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All about Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Los Angeles and Safety Driving Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:37:00 +0000

Decision of spending much-awaited spare times in the County of Los Angeles will definitely satisfy and even surprise tourists’ leisure expectations whether it’s a holiday, an official leave, or simply a weekend solo or group get-away. Knowing that this county, also referred to as the “City of Angels”, holds numerous exceptionally breathtaking tourist attractions; wandering around its terrestrial property guarantees experiencing beyond vacation excellence.

Los Angeles has been truly blessed with plenty of mesmerizing beauty of nature. As a matter of fact, wide-ranging collection of competitive tourist attractions is constantly available, especially for the county’s valuable visitors. Furthermore, there are numerous attraction categories to choose from. These cover shopping centers and malls, amusement and eco parks, museums, and more. Undeniably, Los Angeles can provide every tourist’s vacation cravings; from getting active on the beach or strolling around majestic sceneries up to raiding shopping paradises.

Meanwhile, among Los Angeles’ complete listing of great tourist attractions, five (5) of them displays remarkable characteristics which definitely makes these attractions standout. The said places are internationally patronized and well-known as: the Universal Studios Hollywood containing world-famous movie studio and theme park and also features secured rides and attractions, beach city of the county – Malibu which promotes wineries and vineyards’ stroll to be explored by taking tour offers, Santa Monica/Venice Beach suggesting scenic ocean sightseeing as well as memorable dining experiences on the Pier and abundant shopping thrills, the Hollywood Walk of Fame that displays famous names acknowledged in Hollywood, engraved and polished by metal pieces inside coral stars attached to black textile squares, and also, Rodeo Drive which has been characterized as a three-block shopping district located on Beverly Hills and known to be “the epicenter of luxury fashion.”

On the other hand, tourists, especially those who are tasked to take control of the wheels, considering the fact that they, most likely, are not yet fully familiarized with county’s road structures and conditions; therefore, should at least be aware of the common conflicts mostly encountered on Los Angeles’ road surfaces.

Thus, all drivers heading off to Los Angeles must be prepared for intense traffic situations, crisscrossing freeway ramps, aggressive driving behaviors, existence of motorcycles between lanes, left-turn arrows, narrow streets, correct route to follow, and more dangerous road hassles. Above anything else, securing good car condition must be done by all tourists before taking long trips, particularly in Los Angeles. In addition, some laws focusing on traffic issues are implemented within the state to protect all local and foreign motorists, at all times.

Battered Road Infrastructure and Its Tremendous Effects on U.S. Economy, Motorists

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 18:48:00 +0000

The roadway system of the United States is an interconnected web of major highways and streets that play a huge role in people’s lives. Not only are the over 4 million miles of public roadways capable of moving people, but they are likewise responsible for keeping the economy moving. These roadways enable the almost 11 million trucks to carry goods from ports and freight train terminals and distribute them to markets and cities all over the nation. In 2011, the whole roadway system carried 3 trillion vehicle miles traveled.

But like any other form of infrastructure in the U.S., the nation’s roadways are facing more and more problems. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), in its 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, gave roads a grade of D—“poor.” This means that a lot of highways, streets, and even bridges are now in shoddy conditions, which could have repercussions to the economy, as well as to the lives of motorists.

Right now, around a third of the major roadways in the U.S. are either in poor or mediocre condition. Every year, motorists traveling on these yet-to-be-fixed roadways shell out a total of 67 billion dollars in repairs and operating costs. That is $324.00 per motorist. Also, 42 percent of the major urban roadways in the U.S. are highly congested, with 2010 ACSE estimations stating that motorists are wasting nearly 2 billion gallons of fuel and an average of 34 hours. Overall, the U.S. economy loses a whopping $101 billion yearly just because of wasted gas.

Indeed, poorly-maintained roads are fast becoming hindrances not just for the continuity of business operations, but also in the macroeconomic aspects of growth, expansion, and global competitiveness. It does not really help that some of the age-old, dilapidated, waiting-to-be-fixed roadways are the reasons why the U.S. is lagging behind in the field of road infrastructure among economic superpowers. Here, the nation only spends 2.4 percent of its economy in road and other infrastructure efforts. In comparison, Europe spends 5 percent, while China spends 12 percent.

The sorry state of the U.S. roadways is also harming the aspect of motorist safety. In fact, a third of all motor vehicle crash deaths in the nation are due to poor road conditions such as potholes, uneven road surfaces, and other hazards. Apart from the economic losses that these crashes cause—they cost the U.S. economy approximately $230 billion annually—is the surge in injuries and deaths stemming from these unfortunate events.

A car accident attorney in Los Angeles explains that victims of those injured in vehicle accidents are entitled to sue damages to other parties, including city and/or state governments, for negligence in keeping the roadways safe. Indeed, coming up with a budget to maintain pothole-filled roads become a challenge since these entities also have to pay damages for the accident victims.

Indeed, existing road hazards continue to harm not just other people, but also the state of economy in the U.S. Yes, there have been improvements through investments, funding, and construction repair efforts, but these are still insufficient. Unless both the federal and state governments devise long-term solutions, road infrastructure in the whole nation will continue to be battered for years to come.

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NHTSA Now Officially Requires Rearview Camera in New Vehicles

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:38:00 +0000

In final ruling issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it now requires all new vehicles under certain weight to have a rear visibility technology installed by May 2018.

The new measure aims to enhance the safety of vehicles by significantly reducing the risk of deaths and injuries caused by back-over accidents.

"Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to protecting the most vulnerable victims of backover accidents — our children and seniors,” said the U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

“As a father, I can only imagine how heart wrenching these types of accidents can be for families, but we hope that today's rule will serve as a significant step toward reducing these tragic accidents," Foxx added.

From now on, all vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds manufactured on or after May 1, 2018 should come with a rearview camera installed so that drivers of a vehicle would be able to view the blind spot areas of the vehicle, to reduce or even prevent fatalities and injuries as a result of back over accidents.

The agency requires the system to have a 10-foot by 20-foot zone directly behind the vehicle. Also, the agency has set several other requirements of the camera which include the image size, linger time, response time, durability and deactivation.

Moreover, since the agency believes that the new system will save lives following a horrible car accident, it is already recommending the new technology and is encouraging consumers to consider it when buying new cars.

Based on a recent statistic, there are approximately 210 deaths and 15,000 injuries caused by back-over accidents each year. Worst is that 31 percent of the victims are children under 5-year-old, while 26 percent of which are 70-year-old and older.

So far, even before the agency’s recent ruling, several automakers have already been installing the technology in their new vehicles due to consumer demands. Thus, I don’t think the agency would be having a hard time encouraging people to apply the ruling.

Experts have speculated that if the ruling has been implemented, 58 to 69 lives are expected to be saved each year.

In his own viewpoint, our Los Angeles accident attorney is personally pleased to have such device in his car not only because it is the latest trend among car enthusiasts, but also due to its significant role in reducing accident risks.

Another Alleged Victim of Slip-and-fall at Wal-Mart Comes Out

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:25:00 +0000

In our years of experience in this industry, we have heard a lot of stories of slip-and-fall incidences at Wal-Mart. However, it is not a certainty whether or not the retail giant is being negligent in ensuring safety within its premises, or is it just the victims’ misfortune.

Recent news reports have it that the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, is again facing another slip-and-fall lawsuit filed by a shopper.

In her lawsuit, Paula Johnson claimed that while she was shopping at a Wal-Mart store, she slipped into a puddle of water as she was approaching the cash register, causing her to fall on floor. She further claimed that she was severely injured from the said fall.

Johnson is accusing Wal-Mart of negligence for failing to maintain the floors’ condition safe. She argued in her lawsuit that allowing such puddle of water to exist puts the customers at risk of slipping and falling.

Now, she is seeking between $200,000 and $1 million in damages in her lawsuit.

As of this writing, no comments were yet released by the retail giant regarding the matter.

“In any place, slip-and-fall accidents may happen almost anywhere, even in residential homes. Thus, the chances of the same from happening in crowded areas like a grocery store is always high, thus, be very much careful every time you step out of your doorway,” reminded by our slip-and-fall accident attorney in Los Angeles.

California Woman Attacked by Thousand Bees after Two Car Crash

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 23:25:00 +0000

Image gives credit to KTLA5.

Most probably, a California woman who had been involved in a car crash had never imagined that there would be worse to come following her traffic misfortune.

After a minor car accident that occurred in the city of La Canada Flintridge, two female drivers were sent to a hospital not because of injuries they incurred from the car crash but due to stings of bees all over their body.

According to recent news reports, one 51-year-old female driver and a 17-year-old girl, who have been involved in a vehicle collision, were hospitalized after more than a thousand of bees attacked them.

The swarm of bees was apparently triggered by the car accident, whereas the other vehicle hit the tree and caused its limb to break, unleashing the bees from its hive.

Witnesses claimed the drivers were exchanging insurance information when they were ambushed by the relentless insects.

Since neighbors were unable to rescue the two women, they just persuaded the elder woman to jump into a nearby swimming pool but bees continued its attack until she was rescued by the authorities.

The teen driver on the other hand fell to the street when a deputy found her being attacked by bees as well. The deputy had to spray her with a fire extinguisher to get the swarm of bees off her, reports said.

The young girl was stung at least 50 times while the elder woman was stung more than a thousand times. Thus, both of them were treated at the hospital. The authorities who came to rescue were also stung but not hospitalized.

That was definitely one bad crash. Next time, make sure to exchange insurance information somewhere safe especially when collisions occur in woody areas. Los Angeles has lots of such locations, so be careful, reminded by our car accident attorney.

Kim Kardashian Bangs in Beverly Hills in Minor Car Crash

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:37:00 +0000


Kim Kardashian's Mercedes G Wagon. Image gives credit to X17online.

Literally, one of Hollywood’s best loved showbiz glams, Kim Kardashian bangs hard in Beverly Hills.

According to recent news reports, Kim was driving her Mercedes G Wagon around Sunset Boulevard when she collided with another vehicle in the opposite direction.

Witnesses have claimed that Kim was turning left at an intersection when the vehicle on the opposite direction, flashing his right signal light, did not make a turn and continued driving straight. As a result, Kim collided with the vehicle, reports said.

Fortunately, it was only a minor accident, leaving only minor scrapes to both vehicles. Also, nobody was reportedly injured from the incident.

Moreover, since it was apparently not a huge deal for both parties, no one was ticketed but as of this writing, it was still unknown whether police were called to the scene.

Damage incurred by the other vehicle.
Image gives credit to X17online.

Here’s the next part of the story, since it is a “no big deal” for both drivers, they simply drove to Beverly Hills Hotel and exchanged information.

Based on a brief interview with the other driver who was videotaped by X17 Online, Kim was apologetic during their conversation and that she told him not to worry because she will cover all the expenses to be incurred by the repair and replacement of damage in his car.

One good thing about the Kardashian glams is that despite their fame, they still know how to keep their feet aground. Case in point is when Kylie Jenner crashed her new car in Calabasas few days after obtaining her driver’s license, witnesses described Kylie like a pro in handling such situation. They saw how the young girl sincerely asked for an apology from the other driver. She even asked if everybody were okay following the incident according to previous news reports.

Such character of being always responsible for their acts and deed is definitely something that makes these brunette beauties to stand out among the others under the Hollywood spotlight. Keep it up Kardashians!

Teen in Real Life Grand Theft Auto Causes 23 Car Crash

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:12:00 +0000

Image is a screenshot of the actual video footage
of the incident taken by wfla(dot)com.

Probably, this Florida teen has been overly fascinated with the Grand Theft Auto video game series that is why he was able to conceive the idea of bringing the same into some real action.

According to recent news reports, a 16-year-old teen allegedly went into one wild joyride, Tuesday.

Based on police reports, the teen was riding his bicycle when he spotted a Ford F350 parked in an auto shop with its keys in the ignition.

The teen run away with the vehicle and started his joyride to mass destruction.

The young boy managed to damage 23 vehicles as a result of his erratic driving before eventually being apprehended.

Police claimed that it has been a risky chase that they actually had to call it off for safety purposes since the Ford was veering into oncoming traffic. Helicopters were even deployed within the area for surveillance.

Fortunately, no one was seriously injured from the incident.

Now, following his joyride adventure, he has to snap back to reality and face his charges which include but not limited to carjacking, reckless driving, and fleeing the scene of multiple accidents according to reports.

Apparently, this teen had caused numerous damages in the roadway more than an adult do. Nevertheless, since the boy is just in his juvenile age, he is likely to undergo rehabilitation instead of receiving punishments as stated under the Juvenile Justice System, noted by a Los Angeles auto accident attorney.

Former Miami Hurricanes Football Player in Critical Condition after Car Crash

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:41:00 +0000

Image gives credit to CFT / NBC Sports.

A former University of Miami football star was reportedly in critical condition after his car crashed into a truck in Miami Beach Tuesday morning.

According to recent news reports, the driver identified as Jojo Nicolas was driving a grey Lexus when it slammed into the back of a semi-truck along a Miami Beach highway.

As a result, the former defensive back’s car was wedged underneath the truck. Rescuers had to remove him from his car subsequently transporting him to a nearby hospital.

Nicolas was initially listed in critical condition but was later upgraded to stable condition.

Meanwhile, based on initial investigation, Nicolas tweeted Monday night that he was about to attend a party at a Miami Beach nightclub.

Nevertheless, investigators claimed that alcohol has not been ruled out as a factor of the incident.

For four years since 2007, Nicolas played for the Hurricanes until he signed with the New York Giant as a rookie free agent in 2012.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident.

As we all know, trucks and buses have their respective blind spots. Thus, whenever we encounter said giant vehicles in the roadways, being extra careful and attentive behind the when is strictly required in order to avoid such kind of ordeal. Obviously, truck accidents are amongthe most dangerous types of vehicle accidents. So, keep an eye on those roadway monsters.

Wrong-way Driver Kills Six in Southern California Freeway

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 23:41:00 +0000

Southern California Freeway Car Crash Kills 6.

Photo gives credit to AP Photo /

San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Watchara Phomicinda.

A new mom was reportedly arrested following a fatal car crash along a Southern California Freeway after a fatal head-on collision involving multiple vehicles.

According to recent news reports, four members of a family and two other people, including the sister of the female driver arrested for drunk driving and manslaughter, were killed in an early morning crash in Diamond Bar, a suburb east of Los Angeles, California.

Based on initial investigation, the driver of the Chevy Camaro, who was later identified as Olivia Culbreath, 21, was traveling north in the southbound lanes of State Route 57 before switching lanes to the east in the west bound lanes of State Route 60. As a result, the Chevy Camaro collided head-on with a Ford Explorer.

Four people were pronounced dead at the scene while two others died at the hospital where they were immediately transported.

As for the driver of the Chevy Camaro, Cubreath was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and manslaughter after being pulled in the severely mangled vehicle. She was currently in serious condition at a Los Angeles County hospital with a broken femur and ruptured bladder.

So far, authorities are waiting for Culbreath to gain her consciousness for an interview.

Meanwhile, during the investigation, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer has described the accident scene as horrific. Unrecognizable tangle of metals are everywhere within 10 yards from the incident. Even the Chevy Camaro was barely recognizable following the crash.

Witnesses told the authorities that the Camaro was speeding up to 100 mph according to reports.

Also, the evidence gathered from the scene included a can of alcoholic beverage. Thus, authorities considered alcohol as a factor to the incident.

Their suspicion was further consolidated by the statement of Culbreath’s friend that the group had been on a girl’s night out.

Racer Tommy Aquino Dies in Motorcycle Accident in California Race Track

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 23:10:00 +0000

Image gives credit to Motorcycle USA.

As we all know, riding a motorcycle always requires safe driving. Accidents seem like always come naturally when you’re riding this two-wheel vehicle, even to professional motorcycle riders and racers.

Earlier this month, the entire motocross industry has mourned the death of one of its great assets, Tommy Aquino.

Aquino died from a motorcycle crash during a motocross race at Piru Ranch Mix in Piru, California.

As of this writing, further details surrounding his death are not yet clear but previous reports claimed that it was a head-on collision.

Aquino was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene while the other motorist was transported to a hospital via airlift.

“Today, our sport had a tragic event where we lost one of our riders. Prayers go out [to] their families and friends. Out of respect we will not be open for practice this Wednesday, Feb 5th, thank you all for your understanding and God Bless,” said in a post of the track’s official Facebook page following the incident.

During his AMA road racer career, he competed with the factory U.S. Yamaha squad for much of his time. He also competed in British National Superstock series with Kawasaki.

Aside from the Piru Ranch Mix, the AMA Pro Racing, Helmet House and Yamaha U.S. likewise sent their deepest condolence to the family and friends of Aquino.

Meanwhile, our Los Angeles motorcycle lawyer also sends his sympathy to the American motorcycle racer. “The biggest race of his life is over and now he claims his trophy of never-ending happiness in God’s hand,” he said.

Junior Seau’s Family Objects NFL’s $765M Head Injury Settlement Deal

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:07:00 +0000

It’s been quite a while since the last time we heard about any updates regarding the death of the country’s renowned football player, Junior Seau.

Well, recent news reports have it that the former National Football League (NFL) player’s family has opted to object to the league’s proposed $765 million settlement of players’ head injury claims.

According to reports, the family is seeking a separate award for the late player’s wrongful death.

It could be remembered that Seau committed suicide in May 2012. However, although it is a self-inflicted death, his family subsequently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against NFL months after the doctors ruled out that the NFL player suffered head injury as a result of repeated concussion.

In the said lawsuit, the family blamed the NFL for its “acts or omissions” the concealed the dangers of repetitive blows to the head. They claimed that Seau developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from those hits. The family accused NFL of deliberately ignoring and concealing evidence of known concussion risks.

Now that NFL is offering thousands of millions to settle the said claim, Seau’s family was not pleased with the offer. They claimed that the fund would not cover wrongful death claims to survivors.

In fact, aside from Seau’s family, other potential critics are also starting to come out to the proposed settlement deal, which was drafted during long months of hard fought negotiations between the player’s lawyers and the league.

The negotiation only came to light after claims of head injury from former and current players against NFL and other sports league started to surge.

If the settlement is approved in court, survivors would receive $4 million on behalf of players diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after their deaths.

The payments could actually reach as high as $5 million dollars for younger players with Alzheimer’s disease while players with only mild dementia would receive $25,000 or even less under the proposed deal.

The NFL argues that the offer is already a good deal since if the case failed to reach discovery or trial, claimants could likely end up with nothing.

“It might be a good deal for some claimants, but for others, especially those who have lost their loved ones due to head injury, it might not be a sufficient compensation. What’s worst is that the deal could likely mean a delay on individual lawsuits until all appeals are finalized with the proposed settlement,” speculated by a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney.

Study: Driving with BAC as Low as 0.01% May Still Cause Fatal Vehicle Accident

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:32:00 +0000

“How many drinks does it take to become legally drunk?” – this is the most common question that many people ask with regards to drunk driving.

According to a recent study conducted by the University of California, San Diego, a driver having as low as 0.01 percent blood alcohol content (BAC) level can still be considered as drunk driver since such BAC level in a person may still cause a fatal vehicle accident.

The researchers reportedly analyzed 570,731 fatal crashes recorded by the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System from 1994 to 2011. The data included information regarding BAC levels associated with the vehicle accidents, in increases of 0.01 percent.

Researchers found out that a remarkable level of blame for being the cause of a car accident increased from BAC of 0.01 percent, all the way up to 0.24 percent. Blame was assessed using 50 different factors, which include driving on the wrong side of the road.

So far, the standard legal limit for BAC is 0.08 percent. However, the National Transportation Safety Board is calling several states to lower it to 0.05 percent.

In an overall assessment, it seems that combining drinking and driving is really not a good idea. It appears that even minimally intoxicated drivers have an increased risk of fatal car crashes not only to themselves but as well as to the others.

In Los Angeles, where fatal incidences of drunk driving often occur, authorities should probably focus more on extending drunk driving to ‘buzzed’ driving, commented by our very own, vehicle accident lawyer.

Former NBA Star Survives Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:50:00 +0000

Image gives credit to David Zalubowsky / AP.

Retired Los Angeles Lakers star Robert Horry luckily escaped a vehicle accident along a Los Angeles freeway unscathed.

According to reports, the former NBA star hit a motorcycle as he was driving his car along 105 Freeway near Inglewood last week.

Based on an investigation conducted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), both vehicles were traveling on a separate yellow lines when Horry attempted to change from the left lane to the car pool lane, crossing over the double yellow lines. As a result, he collided with the 2013 Yamaha motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle sustained moderate injuries and was hospitalized following the incident while Horry was left unscathed.

As of this writing, the accident still remains under investigation. Also, no one has been arrested so far.

Horry, during his NBA career, was best known for performing clutch shots during big games. In fact, he won seven championships during his time with the Houston Rockets, L.A. Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs. He also spent a portion of his 16-year basketball career with the Phoenix Suns.

“Apparently, despite the existing traffic laws that promotes safe driving including the safety of motorcyclists in Los Angeles, like the newly approved California traffic law – The ‘Three Feet for Safety Act’, not all motorists seem to follow the rules. Thus, lots of motorcycle accidents like this incident often occur. Clearly, there is indeed a need for more intensified law enforcement within the area,” noted by a motorcycle accident lawyer.

UPDATE: Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Lawsuit Retrial Temporarily Denied

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:18:00 +0000

After losing their bid to hold AEG Live liable for Michael Jackson’s death last October, Jackson’s family is now facing another hurdle as a judge has tentatively rejected their request for a retrial.

According to recent news reports, the judge who presided over Michael Jackson’s wrongful death case has temporarily denied the family’s appeal filed last December.

Under the said motion for a new trial, lawyers for Katherine Jackson and the King of Pop’s three children, argued that the verdict used by the previous jury was faulty and that the presiding judge erred by refusing them to pursue a negligence claim separate from the hiring case.

Also, the said motion reportedly included sworn statements from four of the 12 jurors claiming that they feel cheated by the outcome of the case. The jurors allegedly blamed the case result on a misleading verdict form.

On the other hand, lawyers for AEG Live likewise filed statements from seven other jurors claiming that they were not confused by the verdict form.

In response, in a tentative ruling issued by the Los Angeles County Judge, Yvette Palazuelo, she affirmed that she did not err in her decision on the verdict form or with the dismissal of the negligence claim.

The tentative ruling was held earlier this month and Palazuelo is expected to issue a final decision soon.

Meanwhile, for the Jackson’s family, lawyers have indicated that they will once again appeal the jury’s verdict.

Apparently, things aren’t getting any better for the Jackson family. This might be their last shot, so they are prompted to try harder this time.

In Los Angeles, it is very important that you seek the best team of wrongful death lawyers. Also, preserving pieces of evidence to establish proof that a party has been negligent and caused death of your loved ones is very crucial. Therefore, always be mindful of every single steps of the way.

Honey Boo Boo and Family Hospitalized after Horrible Vehicle Accident

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:09:00 +0000

Last Monday night was one real scary experience for Honey Boo Boo and her family.

According to news reports, 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' stars, the Thompson family members, were involved in a horrible car crash last Monday night.

TMZ initially reported that Honey Boo Boo, Mama Jane, Pumpkin, and Jessica were all riding in a vehicle driven by Sugar Bear.

The report claimed that they were waiting for the go signal of a traffic light prior to the incident. As the traffic light turned green, Sugar Bear started to turn left. To their surprise, a speeding truck running with its lights off on the opposite direction slammed into their vehicle.

Image gives credit to Jason Winslow / Splash News.

Members of the family were reportedly taken to a nearby hospital in McIntyre, Georgia through an ambulance. However, they were subsequently transferred to another hospital of their choice via an SUV driven by the family’s bodyguard according to media sources.

Subsequent reports say that Sugar Bear has incurred contusion on his back, Mama Jane has suffered back and neck injury, Pumpkin has severe chest injury and panic attacks while Honey Boo Boo has a headache as a result of hitting her head against a passenger window. Fortunately for Jessica, she emerged from the incident unscathed.

“We were in a car accident last night, it was really scary for us since it was the first time any of us had ever been in a wreck,” Mama June said in a statement.

“As always, we want to thank everyone for their support and well wishes,” she added.

Truck accidents are among the most fatal types of traffic misfortunes. Such incident is very common within the area of greater Los Angeles. Generally, in most cases, trucks and their drivers often appear to be the liable parties. However, when victims try to seek compensation for damages and losses, the truck companies’ insurance agency usually try to cheat them out of a fair compensation. Thus, it is really important that victims have the right truck accident attorneys to guide them throughout the different levels of their claim.

Michael Jackson’s Family Seeks New Wrongful Death Claim Against AEG

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:48:00 +0000


Image is originally owned by Mark Sullivan / Wire Image.

After the family of the late Michael Jackson lost its bid to hold the concert promoter, AEG Live, liable for the wrongful death of the King of Pop, the family is again seeking for a new trial.

In new court documents filed by Jackson’s family, it was indicated that they now plan to seek a new trial in a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG according to reports.

It could be remembered that last October, during a verdict, a jury has acquitted the concert promoter from any accountability for the singer’s death.

The jury claimed that although the MJ’s death was a tragedy for everyone, no one from the concert promoter was responsible for his death. The jury ruled that although AEG Live indeed hired Dr. Conrad Murray, who gave the singer the fatal shot of anesthetic called Propofol, the physician was NOT unfit or incompetent to treat the singer at the time he was hired.

Following the said verdict, the King of Pop’s mother, Katherine Jackson was said to be devastated.

Now that Katherine has apparently recovered from deep sadness, she and the late singer’s three children filed court documents on Monday with the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The court papers cited misconduct of the jury and insufficient evidence among other reasons for the pending request for a new trial, the reports said.

Also, the new claim reportedly has newly discovered evidence.

As speculated by a wrongful death attorney in his previous blog, he claimed that after failing to win the previous wrongful death case, the King of Pop’s family is likely to appeal the case that was previously resolved through a verdict in the Los Angeles superior court. Obviously, that is what the family is planning ahead.

Paul Walker's Family Believes Road Bump Caused Actor's Death

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:09:00 +0000

After Paul Walker’s family claimed the remains of the Fast and Furious actor from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office last Monday, the family was said to be in touch with several stunt experts who have gone to the crash site.

According to recent news reports, stunt experts believe in solid theory that the speeding sports car hit the plastic markers, Botts’ Dots, with hydroplane. As a result, the driver of the Porsche Carrera GT lost control of the vehicle.

The experts have explained that a vehicle going 90 MPH will lose traction after hitting after a series of Botts’ Dots. They have further discussed the similarity of driving on ice and driving on a series of Botts’ Dots. In both given circumstances, the control is compromised since Porsche was outfitted with special racing tires that have very minimal tread.

Their claims were further reinforced by a previous memo sent out by Porsche to its dealers way back in 2004. Below is the screenshot of the original photo of the said memo obtained by TMZ.

So far, authorities were said to be looking at the Botts’ Dots as a possible factor that may have triggered the fiery car crash.

On November 30, Walker and his friend Roger Rodas, died after the Porsche Carrera GT that they were riding veered off the road before hitting a tree, resulting in fiery crash, which killed both.

At this moment, Walker’s remains are with his family. However, it is still unclear when the funeral will take place.

Unfortunately for Walker’s fans in Los Angeles, they can’t be able to attend the beloved actor’s funeral since recent reports have it that the family prefers a private and solemn funeral for the sake of the actor’s 15-year-old daughter, Meadow.

“We don’t have to be physically present at the funeral to grieve in his last moment on earth. We can still pray for his resurrection even afar. The young lady understandably needs to be comfortable with the people that surround her during this difficult time. The good man once belonged to the crowd. Now, let us give his family alone a chance to cherish his last moment on earth,” the car accident attorney said.

Paul Walker’s Death Blamed to Porsche’s Product Malfunction

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:06:00 +0000

Image gives credit to Daniel Deme / WENN.

As the world mourns following the death of the Fast and Furious’ movie star Paul Walker, several videos of the actual incident seconds after the crash emerged across the Internet.

Based on the videos emerged, there seems to be no other cars either in front or behind the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, which carried Walker and his friend race car driver Roger Rodas.

Apparently, the videos support the claim of Walker’s family and friends that he and Rodas, who was driving the Porsche, were not in a middle of a street race during the incident.

Previous reports claimed that authorities are considering speed as a factor to the incident after the investigators reportedly received tips that the said sports car was in a middle of a high-speed street racing when the accident happened.

Thus, Walker’s and Rodas’ families and friends affirmed that Rodas is a world-class driver so the idea that the latter lost control of the car due to over-speeding is absurd.

In a separate investigation conducted by ‘Always Evolving’, the auto shop co-owned by Walker and Rodas, the team blamed the vehicle’s mechanical malfunction for the incident.

According to the Always Evolving team, they found a fluid and subsequent fluid trail before the skid marks at the accident scene. Also, they noticed that there was a remarkable absence of skid marks until right before the point of collision. In addition, the team contested that if Rodas really lost control of the car, the skid marks should have been swerving and not in a straight line as appeared at the scene.

Furthermore, the team’s suspicion was reinforced by the fire that immediately spread in the front of the vehicle. Usually, fire begins at the rear of a vehicle during a crash since it is where the engine is located. Thus, some sort of fluid leak could have likely triggered the flame, the team explained.

Always Evolving is also the auto shop that owns and stored the said Porsche. Thus, the team is quite aware that the said sports car was never modified. In fact, it is rarely driven, they claimed. Therefore, they totally believe that any mechanical failure is a factory defect.

Also, in separate news, media sources have revealed that Walker wasn’t the first one to experience fatal mechanical issues inside a Porsche Carrera GT. According to reports, way back 2005, Porsche has been sued for gross negligence.

According to the lawsuit, two men were killed inside a California race track after the 2005 Carrera GT that they were riding hit the wall at over 100 MPH as it tried to avoid another car on the race track. The lawsuit alleged that GT didn’t handle correctly on the track.

Several Porsche experts likewise confirmed that there is a major design flaw with the GT since it lacks a Porsche Stability Management System (PSMS).

So far, under the federal law, all cars are now required to have PSMS installed so that if ever the vehicle’s rear end loses control, its computer system could correct it.

Incidentally, way back in 2005, as Jay Leno was driving a Porsche Carrera GT, that is similar to the one that killed Walker and Rodas, he reportedly lost control of the vehicle at 182 MPH. As a result, he spun out, spinning across the track five times before hitting the infield grass. For many, it’s a miracle how Leno managed to avoid hitting any walls. Several pro-drivers who witnessed the incident said it only shows how sensitive the Carrera GT is at high speeds.

Sometimes, it doesn’t pay well to have a luxurious car particularly in highly congested streets with too many road hazards to deal with like Los Angeles. Hopefully, the incident would serve as a warning to all of those who owned similar sports car and other exotic vehicle about the dangers that it has brought to the lives of everyone, advised by a car crash attorney.

California’s Worst Black Friday Deaths and Injuries

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 22:48:00 +0000

Every Black Friday, approximately 150 million shoppers hit the shopping stores across the nation.

This day, which follows the Thanksgiving Day, marks the start of the holiday shopping season. Unfortunately, this day also marks some of the worst holiday deaths and injuries all over the country.

Unfortunately, along with the incredible increase in sales of shopping centers all over the U.S., number of deaths and injuries soars high as well during the biggest shopping day of the year.

In Los Angeles, a slip-and-fall accident attorney see the mobs of bargain hunters who have turned aggressive and even violent in search of great savings as the main cause of increased death and injuries during Black Friday.

Through the years, he has witnessed few of the worst Black Friday disasters in California. Here are few of those unfortunate incidences:

In 2006..

• Ten bargain hunters, including an elderly woman, were injured in rushing for gift certificates that were being dropped from the ceiling of Del Amo Fashion Center in Southern California.

Image gives credit to Reed Saxon / AP.

In 2008..

• Two men were killed during a shoot-out in Toys ‘R’ Us in Palm Desert, California.

In 2011..

Image gives credit to US News.

• In Oaks Mall, California, hundreds of shoppers destroyed the gate to the store and knocked down the metal detectors.

Image gives credit to CNN.

• In Walmart, Los Angeles, 20 people including children were injured after a woman unleashed pepper spray as a mob of bargain hunters made a wild dash for X Box game consoles. As a result of which, 10 people were injured from pepper spray while some 10 incurred cuts and bruises from the chaos.

Image gives credit to CBS Local.

• In Walmart, San Leandro, a man was hospitalized after being shot with a gun of another man in a parking lot. According to police, it was a robbery gone bad. Allegedly, the suspects were trying to take the family’s Black Friday purchases but the family refused to hand over the goods.


Photo by Allen J. Schaben / LA Times

In 2012

• Five people were injured after a mob of shoppers surged into Urban Outfitters in Santa Monica. According to police reports, the bargain hunters smashed the tall glass door of the store.

Although it is the duty of the retailers to keep their business premises free from accidents such as slip-and-fall, nothing would be better if the shoppers themselves will take extra precautions when hunting for big savings. Always put safety at first more than anything.

Thanksgiving, One of the Deadliest Days on the Road

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:19:00 +0000

Holidays lead the list of the most dangerous time of the year for driving due to hundreds of Americans die each year as a result of alcohol-related vehicle accidents during this season.

In fact, based on a 2008 data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Thanksgiving Day ranks as the fifth deadliest day of the year to hit the road.

Thanksgiving Day is one of the major holidays of the year in the nation, in addition to Christmas and New Year. The annual celebration has been a national tradition as early as 1863.

Now, as Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching, millions of Americans are already preparing to make their way across the country for the special feast.

Last year, on an earlier speculation, the American Automobile Association (AAA) had claimed that 90 percent of Americans will travel by vehicle on Thanksgiving Day.

“Obviously, that was indeed true in Los Angeles as evidenced by the heavy traffic jam across the county last year,” said by a car accident attorney. Also, he speculated that the same or could also be higher amount of people might likely hit the road on Thanksgiving Day this year.

Meanwhile, several truck accident injury lawyers believe that as the people rush to grab turkeys and dressings, many will be driving late at night, when they are more susceptible to fatigue or drowsiness. Also, many will get behind the wheel after having too much alcohol.

Typically, when the traffic volume goes up, the number of vehicle accidents increase as well. During such holiday, an overwhelming amount of people are usually on the road. As a result, car crashes usually get worse during those times. Thus, it is highly recommended to be extra cautious when driving or as much as possible. Try to spend the rest of the night indoors especially when you’ve had enough alcohol in your system.

Fool-proof Tips that Will Save You from Dog Bites

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:00:00 +0000

When a dog bites, there is a significant chance that it might cause serious injuries that may eventually lead to long recovery. As a result, dog bite victims are at risk of suffering from physical, financial and emotional losses.

Definitely, no one wants dog bites. Thus, out of concern for his fellow citizen in Los Angeles, a personal injury lawyer shares herein some important guides on how to prevent dog bites taken from a professional dog trainer.

According to Victoria Stilwell, a dog trainer by profession, by understanding a dog’s body language, people can prevent dog bites.

“Most dogs that bite are only doing so because they are scared and want to warn you to back away. That is what aggression achieves – distance,” said Stilwell.

Stilwell suggests that if you are meeting a dog for the first time, keep in mind that the most important to do is give the canine a space and do not go beyond that space.

When the dog becomes familiar or comfortable with your presence, it will eventually come to you. Once it approaches you, turn your body to the side so that you will look less threatening.

Thereafter, put your hand in fist so that the canine can sniff it.

Additionally, when you meet a dog for the first time, don’t stare straight into its eyes because doings so may mean that you are challenging them. Also, don’t smile at them as they may interpret it as if you are furiously grinning at them.

Pet the canine on the back of its neck or on its back and not on the top of its head.

A dog’s yawning and lip licking may be a sign that it is not comfortable with your presence and that it wants you to stay away.

If the scenario gets worse, try not to run from a dog or scream. If you get knocked over and have no choice, roll into a ball, lie still and cover your head for your own protection.

Knowing the above-said facts is the best way to prevent injuries resulting from dog bites. Therefore, take note of these signs.

INFOGRAPHIC: California DUI Penalties

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 18:10:00 +0000

Drunk Driver Negligence: About BAC Levels and What Injured Parties Can Do

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:37:00 +0000

One of the most common reasons for the injuries and death of motorists in the United States is drunk driving. Road accidents in which alcohol is involved are still rampant today despite traffic safety advocates and law enforcement agencies joining together to educate motorists about the dangers of drunk driving, as well as crack down on those who are intoxicated while driving. Research shows that a person can get drunk even before he or she reaches the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels that would cause him to be charged with drunk driving. While 0.08 percent is the BAC limit for all 50 states, a driver can already be at risk of getting involved in a crash if his or her BAC level is still below the limit, at around 0.05 percent. Severe to fatal injuries, meanwhile, may most likely happen if his or her BAC level exceeds the limit, hovering at or above 0.15 percent.

Drunk driving is often regarded as a form of negligence, which is a legal term used to describe a circumstance in which a person failed to perform his or her duty of care towards another motorist or road user, resulting into the latter’s injuries and/or damages. Since every motorist or road user shares the road with one another, it is obvious for each one to look for each other, avoiding anything that could cause potential injury. With drunk driving, not only are the drunk drivers at risk of getting injured, but also innocent passenger car drivers and passengers, as well as pedestrians. In fact, victims of alcohol-related accidents in the country are often those who are not the drunk drivers.

Since this is a form of negligence, it is important for the victims of alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes to claim damages from the liable parties responsible for the accidents. For them to obtain a complete and maximum compensation for their injuries and other damages they sustained because of the inconsiderate actions of the drunk drivers, they must first consider hiring a Los Angeles injury attorney who handles injury claims in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents.

BAC levels and how it affects a driver’s ability to drive

Alcohol inside the system can really change the way the body functions both physically and mentally. For the part of the driver, his or her overall activity which is essential in operating the vehicle is impaired because of alcohol intake. An injury lawyer in Los Angeles said that even at 0.02 percent BAC level, the driver already has difficulty making the necessary decisions while behind the wheel. Being on this level is enough for the driver to be unable to see clearly, as well as keep track of a moving object outside of the vehicle. Doing two tasks at the same time, like shifting gears while keeping an eye on the road, can also be hard to do.

Moreover, a BAC level of 0.05 percent will lead to restlessness behind the wheel, while remaining unfocused while behind the wheel. Responding an emergency situation, as well as keeping track of moving objects on the road and operating the steering wheel, becomes even more difficult. It becomes worse when the BAC level reaches 0.08 percent, the limit imposed in all states in the U.S. Concentration and perception is completely lost, as well as the ability to process information. Detecting danger becomes slow, which could pave the way to a potential crash that could serious injure or kill not only the drunk driver, but also another motorist or road user.

Filing a personal injury claim against the drunk driver
Most of the accidents in the U.S. that involve alcohol are collisions between the drunk driver and a non-drunk driver. For the most part, the ones who are not drunk in such incidents are the ones who sustain serious to fatal injuries. Indeed, drunk driving is dangerous as this does not only affect the impaired driver, but also other road users such as motor vehicle drivers, passengers, and innocent pedestrians.

If you or your loved one was involved in a traffic mishap because of another driver’s negligence and use of alcohol while driving, then it is important that you uphold your right to obtain full compensation from that driver who is responsible for the accident. By hiring a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles, the injured party can be sure that the case will result in the best outcome possible, recovering enough compensation to pay for various economic and non-economic damages that the victim suffered because of the drunk driver’s negligence.

Los Angeles Police Dogs – Racists; Only Bite Black Americans

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 23:19:00 +0000

Since time immemorial, racism has been a major issue that imposed a heavy burden to most people particularly African-Americans.

In Los Angeles, even a police dog was recently taken into the center stage after news about it being a racist has surfaced and became a trending headline.

The said news started to emerge following a report published by the Police Assessment Report Center (PARC). The report has revealed that police dogs have only bitten African-American and Latino-American suspects during the first half of this year alone. Moreover, in the 2004 to 2012 report, it showed that the number of dog bites incidents in which ethnic minorities were bitten by police dogs has increased by roughly a third.

Incidentally, the report has further revealed that five of Los Angeles’ districts that are being dominated by black and Latino have an increased incidents of police dog bites than the other districts.

Even the U.S. Department of Justice has previously admitted that police in L.A. indeed targets people belonging minority groups. “African Americans, and to a lesser extent Latinos, are more likely to be stopped and/or searched than whites, even when controlling for factors other than race, such as crime rates,” the agency said.

“Apparently, the Los Angeles police primarily know what ethnicity a suspect is. Also, they are the one who usually decide when to deploy the canines. On the other hand, canines don’t know whether a suspect is a black or a white American. Thus, one can say that canines simply take orders or signals from the police during an attack,” an injury lawyer said.

Meanwhile, reports have confirmed that the head of the canine unit, Bruce Chase, was forced to review tactics and reduce the dog bite to arrest ratio following the report.

California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill Requiring Safety Exits in Limousines

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:17:00 +0000

Following the two consecutive fiery limousine crashes that occurred this year in California, Governor Jerry Brown has finally come up with a resolution to prevent such fatal incidences.

Recent reports have confirmed that Brown signed a bill that would require all limousines that operate in the state to have emergency exits.

According to reports, Brown has signed SB 109 authored by Democratic Senator Ellen Corbett of San Leandro, which seeks to prevent limousine accidents from happening in the future. Under the said bill, limousines that carry fewer than ten passengers should have at least two push out windows and two rear-doors. Also, effective in January 2016, limo drivers are required to instruct passengers about the vehicle’s safety features right at the beginning of the trip.

Nevertheless, in line with his go signal with SB 109, Brown on the other hand had vetoed a bill requiring the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to conduct annual safety inspections for stretch limousines for a fee of $75.

Brown has claimed that the said amount is insufficient to cover the CHP’s inspection costs. Therefore, he gave the legislature until January next year to produce a similar bill dropping the authorized fee collection.

It could be remembered that way back in May, at least five people including a newlywed were killed after the limo that they were riding caught fire and burst into flame. Subsequently, a few weeks after the first incident, another limo carrying a group of elderly women reportedly caught fire and burst into flame. Fortunately, nobody was killed from the incident.

Based on investigations that follow the two fiery limo crashes, fire started when the car’s rear suspension failed, which allowed the vehicle’s steel drive shaft to scrape against the limousine’s floorboards.

Meanwhile, a Los Angeles accident attorney is quite confident that the legislators will eventually come up with a new bill similar to the vetoed one on or before the specified time and that the same would eventually get a go signal from the governor since the latter apparently likes the bill but in its better funding version.