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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time when law enforcement agencies try to intensify efforts to combat the issue of distracted driving. In California, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) are leading the charge with heightened enforcement and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing distractions behind the wheel...

Accidents with big commercial trucks can shatter lives. Whether it's a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, log truck, dump truck, or some other type of big rig, these massive vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and create devastating force in a crash, leaving crash victims with severe and life-altering injuries. Among the most devastating consequences of truck...

For the second year in a row, traffic deaths in Los Angeles have exceeded homicides, highlighting the city’s ongoing struggle with roadway safety. In 2024, Los Angeles recorded 302 traffic fatalities, a decline from 345 deaths in 2023. While fewer lives were lost compared to the previous year, these numbers still underscore the persistent dangers...

The wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles have left heartbreak and destruction in their wake. Families have seen their homes burn; their memories turn to ash. Nearly 10,000 structures—homes, garages, cars—are gone or severely damaged. These fires haven’t spared anyone. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Billy Crystal, and others took to social media and...

Most Californians know that December is one of the busiest months for travel, but many don’t realize just how dangerous the roads become this time of year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of traffic fatalities involving impaired drivers surges during the holiday season, with Christmas and New Year's being...

Los Angeles is on track to reach a devastating milestone in 2024 - over 300 traffic-related deaths for the third year in a row. Despite efforts to improve road safety, the city continues to see a disturbing rise in fatalities, with a nearly 30% increase from 2019. The Grim Reality of Rising Traffic Deaths in...

In Lancaster, CA – A devastating single-car accident claimed the lives of two individuals early Sunday morning, October 20, 2024, at the intersection of 62nd Street and Avenue K in Lancaster, CA. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department indicated that the vehicle lost control and crashed into a utility pole. The car burst into flames. Despite...

The classification of rideshare drivers as either employees or independent contractors has been a drawn-out battle in California, with significant implications for accident claims. California's “AB5 law,” which reclassifies many gig workers as employees, has played a pivotal role in this ongoing debate. Understanding how this law affects rideshare accident claims is essential for anyone...

SoCalGas has agreed to pay up to $1.8 billion in settlement for the Aliso Canyon gas leak. Released Images by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) showed methane gas leaking from the Southern California gas facility near the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles for over 110 days. By the time SoCalGas was able to plug...