Car Accidents

Hit-and-run accidents are a common occurrence on the streets and freeways in Los Angeles. However, too often a driver who caused an accident attempts to avoid arrest by fleeing the scene of the accident. As previous posts here have noted, the victims of hit-and-run...

The recent popularity of so-called gig taxi services in Los Angeles and elsewhere has raised many concerns about their safety. Many of the drivers lack formal training, and their driving skills are often untested before they are hired. While states are debating...

Accidents caused by drivers who leave the scene without stopping or offering aid to victims can be especially tragic for the victims and their families. Not knowing the driver's identity adds to the family's sense of anger, and the lack of an identity makes recovering...

Traffic accident fatalities during the holiday season always seem especially poignant. A recent car accident in the Los Angeles area has led to a death that stretches the meaning of the word tragic.As news reports indicate, a 29-year-old Marine was traveling to Los...

Every year, automobile accidents injure or kill many people in the Los Angeles area. The victims of these accidents and the families of the persons who lost their lives often turn to the court system to seek damages. One question that is commonly asked is whether a...

A five-year-old boy from Los Angeles died shortly after writing his letter to Santa when a car crashed through the wall of his family's apartment. The boy's parents were also hospitalized, along with two other children who were also injured during the accident. Police...

Bedrooms are usually regarded as sanctuaries that provide safety and comfort from the outside world. A recent car accident in South Los Angeles shows how even a bedroom cannot provide complete safety.When police arrived at the scene of the accident just after...

People who live and drive in Los Angeles and its suburbs understand that the area's many streets and freeways are especially hazardous. Car accidents on LA streets range from relatively harmless fender-benders to multi-death collisions, and they are common...

California laws concerning cell phone use while driving are about to become more strict. A new law in California prohibits any use of a cell phone while driving unless it is hands free. California Highway Patrol officers are focusing on patrols aimed at stopping...

Most Californians understand that they must show proof of automobile insurance before they can obtain a license for their motor vehicle. On the other hand, very few motorists understand why such a requirement is imposed upon them. A recent truck accident in Los...