Celebrate & Keep Safe on July 4th

We love holidays here a the Law Offices of Burg & Brock, who doesn't? We get a 3-day weekend this Independence Day filled with barbeques and a firework display on the beach. But unfortunately, it also means there may be an increased need for vehicle accident lawyers because of the number of car accidents that happen during this weekend. The Fourth of July has repeatedly ranked as the deadliest holiday of the year!

It's a tragedy that one has to be extra careful when driving on the road during a holiday, but it is not something we can ignore. Most of the car accidents that occur on holidays are due to driving under the influence. The last time we had a 3-day Fourth of July weekend, 491 people died in car accidents. 43% of those died as a result of alcohol-impared driving. A lot of people stay off the road to avoid accidents on New Year's Eve, perhaps they should stay away from driving on Independence Day as well. You do not want to seek our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles during your summer!

Our motorcycle accident lawyer Cameron Yadidi Brock frequently reminds us that America is one of the best places to live. There is a reason why Independence Day is a a special holiday. Lets enjoy our freedom responsively - do not drink and drive.

Making the L.A. River Beautiful - and Safe

One of the major stories for the growing number of L.A. cyclists these days is the Los Angeles River renovation project, which involves the extending of bike paths  northwest from Riverside Drive to Lankershim Boulevard by 2016 - allowing cyclists to enjoy 35 miles of continuous bikeway! It's an ambitious project that could offer terrific fun for cycling enthusiasts looking to enjoy the great outdoors - but it's one that also brings with it a number of challenges - not the least of which is ensuring safety for riders.


This was made clear in one recent City Council proposal, in which it was agreed to explore the building of access ramps allowing cyclists to access downtown from the bike paths - despite concern about heightened injury risk and maintenance costs. Yuval Bar-Zemer, a board member of Friends of the Los Angeles River, said that the organization would make sure the area was as safe as possible.

"We are committed to putting in a warning system to make it significantly safer to ride in the river channel than to drive the 10 Freeway", says Bar-Zemer. As L.A.'s premier vehicle accident lawyers it's a sentiment that we're happy to see expressed.

At the Law Offices of Burg & Brock, Inc., our personal injury law firm has long supported victims of personal injury that is caused in a variety of ways. However, more than anything, we want to see people avoid injury to begin with. Whether you're a cyclist, an automobile driver or a pedestrian, stay safe, and watch out for others when you're on the road or sidewalk - and remember that personal injury and product liability lawyer Cameron Y. Brock is always on your side.