New car tech helps prevent car accidents in numerous ways. However, there are also apps that make driving safer. Everyone wants to believe they are a safe driver; however, just one small distraction could result in a deadly traffic accident. Because many safe driving apps are free to download and use...
Preventing Hot Car Child Deaths
As of the beginning of August 2019, 26 children have died in hot cars in the United States. An average of 38 children die each year because of vehicular heatstroke. A record of 53 children died in hot cars during 2018. In California, there...
How Do You Prove a Wrongful Death Claim?
The death of a loved one or family member can be difficult for anyone to experience. The loss and grief can be almost unbearable. However, when the death was preventable, there is an added level to the grief and loss. Had it not been for the negligence, carelessness, or wrongdoing of...
Do Mandatory Bike Helmet Laws Reduce Injuries?
It is estimated that wearing a bike helmet reduces the chance of a head injury in a bicycle accident by 50 percent. The chance of a neck, head, or face injury is reduced by 33 percent when wearing a bicycle helmet. Twenty-one states currently...
Rules of Motorcycle Accidents – How to Protect Your Legal Rights
Thousands of people are injured or killed in motorcycle accidents in the United States each year. California had the second-highest number of motorcycle fatalities for 2017. Deaths from motorcycle accidents in California increased by 11 percent from...
Important Things to Consider When Seeking Car Accident Compensation
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, financial losses, and damages. In most cases, car accident claims are settled with the insurance provider for the at-fault driver. However, there are some cases in which an...
Preparing for Summer – 15 Tips for Staying Safe on a Bicycle
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
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
What Does a Typical Personal Injury Case Look Like?
Each personal injury case is unique; however, there are several similarities in cases involving personal injuries. One of the most common similarities is that the deadlines to file a claim involving personal injury is restricted by law. Because the statutes of limitations (deadlines) for personal injury claims vary by claim, it...
What Can I Do If I’ve Been Injured in a Hit and Run Accident?
Being in a car accident caused by another driver is frustrating. However, when that driver “hits and runs,” the frustration increases. Not only do you need to deal with the consequences of the accident, but you also bear the cost of repairing your car and medical expenses. Is there anything you...
Seven Common Amusement-Park Injuries
Amusement parks are popular year-round in most of California. Children, teenagers, and adults love amusement park rides, including roller coasters, bumper cars, Ferris wheels, water slides, and a variety of spinning, twirling, and flying attractions. Unfortunately, amusement park injuries are common. Visitors sustain injuries ranging from bumps and bruises to serious...
Walking in LA – Five Things to Understand About Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Walking in Los Angeles can be extremely dangerous. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times last year, while over traffic deaths decreased slightly, the number of pedestrian deaths increased substantially. During 2017, 134 pedestrians died in accidents involving motor vehicles, which was...
California Car Accident Attorney – What Types of Evidence are Needed in a Car Accident Case?
California is an at-fault insurance state for car accident claims. You must prove that the other driver caused the collision to recover money for an injury claim. Therefore, collecting evidence for your car accident case is a critical step in receiving money for your medical bills, lost income, physical pain, emotional...
Waivers and School-Related Injuries – Know Your Rights
If you have a school-age child, you have probably already signed a waiver of liability or assumption of risk waiver for your child to go on a field trip, participate in a school sport, or take part in another school activity. Schools and businesses use liability waivers to limit their liability...
California Has Mismanaged Its Veterans Home Properties, Audit Finds
The Los Angeles Times reported that according to a state audit, eight residential facilities designated for veterans have been “mismanaged” by the California Department of General Services (DGS). The head of the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) agreed with the audit findings and stated that the department would make changes. Veterans injured...
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Boeing Sued for Negligence in Southern California Wildfire
The Woolsey Fire, which began November 8, 2018, and burned through parts of Los Angeles County and Ventura County killed three people, injured three firefighters, destroyed 1,500 structures, and burned through 96,949 acres. As of March 2019, the Woolsey Fire was the seventh most destructive fire in California. Victims of the fire can...
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