Just recently on March 12, 2017, a Mini Cooper went the wrong way when it entered the freeway in Commerce early in the morning. According to a statement by Sgt. Manuel Rodriguez of the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle entered the freeway near Slauson Avenue, and it was traveling at a slow speed in the…
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Wrongful Death Case Leads to $26 Million Verdict Against Starline Tours
In 2014, a crash involving a Starline tour bus resulted in the death of a 16-year-old high school student. The parents of the victim sued for wrongful death, and after a lengthy trial the jury awarded a $26 million verdict for the plaintiffs. What Happened in the Lawsuit? Mira Costa high school student Mason Zisette…
Electric Bike Catches Fire in California
On March 19, 2017, an electric bike caught fire in Newport Beach and according to witnesses, battery parts were strewn everywhere. The incident occurred at the end of an access ramp on 18th Street.In a police report, it was stated that minutes prior to the incident, a man and woman sat next to their parked…
Frozen Pizzas Recalled by Wal-Mart Supplier
RBR Meat Company, which supplies Wal-Mart with frozen pizzas, has recalled 6,700 pizzas under the retailer’s Marketside brand in 11 states including California due to a potential listeria contamination. An estimated 21,220 lbs. of Marketside Extra Large Supreme Pizza that were sent to Utah, Washington, Nevada and California retail centers were recalled. The U.S. Department of…
Are Millennials the Most Dangerous Drivers?
But according to a recent study, a millennial who is now between 19 and 24 years old is the most dangerous age group for drivers. Their youth makes them more susceptible to irresponsible behavior, and they’re also more likely to be distracted by mobile tech devices while driving. Findings for Car Accident Study The study…
California Warehouse Fire Raises Legal Issues
A fire had broken out at a warehouse in Oakland, California and it led to the deaths of 36 people. This was a painful tragedy, to say the least. The fire occurred in the Ghost Ship warehouse, and what’s notable about this case is that the building was illegally converted to provide budding artists with a…
121,000 BMW SUVs Recalled Over Defective Driveshaft
Car Maker BMW has recently announced its plan to expand a May 2016 recall of SUVs to include 121,737 SUVs with a defective driveshaft. The recall includes X5 and X6 vehicles from model years 2011-2015. Based on the documents that were filed with the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), debris and water may penetrate the…
Accident Tips for San Diego
Often times we get asked where and when do the most car accidents occur. The answer is always “in the most traffic” and at “night”. That is why we have compiled a list to follow if you get into a car accident in San Diego. If you get into an accident at night or on…