Walmart Settlement Highlights the Importance of Roadway Justice

This week, Wal-Mart settled a lawsuit that was brought against the company after an accident caused by one of their truck drivers killed one man and left several others, including comedian Tracey Morgan, severely injured. Although personal injury cases such as this usually do not involve such high profile celebrities, it is a reminder that accidents can happen to anyone at any time, and roadway safety should be constantly stressed.

The best outcome is always to use safety measures to prevent an accident before they occur, yet, if you or someone you know has been in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you should contact The Law Offices of Burg & Brock immediately. Our head litigator, Cameron Yadidi Brock, has extensive experience succeeding in accident cases, and a variety of other personal injury cases and bringing clients the justice they deserve. In fact, the firm has a 97 percent success rate across over 5,000 cases argued, so anyone needing an LA accident lawyer can be sure that they have the best chance for success when they come to us.

The Summer Motorcycle Season Requires Diligence for Both Car and Motorcycle Drivers

As the weather warms up and more motorcyclists hit the open road, it is important for motorcyclists and car drivers alike to remember to share the road to assure everyone’s safety. As a motorcycle accident lawyer, Cameron Yadidi Brock has far too often seen the consequences of negligent behavior on the road, and the pain and suffering that a motorcycle accident can bring. To prevent these tragedies, it is important that everyone do their part to obey the rules of the road and drive safely.

For both motorcycles and cars, that means obeying the speed limit and properly signaling any turns or lane changes. And for car drivers, that also means checking twice for motorcyclists before making these moves. As drivers, our eyes are trained to identify other cars in our blind spots but not necessarily other motorcyclists. Many of the personal injury cases that are brought to the Law Offices of Burg & Brock are caused by negligence attributed simply to a failure to pay attention.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident such as this, you should contact Cameron Yadidi Brock as soon as possible.

First Lawsuit Filed in Philadelphia Amtrak Derailment

After news came out that the recent Amtrak derailment that killed 8 and left hundreds injured was caused by the engineer’s failure to control the speed of the train, many anticipated that a personal injury lawsuit would be filed. Yesterday, when the first lawsuit was filed by an injured Amtrak employee who was on the train, it was revealed that punitive damages would also be sought in addition to compensation pertaining to his injury.

Whatever the outcome of the case, the lawsuit brings attention to the deterrent powers of punitive damages, which are meant to save lives down the line when companies realize how serious the public is about improved safety measures. While, ideally, companies would always think of emphasizing safety before an accident happens, many safety measures across all industries are not implemented until a case argued by knowledgeable personal injury lawyers demonstrates a clear reason for them. For example, the lawsuit filed by the plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer against Amtrak claims that a “positive train control” system that monitors speed could have prevented the accident. While we will leave that up to the experts to decide, it is hard to argue against the need for more safety measures in the wake of this tragedy.

Putting the Brakes on Your Neighborhood

If you're an LA accident lawyer, it's impossible to avoid the reality that all too many accidents resulting in injuries and even death could have been prevented. In many cases, the simple addition of a traffic light or stop sign was all that was needed. That's why we encourage people to get active if they spot an intersection that is not properly restricted to ensure safety.

While we understand that there are intersections where residents have been trying to get traffic lights or stop signs added for sometime without much success, nothing will ever change if people don't make their voices heard. Also, getting the process started might be easier than you think. In Los Angeles, it's simply a matter of contacting the appropriate area district office of the Los Angeles Department of Transit (LADOT) office and requesting a traffic engineering assessment of the intersection in question.

If you've ever been involved in a situation involving a personal injury related to a personal injury, you know that it's something you want to avoid at all costs. And while the Law Offices of Burg and Brock are here to put you in touch with an outstanding attorney in Los Angeles when needed to deal with the aftermath of injury accident, prevention is obviously worth much more than a pound of cure. If you see a location that you think is an accident waiting to happen, don't wait to be heard.

With the Summer Travel Season on the Horizon, Businesses Must Ensure their Premises are Safe

As college students graduate and younger students prepare for their summer vacation in the months to come, businesses must insure that their premises are safe for the increased foot traffic that is on the way. Business owners must ensure that customers are able to navigate their shops and stores with a reasonable expectation of safety.  Unsafe or unstable shelving and slippery floors are often unseen and uncorrected conditions that can negligently cause an injury like a slip-and-fall. Ideally, all of these injuries will be prevented, but if you or someone you love has been injured in a similar situation, you should call Cameron Yadidi Brock and the Law Offices of Burg & Brock.

The job of a skilled LA accident lawyer like Mr. Brock is to fight passionately for his clients rights while they focus their energy on recovery. Mr. Brock is a knowledgeable lawyer and a skilled litigator who will do whatever it takes to get his clients financial compensation. He has been successful in 97 percent of his cases, and works hard every day to maintain and advance that impressive level of success.