Getting hit by an uninsured driver can feel overwhelming. You’re injured. Your car’s damaged. And the person who caused all this? They don’t have insurance to cover your losses. Don’t admit fault. Don’t apologize at the scene. California follows comparative negligence rules, which means anything you say could hurt your ability to recover compensation later.…
DetailsA 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,…
DetailsResidents 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsYou’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…
DetailsTraumatic 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…
DetailsAn 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…
DetailsEarly 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.…
DetailsPublic 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…
DetailsA 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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