On April 24, 2017, James DeBarge, ex-husband of Janet Jackson, was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles.Dash cam footage from the victim's vehicle shows DeBarge attempting to cut across traffic in his Mercedes station wagon, colliding head-on with a Chevy Volt. After the collision, DeBarge left the scene without providing assistance or contact [...]
A Los Angeles County jury awarded $21.3 million to Leila Miyamoto-Workman, who sustained severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and spinal injuries, after her vehicle was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler truck driven by Daniel Almazan. The incident occurred on July 18, 2016, at the intersection of E. Wardlow Road and Elm Ave in Long [...]
If you’re injured while on the job, two very different paths are available to you for getting compensation for your injuries: A personal injury lawsuit, or a workers’ compensation claim. Choosing which one to pursue is an important choice. Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation, often casually known as “workman’s comp,” is a system defined by statute [...]
Documenting your injuries early, and getting treatment as soon as possible, is crucial for getting the most favorable treatment from auto insurers. But while getting medical treatment is important, it’s also critical to avoid any mistakes that could undermine a future personal injury claim. And tragically, such mistakes are easiest to make with the most [...]
Under current California Law a driver is required to carry minimum liability coverage of $15,000/$30,000. Liability coverage provides an insured party with protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people or property. What is Proposition 213? Proposition 213 was entitled “The Personal Responsibility Act of 1996” when passed through the California State legislature [...]
Should I Give A Statement To The Other Driver’s Insurance Company? After an automobile collision, you will be asked by the other party’s insurance company to give a recorded statement to them about how the accident occurred. The question may seem innocuous and innocent enough, “Can we just ask you a few questions about what [...]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 80% of car crashes can be attributed to some type of distracted driving. While we hear a lot today about texting - or using a cellphone in any capacity - when driving, smartphones and electronic devices aren't the only distractions drivers fall prey to. Anything that [...]
Most of us are guilty of sending or checking the occasional text while driving. However, few of us consider the consequences. Not only are we endangering our own life but the safety and lives of those sharing the road with us. Additionally, even if you're not in an accident, serious fines and punishments are imposed [...]
It seems like a no-brainer. If you're hit by a drunk driver, you think they'd be automatically at-fault. If they've gotten a DUI, they were clearly under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. Your car has been totaled. You're hurt. You're missing work. The person who got behind the [...]
People are always on the go these days. Most of us have hectic schedules. Schedules that require us to get from point A to point B without a minute to spare. We're running late for work or an appointment. There's a child waiting to be picked up at school. Even the most law-abiding upstanding citizen [...]
