California wildfires are known for being ruthless. When fires are too close to residential areas, evacuations are ordered to prevent loss of lives. In many cases, entire neighborhoods are ravished by the flames. Although the flames are the primary source of property damage in the immediate area of the fire, property damage can extend for […]
As of early Tuesday, divers and search crews continue the search for missing people; at least twenty-five people have been confirmed deceased. Only twenty bodies have been recovered; five bodies have been found but cannot be retrieved due to conditions that make recovery efforts risky for divers and search crews. The boat, the Conception, carried […]
On Tuesday, August 27, 209, Orland Square Mall (in Orland park, Illinois) became the scene of a fatal accident. A two-year-old girl – identified as Alexa Martinez – was inside an Akira store with her grandmother, her aunt, and at least four other children when the incident occurred. Witnesses of the incident claim that the […]
On Thursday, August 22, 2019, a man was crushed to death by an elevator. The incident occurred at a New York high-rise (located on the East Side on Manhattan on Third Avenue) as the 30-year-old man attempted to exit the elevator on the first-floor of the building. As the elevator doors opened on the first […]
A not-so-lucky incident occurred in Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino – located in Gardena, California on Monday morning (July 15, 2019). The roof at the popular casino located at 1045 Rosecrans Avenue partially collapsed shortly after 10 a.m. The roof collapsed on a 15-by-24-foot area down in the lobby; there was no evidence of fire. […]
Shortly before 3:00 p.m., a shooting occurred at the Del Amo Fashion Center located at 3525 W. Carson Street. The mall was locked down. Customers and employees were safely evacuated. There is only one known injury. According to reports, a man (the victim) and a woman were arguing when the shooter approached the victim and […]
At the Coachella festival, a two-weekend music festival featuring numerous bands and performers, a balloon prop fell on a woman. The victim was inside the Sahara Tent on Sunday night during a show when the prop disconnected from the top of the tent and fell, striking two individuals, a man and a woman. The man […]
The 30-acre brush fire in the Griffith Park area near the Los Angeles Zoo has created mayhem Friday Morning. At least one firefighter has sustained injuries as a result of the fire. Multiple areas surrounding the L.A. Zoo remain closed to the public. Some of the zoo animals have already been evacuated and zoo staff […]
Seven individuals were hurt after an incident and ensuing firefight outside of a nightclub in Riverside late Sunday night. The shooting occurred just after midnight at the Sevilla Nightclub on Mission Inn Ave. Reports state that an altercation inside the club resulted in a fight among a number of people, at which point two individuals […]
Tree Branch Falls and Injures Three Toddlers: 2-Year-Old Left in Critical Condition At Linda Vista’s Children’s Center, located in the 1200 block off Linda Vista. Avenue, a heavy tree branch fell from a tree and hit three toddlers who were playing outside at the time. The branch injured two toddlers and left one two-year-old girl […]
Chattanooga Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder On Sunday, August 13, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a man led police on a high-speed chase, nearly killing one before being arrested on the freeway. Initial reports state that that man, 45-year-old David Jolley, was seen in a parking lot on Signal Mountain Road, sitting inside a Uhaul […]
12 Killed; 52 Injured by Falling Tree in Madeira, Portugal Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption in Funchal, a town in Madeira, Portugal, on Tuesday, August 15 of 2017. The crowd featured Madeiran citizens and European travelers, all partaking in the festivities at the Lady of the Mount festival. Around […]
Every year tens of thousands of individuals suffer severe injuries in gyms and health clubs across the country. In many cases such health club and gym injuries are caused during personal training sessions. In those instances personal trainers and the gyms that employ them can be held liable for injuries suffered in those injuries were […]
According to investigators from the Consumer Product Safety Commission the Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose manufactured my Franklin fueling system has been recalled due to a heightened risk of fire and explosion. The fuel hose can crimp and looses resulting in a leakage of fuel posing a risk of fire and explosion. Approximately 7,000 of the […]
Over the past 30 years Cars and other transportation vehicles have become increasingly safer. In contrast however, due to a lack of funding by federal and state agencies, our roads have become more hazardous. Bicycle and motorcycle riders are at the greatest risk of suffering serious injuries due to the failure local, city and state […]
Every year thousands of individual are struck by fast moving golf balls in public golf courses and country clubs across the country. Though most of the injuries suffered are minor, some individuals suffer grievous and in some cases life threatening injuries. Victims of severe harm in golf courses may be entitled to compensation from all […]
Head injuries can occur in a number of different ways. We have seen a number of different cases involving head injuries after being hit by falling merchandise. In many cases you will not be able to identify the immediate cause of the pain, but head injuries can occur resulting in significant bodily damage. We are […]
Fireplaces are common in many homes across the U.S., but what happens when these fireplaces cause extensive property damage and or bodily harm. Just last week the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issues a nationwide recall of three types of gas fireplaces manufactures by Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame. According to the CPSC the […]
A recent client of ours was injured at a wedding and was considering his options with regards to a potential lawsuit. Of course our client had his reservations and did not want to pursue a claim against the bride and groom, which we understand, but at the same time his injuries were rather significant. Our […]
Individuals pay for therapeutic massage treatments to alleviate back pain, joint discomforts and other physical and emotional aches. However in many instances such individuals aggravate their pre-existing injuries and or suffer new medical complications due to the negligent malpractice of practicing massage therapists. Victims of massage therapy injuries can file a lawsuit against massage parlors, […]
Our law firm has been receiving inquiries with regards to serious finger injuries caused by Britax manufactured strollers. Traumatic hand and finger amputations have been reported in parents and loved ones who attempt to fold the stroller. As a result the Consumer Product Safety Administration has issues a nationwide recall of the product. If you or […]
We often times get calls from individuals who have been hurt while riding their horse. The main question is usually how these cases are handled and whether there is liability and the likelihood of recovery. Horse riding accidents involving vehicles, tractors or trucks can cause devastating injuries. Know your rights. For more information on horseback […]
When a restaurant fails to properly inspect its food serious injuries can result. In certain cases this can be food illnesses i.e. salmonella and in other cases it can dental damage. This occurs when the operators of the establishment fail to properly inspect or clean the food served to their guest. In such cases […]
What is the value of my knee injury after a car accident? Knee injuries can sometimes be devastating depending on the age of the injured party, occupation and lifestyle. In some cases serious injuries can result in knee replacement surgery or other arthroscopic surgery to help correct the damage caused. In other cases, those injured can require long […]
In personal injury and accident cases many times clients find that they are not happy with the settlement presented to them by their personal injury attorney. In many cases clients feel frustrated and are unsure what their rights are. Here is a brief outline of what you are permitted to do if you are unsatisfied […]