It was undoubtedly a bittersweet day when a 33-year-old man was sentenced for hitting a pedestrian with his car and fleeing the accident scene. But while the driver was held accountable for his reckless and deplorable actions on the day of the accident, there is no...
When we read about pedestrian accidents in the news, the stories often involve a distracted or reckless driver who simply neglects to keep an eye out for pedestrians. Often, these accidents occur at busy intersections in areas where visibility might be poor. Many...
Losing a loved one in a fatal motor vehicle accident is undoubtedly devastating for family members and loved ones. People often want to know why a crash happened and what could have been done to prevent the accident. Sometimes these answers come from police and...
Motorcyclists are at a distinct disadvantage in an accident, as the riders are relatively unprotected and their vehicles are so much smaller than the cars or trucks that are also involved in these crashes. When we read news stories about motorcycle accidents in...
Drivers in California are likely aware that it is unlawful to be texting or talking on a handheld phone. We have seen marketing efforts, educational campaigns and new technology aimed at keeping our hands, eyes and focus away from our phones. Unfortunately, not every...
There are all kinds of people who ride motorcycles, from people who wear leather to people who wear police uniforms. Riding a motorcycle can be a very functional and fun way to get around California, but there may be an increased risk of getting into an accident....
Not long ago, people in Los Angeles and across the country were devastated by the sudden death of actor Paul Walker. The 40-year-old was riding in a car being driven by his friend Roger Rodas when the car crashed, killing both men. We discussed this tragic event in a...
People all across Redondo Beach like to take advantage of the nice weather and sunshine whenever they can. This means that people are outside exercising, walking to work, bicycling or just going from point A to point B without being confined to an automobile. But with...
Getting into a motor vehicle accident can be a terrifying, painful experience. And it is one that can happen to anyone, whether it is the elderly driver heading out to the grocery store, the young mother dropping her child off at day care or the young teen who just...
There are some car accidents that are just that: accidents. But far too often, these crashes are caused by a driver who is being reckless or negligent and is choosing to put themselves and others in danger. And it may take a catastrophic accident before these drivers...
