A devastating single-vehicle crash in Irvine claimed the lives of two people shortly after midnight on September 13, 2026. According to news reports, a 2019 McLaren was stopped at the intersection of
Three teenagers lost their lives and another person was injured in a crash on the southbound 5 Freeway in Anaheim on September 3, 2026 According to Patch’s reporting of California Highway Patrol
Two Southern California families are grieving after a catastrophic Victorville collision killed Maddalyn “Maddy” Dailey, 17, and her lifelong friend Isabelle “Izzy” Hill. The teenagers were seniors at Sultana High School and
A 78-year-old Irvine resident, Jinshui Li, died after being struck by a Chevrolet pickup while crossing near the intersection of Meadowood and Yale Avenue, according to a recent news report. The collision
A man in his 70s was killed in a collision near El Toro Road. Although police arrested a 22-year-old driver, the criminal case may be only one part of the family’s path
A 38-year-old man was killed while crossing Harbor Boulevard. For his family, the police investigation may be only the beginning. At approximately 7:50 p.m. on Friday, calls began reaching the Santa Ana
A recent fatal crash on Interstate 5 serves as a tragic reminder of how quickly an ordinary drive can turn into a life-changing event. According to reports, a vehicle left the roadway
A tragic six-vehicle crash in Newport Beach has left one man dead after a vehicle reportedly sped through a busy intersection, according to local authorities. Police say the collision occurred when one
More and more often these days, we take in new clients that are unaware of their uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist limit. In fact, most potential clients do not understand their insurance coverage. Unfortunately,
A tragic bicycle crash in Orange County recently claimed the life of a cyclist after a vehicle struck them late at night in Santa Ana, according to local authorities. Police reported that
A 54 year old woman is dead after a suspected DUI driver rear ended her car and sent it flying into an Orange County wetland. The incident is said to have taken
One person is dead as the result of a stolen U-Haul truck that led police on a wild early morning chase through San Clemente in Orange County. The chase started at 8
A two vehicle incident Friday night left 3 people critically injured in Orange County. Reported at around 8:20 PM, the rollover happened on the 73 Freeway in Newport Beach, around the southbound
A single-vehicle accident early Friday morning left one woman dead and a man hospitalized. The incident was reported around 3:15 AM in the vicinity of La Veta Avenue and Batavia Street. When
A crash on the southbound side of the 405 Freeway this past Wednesday left 3 people injured. The incident was reported at around 5:27 PM, a little bit south of Bolsa Avenue.
1 person has died after an accident on the 405 Freeway this past Tuesday morning, according to statements from the California Highway Patrol. The incident was reported on the southbound side of
A serious accident on the 10 freeway left at least three people dead and two in the hospital. The incident occurred just after 1:00, and involved several tractor trailers. It happened in
A woman in Laguna Beach was struck by a car and killed just after 7 pm this past Wednesday evening. According to police, the accident occurred on El Toro Road, just south
A major collision occurred on Tuesday in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. Reported at around 2:18 PM, it involved two unknown vehicles and a garbage truck. The accident claimed the life of one
An accident on the Interstate 5 Freeway was reported early in the morning on Monday, Sept. 22. It occurred near the Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano. According to the California Highway
Sep 5, 2025 SILVERADO, CA — A deadly head-on collision in Silverado left one driver dead and three others injured, including a child, on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m.
A burglary pursuit in South Gate ended with an LAPD cruiser crashing into the side of Bobo’s Hamburgers on Sunday morning, police said. Officers began following two suspected burglars in a gray
A five-car crash on the 15 Freeway in Jurupa Valley early Saturday morning left a 70-year-old Yorba Linda woman dead and resulted in two drivers being arrested on suspicion of DUI, according
Temecula, CA (August 24, 2025, ~9:30 p.m.) A devastating two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 claimed four lives and injured two others, according to the California Highway Patrol. A BMW M4, driven northbound
A driver was ejected from their vehicle following a solo crash on the 5 Freeway in Anaheim earlier this week. Authorities reported that the incident occurred during the early morning hours and
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Four people were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning following a multi-vehicle crash involving an ambulance in Orange County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an Apopka Fire
Time and time again, prospective clients answer my question regarding their insurance coverage with “I have full coverage.” When I ask them what their uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist coverage is, they typically don’t
We recently encountered an insurance situation that may impact many of the millions of drivers for Doordash, Grubhub, and similar delivery platforms. If you are one of these couriers that are making
Over the past years, Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies have made a huge impact on transportation. For some, it is the best and most affordable way to get around. These Uber/Lyft
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia have completely banned texting while driving, with five more states banning inexperienced drivers from texting behind the wheel. Following these bans and extensive media campaigns
Not every lawyer delivers the representation clients deserve. When attorneys fail to meet deadlines, provide inadequate advice, mishandle cases, or create conflicts of interest, the consequences can be severe. At Traut Firm, we are among the few firms in Orange County that specialize in legal malpractice litigation. We hold negligent lawyers accountable, helping clients recover damages for the harm caused.
From busy freeways to local streets, Orange County sees thousands of serious collisions each year. Our attorneys represent victims of all types of motor vehicle accidents, including:
Property owners are legally obligated to maintain a safe environment on their premises. When they fail, people get hurt. Our premises liability attorneys represent victims injured by hazards such as:
These cases often involve complex building codes and expert testimony, and we have the experience to prove liability and get justice for you.
Helping families pursue justice and financial recovery after losing a loved one.
Life-changing head injuries requiring specialized medical and legal expertise.
