How COVID-19 May Impact Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Like most other aspects of our lives, personal injury lawsuits have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawyers, insurance companies, and courts have all had to adjust the way they operate, and some delays in the process may be inevitable. However, there is no reason to delay in reaching out to an attorney if you have been injured due to
How Social Media Can Harm Your Slip and Fall Case
Social media posts can be used by the defendant’s attorneys to undermine your slip-and-fall case. No matter the content, purpose, or intended audience of a social media post, as a matter of public record, it can be used to weaken or destroy your claim. Despite being completely honest about your injuries and having evidence to prove how they interfere with
Can You Sue For a Slip and Fall if You Were Intoxicated?
People often get seriously injured when they slip and fall. However, if someone was intoxicated, they may be too embarrassed to file a lawsuit with a slip and fall lawyer in Los Angeles. It is important to note, though, that you can still sue the property owner as long as you can prove that they were negligent. Common Arguments You
Los Angeles MTA Debuts First Phase of NextGen Bus Plan
In late December 2020, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) debuted the first of three phases of its next-generation bus plan for the greater LA region. This first phase changed existing routes and added new service into previously underserved areas, including Watts/Willowbrook, and Lax/Ingleside. What is the NextGen Bus Plan? In response to a drop in ridership, in
Study Shows Los Angeles Car Accidents Down by 21% in 2020
If there is an upside to the pandemic that has affected our lives so profoundly, it is that motor vehicle accident rates dropped significantly last year. That is likely the result of stay-at-home orders. While it is good news that car crashes are down by more than one-fifth, that does not mean less need for diligence. Los Angeles remains overwhelmingly
New California Traffic Laws Go Into Effect January 1, 2021
New traffic laws went into effect in California on the first day of 2021. Most of this year’s changes amend or expand existing state traffic laws. Distracted Driving Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions. As of 2021, anyone caught texting or talking on a cellphone more than once during a three-year period receives a point on their license.
