Los Angeles Injury News
Rainstorm Causes Enormous Surge in Accidents
A recent storm in the Los Angeles area caused a huge surge in accidents on the region’s roads and freeways. As Southern California enters its rainy season (such as it is), read on to learn about how to drive defensively in wet weather. The storm that recently hit Los Angeles brought between ½ and… Read More »
Hip Replacement Manufacturers Settle 2,000 Hip Implant Lawsuits
A manufacturer of metal-on-metal hip implants has recently settled thousands of the lawsuits filed against it by dissatisfied patients who received the implants. Plaintiffs in California and Georgia are slated to receive settlement checks for their injuries caused by these defective medical devices. The manufacturer, Wright Medical Technology, settled claims relating to three of… Read More »
Suspected Drunk Driver Leaves One Woman Dead
A crash in the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles has resulted in fatal injuries to one woman, and was suspected to have occurred due to a drunken driver. Drunken driving incidents such as this can have serious consequences, both criminal and civil, for the drivers involved. The recent accident occurred at approximately 11:53… Read More »
Fatal Crash Takes One Life near South Lake Tahoe
A small craft has crashed in an isolated area near South Lake Tahoe, resulting in the death of the aircraft’s pilot. Rescue crews spent several days hunting for the craft before it was located. The Cessna 182D took off from Winnemucca Municipal Airport in Winnemucca, Nevada on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at approximately 1:20… Read More »
Serious Crash Leaves 13 Dead and 31 Injured
A tragic bus crash has resulted in 13 passengers being fatally injured and another 31 being hurt. The crash occurred along the westbound Interstate 10 freeway near Desert Hot Springs in Riverside County. The tour bus was on its way back to Los Angeles when the crash occurred. The group of 44 passengers had… Read More »
Crash En Route to Bay Area Kills Pilot and Two Passengers
A flight bound for San Carlos, California crashed shortly after takeoff on September 11, 2016, killing all three persons on board the aircraft. The reasons for the crash are still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The plane involved in the crash was a Piper PA-28R-201T, the Turbo Arrow III. The… Read More »
Medical Mistakes Result from Misidentification of Patients
A recent report has revealed that mistaken identification of patients within medical treatment facilities—so-called “wrong-patient errors”—are common, and can be the source of serious harm to patients. Experts in the field have identified potential solutions to the issue that could be introduced at a relatively-low cost, but which few hospitals implement. The recent report… Read More »
Traffic Deaths Increase Over Previous Year’s Total
Due to constantly-improving vehicle safety features and life-saving technologies, experts expect roadway fatalities to decrease each year. In fact, that is precisely what has happened for the past fifty years, with the only unknown being the amount by which fatalities would decrease. Therefore, when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its preliminary… Read More »
Recent Aircraft Accidents Occur at Southern California Airports
Two aircraft have recently crashed during takeoff or landing in two different Southern California regional airports. Investigations are ongoing into the causes of the crashes. On August 24, 2016, a crash occurred at the Fullerton Airport in the Orange County city of Fullerton. A Siai-Marchetti SF260 experienced difficulty during takeoff. The flight, taking off… Read More »
California Becomes First State to Legalize Lane Splitting
After years of debate surrounding whether or not the practice of motorcyclist lane splitting should be legalized, Governor Jerry Brown has signed a state assembly bill which formally legalizes the practice. Debate over whether or not the practice is safe for motorcycles and passenger vehicles alike remains ongoing. Lane splitting has long occupied a… Read More »
