Los Angeles Injury News
Collision Involving “Phantom Driver” Causes Serious Damage
A recent accident in South Los Angeles involving multiple vehicles, including a school bus, caused thousands of dollars in damage and put the lives of several minors at risk. The accident was caused by a so-called “phantom driver” who fled the scene of the crash. Late left turn causes crash The accident occurred at… Read More »
CDC Warns of Infections from Devices Used During Open-Heart Surgery
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced concerns about an infection risk caused by devices commonly used during open-heart or other open-chest surgeries. The devices, known as heater-cooler devices, may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process. Victims of infection have already begun to file suit against the maker of… Read More »
Study Finds that Even Slightly Too-Little Sleep Has Dangerous Effect on Drivers
While you may not always get this much, you know that experts recommend eight hours of sleep a night for optimal brain function the following day. What you may not realize is just how harmful an effect getting less than eight hours can have on your reflexes and judgment. A recent study has shown… Read More »
Plane Crash Leaves Two Friends Dead
A recent crash on an airstrip outside of Fresno, California, has resulted in the deaths of two men. The crash remains under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The fatal flight occurred on December 26, 2016, at approximately 1:15 in the afternoon. The sole passenger was 32-year-old… Read More »
Simi Valley Auto Accident Claims Life of Off-Duty Police Officer
A crash occurring early on New Years’ Day resulted in the death of a member of the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash to determine responsibility for the accident, which involved an Uber driver. The accident occurred in Simi Valley at the intersection of Sycamore Drive and Cochran Street,… Read More »
Safety Group Announces Safest New Cars
Safety Group Announces Safest New Cars Each year, vehicle safety technologies get more and more advanced, and features which were once only available as options in luxury models become increasingly standard. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) publishes an annual list of its Top Safety Picks, rating the year’s new models on an… Read More »
IKEA Agrees to $50 Million Settlement
No parent should ever have to suffer the loss of a small child. Nevertheless, at least four families across the US have lost a young member of their family in accidents caused by defective products; losses made even more heart-wrenching when considering that they could have been so easily prevented. Swedish furniture maker IKEA… Read More »
Crash near Private Landing Strip Takes One Life
In a recent incident, a small aircraft crashed in southern California, leaving one man dead and another person seriously injured. The incident occurred on November 25, 2016 at around 11:45 in the morning. Witnesses reported that at the time of the crash, the wind was blowing at somewhere between 15 and 20 miles per… Read More »
Crash near Private Landing Strip Takes One Life
In a recent incident, a small aircraft crashed in southern California, leaving one man dead and another person seriously injured. The incident occurred on November 25, 2016 at around 11:45 in the morning. Witnesses reported that at the time of the crash, the wind was blowing at somewhere between 15 and 20 miles per… Read More »
More Cars with Autopilot Poised to Enter US Roads
Cars that can drive themselves have been on the nation’s roads for some time, but only in limited numbers. Google has spent years developing and testing driverless cars. Likewise, Tesla has been operating a beta-test of its self-driving software on a select number of its vehicles. Beginning in December of 2016, the number of… Read More »
