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A patient lies on an MRI scanner bed while two medical professionals stand nearby; text asks about getting an MRI after a car accident injury.

Car Accidents

Do I Need an MRI After a Car Accident Injury?

December 1, 2021

A person holding their neck in pain while sitting in a car, with text asking about spinal cord injury lawsuit settlement value.

Personal Injury

Recent Multi-Million Dollar Spinal Cord Injury Settlements

November 30, 2021

A woman drives while texting on her phone, as a man appears distressed outside the windshield, with a banner questioning California's fines for littering versus texting and driving.

Car Accidents

Is the Fine for Texting and Driving Higher Than for Littering in California?

November 29, 2021

Two cars involved in a traffic accident at an intersection with police officers on scene; one car is flipped onto its side.

Car Accidents

Los Angeles Averages 1 Traffic Death Every 30 Hours in First Half of 2021

November 29, 2021

A news graphic shows a school building with a headline about a Riverside man arrested for multiple sexual assaults against high school students and a mugshot of the suspect.

Sex Crimes

Riverside Man Arrested for Multiple Sexual Assaults Against High School Students

November 24, 2021

A cyclist wearing a mask rides next to congested traffic in a city; overlaid text reports an 18% spike in U.S. traffic deaths in 2021, citing the highest 6-month increase ever.

Car Accidents

U.S Traffic Deaths Spike 18% in 2021; Highest 6-Month Increase Ever

November 23, 2021

Entrance archway of San Jose State University with headline text about a $3.3 million settlement over student sexual abuse allegations displayed across the top.

Sex Crimes

$3.3 Million Settlement Reached Over San Jose State Student Sexual Abuse Allegations

November 23, 2021

Illustration of a car driver and three children riding bicycles, with text about common types of bicycle accidents and accident scenarios. Contact phone number displayed at the bottom.

Bicycle Accidents

Most Common Types of Bicycle Accidents

November 22, 2021

Two people shake hands across a desk while a third person looks on, with text reading "Top 10 signs you have hired the best lawyer for your case" and a phone number at the bottom.

Car Accidents

Top 10 Signs of a Good Personal Injury Attorney

November 19, 2021

A person in uniform stands next to a California Highway Patrol car, with text about a $4.5 million legal settlement for an alleged sexual assault lawsuit.

Sex Crimes

Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by California Highway Patrol Officer Settles for $4.5 Million

November 18, 2021

A person sits on the floor covering their face while a clenched fist is in the foreground; headline discusses sexual abuse charges against a former teacher.

Sex Crimes

Former Riverside Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing Student 20 Years Ago

November 18, 2021

Cartoon child wearing a helmet and green shirt riding a bicycle; text overlay reads "Bicycle Safety Guide: Top 20 Tips for Riders" with a phone number at the bottom.

Bicycle Accidents

Top 20 Tips for Bike Safety

November 17, 2021

A person hands a check to another person with the text "How long does a car accident settlement take?" and a phone number displayed.

Car Accidents

How Long Will My Car Accident Claim Take to Settle?

November 17, 2021

Cartoon of a worried man in a damaged red car, with text asking if a police report should be filed after a car accident. Inset shows a police officer with a report form.

Car Accidents

Why is it Important to File a Police Report After a Car Crash?

November 16, 2021

A woman leans over and covers her mouth, appearing nauseous. The text asks how to file a restaurant food poisoning lawsuit and provides a phone number for legal help.

Personal Injury

How Can I File a Restaurant Food Poisoning Lawsuit?

November 15, 2021

Close-up of a shattered car windshield with a news headline about an off-duty sheriff’s deputy involved in a fatal crash that killed a 12-year-old boy.

Car Accidents

Fatal South Gate Car Crash Kills 12-Year-Old Boy; Speeding Believed to be a Factor

November 12, 2021

A woman and a dog, both wearing sunglasses, sit in a car with the window down. The image asks about the dangers of driving with an unrestrained pet.

Car Accidents

How Often Do Unrestrained Pets Cause Car Accidents?

November 11, 2021

Illustration of a smiling graduate holding a diploma in front of cartoon cars in a crash, with text asking about the cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer and a phone number displayed.

Car Accidents

What Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

November 11, 2021

Two people walking across a street while looking at their phones, with a banner asking if distracted walking is illegal in California and a phone number displayed.

Car Accidents

Is Distracted Walking Illegal in California?

November 10, 2021

A woman sits in a car leaning on the steering wheel, with text asking about the dangers of daydreaming while driving and stating it as a top cause of fatal distracted driving accidents.

Car Accidents

Is Daydreaming the #1 Cause of Fatal Distracted Driving Accidents?

November 9, 2021

Two angry drivers in cars are physically fighting through their windows under a banner that reads, "What is considered aggressive driving?" with a phone number at the bottom.

California Law

What is Considered Aggressive Driving?

November 8, 2021

Illustration of two cars involved in a minor accident under rainy weather, with text about top 14 tips for driving safely in the rain and a phone number at the bottom.

Car Accidents

How to Drive Safely in the Rain: Top 14 Tips for Motorists

November 8, 2021

A person behind the wheel of a car is texting on their phone; a banner asks if texting while driving is more dangerous than drunk driving.

Car Accidents

Texting While Driving Versus DUI – Which is More Dangerous?

November 5, 2021

Four students wearing backpacks walk together outdoors; text overlay discusses a protest at Oakland Tech about campus sexual assault.

Uncategorized

Oakland Tech Students Walk Out in Protest of Campus Sexual Assault Culture

November 4, 2021

A person drives a car while looking at a smartphone; text above reads, "The top 20 distracted driving statistics to help keep you safe.

Car Accidents

The Top 20 Distracted Driving Statistics to Help Keep You Safe

November 4, 2021

Teenage girl looking at her phone while sitting in a car; text asks if crash avoidance technologies improve teenage driver safety.

Car Accidents

Do Crash Avoidance Technologies Improve Teenage Driver Safety?

November 4, 2021

Two cars involved in a front-end collision with smoke rising; text reads "Should I sue after a personal injury accident?" and a phone number is displayed.

Car Accidents

Should I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After an Accident?

November 3, 2021

A metro transit bus involved in an accident is shown behind police tape, with legal advertising text and a contact phone number overlayed.

Car Accidents

Can I Sue the City of Los Angeles for a Metro Transit Bus Accident?

November 2, 2021

A person sits curled up against a wall in distress; text above discusses a proposed federal child sexual abuse bill to remove statutes of limitations.

Sex Crimes

Federal Child Sexual Abuse Bill Proposed to Remove Statutes of Limitations

November 1, 2021

A man in a suit slips and falls on the floor near a "Caution Wet Floor" sign, dropping his briefcase and phone.

Personal Injury

What are the Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries?

October 29, 2021

A person sits with head bowed and hand on forehead, appearing distressed; overlaid text reports FBI seeking potential sex abuse victims of ex-CIA employee and displays a phone number.

Sex Crimes

FBI Seeking Potential Sex Abuse Victims of Ex-CIA Employee

October 29, 2021

Roller coaster riders go upside down on a loop; inset magnifies one car. Text overlay discusses amusement and theme park ride accident injury statistics.

Personal Injury

What to Do in Case of Amusement Park Accidents?

October 28, 2021

Front view of Hamilton High School with a headline about a reported sexual assault in a school bathroom, prompting an LAPD investigation, and a phone number shown at the bottom.

Sex Crimes

Reported Sexual Assault in Hamilton High School Bathroom Triggers LAPD Investigation

October 26, 2021

News graphic stating, "Apple Valley teacher arrested for child pornography after hidden camera found on school campus," with blurred mugshot and image of Lewis Center for Educational Research.

Sex Crimes

Apple Valley Teacher Arrested for Child Pornography After Hidden Camera Found on School Campus

October 26, 2021

A hand holds a Lamborghini car key inside a vehicle, with text about a teen Lamborghini driver receiving juvenile camp for a fatal car crash.

Car Accidents

Teen Lamborghini Driver Gets Juvenile Camp for Car Crash that Killed Monique Munoz

October 25, 2021

A smiling man stands in front of a presentation screen, with text above him discussing a possible wrongful death lawsuit related to a prop gun shooting.

Personal Injury

Will the Alec Baldwin Prop Gun Shooting Lead to a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

October 23, 2021

Person holding a smartphone with the Lyft app open; text overlay reports Lyft data on sexual assault and rape incidents.

Sex Crimes

Lyft Releases Data Confirming 4,158 Sexual Assault Incidents, 360 Rape Reports

October 22, 2021

A sign for USC University of Southern California on campus, with a headline stating a fraternity was suspended for sexual assault and drugging allegations.

Sex Crimes

USC Suspends Fraternity After Sexual Assault, Drugging Allegations

October 22, 2021

Overturned, severely damaged white car at night with emergency lights; text reports 30%+ increase in car accident deaths in multiple states in early 2021.

Car Accidents

Multiple States See Car Accident Deaths Increase Over 30% in First Half of 2021

October 21, 2021

A graphic announces that DLG’s founder Sam Dordulian has joined the RAINN National Leadership Council, featuring a silhouette, large RAINN text, and a photo of Sam Dordulian.

DLG News

DLG’s Founder Sam Dordulian Joins RAINN National Leadership Council

October 20, 2021

A child sitting on the floor in a dark room; text about a $675,000 AB 218 sexual abuse settlement and information on California AB 218.

DLG News

DLG Secures $675,000 AB 218 Sexual Abuse Settlement for Survivor

October 19, 2021

Sex Crimes

Woman Raped on Train as Bystanders Fail to Call 911

October 18, 2021

A person sits with knees pulled to chest by a window, overlaid with text about warning signs of child sexual abuse by authority figures and a helpline number.

Sex Crimes

Warning Signs Your Child May Have Been Sexually Abused By a Teacher, Coach, or Clergy Member

October 15, 2021

A person’s hand pins another person’s arm to the ground. Overlaid text discusses Jon Vaughn’s sit-in protest at the University of Michigan president’s house.

Sex Crimes

Robert Anderson Survivor Jon Vaughn Stages Sit-In at University of Michigan President’s House

October 12, 2021

A large truck is overturned on its side next to a road sign, with text overlay about truck accident statistics for 2021 and a phone number for legal assistance.

Car Accidents

Truck Accident Statistics You Should Know in 2021

October 7, 2021

A hand is reaching toward a computer screen displaying blurred images, with a headline about a former police officer indicted on federal child pornography charges.

Sex Crimes

Ex-Long Beach Police Officer Indicted on Federal Child Pornography Charges

October 6, 2021

Prison hallway with metal bars; overlaid text reports a federal women’s prison warden accused of inmate sexual abuse and provides a phone number for contact.

Sex Crimes

Sexual Abuse Charges Filed Against Women’s Prison Warden

October 6, 2021

Department of Justice and FBI seal on building with headline about FBI mishandling gymnastics sexual abuse investigation and resulting Justice Department changes.

Sex Crimes

FBI’s Mishandling of Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Investigation Leads to Justice Department Changes

October 4, 2021

Two cars involved in a collision at an intersection with people standing nearby; text asks about the three types of collisions in car crashes.

Car Accidents

The 3 Collision Rule in Car Accidents

September 30, 2021

A woman sits on steps with her head in her hand. Text announces a Santa Ana Unified Schools sexual abuse case settled for over $1 million, with contact information provided.

Sex Crimes

Santa Ana Unified Schools Sexual Abuse Case Settled for Over $1 Million

September 29, 2021

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