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Simi Valley Shooting Leaves Two Injured

A quiet Simi Valley neighborhood was shaken Sunday afternoon after gunfire erupted in a residential cul-de-sac, leaving two people critically injured and prompting a large police response. Authorities confirmed that officers were dispatched just after noon to the 500 block of Hawks Bill Place in the Wood Ranch area near Bard Lake. Once on scene,…

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Lamborghini Crash Sparks Investigation

Residents in a Tarzana neighborhood were startled awake early Saturday morning after a dramatic and dangerous crash involving a Lamborghini SUV that was reportedly fleeing law enforcement. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the California Highway Patrol had been pursuing the vehicle before it roared down Tampa Avenue around 4 a.m., ultimately losing control…

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Granada Hills Speeding Crash Under Review

A late-evening collision in Granada Hills left one person dead and another seriously injured, prompting investigators to look closely at whether excessive speed played a major role. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 9 p.m. Monday near Lindley Avenue and Chatsworth Street. Surveillance video captured the moment a speeding BMW…

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What Happens When A Motorcycle Accident Is Caused By Road Defects

You’re riding along, doing everything right, and then a pothole appears out of nowhere. What happens to a car? Usually nothing. What happens to you on a motorcycle? You could end up on the pavement with serious injuries. Road defects aren’t just annoying. They’re legitimately dangerous for riders. A crack in the asphalt that a…

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Pursuing Compensation For Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

Traumatic brain injuries alter lives in profound and often permanent ways. Unlike broken bones that heal or cuts that leave visible scars, brain injuries affect cognition, personality, memory, and basic functioning in ways that may not be immediately apparent. Victims and their families often don’t understand the full extent of the injury until months or…

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What is an SR-1 Form?

An SR-1 form is a document issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) titled “Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California.” It is used to officially report an accident to the DMV. The form gathers information related to the accident, including the following: Your driver’s license or identification card Your vehicle’s license plate…

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Big Rig Fire Shuts Down I-5 Lanes

Early Monday morning, a major traffic disruption struck Interstate 5 in Granada Hills when a big rig caught fire, forcing multiple lane closures and sparking a small brush fire. The incident, which began around 5:01 a.m. near Roxford Street, just north of the 405 Freeway, drew a swift response from the Los Angeles Fire Department.…

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CTE Concerns Rise In California Youth Sports

Public concern around chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has resurfaced following a tragic shooting in New York on July 29, where the gunman left a note suggesting he suffered from CTE and blamed his football history. Reports state that the suspect, Shane Tamura, once played football for Granada Hills Charter School in Los Angeles. As questions…

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Granada Hills Crash Under Investigation

A rollover crash in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles is under investigation by police after a late-night collision left one passenger fatally injured and the driver critically hurt. The incident happened just after 9 p.m. near the intersection of Chatsworth Street and Lindley Avenue, where authorities say a vehicle traveling eastbound struck the…

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The Four Most Common Injuries From Car Accidents

Car accidents can happen in an instant, but the physical consequences often last far longer. Even low-speed collisions can cause painful, life-altering injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. While the severity of harm depends on factors such as speed, impact angle, and whether seat belts or airbags were used, certain injuries occur more…

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