LA City Council Fails to Reach Consensus on Red-Light Camera Closure

Peer Pressure? Perhaps no. The LA City officers have cast their individual votes on whether to stop the use of red-light cameras on Tuesday.

The council garnered 7-5 votes, which is short of the required 8 votes to repeal the July 7's initial decision, according to reports.

Because the city officials failed to reach consensus, the prior decision to uninstall all the red-light cameras at Los Angeles intersections will take effect.

 The American Traffic Solutions can resume operations of its red-light cameras if the officers convene again and receive at least eight votes to resume the safety system before July 31. The company may also continue to receive $2.7 million each year as payment for the service.

Most of the LA City officials have voiced out the importance of cutting expenses, including the cost of extra safety equipment in the city. The council suggested improving the Los Angeles Police Department's strategies in disciplining LA motorists instead.

It will be better if the LA motorists will comply with their individual duties to exercise duty of care on the road rather than rely on red-light cameras for safety. More so, car drivers can save thousand of dollars from “running on red light” tickets.

Looks like the city officers have decided to eliminate the special safety equipment and concentrate on implementing more effective policing strategies. On a more serious note, Los Angeles is now more concerned on extra savings rather than saving lives.

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Los Angeles Woman Dies of Internal Injuries from Crash

Even minor injuries resulting from a truck accident can have fatal effects. When the victim does not receive immediate medical treatment, damaged tissues can cause internal bleeding, which can then result in death.

Such situation could have happened to a Los Angeles woman who was hurt when her truck overturned on Interstate 95 on Sunday at 1:40 p.m.

The 48-year-old woman was driving her U-Haul truck when it swerved and hit a guardrail. The truck overturned and landed on its side, reports said.

According to police, the woman was wearing her seatbelt during the crash. Some bystanders helped her get out of the crashed vehicle. 

A witness commented that the woman appeared to have minor injuries before paramedics rushed her to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Later at 6:00 p.m., doctors pronounced her dead, explaining that she died of internal injuries.

Injuries which appeared to be minor ended up killing the woman. Noting that the truck overturned and tripped on its side, the woman could have suffered from more serious injuries due to the impact..

Internal bleeding may result from damage to tissues and blood vessels in the head and chest. Such situation is enough to compress an organ and cause it to malfunction.

The symptoms of internal injuries or bleeding might not have been obvious and this problem likely caused the woman’s death.  

If you or your loved one  suffered from injuries resulting from a truck accident, you can consult a personal injury lawyer who can help you take legal action. Your attorney in Los Angeles will help you prove the fault or negligence of liable parties and receive compensation for your medical expenses and losses.

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Metropolitan Bus Involved in Tragic LA Accident

Drivers and operators of public transports like buses, trains and taxis have to comply with high standard of care to prevent catastrophic accidents. This stringent requirement is necessary to safeguard large number of passengers each day. When bus drivers fail to abide with existing traffic laws, authorities can impose penalties.

On Tuesday, another bus accident occurred in Los Angeles when a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus collided with a car.

According to reports, the bus was traveling on 6th Avenue and West Adams when it crashed onto a car. A pregnant bus passenger sustained serious injuries while her three young daughters suffered minor injuries.

On the other hand, six other passengers suffered minor back pain and bruises. Rescuers arrived and rushed them to a local hospital.

Reports said Los Angeles firefighters had to use a hydraulic equipment to extract the 30-year-old car motorist out of the crashed vehicle. Paramedics arrived and transported him to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

If results of police investigation show that the driver failed to exercise duty of care, he and the bus operator can face legal consequences. The employer will have to compensate for the losses of the injured passengers and involved motorists. Also, the driver may face court penalties.

For more information on bus accident lawsuit, you may consult with a Personal Injury lawyer in Los Angeles. Your attorney will help you clarify the causes of events in the accident. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

Angels Flight Closes Due to Worn Out Steel Wheels

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has suspended the Angels Flight operations on Thursday after its steel wheels were found defective.

During a routine inspection, the CPUC has detected worn-out wheel flange on Angels Flight. The CPUC immediately ordered the train's administration to suspend operations, reports said.

Reports said the Angels Flight administration has not expected the sudden wear on steel wheels. The admin has just installed the wheel flange last March 2011. The engineers were inspecting the cause of damage on the tracks.

The Angels Flight administration said that operations may resume in weeks after they have completely replaced the steel wheels.

The historic railway transports commuters to and fro the 298-foot steep Bunker Hill.

The Bunker Hill residents commended the Angels Flight’s safety precaution. The suspension has prevented a second crash similar to February 2001’s fatal crash.

Supposed the Angels Flight has caused another tragic accident, the train administration may face more penalties and grave liability before CPUC and LA City Officials.

Defective train parts are a common cause of accidents in California. Worn-out parts trigger malfunction and collision with oncoming vehicles. When train operators fail to correct known faulty train parts, they can face legal consequences. 

To learn more on train accidents, you can consult with a Personal Injury lawyer in Los Angeles. Your attorney will guide you throughout the legal process. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

Actress Estella Warren Charged with Traffic Violation, Battery Charges

No belle can escape battery charges.

Planet of the Apes actress Estella Warren was charged today with Hit-and-run, DUI, and battery on a police officer at Los Angeles district court.

The misdemeanor charges were filed at the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. The hearing date is scheduled on June 17. If proven guilty, the model-actress will have to render two and a half years of jail time. Currently, Warren is out on $100,000 bail.

The Victoria's Secret ex-model was involved in a car crash and police fight on May 23. She failed her field sobriety test, assaulted a police officer, and attempted to escape from authorities.

Now that the charges against Warren were officially filed at LA court, the 40-year-old actress may begin feeling sorry for her misconduct. Though the violations were categorized as "misdemeanor", DUI and battery actually have stringent penalties. Estella better have to prepare her legal defenses for the upcoming hearing date.

In California, it is illegal to exceed the 0.08 % Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit and disrespect authorities. Also, attempting to flee from police officers may put you more in legal trouble. It still pays to face your responsibilities and accept known consequences.

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Insurance Institute Highway Safety Commends New SUVs’ as Safe

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a report on Sport Utility Vehicle's (SUVs) improved safety due to installed Electronic Stability Control (ESC) equipment.

According to IIHS report, the ESC installed on SUV 2009 to 2011 models has reduced the probability of rollover crash. The ESC has helped drivers regulate steadiness during adverse road conditions.

The IIHS representative commented that the safety equipment has been produced to lessen the cases of skidding, involving SUVs. Its high center of gravity and narrow tires were being regulated by the ESC to increase stability and traction on road surface, reports said.

The IIHS is a private organization that oversees private auto consumers.

However, critics commented that the IIHS’ reports can be misleading as SUVs’ new ESC may not completely prevent rollover crash during high-speed driving. Also, SUVs’ inherent hazardous design can still trigger tripping when traveling on slippery roads.

Some engineers have recommended installing high-speed cutoff circuit to complement stability control on SUVs.

Whether IIHS’ reports on ESC are accurate, observing traffic rules is still the best way to prevent catastrophic crashes. Abiding with the 25- 60 mph speed rate limit on Interstate 101 or Pacific Coast Highway can ensure a safer travel.

For more information on SUV accident, you may consult with a Personal Injury lawyer in Los Angeles to help you. Your attorney will guide you on the legal process of car crash lawsuit. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

Downtown LA Car Crash Seriously Injures Toddler

A toddler has sustained severe injuries after her mother made an unsafe lane change at downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

According to reports, the mother was traveling westbound on Route 66 near Loraine Avenue when she shifted to the other lane. Suddenly, a car from behind crashed onto her vehicle. The mother suffered a broken rib while her two-year-old child sustained serious injuries.

Paramedics arrived and rushed the toddler to Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. On the other hand, the mother was transported to UCLA Medical Center.

Making a sudden lane change puts the driver and her passenger in danger, especially when the road is wet or has curve design. Slippery and curved highways expose vehicles to swerving and rolling over. Worse, if the car has ineffective baby seat, the toddler may sustain head and spine injuries.

Children often sustain severe injuries even in a minor rear-end collision. This is because toddler's muscular and skeletal system is not yet fully developed to withstand blunt force. Immediate medical attention is necessary to prevent the long-term effect of trauma.

The mother should have not risked making the lane change, knowing that her baby is in the back seat. It is still worth to abide with traffic rules and be patient to fellow LA motorists. Perhaps, busy mothers can forget what is best for their toddlers when driving at downtown LA.

If you have been involved in a rear-end collision at Los Angeles, you may consult with a Personal Injury lawyer to help you. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

Teenage Cyclist Suffers Injuries after Norwalk Crash

Another teenager in Los Angeles has experienced the curse of Los Angeles streets when he crashed his bike onto a vehicle in Alondra Boulevard on Friday.

Nowadays, it is no longer fun to roam around LA's pavement on a cozy afternoon. Even a simple exit at a parking lot can spell disaster for an unsuspecting teenage boy.

According to Los Angeles police, the teen cyclist was riding out of the Norwalk Indoor Swamp Meet parking lot when his bike was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The juvenile suffered moderate injuries and was rushed to a local hospital.

Reports said that the teenager had undergone surgery on Friday and was expecting to survive. It is unclear whether the facility has safety marks to warn oncoming vehicles.

Even though the Los Angeles city officials have provided bike lanes for citizens, not all streets are protected with such safety measure. Most of LA areas are left with convoluted roads with students competing with the morning or afternoon rush. Worse, parking lots add to the trouble when teen cyclists are left on their own to navigate out of the facility.

When such problematic vehicle and a hurried cyclist meet on the highway, an accident is expected.

In a vehicle-bicycle crash, it could be that either of the drivers are speeding or have failed to notice the oncoming road object. Bicycles appear less visible on streets because of its size and are more prone to collision. Also, its limited safety gear cannot protect the rider from sustaining injuries.

If you have been injured in a similar crash, you may consult with a Personal Injury lawyer to help you assert legal action. Your bike accident attorney in Los Angeles will assist you in proving the liability of the vehicle driver over your injuries.

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Santa Cruz Motorist Injured in H-9 Single Car Accident

A Santa Cruz man was killed after his car overturned at Highway 9 on Wednesday morning.

The motorist was traveling along Rinson crossing near the railroad tracks when he lost control of the wheels. The car tripped to its side and trapped the driver for less than an hour, according to reports.

Firefighters arrived and pulled the man through the front windshield. Paramedics rushed him to Dominican Hospital for an evaluation and treatment of minor injuries.

The Santa Cruz police officers are still investigating whether alcohol or speeding is a factor in the crash.

If the driver's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test exceeded 0.08 percent, the authorities can cite him a Driving Under Influence (DUI) charge. On the other hand, if the investigation point to speeding violation, the driver may face a more stringent penalty.

DUI and speeding are considered as negligent acts under Personal Injury law. Adults must comply with the 0.08 % BAC limit, and minors must abide with the zero percent tolerance rule. On the other hand, drivers must meet the 60 mph speed limit on freeways and 25 mph on populated areas. The driver may face expensive fines or jail time if found guilty of these traffic regulations.

If you have experienced a similar roll over crash, you may consult with a car accident attorney in Los Angeles to help you clarify the causes of events in the accident. Your Personal Injury lawyer will help you undergo the process of litigation.

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DUI Severely Injures Two Female LA Teenagers

No matter how much you try to safeguard your young teenager from harm, chances are she'll encounter risks once she heads into LA hazardous traffic. The increasing car crash reports in LA tell how notorious drivers ply the downtown routes. Congested streets, high car population and rampant violations of traffic rules are factors that may have contributed to LA’s infamous reputation as a car crash capital.

On the early hours of Sunday, four female teenagers were riding a Mercedes-Benz, driven by one of the girls’ father. As they approached Irvine Boulevard and Culver Drive, a Toyota pick up crashed onto their vehicle, reports said.

According to reports, two of the high school students were seriously injured and have been treated at a local hospital. The other two, including the father, sustained moderate injuries and were recuperating.

The driver of the pick up and his passenger were not hurt in the accident. Initial investigation of Los Angeles police showed that the Toyota driver could have exceeded the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit.

Authorities arrested Austin Farley, the Toyota driver, for Driving Under Influence (DUI) charges with $100,000 set bail.

Under California law, motorists are not allowed to go beyond the 0.08 percent intoxication cap. Violators can be charged with DUI offense, and face expensive fines. Also, the driver may have to deal with stringent penalties, hours of community service, and rehabilitation. The family of the victim can also file a Personal Injury lawsuit to recover damages.

In a Personal Injury lawsuit, the plaintiff must present sufficient evidence to prove that the other party has committed a negligent act. The plaintiff can proceed with establishing that such action resulted to the victim's injuries. If the court decides in favor of the plaintiff, the other party has to pay damages.

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