Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

Have you or a loved one suffered injury or death in San Bernardino County? Has someone close to you been in an accident in California? If so, you need to get the right help as soon as possible. When you call 1-800-ALAWPRO, help is around the corner. The Law Team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offers 50 years combined experience in representing the wrongfully injured and killed. If you believe you have been a victim, or have a question as to who is responsible for your injury or another’s death, get answers now by calling us toll-free and receiving a free consultation. Together we will work to bring you justice.

The Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP is seasoned and successful in seeking compensation for people involved in accidents, and those suffering injuries and death. We have acquired numerous multi-million dollar settlements for our clients. Most importantly, until a recovery is won, we charge you absolutely nothing. Our services are free until you are compensated for your loss. We will also come to you to sign you up- we know this is a difficult time and we want to help make it easier.

So, please don’t hesitate to call us now and get the help you deserve. We’re on your side and ready to seek justice for you. We serve all San Bernadino County residents:

• San Bernardino: Pop. 205,010


• Fontana: Pop. 181,640


• Ontario: Pop. 172,701


• Rancho Cucamonga: Pop. 172,331


• Victorville: Pop. 102,538


• Rialto: Pop. 99,064


• Hesperia: Pop. 85,876


• Chino: Pop. 81,224


• Upland: Pop. 78,668


• Redlands: Pop. 71,375


• Apple Valley: Pop. 70,297


• Highland: Pop. 52,186


• Colton: Pop. 51,797


• Yucaipa: Pop. 51,784


• Montclair: Pop. 36,622


• Adelanto: Pop. 27,139


• Twentynine Palms: Pop. 24,830


• Barstow: Pop. 23,943


• Loma Linda: Pop. 22,451


• Yucca Valley: Pop. 21,044


• Grand Terrace: Pop. 12,380


• Big Bear Lake: Pop. 6,207


• Needles: Pop. 5,759

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Small cars are becoming more popular due to higher gas prices and heightened environmental awareness. But even though these tiny autos might be more prudent, they are consistently shown to be less safe. Size does matter when it comes to car crashes, and tests results for smaller cars can be misleading. If you have been injured in a car accident in California, please contact an experienced lawyer for help immediately.

Despite many changes and additions to small cars, statistics show that they are fatally more dangerous than mid-sized or larger automobiles. Fatality rates for small car passengers are constantly higher than those for large ones. Crash victims in smaller cars are 51% more likely to die in their accident.

Specialized safety mechanisms and design cannot outweigh simple physics. The weight and size of smaller cars continues to be the most important factor in safety, or lack thereof. The differences in weight are astounding; in some cases small cars can be outweighed by three times their size. Mini cars weigh anywhere from 1800 to 2500 pounds. Larger SUV’s by comparison weigh 3300 to 5500 pounds or more.

Tests results from experiments performed by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) can be misleading. Due to the way the tests are conducted, frontal-impact crash tests enacted on small cars only provide for information regarding a collision with a car of equal size. Therefore, a good rating in head-on crash tests is a good rating only if the crash impact is with a car of similar weigh and size. Alternatively, test ratings for side-impact collisions are representative for a collision with any sized car.

If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident in California, contact a local attorney for help. Please call the Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free consultation about your rights. Let us fight for you in this time of need. Call us now.

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Living in Southern California doesn’t always mean sunshine and beaches. Orange County roads and freeways can be dangerous, and whatever kind of crash you have been in: rear end, side impact, rollover, or even hit-and-run, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. If you have been injured in an accident, you need serious help from serious lawyers. Greenberg & Rudman LLP is the Law Firm to help you through this difficult time.

At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we offer over 50 years combined experience in fighting for the rights of the injured in California. Orange County is no exception. When you call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO we will arrange a free and confidential consultation. Once we take on your case we will not charge you a cent unless a recovery is won. We’ll do all the work; all you need to is call. We’ll even come to you to sign you up!

Get the law on your side. Contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO if you are a resident of one of these Orange County locations:

Santa Ana: Pop. 351,697

Anaheim: Pop. 345, 317

Huntington Beach: Pop. 200,763

Irvine: Pop. 180.803

Garden Grove: Pop. 172,042

Orange: Pop. 137,751

Fullerton: Pop. 135,672

Costa Mesa: Pop. 113,440

Mission Viejo: Pop. 98,197

Westminster: Pop. 92,270

Newport Beach: Pop. 83,120

Buena Park: Pop. 81,066

Lake Forest: Pop. 78,020

Tustin: Pop. 70,871

Laguna Niguel: Pop. 66,126

Yorba Linda: Pop. 65,621

San Clemente: Pop. 65, 338

La Habra: Pop. 61,771

Fountain Valley: Pop. 57,353

Placentia: Pop. 50,323

Rancho Santa Margarita: Pop. 49,249

Cypress: Pop. 48,863

Aliso Viejo: Pop. 45,017

Brea: Pop. 39, 584

Stanton: Pop. 38,812

Dana Point: Pop. 36,765

San Juan Capistrano: Pop. 36,078

Laguna Hills: Pop. 33,253

Seal Beach: Pop. 25,334

Laguna Beach: Pop. 24,969

Laguna Woods: Pop. 18,371

La Palma: Pop. 16,112

Los Alamitos: Pop. 12,003

Villa Park: Pop. 6,230

Unincorporated Areas of Orange County: Pop. 118,664

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A frightening new analysis by Gannet New Service shows that motorcycle fatalities are on the rise at a staggering rate, and the victims are getting older. The results point to the weakening of helmet laws across the country and a new trend in motorcycles for middle-aged men. Bike crashes account for a disproportionately high number of traffic accident deaths. While California maintains helmet laws, hundreds of motorcyclists continue to be killed in crashes. If you or a loved on has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident in California, please call an attorney to help you understand your rights.

After 1995, many states began to roll back their helmet safety laws, with some requiring helmets for certain ages only, and other states eradicating helmet requirements altogether. In what some see as a direct result of weakening laws, the number of motorcycle fatalities from 1996-2006 rose from 2116 to 4810 deaths, more than doubling. All other vehicle accident fatalities decreased during that period.

In a strange twist, a fashionable, new trend in middle-aged biking has resulted in a large number of motorcycles accidents and fatalities in the 40-plus crowd. Experts state that this development is cause for alarm, since age can result in drivers having shorter reaction time and less physical dexterity.

Following are some statistics highlighting the dangerous and deadly risks motorcyclist take while on the road.

• Motorcycles comprise 2% of motor vehicles on the road, but account for 10% of traffic fatalities


• 90% of all motorcycle riders who are killed are men.


• For all motorcyclists killed, 42% of riders are not wearing helmets.


• Half of the bikers who died in 2006 were 40 or older, with 25% who were 50+. The average age for motorcycle death was 38.


• 50% of rider fatalities from 2002-06 occurred without impact to another vehicle, but rather from loss of control


• Once nearly every state required helmets for all motorcyclists. Today, only 20 states have such laws.

If you or a loved one has been in a motorcycle-related accident, you should seek the advice of an experienced law team. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offer 50 years combined experience in injury law. Please call us toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free consultation. You deserve justice. Call us now, and let us help fight for you.

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Pedestrians are at high risk for injury in California. A disproportionate number of traffic accidents involve pedestrians, often resulting in severe injury or death. Southern California’s Beverly Hills has 35,000 residents, but its businesses, fame and popularity increase the daytime population to over four times that size. More people in the city mean more people on the road, and sadly more accidents involving walkers and moving vehicles. As a result, the city was prompted to take serious safety measures to protect its on foot residents and visitors at selected intersections. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Beverly Hills or California, please contact an experienced attorney for help.

Due to Beverly Hills’ increased daytime population, the city incurs higher rates of foot and road traffic, especially in its “business triangle” area on and around Brighton and Dayton streets. Until recently, the city experienced more pedestrian accidents as a result of the increased traffic in its busiest intersections. Walker-related accidents accounted for 11%-31% of all reported traffic accidents prior to 1996. Then, in an innovative new measure, the city implemented pedestrian-only intersections whereby traffic signals allow pedestrians to cross unimpeded by oncoming traffic in any direction. These new intersections include the permission of diagonal pedestrian crossing as well, providing a safer and more pleasant walking experience.

Studies showed over time that these kinds of exclusive pedestrian crossings not only allowed for the smooth flow of foot and auto traffic, but also greatly reduced the risk of pedestrian-related accidents, especially when compared to similar intersections where the new crossings were not implemented. At those unchanged intersections, the rate of pedestrian versus motor vehicle accidents was even seen to increase.

If you or a family member has been injured in an accident in California, please contact a lawyer for help. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free consultation, and let us help you understand your rights. We are here for you, so please call us now.

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Stretching across both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, Santa Clarita Valley lies along the Santa Clara River. With over 200,000 people, the Valley’s largest city is Santa Clarita, home of the famous Six Flags Magic Mountain Theme Park. California Interstate 5, a major north-south route, runs through the Santa Clarita Valley, making it a busy and popular thruway and destination. If you or someone close to you has been injured in an accident in Santa Clarita Valley, please contact a local and experienced lawyer.

According to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department, local police responded to over 2,200 traffic collisions in 2007. Local roads and freeways continue to be the source of deadly injury and crashes. Theme Parks accidents include head injuries, neck injuries and other injuries and fatalities sustained on rides, while waiting in lines and those happening to employees.

If you have been injured in Santa Clarita Valley, learn about your rights. Please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We will provide you with a free and confidential assessment and consultation. Don’t wait to seek justice. Please call us now.

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In response to increasing number of injuries related to street racing in SoCal, California has tightened its enforcement and administering of stiffer penalties for this illegal activity. The current law on street racing is as follows:

• Minimum county jail sentence of 24 hours and maximum of 90 days


• Vehicle probably impounded for at least 30 days


• Owner responsible for vehicle's towing and storage charges ($1,000 or more)


• If owner fails to pay, vehicle could be sold at a lien sale


• Anyone who aids or abets a street race also faces a maximum 90-day jail sentence

• County jail or prison sentence of 30 days to 6 months, or


• Fine between $500 and $1000

For more information on street racing and illegal vehicle modifications, please refer to the California Highway Patrol’s website at http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/streetlegal.html
Only last month, a 14-year old boy, while riding as a passenger, died of severe injuries sustained from a car crash in Huntington Beach, CA. The accident occurred when the driver of the Acura Integra while traveling at high speeds, ran a stop sign and collided into Cadillac Escalade. Luckily, the driver and the passengers of the Escalade (which included small children) escaped with relatively minor or no injuries. Unfortunately, the teenage passenger did not fare so well.

Witnesses to the accident believe that the Acura was involved in a street race with another car, with a third car trailing behind as the “referee.” Local residents in the area say that the intersection’s wide lanes, scarce traffic, and light police patrol make it a common place for street racing to occur. At night, the sounds of screeching tires can be heard from cars going 80 to 100 mph.

If you or a loved one has been injured in Southern California as a result of illegal street racing, you need the guidance of an experienced professional on your side. The personal injury lawyers at the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now free initial interview regarding your situation.

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A crash involving three vehicles killed one woman and injured at least eight others on State Route 138 in Antelope Valley area of Southern California this Monday. The route will be closed for an unspecified amount of time. Antelope Valley in Southern California is home to nearly 500,000 in multiple communities including Lancaster and Palmdale. With seven major highways and roads crossing and bordering the area and as witnessed by this recent accident, Antelope Valley driving can be dangerous. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Antelope Valley, please contact an experienced attorney.

The Antelope Valley has seen a sharp rise in population in the past decade, as its larger cities are becoming popular destinations for Los Angeles residents looking to move away from the city. Additionally the Valley is home to the busy Edwards Air Force Base. Plans currently exist to expand smaller routes into highways. Increased population and growth may lead to increased traffic and traffic incidents.

If you or a family member has been hurt in an accident in California, please seek the advice of a seasoned lawyer. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have over 50 years combined experience. Call us toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free consultation. We’re here for you.

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Santa Ana, CA has the largest population in Orange County and is home to the county’s seat. With over 350,000 residents, Santa Ana is a busy city with lots of traffic and many on-going road building and reparation projects. In addition one of California’s largest interstates is named for the city it runs through: the Santa Ana Freeway, also known as I-5. If you have been injured in a traffic accident in Santa Ana, please contact a lawyer to know your rights. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help.

Not only does the Santa Ana Freeway bisect the city, two other freeways make up its partial borders. The Garden Grove Freeway (#22) and Costa Mesa Freeway (#55), along with I-5, make Santa Ana an easily accessed destination, but their popularity also increases the threat of car accidents. Freeway driving can be particularly hazardous.

If you or a family member has been injured in an accident, you should call a lawyer immediately. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a consultation. We have 50 years combined experience. Let us help you in your time of need. Call now.

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Located in San Bernardino-Riverside County, Rancho Cucamonga has experienced rapid population growth with its current population of over 170,000 people. If you or a loved one needs a personal injury lawyer for an accident that occurred in Rancho Cucamonga, contact the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation. They have extensive experience dealing with the California legal system and are well suited to help you understand your rights.

When you enlist the help of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, you can be sure that you are going to get personal attention that is best suited for your situation. Whether it is to negotiate a settlement from insurance companies or go to trial, the professionals at Greenberg & Rudman LLP are experienced to handle the task at hand. In addition, they work on a contingency basis, which means that you don’t pay anything unless we recover money for you. Finally, we advance all costs - you won’t have to pay anything up front to cover the cost of a trial or settlement. For an immediate free consultation, call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We will even go to you to sign you up.

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Two SoCal men were fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident near the San Gabriel River Freeway in late January when their driver, a resident of Pomona, lost control of his Honda Accord automobile and swerved into oncoming traffic. After first sideswiping a Mercedes, the Accord was broadsided by two other cars, the impact of which most likely caused the two victims to be ejected from it. According to police, neither was wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. The driver, suspected of driving under the influence, was arrested at the scene and faces a minimum of manslaughter charges.

Seatbelt are often overlooked as a critical safety mechanism that significantly reduces the degree of injury and prevents fatalities. According to data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelts are an effective way to prevent ejections from a car. In crashes in which fatalities were involved, only 1 percent of occupants reported to be wearing seatbelt were ejected compared to 30 percent of those who were not wearing seatbelt restraint systems. A seatbelt not only saves lives but it also reduces the cost of injury associated with collisions. A long-term assessment of traffic accidents found that that from 1975-2000, seatbelts saved society a total of $585 billion in medical care, lost earnings, and other injury-related costs.

Law enforcement officials, state legislatures, and the department of motor vehicles all recognize the importance of wearing safety belts while driving. In an effort to educate consumers and motivate drivers to wear their seatbelts, they have launched a yearly, nationwide awareness campaign called “Click It or Ticket.” This year, the campaign will occur from May 19 – June 1, 2008. During this time period, law enforcement officials around the nation engage in an enforcement blitz to target those who fail to wear their seatbelts. In addition, national and local paid advertising will help support the message of seatbelt safety. The program is considered to highly successful – contributing to the 82% nationwide usage rate of seatbelts.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car crash in California that has caused serious injury, you need a professional attorney that will help you through this difficult time. The professionals at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are experienced personal injury lawyers that will fight hard to help you recover from your damages. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now.

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Developed as a planned city, the City of Irvine in Orange County, CA is home to several educational institutions such as the University of California – Irvine, Concordia University, University of Southern California (Orange County Center), as well as satellite locations for several other major California universities. In 2007, it even won the designation as Safest City in the US. However, accidents can occur even in the safest city of America. These accidents can include but aren’t limited to: traffic collisions, slip, trip and fall on public or private property, work place injuries, and even pedestrian accidents. An unfortunate result of these accidents is often severe personal injury or, in the most unfortunate of circumstances, death.

During this troublesome time, it is important that you seek the help and guidance of an experienced professional. You may be unaware of all of the possible remedies that may be available to you. When looking for a lawyer, it’s important to choose someone who has a long, reputable history of successful legal work. The last thing you need is for your attorney to take advantage of you or fail to fulfill his or her duties to you. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP only work with your best interests in mind. With over 50 years of combined experience and over $150 million collected for their clients, they work hard to make sure you are happy. To minimize your own risk, our attorneys won’t collect any legal fees unless they collect money for you first. In addition, all up-front costs are paid by the firm. If you’ve been injured in Irvine, California, call us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free consultation on your situation. We’ll even come to you to sign you up.

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Known affectionately as “Surf City USA,” Huntington Beach, California in Orange County is a destination spot for many tourists, particularly those visiting the pier, beach, or even the city’s colorful shopping district. During holidays, tourist congestion cause often cause problems for negligent drivers who have failed to yield the right of way. If you have been hit or injured by a car while walking as a pedestrian in Huntington Beach, California, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and pain & suffering.

According to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration (NHTSA), a pedestrian is injured in a traffic crash every 9 minutes. In addition, pedestrian accidents can occur where you least expect them to. Pedestrian fatalities occurred most often in urban areas, at non-intersection locations, and in normal weather conditions.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are concerned about your safety. To prevent these unfortunate accidents from occurring, below are a few safety tips published by the NHTSA:

• Stay on sideways, crosswalks, and other designated walking areas


• If there are no designated walking areas and you must walk in the road, walk on the side that faces oncoming traffic


• When crossing the street, stop, then look left, right, and then left again. Stopping first sends a message to drivers that you intend to cross the street.

If you have been hurt in a traffic accident in California, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. When these accidents occur, it is important not to let greedy insurance companies disclaim liability or compensate you less than you are entitled to. The professionals at Greenberg & Rudman LLP know how to handle these situations, as proven by numerous settlements and verdicts they have won for clients. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9766) now for a free consultation regarding your rights.

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