Accidents happen every day in California, many of those produce some relatively serious injuries. While many of these accidents are caused by negligence, there is a significant number that is caused by vehicle malfunctions, and one of the most common malfunctions that cause accidents is defective tires. Many people don’t think much...
Be Prepared for Tire Blowouts when Passing Semi-Trucks
California has more than 380,000 lane miles of roads, and many of the routes that large semi-trucks take are some of the busiest and most congested in the state. This means that most people will be driving around semi-trucks just about any time they hit the road, and while most of...
Lawsuit Against Travis Scott After Multiple Casualties at Astroworld Festival
Within days of the Astroworld Festival tragedy, in which eight people died and dozens received severe injuries in Houston, an injured concertgoer filed a lawsuit against Travis Scott, the rapper who produced and organized the Astroworld Festival. The lawsuit also names Live Nation, an entertainment company, and Scoremore, a concert producer promoter,...
7 Things to do if Someone is Road Raging on You
Road rage is when another driver on the road becomes enraged due to an altercation or perceived slight while in traffic. Being the victim of road rage while driving in California can be incredibly scary, with the raging driver hurling insults, profanities, and even threats at you.
Not only...
California Car Seat Laws – Protecting Our Children in the Event of an Accident
Most adults know that they need to buckle up to be as safe as possible while driving on California roads, however, many people underestimate how important it is for children to be secured in proper safety seats. California even has the Occupant Protection Law that has been put into place to help...
What You Need to Know About Self-Driving Cars in California
It’s no secret that vehicle companies are striving to master the self-driving car. But with this endeavor comes many concerns for drivers in California. As more self-driving cars enter the streets, more accidents occur as a result of them.
If you are the victim of such an accident, it’s...
How Your Body Reacts in a Car Accident
If you are the victim of a car accident, it’s important that you seek legal counsel right away. By securing a California personal injury attorney, you can be sure to cover all of the essential bases in getting the compensation you deserve for the losses you suffered.
This...
4 Things to Avoid When Driving Near Big Rigs
Big rig trucks are the transportation backbone of our nation and are responsible for moving enormous portions of our national goods from place to place not only inside California but between every other state as well. But these giants are far from gentle, and they are behind a frightening number of severe...
5 Things an Insurance Adjuster Doesn’t Want You to Know
When you have a personal injury claim, one of your first steps will likely be to deal with the insurance company of the at-fault party. Insurance claims adjusters use many tactics designed to increase the likelihood that they can deny your claim or pay you pennies on the dollar. If you know...
What Are LA’s Most Dangerous Intersections?
Van Nuys can lay claim to the most dangerous intersection in Los Angeles, plus five other intersections that made the top 20 list for deadly intersections. These locations are hazardous for drivers and passengers in motor vehicles as well as pedestrians.
A California personal injury attorney could advocate...
Four Things You Should Know About Soft Tissue Injuries
People often think that they only need medical attention after an accident if they broke a bone or need stitches, but soft tissue injuries can be just as severe as a fracture or laceration. Many soft tissue injuries need professional medical attention to heal correctly. You could end up with chronic pain...
Understanding California’s Dog Bite Laws
Every state has different laws about liability for dog bites. The rules address when a dog owner has to pay the damages caused by the dog biting or attacking someone. Also, states can vary on their exceptions to dog owner liability.
A California dog bite attorney can advocate...
What Should You Expect After You’ve Been in a Pedestrian Accident?
Getting hit by a car is a terrifying experience when you are on foot because you do not have a metal case around you for protection like people in motor vehicles do. Your body takes the full impact of the collision, and you are likely to go flying through the air, causing...
What if I Think I Was Partially at Fault for a Car Accident in California?
Many accidents happen because multiple mistakes combine and create a “perfect storm” for a collision. California law has rules for apportioning the financial liability among the two or more negligent parties. These situations can be complicated, with each insurance company saying that the other party has to pay all of the losses.
Understanding Punitive Damages in California Personal Injury Cases
If you have a personal injury case and you think the defendant’s behavior was outrageous or shocking, as opposed to being a simple mistake, you might wonder if you can ask for punitive damages. Very few personal injury plaintiffs get an award of punitive damages, but sometimes, these exemplary damages are appropriate.
What Should I Do if I Have Chest Pain After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can be dangerous and leave victims with one or more injuries. Depending on the specifics of the crash, such as whether those involved were wearing seatbelts or where the impact occurred, car accident victims may feel chest pain among their injuries.
While it’s important to contact a...
The Dangers of Falling Asleep While Driving
Falling asleep while driving is something no one ever plans on, but it is surprisingly common and can lead to significant hazards on the road. If you’re involved in a car accident and the other person was asleep while behind the wheel, your California car accident attorney may use this information...
What Are the Most Common Medical Errors?
Medical malpractice is a serious problem, with some sources estimating that between 25,000 and 120,000 people are killed every year because of medical malpractice incidents. In a medical malpractice lawsuit, a medical professional is accused of having acted negligently or maliciously when treating their patient(s), leading to one or more personal...
What’s Causing Neck & Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident?
Car accidents are always stressful, but some accidents can lead to distinct types of neck and lower back pain. In fact, neck and lower back pain are very common in car accidents due to the forces involved and how people sit in automobile seats.
With the help of your...
Can Fault For a Crash Be Determined By Damage to the Cars?
After a car accident, your California car accident lawyer and law enforcement investigators will attempt to determine the root cause of the accident, if any confounding factors were present, and more. All of these can affect the outcome of a car accident lawsuit and determine who may be at fault for...