Categories
Arash Law Secures Potential Record $11.25 Million Workers’ Compensation Settlement Arash Law is pleased to share that attorney Tina Esghiegh recently secured an $11.25 million workers’ compensation settlement on behalf of a severely injured construction worker. In 2018, Salvador Ramirez...
TL;DR: Car accidents are usually caused by driver negligence, not unavoidable events. Speeding, distraction, and impairment harm drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, and fault determines insurance liability and injury claims, while consistent enforcement reduces deaths and thousands of lives are lost...
TL;DR: Pedestrian accidents in California are most often caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, jaywalking, and poor visibility, and negligent drivers can be held liable for the injuries they cause. Victims face severe harm due to lack of protection, and...
TL;DR: Los Angeles is failing to meet Vision Zero’s goal of ending traffic deaths, as fatalities remain high and pedestrian deaths continue to rise. Pedestrians and cyclists face the greatest risk from distracted and speeding drivers, and weak enforcement and...
TL;DR: A nursing home can be at fault for COVID-19 infections if it failed to follow required infection control rules. Elderly residents face severe illness or death, and families may have a negligence claim when poor screening or no PPE...
TL;DR: 2020 NTSB Bicycle Safety Research Study found fatal bicycle crashes often involve motor vehicles at midblock locations where speed and visibility increase injury risk. It links driver detection failures plus poor road design to injuries among bicyclists and highlights...
TL;DR: A helicopter accident can lead to a personal injury or wrongful death claim if pilot or company negligence caused the crash. Pilots, aircraft owners, and air taxi companies may be liable when unsafe weather decisions cause harm, and families...
TL;DR: California auto insurance laws now allow accident victims to choose a cash payment instead of vehicle repairs after a crash. Drivers hit by uninsured motorists or defective vehicles can pursue other liable parties, and insurers or government programs may...
TL;DR: Traffic fatalities on L.A. streets are not falling fast enough to meet current Vision Zero goals. Deaths rose about 20% from 2017 to 2021, with pedestrians and cyclists most harmed, as speeding, weak enforcement undermine safety changes before 2025...
TL;DR: If your child’s ride home is an intoxicated driver, the risk of a drunk driving crash is high and teens face severe or fatal injuries. Drunk teen drivers often cause alcohol-related accidents, which can trigger liability claims against the...
TL;DR: Lane splitting is legal in California when a motorcycle rides between lanes of stopped or moving traffic. Crashes often happen when drivers block riders or open doors, making them liable for injuries, and evidence can fade quickly after a...
TL;DR: Pedestrian accidents in California often leave negligent drivers liable when speeding, distraction, or DUI causes serious injury or death. Pedestrians face high risk due to zero physical protection, and fault depends on traffic laws, visibility, and driver conduct. Injured...
TL;DR: Parking lots are dangerous because limited visibility plus constant vehicle movement create sudden collision risks for drivers, pedestrians, and children. Distracted driving and poor lot design often shift liability between drivers or property owners, and injury claims can weaken...
TL;DR: Airbags save lives in most crashes, but they can cause serious injuries or rare deaths, especially to children and unbelted occupants in low-speed impacts. Head trauma, fractures, and internal injuries may occur, and a malfunctioning or mistimed deployment can...
TL;DR: Fatal bike accidents in California are rising mainly because of more traffic and distracted driving, especially from larger SUVs. These crashes often involve midblock collisions where drivers fail to see riders, leading to severe head or chest injuries and...
TL;DR: Eating while driving in California is not specifically illegal, but police can ticket you if it makes your driving unsafe. Drivers who spill food or lose control can cause crashes and face fines, points, or liability for injuries, with...
TL;DR: It is not safe to use a car seat after a moderate or severe accident because crash forces can weaken the seat and increase a child’s risk of head or spinal injuries. Parents should replace the seat after serious...
Thank You, We’ll contact you shortly.
