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Police officers in Laguna Beach “hit the bars” over the first weekend of the new year, but it was for a good cause. on Saturday, January 3, Laguna Beach police officers went out to area bars with breathalyzer tests as part of the “Know Your Limit” program. Portable Breath Tests…

No one expects to be in an accident. Unless you are a person who wants to commit insurance fraud or you are attempting to win a prize in a demolition derby. Being in a car accident is not something you should take lightly. a car accident can completely ruin your…

A Friday, January 2 collision involving two vehicles in Lake Forest sent three people to the hospital, according to authorities. Two white sedans reportedly near Jeronimo and El Toro roads when one vehicle broadsided the other one on the driver’s side. A captain with the Orange County Fire Authority stated…

After waiting patiently all week, another Saturday has finally arrived. It’s been four years since you first joined your company’s local softball team, and today’s game has sparked more excitement than any other. Currently undefeated, you and your teammates are hoping to finish off the season by winning this evenings championship,…

A hit-and-run accident occurred on the Pacific Coast Highway at Newport Coast Drive in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Soon thereafter, law enforcement detained a motorist allegedly responsible for the accident. Motorist Flees According to the Orange County Sheriff Coroner, a call reporting the accident came in at…

Many drivers have had to dodge the occasional piece of road debris. Sometimes the debris is quite dangerous. Such as a load of bricks or lumber presents a serious traffic hazard. Another common sight is an open trailer bumping violently along behind the vehicle towing it. Poorly secured cargo is…

Slipping and falling is one of the most common of accidents. Given that the average person walks about 7500 steps a day in a variety of situations, the occasional slip and fall is inevitable. The injuries suffered can vary from a bruise to a serious brain injury or even death….

Freeways are controlled access highways designed for speed. Using them safely require motorists to adhere to a number of specific driving rules. Many driving practices normally used on ordinary roads and streets are dangerous and possibly illegal on the freeway. Unsafe practices cause needless accidents that can inflict severe injury on…

The most vulnerable people on our roads are pedestrians. Pedestrians lack the steel cage and safety devices of cars. They also lack the speed and maneuverability of motorcycles. Even a low-speed collision can be fatal. A pedestrian is anyone walking across the street. Therefore it is important that everyone be…

A 20-year-old Dana Point was put under arrest following an incident on the 210 freeway following the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Now, he faces a DUI charge related to allegedly driving a golf cart out on the freeway. Our accident lawyer will go over the case below. Numerous 911 Calls…