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 access to a healthy water supply. One of the factors that you might not consider as relevant...
California Fires Worsen Traffic: How Do You Get Around It?
California is already notorious for having bad traffic, congestion and long commute times. But with the wildfires currently arising, many commuters are calling their drive “nightmarish.” The numerous wildfires blazing across the state have been fueled by high winds. The result are many highways and roads have been shut down.
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...
Can You Sue If You Were Hit By A Car While Jaywalking?
If you have ever paid attention to sidewalks and crosswalks in Los Angeles, you know that jaywalking is common. This is, of course, illegal.
But what happens if someone who is jaywalking is hit by a car? Can they sue the driver of the car that hit them? Possibly....
Driver vs. Company: Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?
You may have had a close call between your vehicle and a tractor-trailer. Or, you may be recovering from a truck accident. In either case, you are likely visiting this site because you need information about a truck accident claim and your legal rights.
At Sunset West Legal Group,...
Top 5 Most Dangerous Highways in Southern California
Southern California has become known for its congested and dangerous roadways. In 2016, more than 3,623 fatal auto accidents happened on highways in SoCal, with Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties topping the list in terms of fatalities.
Whether you are a SoCal local, or are planning a...
Scooter Riders: You May End Up Paying a Lot More Than Your Rental Fee Without the Right Protection
Electric scooters are a hip, trendy new way of saving on fuel costs and enjoying a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Scooter rental companies like Bird and Lime are popping up all over Southern California offering and user-friendly apps. But just how safe is scooting around high traffic areas of SoCal?
How...
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...