David Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. For more than 20 years, he has represented victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, assault, molestation and sexual misconduct in cases against a variety of employers and entities, including schools, churches and youth organizations.
He prides himself on providing aggressive, yet compassionate representation for children who have been sexually abused and women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted. Read more about David M. Ring.
Posts by David M. Ring
California Highway Patrol Releases Lane-Splitting Tips
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently released its official guidelines on lane-splitting. Lane-splitting was legalized in California in 2017, but formal guidelines had not been issued until now. These safety tips are for both motorcyclists and other drivers on the road. What’s notable about these guidelines is that they clearly state that it is illegal…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Effects of Sexual Harassment and Assault on Women
A new study shows that victims of sexual assault and harassment deal with mental and physical effects long after the trauma occurred. Researchers found that middle-aged women with a history of harassment and assault in their younger years suffer from hypertension, anxiety, depression, and poor sleep. The study, “Association of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault…
Read MoreTwo Recalls Affect More Than 28,000 International Trucks
Navistar, Inc. recently announced two separate recalls involving more than 28,000 International trucks. Additionally, Continental Tire announced a recall of approximately 2,000 commercial truck tires. These announcements are according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The trucking company is recalling 26,288 of their heavy-duty trucks with specific Cummins engines – ISX15…
Read MoreRelaxed Statute of Limitation Laws Don’t Apply to Civil Rape Cases
In September of 2016, the California state legislature voted to eliminate the statute of limitations from criminal rape cases. The lifting of these restrictions means that charges can be brought regardless of the amount of time that has passed since the alleged rape. While this change is widely seen as a win for victim’s rights…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Has Obtained the Largest Payout by The LAUSD
Click Here For the Full Article. David M. RingDavid Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. For more than 20 years, he has represented victims of…
Read MoreE-Scooters – Convenient or Dangerous?
You may have noticed lately that Los Angeles is awash in electric scooters. Companies like Bird, Lime, Jump, and Spin have made their way into our area with dockless e-scooters, a transit alternative that lets people use a phone app to find, unlock, and use scooters, then drop them off wherever they’re allowed – no…
Read MoreNew Military Report Shows Sexual Assault More Likely On Navy Ships
A long-awaited report on sexual assaults in the military was finally been released on September 21, and its biggest takeaway is that women and men are more likely to be assaulted on a United States Navy ship than any other type of military installation. Further, the ship most likely to be involved is an aircraft…
Read MoreJohn Taylor, Dave Ring and Louanne Masry Spoke to the Daily Journal About the Effects #MeToo Has had on the Firm’s Cases
Click Here for the link to the article. David M. RingDavid Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. For more than 20 years, he has…
Read MoreCadillac Recalls More Than 50,000 Cars For Seat Heater Fire Risk
General Motors recently notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a recall on their 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS sedans due to a malfunctioning seat heater that could potentially cause a fire. An NHTSA release from September 7 stated that damaged seat heating elements can put out excessive heat. Seat heaters in the affected vehicles…
Read MoreRecoverable Damages in Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Nothing can compare to the devastation of losing a loved one unexpectedly. In addition, the pain and sorrow involved may be enhanced when you’re loved one is lost on account of another party’s negligent actions. Such negligence can be perpetrated by a single individual, medical professional, manufacturer, company, organization, or government entity. Regardless of the…
Read MoreCalifornia Lawmakers, Sexual Harassment, and a Culture of Fear at the State Capitol
The California State Capitol was the focus of a flurry of bombshell allegations last fall even in the midst of national reports of sexual abuse scandals beginning to rock the popular culture, one by one. In October, nearly 150 women with unified voice signed a letter directing attention to and condemning pervasive “dehumanizing behavior by…
Read MorePeople Are Usually At-Fault in Autonomous Vehicle Accidents
We’re quick to blame the tech of self-driving vehicles whenever there is a crash. As it turns out, the major hindrance to the proliferation of safe self-driving vehicles on the road may actually be us. A new report detailed in Axios indicates that of the 88 accidents involving autonomous vehicles (AVs) in California since 2014,…
Read MoreWoman Sues Alleged Rapist and Two UCLA Fraternities for Failing to Protect Her
A young woman in California is suing her alleged sexual assault perpetrator as well as two UCLA fraternities concerning policies she asserts are insufficient to protect future and alleged victims. The woman claims that a man perpetrated sexual assault against her at an August 2016 party. Identified as Jane Doe in the court filing, the…
Read MoreNew CDC Recommendations Issued for Treating Concussions in Kids
The U.S. Centers for Disease Controlling and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a series of criteria for the effective diagnosis and treatment of children who’ve suffered concussions. Derived from a quarter of a century of research, the guidelines cover the management of child concussions and the types of procedures that are likely to produce the greatest…
Read MoreCatholic Priests in PA Sexually Abused Over 1000 Children, According to Grand Jury Report
The revelations recently revealed in a Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report detailing a pervasive pattern of child sex abuse within six of eight Catholic Church diocese in the Commonwealth has brought shock and sorrow to not only those affected but observers across the nation as well. The Report, consisting of more than 800 pages, details the…
Read MorePopular Diabetes Drug Tied to Flesh-Eating Genital Infection
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that a number of commonly used diabetes medications following under the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors category have been correlated with a rare yet very dangerous flesh eating genital infection. The FDA first approved SGLT2 inhibitors in 2013. They were developed to help reduce blood sugar…
Read MoreThe Daily Journal Recognizes David M. Ring as One of Top 30 Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in California
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that partner Dave Ring was recognized by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal as a Top Plaintiff Lawyer for 2018. This list honors 30 top plaintiffs’ attorneys who devote 100 percent of their practice to that specialty. The Daily Journal included an article, which looked at…
Read MoreThe Dangers and Consequences of Truck Rollovers
Big rig rollovers can produce a range of consequences – from simply shutting down traffic hours, to serious injuries, to even death. Case in point: A recent crash in California involving a cement truck forced the closure of southbound 110 Freeway in Carson on July 20. The accident took place near the Carson Street exit…
Read MoreSpontaneous Fires Affecting Numerous Kia and Hyundai Vehicles
An investigation conducted by WESH 2 News concerning vehicle fires has resulted in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealing some 400 complaints of fires in vehicles manufactured by Kia and its sister company, Hyundai. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, it has hundreds of fire incident reports connected with multiple Kia vehicles…
Read MoreSeattle Linebacker Hangs Up the Pads After 6th Concussion
NFL linebacker Joshua Perry, at only 24 years old, has announced his retirement before the start of the 2018-2019 NFL Season. The reason is his most recent diagnosis of a sixth concussion and the concerns it has generated regarding his continued mental health as a consequence. Perry issued a statement on his Twitter account: “Football…
Read MoreNew California Law Ensures Confidentiality Between Sexual Assault Victims and Counselors
The state of California has passed, and the Governor has signed into law, new legislation that protects the confidentiality communications between sexual assault victims and their counselors on college campuses in the state. California Assemblywoman Sabrina Cervantes introduced the bill – AB 1896 – back in January. Now law as of July 18, it provides…
Read MoreCalifornia Homeowners Face the Loss of Insurance Coverage as the State is Ravaged by Fire
The most recent fires in California are taking an increase toll on the state and its population. After a year and a half of significant losses due to ravaging wildfires in various parts of the state, California homeowners living in the vicinity of these blazes now face the prospect of losing their insurance. Throughout 2017,…
Read MoreAugust is the Deadliest Month for Car Crashes in the U.S.
The dog days of summer are dangerous times of the year for drivers and passengers on the roadways. According to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study evaluating data from 2012-2016, August 2 is the day in which more people die on the roadways, on average, than any other day of the year. This…
Read MoreSexual Abuse Allegations Continue to Plague USC
USC’s Annenberg School of Journalism has announced its temporary removal of the name of Julie Chen/Leslie Moonves and CBS Media Center as a result of a current investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against Mr. Moonves, which he denies. The allegations cover the time period of his tenure at the media giant. Concerning the situation,…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Secures a $45.4 Million Jury Award on Behalf of a Child Who Was Repeatedly Sexually Abused
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that partners Dave Ring and Louanne Masry have secured a $45.4 million jury verdict against the County of Los Angeles and its Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) on behalf of our client’s daughter, a minor who had been repeatedly subjected to sexual abuse for years. Despite…
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