Baby, you’re a firework; so be careful!
June 30, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Arson, Bleeding, Burns, California, Defective Product, Eyes/Vision, Fire, Fireworks, Injury, Los Angeles, Loss of Limb, Misconduct, Negligence, Product Liability, Wrongful Death
Summer heat means outdoor activities and revelry. Our nation’s Independence Day or July 4th is a popular gathering day filled with food, libations, and colorful fireworks that fill the sky. Those memorable fireworks can cause a lot of damage if they aren’t used correctly, however. Fireworks were responsible for an estimated 19,500 fires in 2018, […]
Read moreTeen loses toes to drunk driver accident
June 22, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, California, Car, disfigurement, Dismemberment, DUI, Los Angeles, Loss of Limb, Pedestrian, Rear-end, Traffic
Mauricio Porcayo was enjoying a night out with friends when they were struck by an intoxicated driver on May 20; one week before graduation. The Latino teen was seriously hurt in the accident. Porcayo was transferred to the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center with several parts of his legs broken, while his friends suffered minor […]
Read moreCalifornia Has More Dog Bite Claims Than Any Other State
April 29, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Animal, Back and Neck, Broken Bones, California, Dog Bite, Injury, Soft tissue
As friendly as a dog may seem, it could still bite without provocation. Dogs are pack animals who don’t always know how to interpret physical and auditory signals, which can lead to a dog “lashing out” and biting. Shockingly, more than 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year in the U.S. Of those […]
Read moreBoy suffers brain damage from errant throw at Angel Stadium
April 19, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Broken Bones, California, Injury, Negligence, Orange County, Traumatic Brain Injuries
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
April 14, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Back and Neck, Broken Bones, California, E-Scooter, Los Angeles, Negligence, Paralysis, Spinal Cord and Brain, Traffic
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
April 8, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Bay Area, Broken Bones, California, Construction, E-Scooter, Injury, Negligence, Safe Driving, Traffic, Traumatic Brain Injuries
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 moreMTV reality star Apple Watts in critical condition after rollover accident
April 4, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Back and Neck, Broken Bones, California, Car, Spinal Cord and Brain, Traffic, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Truck
The former star of MTV reality show Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood, Apple Watts, continues in critical condition after her Mercedes collided with a Ford F-250 diesel truck just outside Baker, California on March 23rd. It totaled the reality star’s vehicle and had fans and family alike fearing for her life. View this post on […]
Read moreStuntman Jonathan Goodwin injured while filming America’s Got Talent: Extreme
October 15, 2021
Dustin Luther
Accidents, Brain Issues, disfigurement, Entertainment, Spinal Cord and Brain, Workplace
From HORRIFIC 911 CALL …Stuntman Close To Death: The horrendous accident on set of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” had crew in a blind panic, and you can hear just how serious it was by listening to the 911 call from the set. She says the stuntman, Jonathan Goodwin, is “agonal and posturing” … a term […]
Read moreSuspect Arrested in the one-acre fire that shut down Cahuenga Boulevard
One person was injured in the one-acre fire that shut down Cahuenga Boulevard Thursday night. The fire was reported at 7:48 p.m. Thursday, and firefighters had it knocked down by 8:14 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. A suspect was arrested near Wonder View Drive and Lakeridge Place on suspicion of arson, according […]
Read moreLAPD Faces Scrutiny After 17 Injured in South Los Angeles Fireworks Explosion
July 2, 2021
Adamson Ahdoot
Accidents, Burns, California, Fireworks, Los Angeles, Misconduct, Negligence, News, Police
The Los Angles Police Department (LAPD) is facing scrutiny after a fireworks explosion in South Los Angeles injured 17 people, including 6 civilians. Of those injured, 16 were taken the hospital and three were treated for serious injuries. The victims, which also included 9 police officers, ranged in age from 42 to 85. Although the […]
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