Los Angeles man gets $300,000 for injuries caused by police during protest
David Bond contends he was peacefully protesting when he sustained permanent injuries On Wednesday, April 27, the Los Angeles City Council authorized a $300,000 lawsuit settlement for a man who lost a testicle after being shot by a police projectile during a 2020 demonstration over the murder of George Floyd. In his federal lawsuit last […]
Read moreFamily of woman killed by speeding Lamborghini settles for $18.8 million
Monique Muñoz was on her way home from work when she was struck in an accident that took her life. The family of Monique Muñoz, who was murdered last year when a teenager in a speeding Lamborghini smashed into her vehicle, announced they had struck an $18.8 million settlement in their wrongful death claim. Muñoz […]
Read moreBoy suffers brain damage from errant throw at Angel Stadium
A suit brought against the Angels alleges the team’s negligence caused Bryson Galaz’ lasting injuries The new baseball season is sure to feel different for the Galaz family. They are still dealing with the injuries to their then 6-year-old son Bryan caused by an errant throw by a Los Angeles Angels player. On Sept. 15, […]
Read moreL.A. man paralyzed by Bird accident
E-scooter rider is suing the city for an unkempt sidewalk that caused his lasting injuries. Three years ago, then 23-year-old Daniel Peña was on his way to a job interview when the Bird E-scooter he was riding hit a crack in a Los Angeles sidewalk, launching him into a tree. The accident left Peña paralyzed and […]
Read moreCalifornia man sues Detroit for $10M after accident on E-scooter
The Berkeley native’s crash resulted in a traumatic brain injury Detroit has a multi-million lawsuit to contend with after a Berkeley, California man crashed a rented Bird E-scooter, resulting in loss of consciousness and lasting injuries. His suit seeks $10 million to cover lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering experienced as a result of […]
Read moreDistracted Driving is Causing an Alarming Rise in Car Accidents
Distracted driving or driving while texting, talking, or eating, is becoming one of the leading causes of car accidents across the nation. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), on a typical day, more than eight people are tragically killed in distracted driving-related accidents. In addition to the tragic deaths occurring, hundreds of motorists are […]
Read moreLAPD accused of cover-up
A March 10, 2021, incident of violence between an inmate and officer resulted in kneeling on the inmate’s head once subdued. The Los Angeles Police Department is facing questions about an incident of violence on March 10, 2021, at the L.A. County courthouse between an inmate and deputies which culminated in an officer kneeling on […]
Read moreFamily of Cristian Navarro finds peace
One of two recent $9 Million settlements, the wrongful death matter of a 15-year-old aspiring football player has been resolved favorably for the Navarro’s Los Angeles – Under the terms negotiated by Adamson Ahdoot LLP, representation for the family of Cristian Navarro, and Jurupa Unified School District, a settlement agreement of $9,000,000.00 was reached for […]
Read moreExertional heatstroke is preventable yet common
EHS is the leading preventable cause of death among high school athletes Despite Exertional heatstroke (EHS) training and prevention being readily available for high school coaches through California-mandated classes, student-athletes have continued to perish. In an effort to gain a competitive edge, many push their student-athletes beyond their point of physical endurance and student-athletes suffer […]
Read moreGun violence overtakes car crashes as main trauma killer
A new study finds that gun-related deaths are now the leading cause of “years of potential life lost” due to trauma. You’re now more likely to die of a gunshot than die in a car accident in the United States, according to a study by the journal Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open. The almost […]
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