Los Angeles citizens are now at a legal disadvantage if they are hurt in “minor” car accidents, Attorney Miguel Custodio, Jr. wrote in an editorial recently published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) made policy changes at the beginning of the year that eliminated…
Here’s the truth: Most truck accidents are not “accidents” at all. Usually, these collisions are the result of someone else’s recklessness. And sadly, they can have life-changing consequences. According to the most current data available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 400 fatal crashes…
Former HBO executive Nancy Lesser recently settled a lawsuit against the producers of the 2016 Emmys over a slip and fall accident that kept her out of work for eight months. Lesser fell on the red carpet as she left the Microsoft Theater and headed to an HBO afterparty that…
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that involves the blockage or collapse of the airway for repetitive periods of 10 seconds or more. When the airway is closed off, sleep apnea patients experience low concentrations of oxygen and high concentrations of carbon monoxide in their blood. Sleep apnea also…
Understanding California’s auto insurance requirements is crucial to ensure that you’re following the law and are protected if a crash happens. Some types of coverage are mandatory, and others are optional. The Los Angeles car accident lawyers at Custodio & Dubey LLP always recommend purchasing the most insurance you can…
According to Telemundo, a mother in Los Angeles claims she received an eviction letter from the property she rents with her family due to an accident her daughter had on the site. Last July, Sonia’s daughter was closing the gate at her house when it went off the rails…
We are honored to announce that Custodio & Dubey LLP was spotlighted in a recent edition of the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The article dug deep into our law firm’s roots and its recent move to the Union Bank Building on Figueroa Street in downtown L.A. You can read the…
After an accident that’s not your fault, you have the right to seek compensation from the responsible party. But it takes time to resolve personal injury lawsuits in California. In the meantime, your insurance company is likely footing the bill for a portion of your medical expenses. If you win…
Women tend to drive small and lightweight cars, making them more vulnerable to serious injuries in a car accident, a recent study says. The report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety examined crash data from 1998-2015. It found that women are more likely to be victims of moderate injuries…
When parents drop their children off at school, they should be able to trust that their kids will enter buildings that are safe. That applies to everyone but may involve extra considerations if your child has a disability. The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and certain California laws prohibit…
