In brief: Young motorist catastrophically injured due to improper vehicle modifications made to his car by a customization shop In June 1992, Oganes Saakyan experienced improper auto repair in the worst possible way. After picking up his 1986 Honda Accord from Modern Auto—an automobile customization shop where it had just been fitted with new aftermarket rims and…
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On October 15, 2015, John Doe and his friend were enjoying a walk down Santa Monica Boulevard when they heard sirens approaching from behind. A patrol vehicle had clipped another car in a failed passing attempt, careening out of control and smashing into the two men. They were rushed to hospital. It was then that…
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On July 14th, 2012, Amir “Nick” Ekbatani was travelling along the Pacific Coast Highway when a taxi driver failed to yield at an intersection and collided with him. Amir was thrown from his motorcycle, causing catastrophic injuries. Despite numerous surgeries, his leg had to be amputated below the knee, radically altering his life and livelihood…
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In Brief: Catastrophic rollover crash exposes Ford Explorer’s design flaws and dealership’s negligence in unaddressed vehicle defect On May 24, 1997, Agop Gozukara was driving his 1994 Ford Explorer with his family when a big-rig truck swerved into their lane. Agop lost control after the vehicle began shaking violently, a known problem with the car….
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