Did you know that California also has the highest number of pedestrian accident fatalities?
In California, drivers always have a duty to exercise reasonable care while driving so as not to injure others. Some causes of driver negligence include distracted driving, excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and more. A...
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Month: March 2017
Are You Driving a Time Bomb?
Q: Who is responsible for personal injuries resulting from a defective automobile part or system?
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In the old days, there were no self-driving cars, car seats, or airbags.
Today, most of us drive cars with at least some of these or other safety features. Unfortunately, some of these so-called safety systems end...
California Court Considers Whether Smartphones are to Blame for Driver Distraction
Should smartphone makers be liable for injuries caused by distracted drivers using phone apps?
A California court must soon decide whether smartphone makers like Apple have a duty to protect the public and users of their phones by preventing the use of certain phone applications while driving. In the case of Modisette v. Apple, Inc.,...
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Catastrophic Truck Accident Injuries
What is a catastrophic injury under California law?
A truck accident can alter your life in an instant. Truck accidents can result in serious and catastrophic injuries that will have lifelong consequences. You may not be familiar with the term “catastrophic injury.” Our Los Angeles truck accident attorneys at the law firm of J&Y...
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The Perils of Vaping
Can I file a lawsuit if I am injured by an exploding e-cigarette?
Cigars and cigarettes contain known carcinogens and the number of smokers continues to decline each year. That being said, people still like to inhale nicotine mixed with a variety of herbal products, and the use of electronic cigarettes has become increasingly popular....
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Apple Sued Over Texting While Driving Accident
Can I hold my cell phone in my hand while driving in California?
A driver who was injured by a driver who was allegedly distracted while texting on an iPhone recently filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. The suit claims that Apple willfully sells products that encourage texting and driving.
The Apple Lawsuit
The injured driver was...
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What are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents?
What are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents?
A recent report by Smart Growth America found the risk for pedestrian fatalities has gone up over the past two years. The report found that California had 6,616 pedestrian deaths between 2005 and 2014, placing the state at rank 17 for pedestrian risk.
Findings from the Governors...
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1 Person Injured After 2 Cars Fall Into Massive Sinkhole In Studio City
Who Might Be Liable For Injuries Sustained As A Result Of Poor Public Roadways?
Dangerous road conditions often contribute to a number of auto accidents across the nation. The Washington Post reported in 2015 on the poor state of American roads, which costs the average driver an estimated $515 in extra operation and maintenance on...
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What can I do to prevent nursing home abuse?
Receiving compassionate and quality care is important to people as they grow older. Many turn to nursing homes as a way to receive quality care, but the standards of nursing homes can vary widely.
California has approximately 110,000 people living in around 1,300 licensed nursing homes, according to the California Department of Justice. California is...
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