Category: Vehicle Accidents

Why Is CA 138 Called “Blood Alley”?

The official name, Pearblossom Highway, promises sweet scents and scenic vistas. But ask a Southern California native what CA 138 from Crestline to Palmdale is called, and you’ll get a starkly different moniker. Dubbed “Blood Alley” back when it averaged 10 highway...

The Legend of Dead Man’s Curve

In our auto accident practice, we sometimes have cases where the fault for a crash lies not with a driver but with the road itself. Poor design, construction or maintenance can make a road unreasonably dangerous, and when a road defect causes an auto accident, the...

Pacific Coast Highway Improvements Intended to Prevent Auto Accidents

The Pacific Coast Highway may finally get a $20 million makeover to improve safety conditions in Malibu. The city council recently passed a plan that includes some 150 recommendations, including bike lanes, traffic circles, off-road parking and a pedestrian bridge....

What Factors Are Involved in Boating Accidents?

In 2011, California had over 800,000 registered vessels. However, along with high numbers of registered vessels come greater risks for accidents. If you or a loved one is a victim of a boating accident, find out how boating injury lawyers in Los Angeles can help. When...

Texting While Driving Claims Another Life in Vancouver, Washington

On October 28, 2013, a 65-year-old Vancouver man was attempting to cross a street using his walker when a passing vehicle struck him. The driver of the vehicle sped away while the man lay injured on the street. One week later, he died in the hospital. The driver of...

What are the Dangers of ATVs?

ATVs (all terrain vehicles) continue to grow in popularity in the United States. Currently, no laws restrict or prevent kids from driving them on private property. CBS News reported in 2007 that more than one-third of all fatal ATV accidents involved children under...