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It seems to be a law of human nature that causes a person to lend a helping hand to help another one who is in trouble. Even when we may feel a bit jaded or cynical about our fellow human beings, to witness someone assist someone who is hurt or in danger without a thought for oneself can restore our faith in humanity. In an article reported by NBC News,...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that California roadways had the second highest number of accidents involving large, over the road trucks in the United States. Our state is only second behind the state of Texas in the number of big rig accidents which involve fatalities. In a story reported on the CBS Local in Los Angeles’ website, one such big rig...

Every year there are thousands of crashes into storefronts and other buildings by vehicles around the country. Some of the building crashes can be attributed to pedal confusion; when the driver means to hit the brakes but hits the accelerator instead. Other accidents of this type can be directly related to a driver who loses control due to reckless driving, which may include driving while under the influence of alcohol....

Many health and environmentally minded Southern Californians realize the benefits of bicycling. Whether someone chooses to ride a bike as a form of recreation, exercise or as a viable way to make their daily commute, there are risks involved. While the California Highway Patrol has suggested that it’s bicyclists make risky moves much of the time, NPR reports that even the federal government does not necessarily know exactly who is...

As residents of Southern California, few of us are strangers to automobile accidents. At Simmrin Law, we know that whenever an accident occurs, the cause can depend on a number of factors. Rarely, however, does weather pose an issue for drivers in our region. In Southern Californians, we regularly enjoy some of the best weather in the whole country. According to a story which was reported on the ABC.com website, however,...

In Orange County Superbowl Sunday pre-game festivities were abruptly interrupted when a two-engine 1981 Cessna 414A broke apart and crashed into a residential neighborhood in Yorba Linda, leaving five people dead. The Orange County Register reports that aircraft had taken off from the Fullerton airport shortly before it crashed into a single family dwelling in the 19900 block of Crestknoll Drive at approximately 1:45 p.m. The plane crashed into the...

There are few things more tragic than losing someone you love in a crash involving a drunk driver. Losing a total of six lives, including that of a beloved family member because of making the bad choice of getting behind the wheel after drinking can make the loss just that much more painful. As reported by Inside Edition on their website, 26-year-old Olivia Carolee Culbreath of Fontana, California was the...