When someone you hold dear suffers a traumatic brain injury or TBI, the consequences are anything but temporary. Sure, the chain of events that caused their cranial injury may have unfolded in the blink of an eye. Your loved one, however, faces a lifetime of potential suffering. Here’s what you should know TBIs – and […]
Paralysis is much more common than a lot of people assume. According to the Christopher Reeve Foundation, about 5.4 million people suffer from it in the United States. To get a better grasp on what that means, it indicates that one person out of every 50 is paralyzed. It’s also more than the entire population […]
A freak accident on June 2 that involved a golf cart and wine glasses ended with the death of a San Jose woman. She was 58. According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, around 11:15 p.m. the woman and her intimate partner of 17 years were riding in an E-Z-GO golf cart through their […]
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident and have reason to believe that defects in a car, truck or other vehicle contributed to the accident or the injuries sustained, then you might be able to file a lawsuit for a motor vehicle defect claim. These types of lawsuits differ slightly from typical personal […]
As with any extreme weather conditions, hot weather poses its own unique challenges to truck drivers. As a result, it can potentially be a dangerous time of year for truck drivers and others on the roads as well. One of the things that can result from extremely hot weather is a blown tire. As the […]
When you employ an accountant to prepare your taxes, it is reasonable to trust that he or she will simplify your relationship with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), not complicate it. Unfortunately, even accountants can make mistakes, especially when it comes to especially complex assets. So, what is one to do when the IRS notifies […]
What happens when you hire an architect or an engineer to build your dream home, a development of condos you can sell or some other project, and you’re vastly disappointed with the results? Can you sue that architect or engineer? The answer to that question depends a lot on whether or not the architect or […]
Bicycles are an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages. They can also be dangerous if riding in high-traffic areas. Bicycle safety is important for the rider and motorists around them. A bicycle rider needs to be vigilant when riding so that they can avoid an accident. Here are some steps to take […]
Lottery pools work by letting friends or fellow employees pool their funds and buy their weekly lottery tickets together, thereby increasing their chances of winning. For a few bucks a week, they each get an equal share of a dream. When that dream becomes a reality, however, and somebody actually wins, all too often the […]
Vehicle collisions may not be one of your top worries in life, but what if it were possible to minimize your risk? Although there’s no such thing as a sure bet, choices as simple as restricting when and where you drive might improve your odds. When it comes to navigating the streets of Los Angeles […]
Motorcyclists face so many dangers already on the road that it seems terribly unfair that a young man with so much to live for would lose his life when he was decapitated by a low-hanging wire in a bizarre accident. The 27-year-old victim, who was a relatively new husband and excited father-to-be, was riding his […]
Animal bites are scary, especially for children. Being bitten by an animal at a young age, no matter how minor or severe the bite is, can scar a child for life. When you talk with adults who are scared of dogs, or who do not have an affinity for dogs, they were likely attacked by […]
While California’s weather is generally favorable to boaters all year, spring and summer do see an increase in the number of boats actually out in the water. The warmer weather, school breaks, vacation time and increasing daylight all give people more time to enjoy their hobby. That also means an increase in the number of […]
Los Angeles is home to a robust community of avid cyclists. Few, however, take the bold step of cycling to work – and for understandable reasons. On top of LA’s notorious traffic, cyclists face numerous challenges. Bike lanes are in short supply, making it difficult to work out a feasible route. Drivers often aren’t paying […]
Officials with California’s board of education have barred two campuses of the Bright Futures Academy, a school serving special-needs children, from taking new students. Officially, the decision is related to the school’s inability to meet its contractual obligations and a failure to follow at least one student’s individualized education plan (IEP). There is speculation, however, […]
While it isn’t unusual for a wrongful death case to settle out of court, it is somewhat unusual to see one settle just as it is about to go to trial. A jury was already chosen in the case of a wrongful death suit involving four members of the same family when attorneys notified the […]
Distracted driving is a major problem on the roads. It takes the driver’s eyes off the road, making it more likely for the vehicle to drift or for the driver to rear-end another vehicle. Distracting driving occurs any time you take your hands off the wheel, whether it’s to answer a text, eat, drink or […]
Nothing is worse than a serious car accident – except when the other driver squeals away before you even realize what just happened. Hit-and-runs are more common than you might think. In Los Angeles County alone, someone becomes a victim of a hit-and-run approximately once every 18 minutes, according to data from 2015. Even if you’re […]
One of the best ways to avoid a dog bite is simply to know when there is an elevated risk and seek to take yourself out of that situation. Many bites occur because people don’t see the warning signs fast enough. This is why children are especially at risk, as they may think they’re just […]
A California lawyer is facing probation and other possible consequences after he mishandled filings and procedures in a divorce case and failed to respond in a timely manner to the State Bar after his client filed a complaint. The issues stemmed from a case that began in 2011; the attorney’s probationary period began in late […]
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