December 29, 2014

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Half of New Year’s Fatal Crashes DUI-Related

The Los Angeles car accident attorneys at Ellis Law are acutely aware of the dangers that go along with holiday travel. The New Year’s Eve drive home – technically in the early hours on New Year’s Day after the ball drops – is the most dangerous time of year for drivers and pedestrians. We urge everyone…

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December 26, 2014

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Drunk Driver Kills 3 Churchgoers in Redondo Beach

On December 17, three people were killed and several others were injured when a DUI suspect drove into a crowd of people leaving a children’s Christmas concert in Redondo Beach. The number of victims may be as high as 12 ─ five of them children. The victims were leaving St. James Catholic Church, after watching…

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December 8, 2014

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Consumer Group Releases 10 Worst Toys of 2014 List

The product liability attorneys at Ellis Law hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season, enjoying precious time with loved ones during the next few weeks. The holiday season is filled with gift giving ─ especially when children are involved. In that spirit, the Ellis Law team would like to urge parents to first…

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December 1, 2014

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Dangers of Drowsy Driving Exposed in Dramatic Experiment

Doctors and experts at the CDC caution about the effects of sleep deprivation, and how just one night of missed sleep can render a person so impaired, their ability to drive is on par with someone who is legally drunk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 7,500 fatal accidents in…

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November 24, 2014

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Rise in Bicycle Fatalities in U.S., Including California

Bicyclist fatalities are up In Los Angeles and throughout the country, concerning the personal injury lawyers at Ellis Law. Recent numbers from a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association shows that the number of cyclists killed in motor vehicle accidents has been on the rise in recent years, significantly outpacing fatalities in other types of…

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Off-Site Crane Accident Closes Los Angeles Freeway Most Los Angeles crane accidents take place on construction sites, but authorities recently closed part of a major freeway after an off-site crane accident in San Clemente. At about 3 p.m. on October 30, 2014, a big rig carrying an 110,000-pound construction crane that was headed northbound on…

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October 31, 2014

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Spate of Car Accident Fatalities Alarm LA Residents

As residents of a major metropolitan area, Los Angelenos are certainly no strangers to vehicular accidents. However, the month of October has proven especially dangerous for drivers and passengers. A recent slew of crashes in Los Angeles roadways has sent many to the hospital and claimed the lives of others before their time. It isn’t yet…

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October 28, 2014

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Halloween Taxi Rides Home Compliments of Ellis Law Firm

For many Halloween aficionados, the holiday involves much more than elaborate costumes, spooky decorations and haunted festivities. Alcohol –fueled parties are the source of an alarming number of deaths each year, and with October 31 falling on a Friday this year many are worried about a spike in drunk driving fatalities. Let’s keep 2014 a…

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