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According to a KTLA news report, a violent collision occurred early this morning in North Hollywood when a car carrying two people crashed into a palm tree before catching fire. Both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. They have not yet been publicly identified. When incidents like this occur, a personal injury attorney (one who …
Security personnel at bars, restaurants and retail stores may not be as well-trained as they should be to handle situations involving the use of force. The law allows these security guards and loss prevention personnel to use a certain amount of force, but there are significant limitations. If you have been injured by what you …
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California personal injury laws can be confusing, and accident victims should know their rights. From the statutes of limitation to the rules governing damages you can recover in a personal injury case, the law is complex and is often misunderstood. Below are some of the basic legal principles that every California accident victim should understand …
As reported by KTLA News, an Orange County plastic surgeon, Frederic H. Corbin, M.D., has been charged with sexual misconduct involving two female patients. Charges were apparently filed against the doctor on August 30th and pleas of not guilty were entered earlier this week. The charges against Dr. Corbin include sexual exploitation of a patient by …
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Unfortunately, motorcycle riders continue to be more often killed in accidents than other motor vehicle operators. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic accidents. Not surprisingly, because of their lack of metal surrounding them, motorcyclists are about 29 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to die …
After any kind of personal injury settlement, whether it involves a slip and fall, medical malpractice of a car accident, questions arise about how the settlement funds will be handled and paid. In general, your injury attorney works with the adverse insurance carrier or their attorney to make sure the funds are paid and those …
Earlier this week, a drunk driver was convicted of murder after he caused a fatal collision in Orange County. According to news reports, the driver, Edward James Nani, was convicted of second-degree murder as a result of the accident that killed 77-year-old Amparo Lopez on March 31, 2018. The facts of the case as reported in …
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When and automobile and bicycle collide on a roadway, it is nearly certain the bike rider will be the most seriously injured party. Motor vehicles weighing thousands of pounds are going to “win” every time there is an impact with a bicycle. Safety precautions can prevent some accidents and lessen the severity of some of …
Accidents that involve impaired drivers happen with shocking frequency and all too often injure or take the lives of innocent passengers. Over this past weekend, an Orange County car accident reportedly involving an impaired driver seriously injured the passenger, resulting in her hospitalization. According to news reports, the driver who is suspected of driving under the …
Sexual harassment and sexual assault cases arise with alarming frequency and such stories are found almost daily in the media. Just yesterday, at least two such stories were making national headlines. In one, a famous rap star and his wife are accused of a long history of sexual assault, allegedly perpetrated on victims from California to Georgia. …
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