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February 25, 2013 5:44 PM

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From www.sfgate.com - February 25, 2013 7:18 AM

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Unfortunate that enforcement appears to be lagging behind the California statutes which have banned texting and driving. Statistics show that distracted driving is responsible for 15 deaths a day. As a California personal injury attorney, I have seen my share of accident claims related to texting and driving.

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February 22, 2013 11:59 PM

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From abclocal.go.com - February 22, 2013 11:59 PM

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California took the lead in banning the use of electronic devices like cell phones while operating a motor vehicle. Now one CA lawmaker wants to ban even hands free use of cell phones. While the studies differ as to how much "distraction" takes place by the use of hands free devices, there is no doubt that "hands-on" texting and driving causes car accidents.

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February 18, 2013 7:58 PM

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From latimesblogs.latimes.com - February 18, 2013 7:58 PM

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This is a tragic case of two students at the University of California being the victims of a violent crime that resulted in their death. The family of the victims brought a wrongful death civil lawsuit on their behalf claiming that the college misrepresented the safety of the neighborhood surrounding the college. The judge disagreed that this provided a basis for civil damages and the students' family plans an appeal.

While it is difficult to hold a premises owner liable for the intentional, criminal acts of third parties, it is quite possible to do so in certain circumstances. If the assault or other attack occurs on property owned, leased, controlled, maintained or possessed by the defendant, they may be held liable if they had reason to know that the acts may be likely to occur. If the property owner is providing private security for the area, there may be theories that a negligent security attorney could analyze to determine if the manner in which security was being provided created an unreasonable risk of harm to persons lawfully on the property.

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February 16, 2013 6:53 PM

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From www.tmz.com - February 16, 2013 6:45 PM

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Holding the paparazzi responsible for civil damages in the case of Chris Brown will require that he show evidence that they acted negligently and caused him damages to his car or personal injury. Such evidence may be testimony from witnesses, physical evidence like tire marks, damage to his car, or other property. These types of cases are usually best analyzed by an experienced car accident attorney.

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Chris Brown seems never far from trouble in Los Angeles. He alleges that the paparazzi caused him to crash his car and that he will "press criminal charges" and "hold them civilly liable." As far as criminal charges, this would be up the Los Angeles District Attorney's office but, calling the police and requesting a police accident report is never a bad idea after a car accident. Reports are not admissible at trial but, insurance companies do place a good amount of weight on their findings and conclusions. For civil liability, Chris will need to show that the paparazzi were, in some way, negligent (i.e. acted unreasonably and those actions caused him damages to his car or personal injury). Without more facts, it is hard to analyze this question.

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February 15, 2013 12:15 AM

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February 11, 2013 5:27 PM

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From www.newson6.com - February 10, 2013 10:57 PM

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Unfortunately, fatalities in #aviation #accidents are usually the norm rather than the exception. Unlike car accidents and other types of vehicular crashes, airplanes and helicopters rarely survive intact after a crash and there are usually few, if any, survivors. This leads to potential claims for wrongful death for the families of the victims, which is a subset of personal injury claims and requires a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney who is familiar with the process for filing such claims including determining which relatives of the decedent are or may be entitled to compensation.

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February 9, 2013 9:20 PM

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From www.californiahealthline.org - January 30, 2013 11:28 AM

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If you have been the victim of a personal injury and obtain compensation from a third party and are a medicare recipient, you may have to reimburse medicare for some of the money paid for your medical treatment. An experienced California personal injury attorney can assist you with first obtaining maximum recovery from the third party at fault and then with negotiating a reduction of any medicare liens.

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February 9, 2013 6:32 PM

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February 9, 2013 5:39 PM

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For information on traumatic brain injury due to accidents in California go to: http://www.victimslawyer.com

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February 9, 2013 3:50 PM

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February 9, 2013 3:22 PM

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From www.huffingtonpost.co.uk - February 9, 2013 5:02 AM

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During the winter months, especially, weather can be a serious factor in causing automobile collisions. California Vehicle Code section 22350 mandates that drivers of motor vehicles travel at a speed which is "reasonable and prudent" factoring road conditions and weather. Luckily, snow and ice are not a big problem in most parts of the Golden State, however, the winter months bring a lot of rain, which is a cause for traffic incidents. Failure to slow down in these rainy conditions can be deemed negligence. If this results in bodily injury, a California car accident attorney can determine if you may be entitled to money damages.

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February 9, 2013 1:13 AM

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For information on traumatic brain injury due to accidents in California go to: http://www.victimslawyer.com

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January 30, 2013 5:20 PM

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February 24, 2013 11:02 PM

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From www.timesheraldonline.com - February 24, 2013 4:06 AM

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Unlicensed drivers in California are a huge problem. Studies have shown that they are more likely to be involved in auto accidents than licensed drivers. They also, obviously, don't carry insurance coverage. Fortunately, as a Los Angeles car accident attorney, I have been able to help the victims of these incidents many times by tapping into my own client's uninsured motorist coverage. In my opinion, every driver in the Golden State should make sure they have this coverage. It is required to be included in every insurance policy unless waived, in writing.

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February 22, 2013 11:52 PM

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From www.cfnews13.com - February 22, 2013 11:52 PM

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This local news piece discusses the dangers of texting and driving and some of the proposed campaigns to prevent this dangerous activity. Studies are now starting to show that texting and driving can be as dangerous and driving under the influence and it causes car accidents and injuries throughout the U.S. including California.

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February 16, 2013 7:02 PM

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From www.fontanaheraldnews.com - February 16, 2013 1:25 AM

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This story emphasizes the need for every auto insurance policy holder in California to make sure that they have uninsured motorist coverage. Unlicensed drivers will not be insured and if they cause an accident where you are injured or your property is damaged, you may still be entitled to recover the cost of medical treatment and property damage through your own policy by filing an uninsured motorist claim. It is always best to consult with an attorney to present these claims even though you are dealing with your own insurance company. This prevent them from treating you unfairly and it maximizes your chance of recovery of full and complete compensation.

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February 15, 2013 12:29 AM

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From www.losaltosonline.com - February 13, 2013 10:01 AM

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Collisions between law enforcement vehicles and civilian passenger vehicles are, unfortunately, fairly frequent in California. Some of these involve high speed chases and other crashes are simply the result of negligent driving on the part of the law enforcement officer.

It is imperative to consult with an experienced car accident attorney in these cases immediately. There is a shortened "statute of limitation" or time limit on filing these claims and a "government tort claim" must be filed within 6 months of the incident or the injured party will lose any right to seek compensation. There are also certain "immunities" (statutes which protect law enforcement from liability in certain instances) which only an experienced police collision attorney can analyze.

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February 14, 2013 12:33 AM

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From abclocal.go.com - February 14, 2013 12:33 AM

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The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is a dangerous stretch of road especially in and around Malibu, CA. This particular case presents an all to familiar but, unfortunate scenario where one accident or disabled vehicle creates a potential for further accidents related to persons trying to assist (in this case a tow truck operator). Although California Vehicle Code section 22505 prohibits the stopping of vehicles upon a roadway in a manner prohibited by signs or that obstructs the flow of traffic, the code provides an exception for disabled vehicles.

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February 10, 2013 9:38 PM

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From www.nytimes.com - February 10, 2013 9:38 PM

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Mechanical problems on commercial bus lines are, unfortunately, much more common than is perceived according to this article. Although Federal and California state regulations require regular and consistent safety inspections and maintenance, this requirement is apparently routinely ignored by transportation companies. It is tragic that this may have contributed to eight persons losing their lives and scores more being injured. A California bus accident attorney is familiar with the rules regarding safety of equipment such as buses on commercial vehicles and could analyze further whether this was negligence that would legally entitle the victims and their families to monetary compensation.

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February 9, 2013 9:02 PM

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February 9, 2013 6:31 PM

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From www.celebritycarsblog.com - November 20, 2012 11:14 AM

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We have our share of celebrity car accidents in Los Angeles, for sure. As a Los Angeles car accident attorney, I have seen my share.

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Many times celebrities are fleeing paparazzi, so we sue the celebrity driver and the paparazzi, and the publication they work for.

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February 9, 2013 3:49 PM

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February 9, 2013 1:14 AM

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Great Video, Tony. More car accident and personal injury lawyers should do informative videos for car accident victims. Easy and insightful.

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January 30, 2013 5:21 PM

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