Avoid DUI convictions by not drinking and driving

Third Time Was the Killer

Q: Can a driver with prior DUI convictions be charged with murder?

A drunk driving accident often leaves devastation and life-altering personal injury in its week.

Recently, a California mother of two young children, who was seven months pregnant, lost her husband and unborn child when a...

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Aggressive Driving and Car Accidents

How can I protect myself from aggressive drivers?

Aggressive driving is a serious problem on our roadways across the nation, and sadly it seems to be getting worse.  Several viral videos depicting drivers cursing, using obscene gestures, attempting to run others off the road, and even resorting to physical violence have...

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Seniors and Car Accidents in California

Can senior citizens recover for the heightened injuries they may suffer in a car accident?

Over 40 million licensed drivers today are over the age of 65.  Senior drivers are at an increased risk of suffering serious injuries in the event of a car accident.  They are also more likely than...

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Who Was At-Fault in the Self-Driving Uber Accident?

Are self-driving cars safer than human drivers?

An accident involving a Honda CRV and an Uber vehicle in self-driving mode has garnered national attention.  Multiple accounts concerning the troubling Arizona accident have led to some dispute as to precisely who was at-fault for the collision.  In an era where an increasing...

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Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Can I recover damages for a spinal cord injury?

Many accidents victims suffer spinal cord injuries. When the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal are damaged, there may be permanent changes to a person's strength. In addition, there may be loss of sensation...

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California Leads Nation in Number of Pedestrian Accidents

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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Are You Driving a Time Bomb?

Q: Who is responsible for personal injuries resulting from a defective automobile part or system?

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...

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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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