Every year at the holiday season, motorists driving while impaired by alcohol cause traffic accidents. Last year alone, 259 people died in drunk driving accidents over the Christmas and New Year period. These deaths are entirely preventable. To combat the number of accidents and deaths caused by drunk drivers, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National…

A U.S. Marine was tragically struck and killed shortly before Christmas when he stopped to assist a driver in need of aid. Twenty-nine-year-old Enrico Rojo encountered a distressed driver on Interstate 10 at around 1:30 a.m. As he tried to help the driver, 22-year-old Crystal Adrianna Martinez, another vehicle approached and fatally struck Rojo. “That’s how…

While the risks associated with sleep deprivation and driving a motor vehicle have been well documented to date, a new study shows the direct link between the number of sleep hours missed and the quantitative crash risk. The findings demonstrate that even drivers that miss just an hour of their usual sleep have an increased…

A large eucalyptus tree in a public park crashed to the ground in mid-December, killing one person and injuring at least 5. All the victims were members of a wedding party having pictures taken under the tree. A witness said the eucalyptus split in half and struck several people. One injury was described as “moderate.”…

Fire department officials in Southern California say one person died and at least five persons were hurt when a massive eucalyptus tree suddenly fell down on wedding party guests who were celebrating at Penn Park. The tragedy occurred last Saturday shortly before 4:30 PM in Whittier. When police arrived on the scene, they found several…

A car crash in Arcadia early Tuesday, December 13 killed three people and put a fourth in the hospital. The group was on their way to a birthday party for one of the vehicle occupants. The rollover took place around two in the morning between Welland and Live Oak Avenues. According to local police, the…

The unfortunate and unexpected death of a family member can take not just an emotional toll on surviving family members, but a financial one as well if they are left without a provider. California law recognizes this loss and permits survivors to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover for the loss. A personal injury…

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) just issued its Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements for the 2017-2018 period. The List, which applies to vehicles, trains, aircraft, and maritime craft across the country, pinpoints the safety improvements most necessary to save lives and reduce transportation-related accidents. The NTSB advocates strongly in all these…

A successful personal injury claim can ensure you’re fairly compensated for medical costs, hospital bills, property damage and other losses after being hurt in a car crash, fall, or other type of preventable accident. However, there are several frequently made mistakes that have the potential to undermine or significantly reduce your financial recovery. In many…

Every year, millions of Americans turn to the courts after suffering an accident that causes physical injury and financial losses. Having a good personal injury lawyer in your corner is imperative when every pay check matters, you’re in pain and hospital bills are piling up. An experienced, knowledgeable attorney is essential for not only establishing…