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Rideshare Services and Sexual Misconduct

Rideshare industry giant Uber recently released its first-ever U.S. safety report, covering the years 2017 and 2018. Most of the news articles surrounding the release have focused on the report’s discussion of reported sexual assaults committed by (and against) Uber drivers. As of yet, Uber’s principal competitor Lyft has not as released a similar report.… Continue reading Rideshare Services and Sexual Misconduct

Hit and Run Driver Seriously Injures Two People

Police believe that alcohol was a factor in a South Los Angeles crash which sent two children to the hospital. The crash occurred near the intersection of Ascot Avenue and 48th Street. According to police and witnesses, a driver barreled off the road and through a fence, injuring two children who were playing in the… Continue reading Hit and Run Driver Seriously Injures Two People

Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict in Motorcycle Wreck Claim

After carefully reviewing the evidence, a Los Angeles County jury awarded over $21 million in damages to a motorcycle crash victim. The incident occurred in February 2018. According to evidence submitted at trial, a Kia Optima exited the 405 Freeway’s carpool lane without signalling. The Kia collided with Matthew Rada’s motorcycle. The force of the… Continue reading Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict in Motorcycle Wreck Claim

Additional Evidence in Truck Wreck Claims

Proof is critical in truck accident claims, because the victim must establish negligence by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). Additionally, there is usually a direct relationship between the amount of evidence the victim/plaintiff presents and the amount of damages a Los Angeles County jury awards. Generally, the police accident report forms… Continue reading Additional Evidence in Truck Wreck Claims

New California Independent Contractor Law May Allow Suits Against Rideshare Services

From their inception, Uber and Lyft have argued that their drivers are independent contractors, not employees. The companies say they simply provide a technology platform that enables independent contractor drivers to provide services to riders who hire them. The companies argue that they are therefore not subject to many of the laws and legal principles… Continue reading New California Independent Contractor Law May Allow Suits Against Rideshare Services

Five Signs of Wind Damage to Your Roof & How to Spot Them!

A wind-damaged roof is the leading homeowners’ insurance claim in the United States. Frequently, wind damage is associated with another kind of loss, such as wildfire damage. That’s especially true in Southern California. Each year, the United States experiences around 10,000 severe thunderstorms and several tropical systems. Severe thunderstorms and tropical systems can cause a… Continue reading Five Signs of Wind Damage to Your Roof & How to Spot Them!

Home Water Damage: What You Should Know

At one time or another, a staggering 98 percent of basements will sustain serious water damage. Frequently, this damage occurs suddenly and with little warning while the house is unoccupied. The residents return to find a layer of moisture has ruined everything it touched. Legally, homeowners’ insurance companies have a duty to quickly pay these… Continue reading Home Water Damage: What You Should Know

Electronic Evidence in Truck Crash Claims

Frequently, the police accident report is the cornerstone of the victim/plaintiff’s evidence in a vehicle collision claim. But that’s not always true. Even the most experienced emergency responder is not an accident reconstruction professional. Instead, first responders do the best they can with the limited information available at the time. Furthermore, if the victim was… Continue reading Electronic Evidence in Truck Crash Claims

Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Huntington Beach

A 69-year-old man is dead after a Mustang fatally struck him as he tried to cross the street. The incident occurred on Goldenwest between Slater and Warner Avenues. According to police, the driver, who does not face charges at this time, hit the man in the street. The force of the collision propelled the man’s… Continue reading Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Huntington Beach

CHP Cruiser Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Uber-Involved Accident

In a bizarre incident, a passenger in an Uber vehicle jumped out of the car while it was on the 101 Freeway. A California Highway Patrol cruiser barreled into the man, killing him almost instantly. According to the driver, two passengers argued and then fought in the back seat. One passenger opened the vehicle door… Continue reading CHP Cruiser Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Uber-Involved Accident