Walking down the street in Los Angeles should not put a person's life in danger. However, too many pedestrians are injured or killed by a vehicle in California. Many of these accidents are caused by negligent drivers who are distracted, fatigued, impaired or driving...
Actor Paul Walker and friend killed in tragic Los Angeles crash
People all over the country were devastated to learn of the recent and tragic accident that took the lives of actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas. Both were known car enthusiasts and fans likely know that Walker starred in the "Fast & Furious" movie...
California motorcyclist killed by driver pulling out of driveway
A collision between two motor vehicles can result in varying degrees of damage and injuries, depending on a driver's speed and the size and safety features of a vehicle. In general, larger cars can do more damage but may protect the driver and passengers inside more...
Daylight saving life-saving tip: Watch out for pedestrians
Last weekend, Californians set our clocks back an hour and readjusted our lives to align with the end of daylight saving time. With summer behind us now, we are falling back into winter routines, which can include new work schedules, school classes and holiday...
Employer negligence likely in fatal bus-tow truck crash
It is very likely that the tow truck company responsible for the driver and the vehicle that crashed into a Metro Los Angeles bus this week will be held civilly liable for the wrongful death of the bus driver. The fatal crash occurred when the unlicensed tow truck...
Redondo Beach residents push for change after fatal crash
We often read about the efforts of law enforcement and safety advocates who want to address dangerous driving in California. There are texting and driving campaigns, urges to buckle up and tickets handed out for speeding. But a recent fatal car accident in Redondo...
LAPD increases enforcement efforts at dangerous intersections
Pedestrians in Los Angeles are probably aware that there are some areas of the city that are more dangerous than others. Areas with high levels of traffic congestion and intersections where drivers routinely fail to look out for people walking and crossing the street...
Trucker to be charged after fatal motorcycle crash in California
The size difference between a motorcycle and just about every other vehicle on the road is fairly dramatic. Cars, pickup trucks, vans and semi trucks are all much larger than a motorcycle and this means that in a collision, a motorcyclist will often be the person to...
Sunbather killed by truck in San Francisco park
It should have been a relaxing day in the park, but in the blink of an eye, it turned into a nightmare. A woman had taken her baby and her dog to the park to lay in the grass and enjoy the sun. Seemingly out of nowhere, a city maintenance truck drove off a path and...
Speeding driver flees scene of fatal pedestrian crash
It is bad enough that there are many drivers on the road who would rather take chances and drive recklessly than to be safe. The people who speed or drive while they are drunk or distracted put the lives of the innocent people around them in danger. But to make...