In personal injury cases, it is customary for an individual to suffer harm at the hands of a stranger. However, at times the at-fault party happens to be a dear friend or a beloved family member of the injured person. It can be a car accident or a slip-and-fall incident; Majorly, individuals...
What does FLOAT (“fly over all traffic”) mean for L.A. commuters?
It is no secret that commuters in Los Angeles spend a long time in traffic. In fact, more than 750,000 commuters spend three or more hours behind the wheel. These unfortunate drivers have been dubbed “super commuters.” These commuters are drivers who travel in traffic, and does not include the commuters using...
Are Latinos More at Risk of Traffic Injuries/Fatalities? Research shows Latinos Face Transportation Inequities.
According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, there is a link between where you live and how healthy you are. Based on this statement, you might consider factors like housing, access to fresh foods, and a healthy water supply. One of the factors that you might not consider relevant to a healthy...
What does the Uber/Lyft Ban mean for LAX Traffic?
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is as notorious for bad traffic and congestion as the rest of the city. In an effort to reduce some of the curbside chaos at the airport, officials have placed a ban on curbside ridesharing pickups. Effective October 29th, the new ban means that Uber and...
Will Uber’s “Ride Check” Feature Help Passenger Safety?
When we think about passenger safety in a vehicle, the conversation generally relates to safety in the event of an auto accident. In the case of Uber, however, the conversation relates to passenger safety of another type – safety from sexual assault.
On September 25, The Washington Post published...
What Kind of Damages are Available in a Wrongful Death Claim?
A “wrongful death” is the death of one person as a result of the negligence or inaction of someone else. In such cases, certain surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim in pursuit of compensation for what they have lost.
Of course, there is...
Top 5 Oddest Accident Claims You Have to Read to Believe
Top 5 Oddest Accident Claims You Have to Read to Believe
It is said that “truth is stranger than fiction.” There is no area of the law that this quote applies to quite like personal injury law. Accidents and injuries occur for more reasons than one can conceive. Though...
What to Bring to Outdoor Concert/Event
If you are planning to attend an outdoor concert, festival, or special event this summer, of course you are incredibly excited. But don’t let your excitement overshadow some important considerations. Foremost among those is the fact that most outdoor events have a list of things you can and cannot bring.
What You Should Have in Your Car in Case of an Emergency
Our cars are an extension of ourselves and our home. Many of us spend thousands of hours in our cars as part of our commute or traveling. Some people even spend more time in their car than they do their home.
With this in mind, it makes sense that...
What Can I Do if Someone Defames Me?
Defamation is one of those areas of law that people refer to, but often don’t really understand. Where is the line between speaking your mind and defaming someone? The answer is in whether or not what the other person is saying causes you harm.
Defamation Must Cause Actual Harm