One driver is dead, and the other driver hospitalized after a February 17 rush-hour crash in West Los Angeles. The accident may have involved street drag racing. The fatal collision occurred in the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Overland Avenue at 5:15 p.m. that Wednesday evening. The impact trapped the victim, later identified as Monique…

Victims of personal injury accidents can recover for pain and suffering here in California, which essentially boils down to non-economic damages that do not have a specific cost associated with them. Many personal injury accidents can permanently change a victim’s life, so the category of pain and suffering can comprise a large component of a…

Though the majority of the world has slowed or even stopped in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction has actually sped up. The city of Los Angeles, specifically, is experiencing a construction boom the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the 1980s. According to research from CBRE, there were 39.5 million square feet…

In California, whoever is determined to be at fault for causing a car accident is legally liable for the damages sustained by any passengers in the vehicles. Insurers typically foot the bill up to policy limits, leading policyholders to cover the rest. Responsibility for an accident can be shared by multiple parties. Occasionally, the scope…

Insurance companies will be calling you in the immediate aftermath of a car crash or other accident resulting in personal injury. It might seem like a relief that someone cares about your wellbeing and is willing to move forward with the process of helping you receive financial compensation for your injuries. However, keep in mind…

Juliana Ramos of Fresno County was killed on Thursday, February 11, 2021, in a tragic hit and run accident. According to California Highway Patrol, the 26-year-old nurse and mother of three had been driving along Highway 99 when she stopped to help victims of a car crash that occurred near Manning Avenue. Investigators say that…

In the early evening on Sunday, February 7, 2021, the Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a car that was reported stolen. According to LAPD Sgt. Juan Acosta of Central Traffic Division and Officer Art Rodriguez of the department’s Operations Center, the LAPD was actively pursuing the vehicle when, at around 5:10pm, it…

A four-vehicle car crash on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, left one young woman dead and one man critically injured. As reported by Fullerton police, a black Chevrolet Silverado was driving irregularly down Magnolia Avenue near Valencia Drive when, at around 10:00 am, it suddenly turned into oncoming traffic and smashed into a white Toyota Corolla….

A man from Sunset Beach was arrested Wednesday, January 20th on suspicion of DUI charges because of his connection to a multi-car crash that happened on Tuesday, January 19th, near Huntington Beach and left one injured and two people dead. According to police reports, Eric Kinser, the alleged DUI driver, was going north on the…

Traumatic Brain Injuries, or TBIs, are one of the most common forms of serious injury resulting from accidents due to negligence, including car accidents and slip and falls. The Centers for Disease Control defines a TBI as a “disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or…