Bicycling is a popular form of transportation and recreation in California. Many people ride their bicycles year-round in many areas of the state. However, bicycling seems to increase during the summer months when school is out for the summer break. Therefore, it is a good time for our
Month: July 2019
Helping Accident Victims – Understanding California’s Good Samaritan Law
A Good Samaritan is someone who lends a hand in times of need or distress without compensation or personal benefit. However, some individuals were being sued for their actions, even though they were genuinely trying to help. Many states, including California, enacted Good Samaritan laws to try to protect people who...
Does Pot Increase the Rate of Car Accidents in California?
The answer to the question depends on the source you review. Some studies claim that legalized pot increases the rate of car accidents. Other studies state that there is little to no increase in car accidents that can be directly attributed to the legalization of marijuana. One thing is for certain....
Can I Appeal a Verdict in my Personal Injury Case?
While most injury cases settle without going to court, a few cases proceed to trial. At the end of the trial, a jury decides the case based on the facts presented at trial and the law as explained to the jury by the judge. If you do not agree with the...
California Distracted Driving Laws
Distracted driving continues to be a problem throughout the United States. Thousands of people die or sustain severe injuries in distracted driving accidents each year. Many states have enacted distracted driving laws, including California, to reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by a...
How Do You Reach a Settlement in a Personal Injury Case?
When you are injured, you are usually not focused on a personal injury claim. You are focused on receiving medical care and discussing the possibility of permanent impairment with your physicians. However, at some point, your focus will turn to recovering compensation for your injuries, losses, and damages. A
California earthquakes: What to do before, during and after
No matter where you live in California, there is a risk of considerable damage due to an earthquake.Â
Almost every Californian lives within 15 minutes of an active fault line. And many can still recall some of the strongest quakes to hit the state, from the widespread damage caused by the 6.7 magnitude Northridge Earthquake to...