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In 2014, hit-and-run crashes claimed 27 lives and seriously injured 144 people in the Los Angeles area. Of the about 20,000 hit-and-run crashes last year, only 20% of the drivers were found.

New Tool to Fight Hit-and-Run Crashes

In 2014, hit-and-run crashes claimed 27 lives and seriously injured 144 people in the Los Angeles area. Of the about 20,000 hit-and-run crashes last year, only 20% of the drivers were found. To combat this societal problem, California lawmakers have passed bill AB 8,...

Distracted Driving Blamed in Fatal Crash

A distracted driver on Interstate 5 near Mendota crashed into a car on the shoulder, killing a Buena Park woman and injuring two others early Saturday, July 4th. The distracted driver, identified as David J. Avelar, 20, of Downey, was checking his instrument panel...

Happy Independence Day Weekend!

The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker wants to wish everyone a fun and safe Independence Day weekend! Buckle up and never, ever drive under the influence. July 4th is one of the more dangerous days in the United States, indeed, the National Safety Council calls...

Community Scholarship Applications Being Reviewed

The application deadline for The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Community Scholarship has passed and we are currently reviewing the scholarship applications. We would like to thank all of the exceptional graduating high school seniors and first or second year college...

2 Dead After Truck Crashes Into Home in Caruthers

A truck crashed into an occupied home in Caruthers early on the morning of Tuesday, June 23rd, killing the driver and the homeowner, who was inside the house. The deceased homeowner has been identified as Michelle Willis, 55, the principal’s secretary at the...

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Two Drivers in Escondido

Both drivers were killed when their vehicles collided head-on on the 15 South in Escondido during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 20th. One of the vehicles had been traveling the wrong-way at a high rate of speed. The victim struck and killed by the...

1 Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash in Oceanside

A vehicle entered oncoming traffic in Oceanside on the evening of Tuesday, June 16th, causing a chain-reaction crash that claimed the life of a driver. The chain-reaction collision occurred around 6:15 p.m. on North River Road near Stallion Drive. According to...

6 Killed, 7 Injured in Balcony Collapse near UC Berkeley

Six people were killed and several seriously injured when a fifth-floor balcony collapsed, causing 13 victims to fall about 50 feet to the pavement below early Tuesday, June 16th. Five of the deceased victims were 21-year-old Irish college students working in the...

1 Killed, 2 Injured After Pickup Strikes Parked Car on PCH

One person was killed and two others were injured after a GMC pickup truck struck a parked, occupied Honda Civic, flipped over, and struck another parked, occupied vehicle on PCH in Malibu early Saturday, June 13th. The deceased victim has been identified as Dewayne...

This Week (June 12) in Product Recalls

10 new recalls have been announced over the last two weeks by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including recalls for vitamins, chairs, and portable speakers. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a dangerous product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H....