antipsychotic medication…
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Jason’s Law Would Reduce Driver Fatigue-Related Truck Accidents
A piece of legislation that would provide for increased funding to enhance the current network of truck stop and resting facilities for tractor-trailer drivers, has been reintroduced in Congress. Los Angeles…
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South Bay Bicycle Safety Group Releases Plan on Safe Bicycling
The South Bay is the one of the best areas in the country for bicycling. Unfortunately, Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyers have frequently found that bicycling has not been a viable form…
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LA Plans Repairs of Bike Paths between Torrance and Playa Del Rey
Los Angeles County will soon begin an ambitious repair program of damaged bike paths between Torrance and Playa del Rey. The bike trails along the stretch of coastal California have…
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Three Construction Workers Injured in San Francisco Accident
Three construction workers were seriously injured in a fall accident at a construction site in San Francisco this week. The accident occurred in the Dogpatch neighborhood, when the men were working on…
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Study Shows Increase in Accidents Involving Eighteen-year-old Drivers
California has one of the toughest graduated driver licensing programs in the country, designed to prevent accidents involving teen drivers. However, a new study that has just been published in…
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Truck Driver in California Accident Sentenced to Prison
The driver of a truck that crashed in the city of La Canada Flintridge, California, killing two people, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. In April 2009, Marcos…
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Decline in Fatality Rates of Smaller Cars in SUV Accidents
For years, occupants of smaller cars involved in traffic accidents with SUVs and pickup trucks have been at a much higher risk of suffering fatal injuries. Fortunately, the situation is improving. While…
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Five Deadly Sins of Dealing with Car Insurance Adjusters in California
If you have been involved in a car accident in California, you can expect a call from a car insurance adjuster soon after the crash. Often, California car accident lawyers find that…
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Intercity Curbside Buses Seven Times More Likely to Be in Accidents
Intercity buses that pick up passengers from curbside are up to seven times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident. A study by the National Transportation Safety Board…
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GM’s New Auto Safety Technology Promises to Reduces Accident Risks
Any Los Angeles car accident lawyer would agree that one of the reasons for the reduction in car accident fatalities in California has been the advanced safety technology in so many automobiles…
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Use of Cell Phones While Driving Number One Traffic Safety Fear in CA
Most motorists in California are concerned about other motorists being distracted while driving, and specifically using cell phones while driving. According to a survey by the California Office of Traffic Safety,…
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Motorists in Los Angeles Need to Buckle up to Prevent Injuries
The California Office of Traffic Safety has released its annual seatbelt usage data for the state of California. While the rest of the state is buckling up like never before,…
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When It Comes to Traffic Safety, Americans Don’t Practice What They Preach
When It Comes to Traffic Safety, Americans Do Almost all American motorists are unanimous in their belief that speeding, drunk driving and the use of cell phones while driving are…
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Teen Motorists with Passengers More Likely to Be in Distracted Driving Accidents
Every Los Angeles car accident lawyer is aware of the fact that teenage motorists who are traveling with teen passengers in their car are at a high risk of accidents. Two new…
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More Revelations about Contractor Negligence Post California Construction Accident
The contractor in charge of a construction site in Milpitas, California that was the center of a tragic trench collapse has had his license suspended. The Contractors’ State License Board has held…
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Crane Accident at WTC Construction Site
A crane accident on the other side of the country does not normally catch the attention of any Los Angeles construction accident attorney. However, this particular accident occurred at the World…
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Lederer & Nojima LLP Receive An A+ Rating From The Better Business Bureau
The personal injury lawyers of Lederer & Nojima are proud to announce their award of an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau. This award signifies the quality of work that their…
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Imaging Tools Help Locate Minute Fiber Breaks after Brain Injury
If the use of a new imaging tool that has been recently used successfully to identify fiber breaks in the brain after injury is expanded, then Los Angeles brain injury lawyers expect…
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California Cell Phone Laws Have Resulted in Fewer Accidents
Fewer people are dying in California accidents linked to cell phone use while driving. Since laws banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving were enacted in California, there…
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Accidents Raise Concerns about Commercial Bus Inspections
According to an investigation by the Associated Press, many of the bus accidents that have occurred recently in California and other states can be traced to a lack of oversight over the…
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Mother Files Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Day Care Center
Most Los Angeles sexual abuse lawyers are familiar with sex abuse cases involving day care centers or schools. A woman in Orange County, Florida recently filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against her…
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Female Drivers More Likely to Mistake Gas Pedal for Brake, Causing Accidents
According to a new government study, accidents that are caused when a motorist mistakenly slams on the gas pedal instead of the brake are much more likely to involve older…
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School District Settles Lawsuit Involving Injuries Caused by Bully
For years, school bullying was brushed under the carpet as typical and unavoidable student behavior. Fortunately, Los Angeles personal injury lawyers have noticed a greater interest in the subject recently. A controversial new…
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California Teen Drivers Spread the Safe Driving Message
Many teenagers in California are putting their summer to good use. They are participating in initiatives that are aimed at increasing awareness about traffic safety, and the special risks that…
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New Bill Aims to Give Bicyclists Safe Space
The California Legislature is expected to soon pass a new version of a bicycling safety bill that requires drivers to give bicyclists sufficient space while passing. If the bill is…
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CALIFORNIA BAR MAY RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL LAW SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
New recommendations may be announced in December 2013 Los Angeles (May 11, 2012)—According to Wall Street Journal blogger Sam Favate, an old debate has currently been given new life: is practical hands-on learning…
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Los Angeles Has Highest Number of Dog Bites Involving Postal Employees
Los Angeles accounted for the majority of the dog bite incidents involving postal employees in 2011, keeping Los Angeles dog bite lawyers very busy last year. That data comes from the U.S.…
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Bullying Never Goes Away: Can Legal Action Help Prevent It?
Los Angeles (June 7, 2012)—In The Lord of the Flies William Golding created one of literature’s most enduring and tragic outcasts. In the novel, “Piggy” is often treated roughly by…
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Lawsuits Related to School Bullying are on the Rise: Will they solve the Problem?
Personal injury lawsuits involving bullying are not typically directed at the alleged bully or their family. Instead, most of the suits are directed at the school districts, school boards, and…
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Massachusetts Teen, Like Many Teens, Texted While Driving
Unfortunately David Bowley Jr., 55, was killed as the result of 19 year old Aaron Deveau’s distracted driving. A judge has sentenced Deveau to two years in prison for texting before…
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One Los Angeles Metro Rail Station Accounts for a High Number of Pedestrian Accidents
According to a recent piece in the Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tobar-20120608,0,2603929.column, Compton has had more than 114 people killed by trains that run on the city’s ever expanding metro rail. Since…
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NFL Concussion Lawsuit May Reveal an Organization’s Disregard for its Moneymakers
As widely reported, the NFL is being sued by thousands of former players. In early June, the suits were combined into a master complaint with over 2,000 Plaintiffs suing for…
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Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents Involving the Elderly
Preventing fall accidents involving senior citizens could be as simple as popping a pill. According to new research, increased doses of vitamin D could help reduce the risk of fall…
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Sports Injuries to Children: On the Playground, in the Gym, but Rarely in the Courts
LOS ANGELES—For most children and teens, playing soccer, basketball, baseball, football or participating in another athletic experience leads to a lifetime of memories. Most of the time, these are fond…
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Summer time Means More Swimming, Increased Drowning Risks at Public Pools
A Chicago area family is grieving the recent drowning death of four-year old Vicente Cardenas. The little boy perished after going unnoticed into the Roosevelt Outdoor Pool in Glenview, Illinois.…
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Train Accidents Wreak Havoc in Nation’s Heartland
On the fourth of July, a couple in Glenview Illinois were killed when a freight train derailed, caused an overpass to collapse, and crushed the car they were traveling in.…
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After their Son is Swept Out to Sea in Hawaii, Parents May Pursue Legal Action
Tyler Madoff will certainly not be found alive and his body will most likely never be recovered. Coast Guard rescuers have called off their search of the Hawaiian coast after…
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San Diego-Area High School Pays 4.4 Million to Settle with Injured Student-Athlete
In September of 2007 in North San Diego County, Scott Eveland suffered a catastrophic injury during a high school football game. Eveland was a linebacker with the Mission Hills Grizzlies…
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Looming Driver Shortage Raises Risk of Truck Accidents
It’s a national problem, and one that Los Angeles truck accident attorneys believe could impact trucking safety in California and around the country. Across all 50 states, trucking companies are reporting a…
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Los Angeles Bicyclists Often Face Serious Injuries and Massive Medical Bills
California Senate Bill 1464 requires drivers to keep at least three feet of clearance between their vehicles and a bicycle headed in the same direction. The bill was introduced by…
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Another Tragic Train Accident
Two nineteen year old college students were killed in the early hours of Tuesday, August 21 when a CSX train derailed in Ellicott City, Maryland. Elizabeth Nassand Rose Mayr were…
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Fire Dangers Continue to Rise as California Blazes
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Another Defective Baby Product Recall Shines Light on Dangers to Children
Bumbo baby chairs were recalled in the early weeks of August due to reports of the potential for injury to more children. The South African company that makes the chairsand…
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Man Killed in Metrolink Accident
Since the 2008 Chatsworth disaster, safety incidents involving Metrolink trains never fail to find a spot in media coverage. A man was recently killed in an accident involving a Metrolink train near…
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Movie Theater Lawsuit over Negligent Security at Dark Knight Premier
The mass shooting at the premier of the Dark Knight Rises has inevitably led to a suit being filed against the Colorado movie theater owner, Century Theaters. Reports indicate that…
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Researchers Find Cell Phone Users Are Aggressive Motorists
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Los Angeles Bicyclists Face Higher Risk of Fatal Accidents than the National Average
According to a recent study released by the University of Michigan, Los Angeles pedestrians and bicyclists are at at a significantly higher risk of being killed by automobile drivers than…
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40 homes outside of Santa Barbara were evacuated recently due to a wildfire in the Painted Cave area of the region. The fire burned over 40 acres and was responsible…
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There was a major accident on Hollywood Blvd near Highland Blvd. A dump truck rolled down a hill after the brakes failed. There was no driver in the truck which…
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A freak accident involving a Metro bus, a runaway dump truck and a BMW injured at least 17 people on Tuesday Morning, Oct. 23, 2012, at about 8 a.m., in Hollywood. The…
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Halloween in Southern California: A Time for Fun and Caution to Prevent Injuries to Children
At Halloween, similar injuries to children happen every year: burn injuries that are the result of flammable costumes; slip and falls on neighborhood sidewalks from poorly maintained roads and ill-fitting costumes that…
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Proposition 33 May–or May Not–be a Solution to California’s Uninsured Motorist Epidemic
Depending on who is making the argument, Proposition 33 is either a scam or a great idea for lowering the cost of auto insurance in California. In a state that…
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Hit and Run in Rancho Cucamonga Leads to Bicyclist’s Death, Suspect Arrested
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Explosion in Pasadena Kills 2 and Critically Injures Another
An explosion at a facility in Pasadena has left two dead and one person critically injured. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. The fire was reported at 2:15 a.m., the…
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Insurance Coverage Disputes and Premises Liability: Hurricane Sandy a Wake-up Call for West Coasters
Though Hurricane Sandy had a massive impact on the nation’s eastern seaboard, its effects will have little direct impact on the west coast with major exceptions: people in California who…
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Five People Injured in Senior Driver-Related Accident
Police are still investigating a number of factors that could have caused an accident involving a senior driver in Manhattan Beach recently. The motorist lost control of his car and crashed into…
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Motorcyclist Suffers Critical Injuries in Manhattan Beach Accident
A motorcyclist who was riding on Sepulveda Boulevard in Manhattan Beach, suffered critical injuries after an accident last week. The accident occurred in the evening as the motorcyclist was heading north on…
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Trampoline Parks Gain Popularity throughout California and the Nation
Over the last decade, they have multiplied exponentially across the nation: indoor trampoline parks and indoor inflatable amusement centers. People of all ages, mostly children, have made these bounce houses…
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Thanksgiving Holiday May Lead to Increased Driving Hazards
As they do every year, millions of drivers will be travelling throughout California for the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. And, of course, more drivers mean more dangers on the road.…
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Four year old Hailey Nunez was told that the pit bull was safe to pet. The dog’s owner assured Hailey’s mother that the 65 pound dog was friendly. Instead of…
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New Crosswalks and Pedestrian Safety in Los Angeles
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CDC Drowsy Driving Report Finds One in 23 Americans Fell Asleep While Driving
As a motorist, you have a much higher chance of sharing the road with a drowsy driver than you know. According to a new report on drowsy driving by the Centers for…
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The link between depression and traumatic brain injury (TBI) is taking a prominent position in a national discussion about football. A much-needed discussion about the relationship between head injuries and depression in…
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Mayor Villaraigosa’s focus on Clean Air and Transportation Safety Position him for Cabinet Post
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Another Fatal Car Accident Involving Pedestrians
On their way home from a baby shower on Saturday night, three pedestrians were hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver. NBC News reports that 40-year-old Anthony Lewis Sanchez is the…
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California Highway Patrol Announces Motorcycle Lane Splitting Rules
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Arrests Made after Long Beach Hit-and-Run Fatality
The Long Beach Press Telegram reports that two suspects have been arrested for a hit-and-run last week that killed a 24-year-old woman in downtown Long Beach. Police arrested a 26-year-old Compton resident who…
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NHTSA Urges Responsible St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
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Future Crash Test Rating Could Include Senior Citizen Safety
In the near future, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s much-valued and anticipated crash test rating system could include a Silver rating that would denote a car’s special safety features for senior…
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Older Pedestrians Have Higher Accident Fatality Risk
Every year, more than 4,000 pedestrians suffer fatal injuries in accidents across the country. Those numbers have stayed more or less consistent, even though the number of people being killed in traffic…
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California Dog Bite Law May Not Be Working
The California dog bite law is designed to keep the public safe and work as a deterrent for dog owners to keep control of their pets. Section 3342 of the California Civil…
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Metro Bus Driver Killed in Fatal Truck Accident
A Metro bus driver was killed recently in a bus accident involving a tow truck in Los Angeles. According to the Metropolitan Transit Authority, the bus operator, a 35-year-old woman was killed…
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There has recently been a lot of focus on reducing the incidence of distracted driving among teenage drivers. However, it is equally important for parents and law-enforcement agencies to focus on the…
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A large segment of teenage drivers are now choosing to delay getting a driver's license until after they finish high school. According to the AAA, that accounts for a large…
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Temecula Tour Bus Accident Injuries 10 People
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If safe and convenient driving is high on your list of priorities, you might want to move to Visalia. The city was ranked as one of the best cities in…
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No one would deny that distracted driving, and specifically the use of cell phones while driving, is the single biggest transportation safety challenge currently facing the federal administration. However, efforts…
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Lederer Nojima Wins $275,000 Jury Award for Victim of Bicycle Accident
A Santa Monica jury awarded a 21 year old Spanish speaking dishwasher a $275,000 award as a result of being struck on his bike by a pickup truck driven by…
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AAA Survey Finds Widespread Drowsy Driving
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$1,150,000 Grocery Store Construction Injury Case Settlement
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US Motorist Death Rates Drop by More Than a Third
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California Laws Would Address Motorcycle Lane Splitting
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Volvo Makes Paint for Safer Bicycling
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El Segundo Police Help Rescue Elderly Woman Run Over, Trapped Under Car in Store Parking Lot
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California Laws Would Address Motorcycle Lane Splitting
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Will Family of Deceased UCLA Football Player Nick Pasquale File Wrongful Death Suit?
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It's not unusual for a victim's family to hold the employer accountable when their loved one dies on the job. However, the husband of a nurse who died earlier this…
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The Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is yet another serious court case with a dual status as hot celebrity entertainment. The case is fascinating and newsworthy; but take away the…
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A wrongful death lawsuit against someone, or a separate entity like a car company, is usually filed by survivors on behalf of the victim or his estate. But who can…
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David Lederer & John Nojima Named “Super Lawyers” for 2016
Lederer & Noima, LLP is proud to announce that David Lederer and John Nojima have both been named “Super Lawyers” for 2016 and have both been awarded the designation “Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys” by the attorney ranking…
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No one plans for their summer vacation or holiday event to end with a catastrophic injury or death but that’s precisely what happens to countless Americans every year. Just think…
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When it Comes to Serious Injuries, Strollers Hurt More Than Babies’ Heads
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Whether you hit your head in a car wreck, an accident at work, or another accident, if you continue to feel the effects of your injury several days or weeks…
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Whiplash is a common injury when someone is involved in an automobile accident. But what many people don’t know is that there are such things as whiplash injury claims. But…
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You've been in an accident and the injuries are severe. You're frightened that the injury is going to change your life. Have you suffered a catastrophic injury? It definitely seems catastrophic from…
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Each personal injury case is unique and complicated. Few people know exactly what to expect when they file a lawsuit, but there are certainly a few facets unique to personal…
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If you've been inured in a motorcycle accident, your personal injury case could be affected by your use of a helmet. How much a helmet matters depends on where you…
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Warm weather often prompts people to climb into the open cargo areas of pickup trucks and go for a ride. Unfortunately, such moments of seasonal indiscretion often end with fatal…
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Despite the numerous videos portraying inflatable bounce houses being lifted and rolled along the ground or, worse yet, being raised high in the sky with small children inside, their popularity…
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Ridesharing is an increasingly popular way to get around due to its affordability and ease of use. Even in cities without a large cab culture, there are always a few…
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Did you slip and fall while on somebody else's property? Did you get hurt while staying in a hotel? You may have a case to sue the owner of…
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For the third year in a row, attorneys John Nojima and David Lederer have both been named “Super Lawyers” and have been awarded the designation “Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys” for 2018 by the attorney ranking organization Super Lawyers,…
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Lederer Nojima LLP Chosen as one of Top 20 Personal Injury Firms Out of 822 in Los Angeles Area
Expertise.com has named Lederer Nojima LLP as one of the top 20 Personal Injury Law Firms in Los Angeles out of a survey of 822 firms. The results are based on…
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Surviving a Bicycle Accident in L.A.
Cropped image of guy cycling in the city Despite what people say about L.A. being inhospitable to any means of transportation but the car, there are plenty of us here…
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How to Proceed After a Dog Bite in Los Angeles
If you've recently suffered a bite from a dog, you are not alone. Thousands of people suffer dog bite of many levels of severity every year in the United States,…
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What You Need to Know About Making a Wrongful Death Claim
One of the greatest tragedies in life is when people die before their time. What makes it worse, sometimes, is when the death is precipitated or not prevented by persons…
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Have You Been Injured Due to Someone’s Distracted Driving?
Did you know that every single day approximately 1,000 plus people are injured in a car crash? They're not injured because of driving under the influence either, although that accounts for…
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Pedestrian Injuries Caused By Electric Scooters On The Rise
Marketed as the next environmentally friendly and convenient transportation mode for commuters navigating city streets, electric scooters are popping up in major cities all over the country. It seems this…
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What Should You Do If You Are Injured in a Ride-Share Accident?
The advent of ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft created brand new opportunities for California entrepreneurs and ride seekers. While services like taxis and buses have been around for years, private citizens…
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What Should I Do After a Car Accident?
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Uber Injuries: What To Do When Misfortune Falls
New York, USA - July 8, 2017: Uber car service in foreground picking up passenger on Broadway in Lower Manhattan shopping district. Customer call on an Uber car by using…
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SUPER LAWYERS Recognizes David Lederer and John Nojima as Top Lawyers for Fourth Year in a Row.
Attorneys John Nojima and David Lederer have been designated "Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyers" and named "Super Lawyers" for 2019 by the attorney ranking service SuperLawyers.com, a division of Thomson Reuters.…
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Why You Need A Car Accident Attorney
Two men looking at cars collision on road, woman standing near car. No one wants to get in to an automobile accident. It is a frightening experience, one that…
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Multi-Car Accidents Happen, Will You Know What To Do?
Multi-vehicle collision Thousands of commuters drive our California highways daily, each in a different state of mind, heading to a different destination. Inclement weather, road hazards and distracted drivers are all a part…
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Should You Consider Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
First, What Is "Wrongful Death"? It's a death caused by a person or group of persons (company, agency, etc.) due to negligence, incompetence, or malpractice. Since it's not viewed as…
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Social Media and Personal Injury Law
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Wrongful Death Litigation from the Wildfires
Photograph of the Griffith Park brush wildfire and the Woolsey fire in California The recent wildfires in California, which have resulted in at least 87 deaths, massive property damage, and…
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Premises Liability in L.A. and California
Caution wet floor Personal, private or public property can be scenes for long-lasting injuries and damages. If you are a property owner, liability for the injuries and/or damages can be…
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I Think I am a Victim of Medical Malpractice. What Do I Do Next?
Clipboard with documents about medical malpractice and gavel. When most people think about medical malpractice, they think about people who have lost their lives due to medical negligence. However, medical malpractice…
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What to Know About Appealing Your Personal Injury Verdict
Personal injury law on a desk and gavel. Although many personal injury cases find settlement outside of court, the truly contentious ones will proceed to trial. There, as the plaintiff, you and…
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What to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Wednesday, July 03, 2019
a man with a personal injury finally gets some legal representation When choosing a personal injury attorney you want the best so your case will have the best possible shot…
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Exploding E-Cigarettes: Do You Have a Case?
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Lasik Surgery Gone Wrong. Can you Sue?
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Wrongful Death Action Filed Against Bart
corruption concept ,The contractor provides special compensation to the authorized signatory to the agreement. According to Blavity, a chronic fare evader named John Lee Cowell, 28, stabbed two sisters who…
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Know Your Rights When a Dog Bites
"Furious dog shows teeth, looks like spooky gargoyle." Are you a California resident who has suffered from a dog biting incident, or has worried about such an event in the…
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Take These Actions If You Experience a Dog Bite While Riding
Imagine riding along peacefully when out of nowhere you are confronted by a snapping, snarling canine. This scenario is one that California bicyclists encounter all too frequently. Knowing what to…
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Wrongful Death, an Empathetic Approach
Cropped shot of a man placing a white rose on a grave Just the very thought of having to make a claim for wrongful death is horrendous. However, your…
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Wrongful Death: Why You Need a Lawyer
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Distracted Driving a Continuous Danger for Los Angeles Residents
View toward West Los Angeles on a hazy day; heavy traffic on highway 405; California Almost everyone in Los Angeles has either personally experienced or knows someone who has had…
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Texting and Driving Car Accidents Fatal for L.A. Pedestrians
Two friends cycling together in downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles commuters know first-hand how treacherous driving the streets can be. Add texting into the mix, and the results sometimes prove…
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Wrongful Death Due to an Accidental Law Enforcement Shooting
headshot of a pit bull terrier dog serious According to the LA Times, a freak shooting accident that involved an out-of-control dog, a complaint about loud music, a group…
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Who Is at Fault When a Car Is Hit From Behind?
Two Angry Motorists Arguing Over Responsibility For Car Accident A motorist who hits the back of another car is frequently held responsible for the crash. However, there are a number…
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Drive Safely in Los Angeles
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What to Do When You Are in an Accident with a Truck
When it comes to automobile-truck accidents, the automobile almost always comes out on the losing end. This is simply because the average car weighs 4,000 pounds while the average semi-truck weighs 80,000…
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Legal Steps to Take After Being Injured on the Job
Close-up Of Businesswoman With White Bandage Hand Filling Work Injury Claim Form On Wooden Desk 1. Report the Injury First, you have to report your injury. It is important…
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PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
How You Could Recover From a Motorcycle Accident In California, many motorcyclists are becoming victims of catastrophic road accidents. There's no doubt that these accidents affect riders physically and…
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Car Accident Victim? Our Attorneys Can Help
African man using his phone while driving in the rain. Traffic deaths caused by distracted drivers have continued to rise in the city of Los Angeles. In the past year…
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Who Is at Fault in Head-on Collisions?
Car crash with two vehicles Just one out of 50 traffic accidents involve head-on collisions. However, they cause a much larger share of serious injuries and deaths. These crashes can…
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Personal Injury Law and Medical AI
How will artificial intelligence in medicine affect personal injury law? Lederer Nojima explains. AI in Medicine Medical technology concept with 3d rendering robot hand hold tablet with graphic display in surgery room…
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Wrongful Death Suit for Sunbathers
August 2, 2019, a group of sunbathers was enjoying themselve Encinitas California, looking North to Carlsbad from Grand view Beach s at Grandview Beach in the town of Encinitas, California…
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Mistakes You Should Avoid When Bitten By a Dog
Many personal injury cases involve dog bites. Additionally, most of these cases occur in the dog owner's compound. The victims are family members, neighbors, or friends. If you are bitten…
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What to Do if You Are Involved in a Slip and Fall Accident
A slip and fall accident can cause minor injuries such as bruises, scrapes, and broken bones. A fall can also cause brain damage. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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What to Do After a Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash
The laws regarding whether a bicyclist can legally ride on sidewalks differ not only from state to state, but also city to city. Thus, making it impossible for the bicyclist to know…
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What Are Your Options for Dog Bite Injuries?
Each year there are a high number of dog bite injuries in the Los Angeles area. Sometimes, a dog bite can happen when visiting a friend's home or when taking a stroll.…
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PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
What You Need to Know About Bicycle Accident Claims More than 45,000 cyclists are killed or injured each year by collisions with vehicles. A cycling accident can result in severe injuries and…
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