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Small Plane Crashes Increase Dramatically in 2021

Fatal turboprop planes and business jet crashes in the United States doubled during 2021, according to a recent report. The number of fatalities increased almost as much, from eighteen to forty-six. Six aircraft manufacturers built all the planes involved in all these crashes. Investigators often rely on information from a black box flight data recorder to determine… Continue reading Small Plane Crashes Increase Dramatically in 2021

Responsibility for Violent Crimes in SoCal

The good old days of safe streets in Los Angeles are over. After violent crime hit a 50-year low in 2014, rates of homicides, rapes, and aggravated assaults surged again in 2021. Officials have pointed to liberal gun possession laws and negligent property owners as contributing factors. This post focuses not on blaming society but… Continue reading Responsibility for Violent Crimes in SoCal

How to Handle Hit and Run Accidents?

Are you looking for guidance on how to handle a hit-and-run accident? It’s a scary and stressful situation that many people may not know how to handle. When another driver hits your vehicle and leaves without stopping to exchange information, it can feel overwhelming. But staying calm and knowing the right steps to take is… Continue reading How to Handle Hit and Run Accidents?

How Much Are Most Car Accident Settlements?

The only honest answer to this question is “it varies.” Some attorneys offer estimates, but these estimates are little more than guesses, mostly because so little information is available. Many car accident settlements include gag orders. Parties who disclose the details are in contempt of court. Furthermore, the damages in a car crash claim vary… Continue reading How Much Are Most Car Accident Settlements?

What You Should Know About Bicycle Accidents

The first thing to know is that, for the most part, these incidents are not accidents. In 2016, the Associated Press instructed its writers to refer to vehicle collisions as “crashes” instead of “accidents,” at least in most cases. The A-word implies that the incident was unavoidable and no one, including the tortfeasor (negligent driver),… Continue reading What You Should Know About Bicycle Accidents

A Closer Look at Amusement Park Injuries in Southern California

Disney World is the world’s most popular vacation resort. This theme park draws over fifty-eight million visitors a year. Other theme parks in Greater Los Angeles, like Hogsmeade in North Hollywood and Super Silly Fun Land in Universal City, don’t draw nearly as many visitors. But, they’re still quite popular, especially among locals. To draw… Continue reading A Closer Look at Amusement Park Injuries in Southern California

Bicycle Safety in LA Gets Average Marks

According to an advocacy group, Los Angeles is the 313th-safest city for cyclists in the United States. That’s not much to write home about, but at least there are 837 cities that ranked worse. So, I love LA. To determine the rating, the group looked not only at the number of reported wrecks, but also… Continue reading Bicycle Safety in LA Gets Average Marks

First Responders Rescue Teenagers from Dangling Car

Two girls escaped from a crippled car that was hanging over a wash moments before it could fall into the rushing water below. The two girls were driving through Nogales Street and Arenth Avenue when, according to investigators, the driver of a pickup truck attempted to turn left in front of them. The force of… Continue reading First Responders Rescue Teenagers from Dangling Car

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills South LA Community Activist

Police have no leads after a hit-and-run driver struck and killed a prominent community activist as she dropped off Christmas gifts for children at a community center. Witnesses say the 61-year-old victim was crossing the street near the intersection of Broadway and 88th Street on Christmas Eve afternoon. “I was trying to run through the… Continue reading Hit-and-Run Driver Kills South LA Community Activist