Monthly Archives: January 2024
Volunteer Wins $6.8M After Vicious Dog Attack from Troubled L.A. Animal Shelter
An L.A. animal shelter volunteer recently won a lawsuit to the tune of $6.8 million after a vicious dog attack severely damaged her arm. The defendant in this case was the city of L.A. animal shelters who failed to warn the volunteer that the dog had a history of biting its owner. Her injuries… Read More »
California Couple Sues Tour Company After Being Abandoned at Sea
An Oakland, CA couple has filed a lawsuit against a Hawaii-based tour company after they were left marooned in choppy waters off the coast of Hawaii during a snorkeling tour. The couple booked the experience with Maui Sail Company for Lanai, which is a tiny island near Maui, in September of 2021 for their… Read More »
Surge of E-Scooter Accidents Rise with Popularity
Between 2017 and 2021, the number of emergency visits related to e-scooter accidents rose 450% as the popularity of the devices rose. As the popularity of e-scooters continues to grow across the country, so too do the number of accidents related to e-scooters. Here in California, companies like Lyme and Bird have deposited e-scooters… Read More »
Traffic Fatalities in Oakland, CA
According to the Oakland Department of Transportation, the number of fatal car crashes across the country reached a 16-year high in 2021 with 42,915 people killed in traffic accidents. That was a 10.5% increase from 2020. It is likely that the pandemic had something to do with the spike in traffic accidents. The most… Read More »
