Hit by a Drunk Driver in Los Angeles: Your Rights as an Injured Victim This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, contact the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation directly. Being hit by a drunk or…
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Truck Accidents on Southern California Freeways: What Injured Drivers Need to Know
This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, contact the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation directly. Crashes involving big rigs and commercial trucks on the I-5, I-10, 101, 405, and other Southern California freeways can be…
Lompoc Driver Charged with DUI and Manslaughter in Head on Vehicle Crash from a Harris Grade Road Collision in Santa Barbara, California
On Thursday, October 22, 2020, DUI and manslaughter charges were filed as a result of the August 22, 2020, crash involving vehicles operated by Issac Valentino De Luna and decedent, Ben Romayor. Reportedly, at about 6:30 a.m., on August 22, 2020, a 2017 BMW car allegedly driven by Issac Valentino…
2020 New Year’s DUIs Result in 500 Arrests and 3 Deaths
2020 New Year’s DUIs Result in 500 Arrests and 3 Deaths New Year’s Eve is always a time for celebrations, late nights, and often drinking. Though the celebrating can be fun, when it leads to intoxication and drunk driving, it can be deadly. Sadly, this is what happened this New…
Study Suggests Lowering Blood Alcohol Level to .05—California Bill Supports the Drop
Drunk driving is a continual problem on California roads. In order to combat this deadly danger, a new state bill has been proposed which would lower the legal blood-alcohol level for drivers in California to .05%. ABC 7 News reports that California law makers are considering the bill, AB 1713,…
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day – Enjoy Responsibly
In our Los Angeles personal injury law practice, we help many victims of accidents involving intoxicated drivers. We know that many people will be celebrating St. Patrick’s day with some beer or whiskey. Please remember not to drink and drive. Not only will there be many police checkpoints, but the…
Warning – 4th of July Deadliest Day for Los Angeles Car Accidents
According to the Los Angeles Times, the 4th of July holiday is the deadliest day for Los Angeles car accidents. AAA reports that teens account for approximately 10% of the traffic fatalities on Independence Day. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) cites that a drunk driver is involved in 39% of…
St. Patrick’s Day – Los Angeles Car Accident Warning
This Saturday is Saint Patrick’s Day, a holiday recognizing Saint Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland. As the holiday is often associated with the lifting of restrictions on drinking alcohol, this is a day that many people will be drinking throughout Los Angeles County. This holiday, combined with the rain…
Woodland Hills Man Arrested After Malibu Car Accident Injuries
A Woodland Hills man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly causing a Malibu car accident. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Malibu accident happened on Pacific Coast Highway, after two L.A. County Sheriff deputies had just returned to their squad car from a sweep of the beach. Once…
Warning: Drunk Driving Checkpoints Set Up to Prevent Los Angeles Accidents
Starting this weekend, the Los Angeles Police Department, in an effort to prevent Los Angeles drunk driving accidents and injuries, will be setting up checkpoints throughout the city. The checkpoints, designed to catch drunk drivers before they are in a Los Angeles car accident, will be up from 8pm until…