What Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
When you’re injured in a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, truck or motorcycle crash, or any other type of incident, the resulting hospital and medical bills, lost wages, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering can leave you on a long road to recovery. When these types of accidents leading to injuries occur, how is the victim expected […]
Texting While Driving Versus DUI – Which is More Dangerous?
It’s no secret that distracted driving is extremely dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,142 people were killed in 2019 as a result of distracted drivers (up from 2,841 deaths in 2018). But despite national campaigns, PSAs, and even laws intended to crack down on distracted drivers, the problem persists – particularly texting while driving. Texting While Driving […]
Should I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After an Accident?
When an unfortunate and untimely accident resulting in an injury happens, the ensuing medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering can be devastating. Whether you’re involved in a car, truck, pedestrian, bus, slip and fall, or other type of accident, you may be wondering whether or not pursuing a personal injury lawsuit is the best path forward. Should I Sue After […]
Can I Sue the City of Los Angeles for a Metro Transit Bus Accident?
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus fleet can be a convenient and economical way to travel from Point A to Point B. But bus accidents leading to serious injuries and even fatalities are not uncommon. When a bus accident injury occurs and you’re left with mounting medical bills and lost wages, filing a civil lawsuit […]
What are the Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries?
Slip and falls are a regular occurrence that can pose a danger to individuals in a variety of locations. From supermarkets to hotels and even sidewalks, slip or trip and fall accidents injure countless people every year. Unfortunately, many of these incidents can be serious, often requiring prolonged medical care. When a slip and fall accident occurs due to […]
What to Do in Case of Amusement Park Accidents?
Whether it’s Disneyland in Anaheim, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, or Universal Studios in Hollywood, Southern California has no shortage of amusement and theme parks. When you visit an amusement park, it’s understood that the facility adheres to what’s known as a duty of care in personal injury law. This, in effect, is a responsibility to maintain safe […]
Will the Alec Baldwin Prop Gun Shooting Lead to a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Thursday’s fatal prop gun shooting of a cinematographer on the New Mexico movie set of “Rust” has garnered worldwide headlines. Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot at the Bonanza Creek Ranch when actor Alec Baldwin discharged a live round from a prop gun while preparing to film a scene. Director Joel Souza was also injured in […]
Was Noah Cuatro’s Murder a Preventable Failure by the L.A. County Child Welfare System?
On July 5, 2019, a drowning was reported at a family pool in Palmdale, California. The following day, 4-year-old Noah Cuatro was pronounced dead at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. An investigation would soon reveal that Cuatro’s death was not a result of the purported drowning, but rather unspeakable physical and sexual abuse. Noah’s parents, Jose Maria […]
Can Broken Chair Injury Victims Recover Financial Compensation?
A chair break leading to a fall can be a source of comic relief in many movies or television shows. A common example can be found in a scene from the film “Shallow Hal” starring Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow. At a lunch date, Paltrow’s character falls to the floor when her chair suddenly collapses and breaks […]
Country Singer Clare Dunn Attacked by Nashville Lyft Driver
The subject of Uber and Lyft rideshare user safety is one we’ve covered a number of times on the DLG Blog. In May, a woman filed a lawsuit against an Uber driver who spewed racial slurs and made verbal threats during a ride from Atlanta to Charleston, South Carolina. Additionally, Uber and Lyft sexual assault claims have garnered headlines and rightful community outrage in […]