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
According to O.C. Register, a car that was wrecked in Santa Ana on the morning of Wednesday, Sept 19, may have been in a street race. OCFA firefighters responded to the scene
A motorcyclist is dead after colliding a vehicle on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene when authorities arrived at the scene early Sunday
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle early Saturday morning. Police were dispatched to the scene of the crash a shortly after 7 am. The accident happened in Costa Mesa
A sheriff’s deputy died from his injuries on November 26th, a day after crashing into a power pole while responding to a pursuit. Deputy Antonio “Tony” Hinostroza of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s
A 29-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of DUI after a fatal crash that killed one person and injured two others in Santa Ana. The accident happened just after 2 am
Both drivers of a vehicle and motorcycle were killed after colliding in near McFadden Avenue and Raitt Street in Santa Ana. The crash happened around 1:30 pm on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019.
The driver of a vehicle who was speeding the wrong way down 91 Freeway is now dead. Officials report that the crash happened shortly before 5 a.m. near the Euclid Street exit,
A six-vehicle crash occurred in La Habra at the intersection of Lambert Road and Idaho Street shortly after 7 p.m on Sunday night. At least one driver has been pronounced dead and
Zachary John Gillespie has died as a result of his injuries after a solo-vehicle accident. The crash happened shortly after 6:30 am on March 5 near Yorktown Avenue from Magnolia Street. Gillespie,
A three-vehicle collision was reported around 4:45 a.m. March 27, close to the Harbor Boulevard on-ramp, Costa Mesa. The accident took one man’s life after he was ejected from the vehicle he
When interviewing new clients in my office after they have been involved in an auto accident, we ultimately get to the question about their insurance coverage. Invariably, their answer is “I have
A grieving family calls for justice as they mourn Adrian Estrada, 20, a soldier killed by a suspected drunk driver. Family and friends held a fundraiser in Santa Ana in loving memory
To be cautious and minimize risk, Traut Firm is reducing in-person office meetings, but our office is still open and will remain so unless the Governor of California puts us on lockdown.
One good result coming out of the pandemic is our freeways are open and clear of traffic. Even during rush hour, there is rarely stop-and-go traffic. Because of fewer automobiles on the
In California, the law considers a wrongful death as any death caused by another person by wrongful act or negligence of another person or entity. It is likely that if the injured
A collision late on Saturday resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Laguna Hills. Anthony Martinez, 20, was walking on the street when he was hit by a driver and pronounced
Barbora Kabatova was riding a bicycle in the morning on July 11th when a crash occurred with an automobile, killing the biker. The crash happened at 9:43 a.m. near the on-ramp of
A growing number of people in California are riding bicycles. It saves money on fuel for many who ride to and from work. It is also environmentally friendly. During the pandemic, with
On Monday July 27th Newport Boulevard was shut down in response to a fire-car traffic collision at the intersection with 19th street. Four victims were taken to local trauma centers and thankfully
Tuesday night on the southbound I-5 Freeway just south of Brookhurst Street, tragedy struck after the driver of a Chevy Malibu travelling at high speed lost control and crashed into a pole.
Last Sunday, 64-year-old Mehrdad Mannani was struck by a vehicle on Mission Viejo street around 7:35 a.m. He was pronounced dead on the street about 13 minutes later according to the coroner.
Friday evening, a 77-year-old man was struck by a car in Newport Beach. He was identified as Carlos Romo; around 8:30 p.m. he was struck on Newport Beach street. He was declared
Friday night at about 8:54 p.m., two pedestrians were struck and killed at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and North Aladdin Drive. A male and a female, both in their 20’s were
The intersection of Springdale and Mcfadden was the site of a fatal car crash on Sunday. 21-year old Miguel Guzman slammed his vehicle into the Huntington Beach intersection and as a result,
On Sunday, A Laguna Niguel man was killed in a head-on crash while riding his motorcycle. The crash happened just west of Lake Elsinore. The identity of the deceased is being withheld
Early Sunday morning a woman walking her dog in the area of Mesa Drive and Irvine Avenue when both were struck by a car. The two were in a crosswalk at 6:53
Thursday afternoon a minor injury rollover accident occurred in Newport Beach. The California Highway Patrol is investigating. A pickup truck and a Lexus collided just prior to 4 p.m. on southbound Highway
Insurance companies are world-class data collectors and analyzers. They use complex algorithms to determine the cost of premiums for our insurance. They also use data and formulas and have elaborate programs that
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.
