March, 2012 Articles

Long Beach Bike Path to be Resurfaced

The cities of Long Beach and Seal Beach are entering a joint project to resurface the popular San Gabriel River Bike Path. The project is being done in three segments to allow use of the other ...
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Dog Bites and Rabies

Thanks to stringent LA County control measures, rabies has pretty much become a thing of the past in Long Beach and the rest of the state (and nation for that matter). It’s rare these days to ...
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Stairs are a Major Source of Fall Injuries among Children and Seniors

Young children and elderly adults alike share an unfortunate similarity when it comes to slip and fall accidents. Both age groups show high statistics across the nation of fall injuries and fatalities ...
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Worker Killed in Construction Accident in Harlem

Construction workers were at the site of a Harlem building they were in the process of demolishing when tragedy struck. A portion of the building suddenly gave way unexpectedly and fell down on three ...
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Motorcycle Accidents in Arizona

According to statistics published in the 2010 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts Summary, put out by the Arizona Department of Transportation, most motorcycle accidents involve a collision with another ...
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Car vs. Semi Truck Accident Results in Serious Injuries

Three people were seriously injured in a vehicle accident that occurred recently on the I-135 near Park City. At around 9:00 in the morning the driver of a silver 4-door sedan lost control of the ...
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84-Year-Old Businessman Sues City for $1 Million

Local 84-year-old businessman GN was arrested last year for criminal threats against a city attorney. A personal injury claim has been filed against the city for $1 million, claiming the arresting ...
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Fatal Work Accidents: Is There Compensation Available?

The workers' compensation laws in New York State are very clear – benefits are awarded to individuals who are injured on the job regardless of fault. What happens, though, when a person is ...
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Improper Medical Diagnosis: Facts You Need to Know

When you are sick, you go see a doctor, trusting that he or she will accurately diagnose what is wrong. Sometimes, unfortunately, doctors are unable to diagnose a medical condition or, worse still, ...
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Understanding Perception and Reaction Time

Information That Can Help You Prevent an Accident When a person is driving and notices a hazard on the road ahead, the time it takes between first seeing the hazard and actually responding to it (i.e. ...
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Car Crash Kills Brother of Famous Jazz Guitarist

Deadly Collision Between Volvo and Sport-Utility Vehicle The brother of jazz great C. Byrd was killed on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 near Lee Airpark Drive when the driver side of his Volvo was rammed into ...
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Elderly Couple Injured in Two-Car Accident

Pennsville Township Accident Leads to Serious Injury Tuesday afternoon of March 6, 2012 a two-car pileup led to serious injury to an elderly couple that was not at fault for the accident. According to ...
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Your Workers Compensation Deposition

When you have suffered a Workers Compensation injury it is important to speak with a Workers Compensation Lawyer as soon as possible to make sure that your claim is filed timely and the proper notice ...
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Why All Drivers Should Carry UM or UIM Insurance

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance If you are injured in a car accident caused by another person, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. If, however, the at-fault driver has ...
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