Typically a car accident that occurs in Los Angeles is just that: an accident. While the person who caused a collision may have displayed negligence or carelessness in the operation of their vehicle, there is rarely any intent to harm others present. However there are those rare cases where one may choose to turn their [...]
Negligence. In a nutshell, that is virtually all that needs to be said when spotlighting the primary catalyst that quite literally drives motor vehicle accidents and injuries across Los Angeles. Put another way: Although various causes unquestionably contribute to adverse road outcomes spanning the vast metro, reckless or otherwise indifferent motorists prominently stand out as [...]
When you place your infant son or daughter in a stroller, you probably give little thought to whether doing so is safe. After all, strollers have undergone regular use for decades, transporting millions of babies and children safely from one location to the next. Recent headlines are now calling into question the safety of four [...]
While California is one of many states that currently have legislation in place that seeks to prevent in-vehicle cellphone use, many motorists across the state and nation continue to use their phones while driving, anyway. In fact, the number of Americans who meet the criteria for being “phone addicted” doubled within the last year, highlighting [...]
Parents in Los Angeles, California, typically know that the first step they should take to address a bullying issue is to report it. Unfortunately, there are still many teachers and administrators today who take a lax response to bullying allegations. Some either ignore the allegations altogether, or they downplay the frequency and severity of the [...]
When you think of personal injuries, your mind may not immediately consider injuries caused by an experienced medical professional in California. Know that you stand just as much of a chance of suffering an injury at your doctor or pharmacist’s office as you do at the Griffith Observatory. To lower your risk of a medication [...]
Self-driving cars are something very new to California roadways. While the idea behind the technology is interesting to many people, it also is scary. This is especially true following some serious accidents involving these vehicles. It raises questions about how safe they really are and what risks they pose to others. The LA Times describes [...]
California is home to some of the tallest buildings in the west. These include the likes of the Grand Wilshire Center and the US Bank Tower, which are both in Los Angeles. Falling from buildings this tall would be not be survivable. However, people do not need to fall from a building with floors in [...]
Many residents of California and elsewhere assume that it is only construction workers who are in danger on their worksites. If they do not work in the industry, they should be safe from construction accidents. This, unfortunately, is not always true. Innocent bystanders can sustain serious or fatal injuries near construction sites if they happen [...]
Tailgating is not only a rude driving behavior, but it is also a dangerous one. Following too closely puts yourself, your passengers and the occupants of the vehicles with whom you are sharing the road at risk for getting into collisions that may result in serious injuries or death. According to the California Department of [...]
