On September 12, 2008, 25 people died, and more than 100 got injured in the Chatsworth Incident. The Metrolink set up a safety exhibit dedicated to the deceased victims and first responders in the Union Station passenger waiting space. Chatsworth Collision Update In the Chatsworth section of the San Fernando Valley, a Metrolink passenger train crashed head-on with a Union Pacific freight train. The Metrolink engineer got distracted by a text on his phone and drove past a red “stop” sign, according to the severe injury / wrongful death investigation. What Is Metrolink? Metrolink is the local commuter rail safety service in Southern California that has operated for over 25 years. The Southern California Regional Rail Body (SCRRA),...

By Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney, Michael P. Ehline Esq. Find answers to all your questions. If your close loved one, friend, or other related family member was killed in an accident, you might have a legal entitlement to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Your case would be filed against the individual or people responsible in a civil court criminal death action. The result of someone’s carelessness frequently causes an “accident” resulting in death (discussed more here). Wrongful death lawsuits can emerge in a variety of situations. The complexities of such a thing necessitate the expertise of an experienced attorney with years of experience and a seasoned staff. Below, Los Angeles wrongful death attorney Michael Ehline...

Sneezing Arm Pain and Increased Risk of Car Accidents There are two commonly known meanings for sneezing. First, the generic definition of sneezing is a bodily reflex assisting in expelling objects and other foreign bodies from the nose. And next, there is the medical term for sneezing called “sternutation.” This normal bodily function is an irritation response mechanism. I am attorney Michael Ehline. As a personal injury lawyer, I am an expert on sneezing and car accidents. Below I will discuss sneezing and car accidents and a little bit about the interesting pain we may feel while sneezing. Let’s go! The sneeze is one of many methods the human body uses to prevent and fight infections in the respiratory system and brain....

Roosevelt-born hip-hop star Flavor Flav almost lost his life on December 16, 2021. This happened when a loosened massive boulder struck his white Audi in Los Angeles while driving from Las Vegas, Nevada. Social media is blowing up with comments like: “Did Flavor Flav Died?” Let’s explore. Flava Flav Almost Kilt? Read about the rapper’s near-death experience. Receive a Free Consultation Today! Near the fatal car, crashes are a danger along the canyon the rapper was struck. And in this article, our personal injury attorney will help you explore how the car accident incident unraveled. Did Flavor Flav receive any physical injuries? How bad was Flavor Flav crushed after the boulder car crash? What can be done if a falling...

See The Video: Biker Gang Attacks Man, Wife, Child The Shocking Video of Rice Racers Attacking Family   Overall, motorcyclists are some of the most law-abiding people on the road at any given time. Motorcyclists are involved in many charity efforts and helping veterans. Their contributions to society are just a few of what true bikers do for the United States. However, as with any organization or group of people, there are examples of rotten people. Fortunately, they are the exception to the rule. Watch the chilling footage below to see one such case. The footage shows the results of one confrontation. Fortunately, these types of incidents are rare and do not reflect the overall state of bikers today. This video shows many of the concerns...

On November 9, 2022, the City of Vallejo decided to settle a wrongful death suit by agreeing to pay $2.8 million to the surviving family members. Let’s explore the details of the news with Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys. Vallejo Police Officer Kills Unarmed Man and Denies Liability for Racial Killing In 2017, police shot an unarmed man, Angel Ramos, alleging that Ramos was carrying a knife. Ramos’ mother, Annice Evans, knew her son was not holding a knife and decided to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Vallejo. Family of Angel Ramos Contradicts Claim of a Knife Involved in the Fight According to Vallejo Police Officer Zachary Jacobsen, he heard screaming between the members of the Ramos’...

The owner of Tiffany’s jewelry empire in Turkey disappeared after she mysteriously went overboard on a Norwegian Spirit ship. Let’s explore the details of the incident with Ehline Law and our cruise ship accident attorneys. Dilek Ertek Goes Overboard on a Norwegian Spirit Cruise Ship in South Pacific off the Coast of Tahiti The Turkish Tiffany & Co dealer, Dilek Ertek, boarded the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship with her 74-year-old Swiss lover on Papeete Island, French Polynesia. However, all plans came to an abrupt end when she went missing. Ertek’s 74-Year-Old Swiss Boyfriend Reports Her Missing Almost 20 Hours Later On October 26, 2022, Ertek fell into the South Pacific off the coast of Tahiti with her body still not...

Last week, a cruise ship collided with a boat after getting caught in heavy fog, injuring the passengers and crew members. Let’s explore the details of the Rhine river cruise ship accident with Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys. Two Ships Collided After Getting Caught in Heavy Fog On September 11, 2022, a river cruise ship set off early in the morning on Germany’s Rhine River, carrying passengers from Antwerp, Amsterdam, and other cities on a cruise vacation. At around 6:50 A.M, a sudden crash woke 190 passengers aboard, injuring some from the impact. Rhine River Cruise Ship Collides with Another Vessel; Passengers Report The Viking Kvasir was on the Rhine River near Wesel, Germany, when it suddenly crashed into a cargo...

On December 4, 2022, an accident occurred involving a white police vehicle in Los Angeles, leading to injuries. Let’s explore the details of the incident with Ehline Law and our car crash personal injury attorneys. Police Car Involved in a Serious Accident on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), gang unit officers rushed to provide their colleagues backup after reports of a man with a gun. On their way, they got into a head-on collision with another vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Patrol Car Collided in a Wrong-way Accident, LAPD Reports The patrol car was rushing on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard with its siren activated when another vehicle,...

Changes Signaled by a Business Leader The famed investor Warren Buffett threw his lot in on settlement reform recently. The Omaha, Nebraska, billionaire Warren Buffett, Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, shared his thoughts on structured payments for personal injury claims. The Wizard of Walnut Street opined recently that a lump sum payment is not always the best way forward for personal injury lawyers. Considering his expertise in the field of international and personal finance, it is advice litigants– and their attorneys should heed. Let’s explore the advantages of structured payments and whether it benefits claimants with Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Speaks in Favor of...