Laguna Beach

get drunk drivers off the road

We know how dangerous it can be on the highway. Things can be much worse when a person who is drunk gets behind the wheel and puts their life and other people’s lives at risk. It seems that when you turn on the news or you read the news online,…

bicycle in traffic

A June 2014 accident in Laguna Beach involving a 55-year-old cyclist killed by a 20-year-old motorist. Accidents like this show how vulnerable cyclists can be on the road. the male driver was recently charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run, but incidents like this are preventable. These…

pedestrian accident

You probably already know that a pedestrian is someone who is traveling from one place to another on foot. However, people don’t realize that pedestrians are also joggers, people using rollerblades, skateboarders, and other forms of non-motorized transportation. If you sustained injuries due to the negligent actions of another, you…

amputation injuries

An amputation is both permanent and life changing. It affects one’s ability to work, drive, and to perform ordinary tasks. It also affects the ways in which someone enjoys life. The extent in which these affect you depend on the body part, the victim’s adaptability, and the effectiveness of the…

breath test

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…

hit and run accident

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…

freeway on ramp

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…

car accident

Driving is by far the most dangerous thing the average person does. Thanks to a comfortable interior and advanced car design that insulates the driver from outside sounds and vibration, most people feel safe and secure when they drive. Statistics show that this feeling is unfounded because of the thousands…