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LOS ANGELES -- CBS Los Angeles reported a 7-year-old El Monte boy was fatally injured after being kicked by a horse in Cerritos stable. The accident happened at about 2:15 p.m. Sunday when Edwin Ruiz was kicked in the side by the horse at a stable located in the 10000 block of Artesia Boulevard. Ruiz was then taken to hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries a couple hours later.

Los Angeles Accident Wrongful Death Liability

In devastating situations such as this one on April 1st, the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer. While the incident is currently being investigated, an attorney who has handled complex incidents like this one, can help the family understand and protect their legal rights and, advise them the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss. If police officially determine that the child's death was due to negligent supervision on the establishment, the entity can be held civilly and financially liable for boy's death including, funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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At least three vehicles were involved in a crash on the northbound 605 Freeway (San Gabriel River Freeway) Wednesday night in Cerritos. The accident occurred shortly before 7 p.m., near the 91 (Artesia) Freeway, south of Los Angeles. Two people were killed in the crash, and five people were injured, four of them critically. Two victims were flown to local hospitals by helicopter. Traffic was backed up for several miles following the crash.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred during a freeway lane change. At least one of the vehicles overturned. Especially at freeway speeds, it is not uncommon for unsafe lane changes to trigger a catastrophic accident. One car clipping another at high speeds can easily cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle and strike other cars, guardrails or overturn.

The cause of this deadly crash is under investigation. Our sympathy goes out to the families of the victims, and we hope everyone injured in this crash makes a full recovery. While this accident is being investigated, the families of the victims injured and killed in the accident may benefit from speaking with a Los Angeles auto accident attorney about their legal rights. If another driver's negligence caused this accident, the injured victims, and the families of the two people who died in the crash may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury or wrongful death claim.