Slip and fall accidents (also known as trip and fall accidents) in Los Angeles are sometimes the result of property owners or managers failing to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of their premises for visitors. Sometimes, property owners are aware of the hazards their premises poses yet fail to make the necessary repairs…

Establishing liability in a car accident is never cut and dry. Even when victims experience catastrophic injuries at the hands of negligent drivers, these wrongdoers and their insurance companies rarely accept liability. In some cases, car accident victims may be blamed for their own injuries and offered settlements that seem to low to adequately compensate…

Injured Los Angeles workers are eligible to receive various types of workers’ compensation, depending on their injuries. Whether an individual is hurt in a one-time industrial accident or through a repetitive stress injury from prolonged exposure to the rigors of work, he or she may be eligible for workers’ compensation under California law.   In…

The city of Los Angeles and LA County have strict laws concerning the possession and lighting of fireworks. Sustained periods of drought make the area especially vulnerable to devastating fires, capable of causing property damages and injury to residents.   The Los Angeles County Fire Department has a category of fireworks known as “safe-and-sane” and…

Car accidents can happen to almost anyone, anytime, and anywhere. The sheer volume of vehicles combined with millions of miles of highway means that for many of us, it is merely a matter of time before we find ourselves in an accident. If you or a loved one was involved in even a seemingly minor…

The trucking industry is a true giant of the American economy. Every year, trucks move $140 billion worth of goods across the country, generating over $650 billion in revenue. Even more staggering is the anticipated 21 percent growth the industry expects to see over the next decade. Sadly, the growth of commercial trucking may bring…