Recently, a rollover accident in Moreno Valley resulted in the death of a 17-year-old passenger. The Press Enterprise reported that the 18-year-old driver, Jose Perez, caused a minor collision on the 60 Freeway. He then fled the scene of the accident, by exiting the freeway, and speeding away dow...
Recently KTLA 5 News reported that 20 people were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the 10 Freeway in Baldwin Park. It appears that the initial collision was caused by a tow truck driver that could not stop in time to avoid hitting traffic ahead of him. The California Highway Patrol reported...
Recently, the news of the death of Geroge Floyd, who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer, has led to protests throughout the county. Tensions between many people and police are high, as people are frustrated with police brutality. Some protests have resulted in rioting and violence, ...
Recently, an apartment building caught on fire in Pomona. Two minor girls were trapped inside an apartment and were unable to escape the fire on their own. According to ABC 7 News, the fire was reported just after 10:30 a.m. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene and attemp...
Recently, a collision between a car and motorcycle resulted in the death of the motorcyclist. The crash occurred at around 8 p.m. in Fontana, a city in San Bernardino county. The Press Enterprise reported that David Lamb, the motorcyclist, was riding on Laurel Avenue when he collided with a pick-...
Everyday, thousands of large trucks drive on Southern California roads. It's impossible to get on a highway anywhere in Southern California without seeing large big rig trucks carrying all types of cargo, trying to get to their final destination. When one of these large trucks is involved in an a...
During the current COVID-19 crisis, people worldwide are particularly conscious about spreading germs. Most people are practicing social distancing, and when they do need to leave their homes for a trip to the store or doctor, they wear a mask in hopes to prevent the spread of the deadly disease....
Riding a bike in the sunny Los Angeles weather can be both fun and efficient--when you are on a bike, you don't have to worry about sitting in the heavy traffic the area is known for. However, because there are so many cars on the road, riding a bike can also be dangerous. Unfortunately, Los Ange...
Recently, a crash involving three vehicles occured in Perris, tragically resulting in two deaths. According to the Press Enterprise, the accident occurred around 10 o'clock at night--a “Mercedes drove through a red light and hit a Dodge Durango making a turn. The Durango then struck a Honda Accor...
You may have heard the word tort before--it is a common legal term that refers to a wrongful act of one person that causes harm to the person or property of another. Tort law falls under the civil side of the law (between two parties) and is different than criminal law (between the government and...
If you have been injured in an Los Angeles accident of any kind due--whether it was a car accident, bike accident, or even a work-related accident--you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. If the accident and your injuries were caused by the intentional bad acts or negligence of ano...
Everyday, across the country, workers get hurt while on the job. According to the National Safety Council, over four million workers are injured at their workplace every year. When a worker is injured, it can be frosting for that worker as it typically means lost work time as they need to recover...
The words probation and parole are common in the world of criminal law--many people have even heard these terms in movies or television. However, if you are facing a criminal conviction, it is important to understand what these terms mean for your future. While both are types of supervision after...
Recently CBS Los Angeles reported that a Corona man was arrested after hitting a motorcyclist and fleeing the scene. The accident occurred on the 91 Freeway--a driver of a minivan struck the motorcyclist, sending him flying nearly 200 feet away. The driver, however, did not stop after hitting the...
A few months ago, celebrity tattoo artist Daniel Joseph Silva, known for appearing on the reality television show “Ink Master,” caused a fatal accident while driving under the influence. According to ABC 7 News, “Silva was driving the high-end exotic sports car at a fast rate of speed when he los...
Between 2015 and 2018, Chipotle Mexican Grill had issues with their food that caused thousands of people to get sick. According to ABC 7 News, the company “admitted that at least five food safety incidents at various restaurants in the U.S. had taken place between 2015 and 2018.” Some of these in...
Last September, the Conception dive boat sank after catching fire while anchored near Santa Cruz Island. Santa Cruz Island is part of the Channel Islands found in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast. According to ABC 7 News, The Conception disaster resulted in the deaths of 34 peo...
Losing a loved one is always difficult. When the loss is sudden, unexpected, and caused by the intentional or negligent acts of another person, it can be even more devastating. When a family suffers this kind of loss, they have a right to be compensated. This compensation is obtained by bringing ...
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic resulted in lengthy stay at home orders in hopes to prevent and slow the spread of the virus. The orders affected other businesses, resulting in the closure of restaurants, bars, and clubs. With these places closed, Los Angeles Police report they have seen an inc...
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, businesses across the country have been struggling to stay afloat. Near the beginning of the pandemic, when most states were under “stay at home orders,” congress created the Paycheck Protection Program--the program offered businesses loans th...
The ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to many changes in day to day life. Unfortunately, cases of coronavirus continue to rise throughout the state and country and while stay at home orders are no longer in place, many cities have issued emergency orders regarding masks to try to prev...
After the death of George Floyd at the hand of white Minneapolis police officers people took the streets in protest all across the country. Many people proteste around Southern California, including in San Bernardino. The goal of the protests was to address the reality of racial injustice and pol...
Recently, people throughout California and the country have been protesting police brutality after George Floyd was killed by white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, when Chauvin knelt on his neck for nine minutes during an arrest. The protests are aimed at addressing the issues of contin...
The Fourth of July is coming up. It is a holiday filled with fun, fireworks, and, often, drinking. Although the current coronavirus pandemic will likely change the way people celebrate this year, it will certainly still be a day of celebration. However, when celebrating involves drinking, unfort...
The Fourth of July is coming up and everyone associates the holiday with fireworks. This year, illegal fireworks have started earlier than usual, and across the country, there are more complaints about fireworks than normal. In fact, according to The Eastsider, firework complaints filed during th...
