Not only do motorists have to act responsibly behind the wheel to avoid accidents on the road, they must also ensure they have placed the car securely in the parked position and preferably applied the handbrake when parking their vehicles, especially on inclines. No...
Year: 2021
Seal Beach crash claims 2 lives, DUI suspected
The decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is never a good one. All too often, those who choose to drive under the influence cause accidents that have disastrous results. Nowhere is this more apparent than in a recent car accident involving...
Staying safe while driving at night
The end of daylight saving time means that it gets darker sooner. Along with setting their clocks back, some people have a hard time adjusting to the new time, and those same people may not drive as well when it gets dark. After all, darkness limits visibility, and...
6 injured after vehicle plows into group at party
Many people enjoy going to parties, especially around the holidays. As partygoers revel at their respective gatherings, those in attendance probably don’t expect to be struck by a car. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened in Long Beach during Halloween. What...
Can landlords be held accountable for tenants’ dog bites?
Many people love dogs and regard them as members of the family. In that group, a lot of dog owners live in apartment complexes or rental housing. Should a tenant’s dog attack a person on that property, can the landlord be held legally liable for damages and/or be...
Cautious driving is key for avoiding most car accidents
Many motor vehicle accidents are the result of reckless actions, poor decisions or negligence. Every California driver has the responsibility to drive safely and avoid actions that could lead to an accident. Even a single moment of distraction or one minor error can...
Long Beach crash seriously injures motorcyclist
Many people in Long Beach and elsewhere enjoy riding motorcycles both as a primary means of transportation and as a source of recreation. However, due to their small size and lack of safety barriers, motorcycles do little to protect their riders from serious harm...
Fatal accident on the 710 in Long Beach
As anyone who lives in or around Los Angeles can tell you, morning and evening commutes are not without their fair share of issues. Usually, drivers have to deal with extremely heavy traffic and long commute times, and sometimes, minor accidents only exacerbate...
Do you have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit?
The unexpected loss of a loved one is naturally traumatic for the remaining family members. Learning that another party’s negligence or reckless behavior caused the death most likely exacerbates the trauma. In California, surviving family members who have the...
Senior drivers face challenges to stay safe while driving
Although many senior drivers in Long Beach and elsewhere in California are careful when they take to the busy roads, they face more risks than most other drivers. Coupled with the physical changes, older drivers have to deal with a myriad of driving-related changes...
