Air Bags Can Save Your Life—But Can They Also Cause Injury?
For decades, air bags have been a cornerstone of vehicle safety. The data is undeniable: according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), frontal air bags saved over 50,000 lives between 1987 and 2017. They are a critical safety feature designed to protect you in a moderate to severe crash. But the very thing […]
When a Tire Fails: Why a “Blowout” Might Not Be an Accident
Of all the safety components on your vehicle, none are more critical—or more frequently neglected—than your tires. They are the only four points of contact between you and the road. When they fail, the result is often a sudden, violent loss of control, leading to a catastrophic accident. While many assume a tire blowout is […]
The Single Most Important Decision You Can Make in a Car: Your Seat Belt
Before you even turn the key, you make a decision that can mean the difference between life and death. It takes about three seconds, it’s a simple click, and it is the single most effective safety feature in your vehicle: your seat belt. While this may seem obvious, the statistics from the National Highway Traffic […]
The Danger Zone: Why School Bus Accidents Require Specialized Legal Action
For parents, the iconic yellow school bus represents a sacred trust. We put our children on that bus every morning, believing it is the safest way for them to get to school. And statistically, it is. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that school buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road, […]
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Broken Back After New Hampshire Crash: What LA Drivers Should Know About Rear-End Collisions
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized after a rear-end crash on Interstate 93 in Manchester, New Hampshire on Saturday night. Reports say he suffered a fractured thoracic vertebra and other injuries after the SUV he was riding in was struck from behind at high speed. See coverage from KTLA, Reuters, and New […]
“I Didn’t See the Motorcycle”: Why This Common Excuse is No Defense
For motorcyclists, the freedom of the open road comes with a constant, heightened state of awareness. They know they are less visible than other vehicles and ride accordingly. Unfortunately, they are still at the mercy of car and truck drivers who fail to share the road safely. When a crash occurs, the most common and […]
Everyone is a Pedestrian: What to Do When a Walk Turns Tragic
Whether you are walking to your car, crossing the street to a restaurant, or out for a jog, at some point every day, everyone is a pedestrian. We rely on drivers to be vigilant and on our public infrastructure to keep us safe. Yet, the reality is that our roads are incredibly dangerous for those […]
A Choice, Not an “Accident”: Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable
When a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking, they make a conscious decision to endanger every single person on the road. The result is not an “accident”—it is a predictable and preventable act of negligence. The devastation caused by this choice is staggering, and the statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
Police Reopen Case Into Death of 4-Year-Old After Arrests of Religious Group Leaders
Colton police say they are reviewing new leads in the 2010 death of a 4-year-old boy who had been placed in the temporary custody of the Inland Empire religious organization known as His Way Spirit Led Assemblies. The development follows reporting that leaders of the group were recently arrested amid broader missing person investigations in […]
Rosemead Youth Baseball Brawl: What Parents, Players, and Leagues Need to Know
What happened in Rosemead? Video from a weekend youth tournament at Rosemead Park Fields shows a coach confronting an umpire after a disputed call, followed by both men trading punches as families and players looked on. Prosecutors have since filed charges against both participants. If you or your child were hurt, what claims might apply? […]