Recent Blog Posts in February 2010

The increase in westward migration has increased the population of Southern California and this the risk of Los Angeles car accidents on local freeways.  Los Angeles is known for its high volume traffic flow and dangerous six lane freeways.  It is no surprise to hear about a car accident or truck crash on the 5 or the 10 freeway.  Thousands of commuters driver to work in the morning and return home in the evenings.  As more and more people travel on the roads, there is bound to be an increase in the number of accidents that cause serious injuries to those involved.

Six years ago statistics showed that almost 4,500 deaths occurred in California as the result of car accidents.  It can be assumed that the numbers have increased with the increase in travel and population. Los Angeles car accidents have been reported to cause bran injuries, head trauma, spinal cord damage, paralysis, lacerations, burn injuries, and even wrongful death.  In the event of a car accident you should contact a skilled injury attorney immediately. 

Call 800-715-4489 today and speak with a Los Angeles car accident attorney about you case!

Many Los Angeles bicycle accidents result in permanent spinal cord damage or fatal heads injuries.  It is important that drivers respect the rights of bicyclists and exercise caution while driving in close proximity to those on bikes or motorcycles.  Careful driving could have saved the life of this young man.  Unfortunately now his family is facing years of paying back medical bills and unimaginable emotional pain and suffering.

Call a Los Angeles bicycle accident attorney today at 800-715-4489.  We offer free consultations to people who have been injured in all types of accidents.

A drunk driver caused a car accident early this morning when he struck a vehicle with an off duty cop and his wife in it.  The reckless driver was driving over 100 mph at the point if impact.  He managed to escape his truck after it flipped over and fled the scene of the accident.  The cop and his wife sustained injuries and we taken to a near by hospital.  

Los Angeles car accidents caused caused by drunk drivers lead to the wrongful death of hundreds of people each year.  Not only is the driver putting their own life in danger, but the lives of other drivers and passengers as well. Car accidents alone account for thousands of deaths each year in Los Angeles without alcohol being a factor.  When people drive under the influence it is both reckless and and dangerous. 

If you have been injured in an alcohol related auto accident please contact our law firm today.  One of our Los Angeles car accident attorneys can help you file an injury claim and fight for the compensation you deserve.  Call 800-715-4489 for a free consultation.

On Monday February 15, 2010 a Los Angeles car accident left a bicyclist severely injured.  Compton authorities say that an unidentified van hit a bicyclist and fled the scene of the accident.  Several witnesses at the scene said that a silver minivan struck the  man on the bike and, after checking the victim, sped off.  The man sustained catastrophic injuries and despite the efforts of the firefighters, he as pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Los Angeles hit and run accidents usually end in a fatality when they involve pedestrians and bicyclists.  Drivers who ignore the rights of bicycle riders who are on the road should be held accountable for their actions.  According to the previously stated news story, negligence and reckless driving on the part of the minivan driver caused the wrongful death of a man earlier this week. 

The Los Angeles hit and run attorneys from the Law Office of Lee Arter do everything they can to make sure that the rights of injured individuals and / or families of the deceased are protected after an accident.  Call us today at 800-715-4489 and find answers to your injury questions during your free consultation.

It was recently announced that the Honda Motor Company  issued a a recall for nearly 450, 000 motor vehicles.  Among the recalled cars are the:

• 2001 and 2002 Accord sedans
• 2001 and 2002 compact Civic
• Odyssey minivans and
• some 2002 Acura TL sedans.

According to the reports the driver's side air bag is defective and could cause serious injury if it went off.  The air bag has been found to produce too much pressure which causes metal fragments to shoot out toward the driver upon release.  Defective products such as air bags are very dangerous and could cause more injury to a driver than the actual car accident which provoke the airbag to release.  Honda has reported at least 12 incidents related to this defect, and some of which may have occurred during a Los Angeles car crash.  

If you drive any of these Honda models and you have been involved in a recent Los Angeles car accident you should seek legal help today.  Our law firm offer free initial consultations for your convenience.

Call 800-715-4489 and speak with a skilled Los Angeles car accident attorney today!

On Monday February 1, 2010 three young children suffered major injuries after a pack of dogs attacked a family of 4 who were walking along train tracks.  A 5 year old little girl is in critical condition after the group of dogs attacked her and her two siblings.  The dog pack escaped from a close by yard after digging a whole under the fence.

The  latest report on the little girl states that she is unable to breathe on her own.  She suffered catastrophic injuries as the result of numerous dog bites; injuries including broken ribs, a punctured lung, and deep lacerations.  She may likely be suffering from brain damage.  Statistics reveal that children who are victims of Los Angeles dog attacks usually sustain some kind of a head injury, whether it be a traumatic brain injury (TBI), or an open head wound.  Officers reported that the dangerous dogs snatched the young girl from her mother's protection and mauled her while tossing her from side to side.

There were no reports on the condition of the mother, but one can assume that she is suffering great anxiety and emotional stress over the whole ordeal.  One of her  children may suffer a wrongful death in Los Angeles as the result a dog attack.  Her other children are suffering from injuries as well.  They were sent to a local hospital for their injuries.  One child suffered a serious leg wound and required nearly 300 stitches.  The other child suffered injuries to her arm and legs. 

The owners of these dogs may feel remorse for the actions of their pets, however California dog bite laws still state that they are liable for any injuries this family has suffered.  If you have been involved in a similar situation and sustained serious injuries during a Los Angeles dog attack please call an attorney immediately.

One of the skilled Los Angeles dog attack lawyers from our law office can help you today when you call 800-715-4489.  We offer free initial consultations so contact us today!

A few months ago Toyota recalled a series of vehicles that were believed to have defective floor mats which caused gas pedals to get stuck in the open positions resulting in the dangerous acceleration of the motor vehicle.  Now Toyota is recalling several different models of their brand due to a defective gas pedal.  It is has been found that the gas pedals in certain models stick in the open position posing a threat to drivers all over Los Angeles and the United States.  These models include the:

• Certain 2009-2010 RAV4
• Certain 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• Certain 2007-2010 Camry
• Certain 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia