Wildfires are a Real Danger this Summer, Says Cameron Y. Brock

As one of the largest, most bustling urban centers on the globe, residents are always in need of truly skilled personal injury attorney in Los Angeles. However, in the heat of the summer, the dry, hot region can become unusually dangerous. This year is already proving to be no exception to the rule, which is why the foremost
personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, Cameron Y. Brock, would like to remind SoCal residents to exercise safety this Independence Day and throughout the summer.

 As you enjoy fireworks, camping, BBQs and other summer activities, remember that injurious wildfires can often prove to be a very serious issue. Recently, our friends in Arizona have already experienced a very tragic incident involving a wildfire that saw an elite team of firefighters perish. By early July 1st, the fire had already claimed over 6,000 acres.

In the case of the Arizona fire, authorities believe it to have been the cause of a lightning strike, though it is a reminder how damaging wildfires are - and how it is the responsibility of all of us to ensure our actions don't lead to the danger of others or our environment. At the Law Offices of Burg & Brock, our personal injury attorneys often work with people who have been the victim of the negligence of companies or individuals. People come to us because they know our sterling track record and 98% success rate, and because they know we do everything in our power to ensure monetary settlements and awards are just, and often ample.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of the negligence of an individual or company, contact The Law Offices of Cameron Y. Brock today for a free consultation.

Who's Driving?

Famed writer Richard Matheson passed away earlier this week at age 87. Trust us when we say that he wrote so many of the best fantasy, horror, and science fiction stories, films, and television shows ever that there's an outstanding chance you know some of his work extremely well, even if you've never heard his name.

So, what's that got to do with a blog belonging to a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles? Well out of the astonishing number of extremely memorable scripts fashioned by Mr. Matheson was one for a television movie called "Duel." It happened to become somewhat legendary as the first professional feature film assignment given to a very young unknown beginning director named Steven Spielberg. It starred actor Dennis Weaver as an ordinary salesman trying to make his way home through the desert, who is threatened by a gigantic big-rig which appears to be driven by either no one or someone very dangerous and weird, and which persists in menacing him for most of the film. (We won't tell you what happens.)

Now, we're not just bringing that up as a metaphor for all the bad things that can happen on the road which supply personal injury attorneys with work and telling you to be careful -- though, of course, you should be careful. No, we're actually inspired to take on a bit of science fictional thinking because of some articles we've stumbled over speculating on the possibility for terrorism perpetrated by bad guys hacking into now super-ubiquitous automotive computers and causing deadly crashes. The articles we've read don't even bring up the possibility of what could happen if someone malevolent got control of the self-driving cars that are being worked on by Google. You can see that the thought, at least, is pretty darn scary. Human toll aside, corporations might also find the prospect frightening because, if any sort of negligence was involved on their part, we personal injury lawyers might have to get involved.

We admit this is all extremely speculative, but one of the reasons that people like the late Mr. Matheson are so incredibly valuable is that they help us to think about problems with technology, sometimes before the technology is even here. Technology is neither inherently good or inherently bad, and it's a good exercise to at least consider all the possible consequences of something new before it arrives. We haven't really done that with the massive computerization of cars that's already in place. Maybe we should start to do some serious thinking about this issue prior to the day the first Google car comes online.

If You're in a Car Accident, Stay Calm and Call Burg and Brock

As a vehicle accident lawyer in Los Angeles who has handled thousands of cases, Cameron Brock has seen verdicts won or lost because of how a victim handles themselves immediately following an accident. Because of this, Mr. Brock and his associates at the Law Offices of Burg and Brock like to make sure that drivers are prepared following an accident. Here are a few important, though not comprehensive, tips:

• Stay calm and assess the scene. Immediately survey the accident to see if it's safe to remain in your car. Take a deep breath if you are feeling overwhelmed.
• Call the authorities. Always call the police; they can officially document the accident. Get a copy of this report. If you notice any injuries, call for an ambulance.
• Make the accident safe for fellow travelers. Put your hazard lights on and use cones or flares if you have them. If the accident is minor, move the car to a safe place.
• Never admit fault. Exchange information with the other driver(s), but never say the accident was your fault because it can be used against you. Even in cases where you might feel like you caused the accident, it might not have been your fault after assessing the whole series of events. Only talk to your insurance agent and police about the accident.
• Document the accident. Take pictures and get information from witnesses.
• Call your insurance agent.
• It doesn't hurt to be prepared. Keeping insurance documentation, medical information for you and your family, and a pen and pad in your glove compartment is always a good idea. Feel free to include our phone number in those documents. You can call us (1-888-509-2998) at anytime to speak with a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles to guarantee that you do everything correct on scene.

There are many other resources online with additional tips. Feel free to browse them and remember what you find to be the most helpful; after all, there's no such thing as being too prepared. Don't forget that you can always call the Law Offices of Burg and Brock to speak with an attorney in Los Angeles who is an expert in automobile accident cases. If you're feeling frazzled, don't hesitate to call us at 1-888-509-2998 so that you can leave an accident feeling like you did everything you should have.