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Three interrelated accidents that took place one after another on San Diego Freeway 405 in Los Angeles County are suspected to have involved drunk driving, authorities have reported. In total, seven people were injured – three critically. Two unnamed drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
At about 3 a.m. on Sunday, the drunk driver of a minivan hit the median of the Freeway, impacting the divider and then coming to a stop. A second driver, also reported drunk, crashed into the minivan as the driver and passengers were emptying from the vehicle. One person was thrown into a carpool lane from the crash’s impact.
Behind the crash, a third driver then crashed into a car that had slowed in light of the accident. Authorities believe this driver was also drunk.
The fire department dispatched units to the scene of the drunk driving accidents at around 3:11 a.m. Three of the injured were taken to the UCLA medical center in critical condition.
If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident or other drunk driving accident, we urge you to seek help from a personal injury lawyer experienced in fighting these types of cases. Being hit by a drunk driver is no joke – contact our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers to get help seeking the compensation you need. Call 310.882.6810 for a free consultation.
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Twin brothers have died in a Los Angeles apartment fire that took place on Thursday morning. The apartment where the fire took place contained a mother and five children, who were spared apart from the twin brothers.
The Los Angeles apartment fire started at around 3 a.m. on the 4000 block of Ursula in LA, due to unknown causes. Within half an, the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived and extinguished the apartment fire, but not before the twin 15-year-olds were killed.
Firefighters maneuvered their way into the apartment, crawling on their stomachs, to save the pregnant mother and three other children. The bodies of the 15-year-olds were found inside of the apartment. One of the boys is said to have suffered from autism.
If you have been injured in a house fire or apartment fire, it is important that you contact a personal injury attorney for help. Our attorneys in Los Angeles are willing to provide a free consultation when you need. Let us fight for you – call our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys at 310.882.6810.
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A total of 13 people have been reported injured after an LA bus crash between a commuter bus and delivery truck. All of the injuries were minor, however.
At around 12:15, early on Tuesday morning, a delivery truck crashed into the side of the LA commuter bus in downtown Los Angeles. The crash took place at the intersection of Temple and Hill streets, as the buss traveled northbound on Hill and the truck traveled eastbound on Temple.
Both drivers involved in the accident reported injuries, as well as all 11 passengers of the Los Angeles bus. Several were taken to a hospital in the area. No cause or fault in the crash has been determined so far.
If you have been injured in an Los Angeles bus crash, make sure you contact a lawyer so you can get the help you need. Never fail to take legal action without at least contacting an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. Call our offices at 310.882.6810 to get the help you need.
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A multi-car pileup accident on 101 Freeway in Hollywood on Sunday morning has caused injuries to at least four, reports say. The accident included as many as nine vehicles total, at least three of which were damaged in the crash.
The multi-car accident took place on the southbound side of the road at around 2:09 a.m., starting as a two car crash near Cahuenga Boulevard in the Cahuenga Pass. California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles Fire Department reported to the accident soon after to find several minor injuries and three damaged vehicles.
It was also suggested that the accident may have included a pedestrian.
The southbound lanes were shut down for a short span following the multi-car accident.
If you have been injured in a car accident, it can be very important for you to contact a personal injury lawyer. Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers provide dependable advice and aggressive representation – call 310.882.6810 to receive a free consultation.
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California Highway Patrol has reported that a Newport Beach motorcycle police officer is receiving treatment for injuries received in a motorcycle accident midday Monday.
Around 11:15 a.m., the officer was headed west on Ford Road when he came into contact with another vehicle, an Oldsmobile Cutlass, which was turning left across westbound Ford Road into Newport Hills Drive. As the officer proceeded through the intersection and the Cutlass made the left turn, the two collided.
According to reports, the driver of the Cutlass, a 77-year-old male, is uninjured. The unnamed officer has been taken to an area hospital with several injuries, including cuts to the face and a broken leg. He was described as being in serious condition.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident recently or in the past, it is important that you get in touch with a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can. A personal injury lawyer can answer your questions as well as represent you in court, or address any other legal needs related to your car accident. Call one of our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers for a free consultation at 310.882.6810.
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A female LAPD motorcycle officer has been hospitalized after an accident with a civilian vehicle that fled the scene. The motorcycle accident was a hit and run, occurring late in the morning on Tuesday.
At around 10:20 a.m, the LAPD officer was driving east past Second Street and Marina drive, an intersection which is currently the site of some construction. According to reports, a green Ford Explorer struck the officer’s motorcycle from behind. The cause of the motorcycle accident may or may not have been related to the ongoing construction, but there was traffic at the time of the accident.
The female LAPD motorcycle officer has been taken to a hospital in the area, where she is receiving treatment and listed in stable condition. As of now, police are still searching for leads on the identification and whereabouts of the hit and run vehicle.
If you have been injured in a hit and run motorcycle accident, it is important that you consider speaking to a lawyer to get the help you need. Your rights are important – make sure you cover every legal aspect of you hit and run or motorcycle accident. Contact our Los Angeles personal injury law firm by calling 310.882.6810.
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On Friday morning, a car and the LA Sherriff’s bus were involved in an accident that ended in at least one injury, authorities reported. The bus accident took place on the 110 freeway in Los Angeles, on the southbound side, at around 7:04 during the morning.
The car was out of control, according to reports, and the traveled down the road toward the bus. The bus and the car crashed, sending the car over the edge of the road and into an embankment, where it overturned.
The driver of the car, whose identification has not yet been released, was injured in the bus accident. Also involved in the accident were the bus driver and one prisoner, neither of whom has been determined as injured as of yet. However, just after the bus accident, the prisoner was still being evaluated by paramedics.
If you have been injured in a bus accident, consider consulting a bus accident lawyer in Los Angeles for help. Not only can a lawyer give professional advice, a lawyer can represent you in court when you need it. Talk to our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers if you want a free consultation by calling 310.882.6810.
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A pitbull attack in California ended tragically for a 2-year-old boy who has died as the result of pitbull dog bites. The pitbulls who bit the child belonged to the child’s own family, who live in the city of Concord inside Contra Costa County.
The pitbull attack involved five pitbulls, three of whom lived inside the garage of the home. At around 8:45 on Thursday morning, the young boy somehow opened the door to the family’s garage, setting three pitbulls loose into the yard. The dogs swiftly attacked the 2-year-old, biting him, and were then joined by two other dogs from an adjoining yard.
The boy was severely injured from the dog bites and was taken to a hospital, where unfortunately he was pronounced dead. According to reports, three others were home at the time of the pitbull attack, including two adults.
The toddler’s grandfather, Steven Hayashi, was arrested on charges of child endangerment and possession of an animal which resulted in death.
If you have been injured in a pitbull attack or other dog bite, it is imperative that you contact a dog bite lawyer in your area for help. Dog bites can be extremely serious – taking legal action against dog bites not only gives you compensation you deserve, it helps battle dog bites and safety in the future. Contact our Los Angeles Dog Bite lawyers at 310.882.6810.
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A small plane flying over Los Angeles crashed into an expanse of land on a golf course in Venice on Thursday night, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. At around 6:00 p.m., the plane crashed down somewhere near the 8th hole of the golf course, a facility called Penmar Golf Course. One person was being checked by paramedics for possible injuries in the plane crash, but no final determination was provided.
Apart from the person being checked by paramedics, no reports were made of whether or not others were injured. The crash will be investigated further by Los Angeles authorities.
If you have been injured in an accident, specifically in a plane crash or plane accident, contacting a Los Angeles plane crash lawyer is something wise to consider. Plane crash lawyers understand aviation law and can provide the help you need after an aviation accident of any kind. Call one of our lawyers in Los Angeles for a free consultation about your aviation accident.
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Dean McDermott, husband of Tori Spelling and Hollywood reality star on “Tori & Dean”, has landed himself in a Los Angeles intensive care unit after a serious motorcycle accident, one which was his second of this year.
McDermott, 43 years old, was recreation ally dirt bike riding when he was injured. The accident was apparently a single vehicle accident – McDermott fell from his bike and was injured seriously. McDermott sustained a punctured and collapsed lung, injuries which were severe enough to warrant ICU treatment. According to reports, McDermott’s lung injury will keep him hospitalized in ICU for several more days.
Earlier this year, McDermott was involved in another accident, which also was a motorcycle accident. In that instance, his shoulder was fractured.
Recreational activities like dirt biking often have the potential to be dangerous – but when a person is injured, it is still always tragic. If you have been injured in a recreational accident, such as a dirt biking accident, you may want to speak with a lawyer once your medical concerns have been addressed. Just because an activity is dangerous doesn’t mean it is uncovered or unactionable – if you have been wrongfully injured or denied medical insurance, contact our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers for help.
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