Car Accident

August 14, 2023

Lake Balboa Collision Causes Six Injuries Including Children

In the bustling district of Lake Balboa, a harrowing accident occurred on Saturday involving multiple vehicles. The accident resulted in injuries to six individuals, including two children. Among the casualties, one person was critically hurt, prompting immediate medical attention.

The scene was attended by firefighters and paramedics at around 10:16 in the morning. They quickly responded to the location at the 16500 block of W. Victory Blvd., where they found a trapped vehicle. Rescuers worked tirelessly to extricate the trapped individual, according to reports from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Among the injured, three were transported to a nearby hospital, evaluated to be in conditions ranging from fair to serious, while two others experienced minor but non-life-threatening injuries. The victims consisted of two males, two females, and two children. Significantly, five of the injured were in the same vehicle, while one was in a different car.

July 26, 2023

Severe Car Accident Disrupts Los Angeles Traffic Flow

by Neumann Law Group

In the wee hours of Tuesday, downtown Los Angeles found itself at the epicenter of severe traffic disruption. A tragic incident involving the loss of a pedestrian’s life occurred on the southbound 101 Freeway, near Alameda Street, causing a severe bottleneck in the morning rush. Authorities were left with no choice but to seal off nearly all the southbound lanes of the freeway, with the exception of the extreme right lane. The tragic incident unfolded around 5 a.m., the circumstances of which are yet to be clearly determined.

Impact on LA’s Morning Commuters

Los Angeles’ bustling morning commuters found themselves caught in a massive gridlock due to the abrupt closures. The solitary right lane, left operational, was hardly enough to accommodate the influx of vehicles typically seen at that hour. With no clear detour signs or alternate routes provided, the vehicular chaos led to a standstill that stretched miles. The shutdown, as projected by the authorities, was expected to last until at least 8 a.m., extending the morning commute for most drivers.

April 6, 2023

How can a car accident lawyer in Los Angeles help you?

by Neumann Law Group

Tragic accidents happen every day, and the consequences can be devastating. Recently, a car accident in Los Angeles claimed the lives of two people. The incident highlights the importance of hiring a car accident lawyer in the aftermath of such an event.

Car accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, including driver error, mechanical failure, and weather conditions. Regardless of the cause, accidents can cause significant physical and emotional damage to those involved. In the case of the recent accident in Los Angeles, two lives were lost, and their families are left to deal with the aftermath.

The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. Victims may have to deal with medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Insurance companies may try to minimize payouts, leaving victims feeling helpless and without any recourse. This is where a Los Angeles car accident lawyer can help.

March 29, 2023

Family of California couple killed in crash sues Tesla

by Neumann Law Group

The family of a California couple who died in the crash of their Model S Tesla has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the carmaker. Mary Lou Seelandt, 66, and Karl Seelandt, 67, from Lompoc, died on July 6, 2022, when their 2015 Model S hit the back of a tractor-trailer rig at a Florida highway rest stop. The lawsuit alleges the car was defective and malfunctioned, although it does not specify the exact problem or whether the Autopilot function was in use at the time.

According to a reconstruction of the events, the tragedy happened in the early afternoon, on I-75, near Gainesville, Florida. The highway exit in question split into two lanes, one for cars and the other for trucks and buses. Somehow the couple’s Tesla ended up in the lane for larger vehicles, and its roof was crushed when the car became edged under the truck. The retired California couple was on a road trip that included a visit with family in Georgia to celebrate their granddaughter’s first birthday.

Tesla’s Autopilot system is under investigation from federal agencies. For now, 16 crashes in which the Autopilot system played a role have been included in the investigation, but several others may be added shortly. Last month, a California resident was killed when his Tesla struck the side of a firetruck in Walnut Creek. An investigation into the crash is still ongoing, but it is believed the car malfunctioned.

March 22, 2023

4 killed in fiery wrong-way crash on 71 Freeway

by Neumann Law Group

Four people were killed on the spot following a horrific wrong-way crash on the 71 Freeway near Chino Hills. According to the police, an as-yet unidentified driver was driving a white 2021 Volvo S60 going northbound on the southbound 71 Freeway lanes. The white Volvo crashed into a black 2018 Volvo. Both vehicles spun out and made contact with other cars nearby. The four occupants in the two Volvos were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other drivers involved in the accident escaped with only minor injuries.

How do wrong-way accidents happen?

For most drivers, driving on the wrong side of the road is unthinkable. In most cases, such accidents occur when a driver is somehow impaired and doesn’t realize they’re driving the wrong way. If you’re ever involved in such a crash, you must speak with an experienced California accident lawyer as soon as possible as in certain situations you may lose the right to sue the other driver and recover damages.

February 15, 2023

Grim statistics: California ranks first in fatal car crashes

by Neumann Law Group

Police in Long Beach are investigating a hit-and-run that left one bicyclist dead. Two weeks ago, a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV. A 90-year-old driver died after speeding through a parking lot, injuring several people before the car came to a stop. These are just a few of the most recent headlines concerning accidents in the Long Beach area. One may think it’s just a coincidence that so many fatal crashes happened within the past two weeks. It’s not. According to the latest statistics, in 2022, California had the most fatal crashes in the country, 3,558, resulting in 3,847 deaths. More than 10 people die every day in some type of traffic accident and tens of thousands are injured. This means tens of thousands of families are devastated, grieving their loved ones or struggling with mounting hospital bills. There is no remedy for loss and grief, except maybe time, but victims and their families can at least get compensation for the financial losses they suffered. Many families in this situation wonder how much their claim may be worth. This is something only seasoned Long Beach accident lawyers can tell you. The value of a claim depends on the severity of the injury and the extent to which it impacts a family.

Do you need a lawyer for any type of crash? Not really. You can deal with a minor crash by talking to the insurance company directly. For more serious accidents, you will however have to contact skilled lawyers to help you determine who is liable for your damages and how to proceed with your case. Many claims can be settled outside of court, but for a catastrophic accident, you may want to sue the at-fault driver.

Here are some of the most dangerous types of car accidents in California, accidents for which it is best to seek legal advice as soon as possible:

February 8, 2023

Married couple killed in LA following high-speed police pursuit

by Neumann Law Group

Three people were killed and another injured in a high-speed crash in Lynwood following a police pursuit that began in South Gate early on Sunday. A married couple, Flavio Balderas, 60, and his wife Micaela were killed after their car was hit by a Tesla that was being chased by the police. The driver of the Tesla, 20-year-old James Griffin, died on the spot while another passenger in the car was critically injured.

It all started when a police officer saw two people tampering with a parked vehicle in South Gate, believed to be a catalytic converter theft in progress. When they noticed the officer, the two people got into a Tesla and drove away. The police said the officers had called off the pursuit when it reached dangerous speeds, but shortly after that, the Tesla hit the Balderas’ car.

Can you hold the police accountable for a crash following a high-speed chase?

January 23, 2023

Mother and 3 children injured in South LA hit-and-run

by Neumann Law Group

Every single hour, 52 California residents are injured in a hit-and-run accident. According to statistics, each year over 19,000 people are injured and 150 are killed in such accidents. Here is one recent example – a mother and her three children were seriously injured in a crash in a South Los Angeles neighborhood. The victims were traveling in an SUV that was hit by a silver Mercedes, which, according to witnesses, ran a red light in the intersection. Firefighters had to extricate the victims from the wreckage. Paramedics performed CPR on two of the children, including an 18-month-old, who went into cardiac arrest following the high-speed crash.

As for the driver of the Mercedes, he did not waste more than a few seconds to see what happened to the people in the other car, before he fled on foot. Local police were keeping an eye on the hospitals in the area as they believed the man might have been injured.

What to do if you were involved in a hit-and-run?

January 23, 2023

Will criminal DUI impact damage compensation awards in Long Beach?

by Neumann Law Group

California – January 23, 2023

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) one person dies every 45 minutes in drunk driving crashes. A Long Beach California dui accident lawyer will use evidence gathered by scene reconstruction professionals, police reports, medical reports and property valuations to build a case for damage awards, especially when criminal charges support fault identifying a reckless act by a driver and their responsibility toward the accident victims.

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December 12, 2022

Establishing Fault in California Box Truck Accidents

by Neumann Law Group

shutterstock_1753657874-300x204 Accidents involving box trucks and other large trucks can have particularly devastating consequences. Due to the immense size and weight of a box truck, a collision can result in significant harm to a victim’s person or property. Many factors can lead to box truck accidents, whether they result from the truck driver’s actions, a defective tire or other truck part, or even inclement weather conditions. Given these different scenarios, a plaintiff injured in a box truck accident must pay close attention to the role of fault when bringing claims against various defendants.

Recently, a chain reaction accident involving a large box truck left three people injured. The crash occurred in rainy conditions on the interchange between the 14 and 5 freeways in Santa Clarita. An earlier accident underneath a guardrail left a semi-truck flipped over and an SUV pinned against a wall. After this first accident, a box truck then veered over the guardrail above and landed upside-down on top of the semi-truck and SUV, further damaging the vehicles. Two people were transported to the hospital after the box truck crash, and one person was hospitalized after the first crash.

How Can You Demonstrate Fault in California Box Truck Accidents?

Determining fault in a box truck accident is not always straightforward and will depend on which parties a plaintiff names in a lawsuit. If suing the truck driver, one factor that can help a plaintiff demonstrate fault is the truck driver’s conduct while driving. For example, truck drivers may be operating their vehicle under the influence or engaging in distracted driving. A plaintiff would then need to prove that the driver’s carelessness caused the plaintiff’s injuries. In some situations, the plaintiff can also sue the truck driver’s company if the driver was operating the truck in the course of their employment with the company. Before recovering against the truck driver’s employer, the plaintiff must first prove the driver was negligent. This situation may be more complex if truck drivers exercise care while driving but lose control of their vehicle due to a faulty part. Under these circumstances, plaintiffs may also choose to sue the truck’s manufacturer or the company that made a specific defective part.