We all know what it is like to experience anger while driving. We have all hollered at some driver for doing something we perceive as stupid, or we have thrown up a gesture or two to show our distaste for whatever just happened. Road rage isn’t really a new thing, but some people have been… Continue reading Road Rage Causes Pedestrian Accident
For a pedestrian who has been hit by a car, the cost of medical treatment has probably gone through the roof already. But your personal injury settlement is not comprised of only medical expenses. There are many key factors that will – and should – affect the value of your settlement after a pedestrian accident.… Continue reading 11 Key Factors That Will (And Should) Affect the Value Of Your Settlement After a Pedestrian Accident
Labeling Los Angeles as a bustling city is under-representing the true vibrancy of the city. Los Angeles is one of the densest cities in the United States boasting a whopping 4 million people inhabiting the city. Downtown Los Angeles also boasts a high walking score of 95. This means that when you are downtown you… Continue reading High Walk Score, But Low Safety
It is every parent’s nightmare. A phone call saying that their child has been killed. Unfortunately, a Los Angeles family experienced that last month. When Andy Olivera, 18, went out for a jog on November 10, we know he did expect everything to flow smoothly, just like all the other times he had gone out.… Continue reading Teenager Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash
We bet that when the person who stole the Mercedes Benz E350 in this story, did not think about being tracked by the owner. Unfortunately, for them, that is exactly what happened. Last week the Mercedes was stolen from South Melrose, but the owner was tracking the vehicle through GPS and told police where they… Continue reading Police Chase Leads To Fiery Crash
Ask any pedestrian in California and they will tell you that car drivers turning left without a green left-turn arrow is both annoying and dangerous. Researchers and lawyers alike could not agree more. According to our Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney at JML Law, pedestrians are more likely to avoid a collision with vehicles when… Continue reading Left-Turn Pedestrian Accidents: The More Cars There Are, The Less Likely Drivers Are To Notice Pedestrians
You do not necessarily have to be jaywalking or crossing the road or intersection at unmarked crosswalks to get hit by a car in California. Have you heard about rolling stop pedestrian accidents, which are responsible for hundreds of fatalities in California alone? Our Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney at JML Law explains that a… Continue reading Rolling Stop Pedestrian Accidents In California
Halloween is supposed to be spooky, but not injured-while-having-fun spooky. Unfortunately, along with all the kids and adults alike dressed up as ghosts, monsters, vampires, and Fortnite characters, come quite a few health hazards. Fact: Americans are prepared to really dip into their pockets this Halloween, as estimations indicate Americans will be spending over $9… Continue reading Health Hazards To Watch Out For On Halloween 2018 (Avoid Spooky Injuries)
In a populous state with public transportation limitations, pedestrian accidents in California are not uncommon. But who pays for injuries sustained by pedestrians in these accidents? The answer depends mostly on comparative fault and insurance coverage. Comparative Fault in California The fault is the first consideration when looking at recovery options in pedestrian accident injuries.… Continue reading Pedestrian Accidents And Insurance Issues
Los Angeles is one of the most beautiful cities California has to offer residents and visitors. There’s so much history here that you can keep busy for days. It’s also a great city in which to walk around to get to work, the doctor, to school or to run errands. When you are on foot… Continue reading Tips for Staying Safe as a Pedestrian in Los Angeles