Car accidents have the potential to leave victims and their families with significant medical expenses and other damages from which it could take months or even years to recover. The fact that an injured person cannot work makes the financial burdens victims and families face even more difficult ...
Motorcycle accidents often result in major injuries and fatalities. Because of the way motorcycles are built, those who ride them are more vulnerable to catastrophic injuries. California's roadways beckon motorcyclists largely because of year-round good weather and milder temperatures. However, t...
Rideshare services promise consumers safety as part of their terms of service. Over the last several years, more and more of us have been accustomed to using rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber. While rideshare apps have become the new normal in transportation, it is natural for many to stil...
Nineteen states, including California, and the District of Columbia require all motorcyclists to wear helmets that meet federal safety standards. While statistics have consistently shown that helmets play an important role in preventing different types of traumatic brain injuries and fatalities i...
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of premises liability incidents that result in serious personal injuries. Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents could especially result in life-changing injuries for older adults. However, even those who are younger could end up suffering...
If you have been injured in an auto accident in Los Angeles, California that involves other drivers, the at-fault driver's insurance would typically pay a monetary settlement to the victim. However, when it comes to rideshare vehicles such as Uber, there are a host of issues and questions about w...
Bicycle accidents have the potential to catastrophically injure or even kill a cyclist. Traffic accidents killed 455 bicyclists in California from 2016 through 2018, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Those figures translate to about 3.9 bicycle acc...
Airbnb is an online marketplace that connects people who wish to rent out their properties with individuals who are looking for accommodations in specific locations. Airbnb offers people a relatively simple way to earn some income from their property. Guests sometimes prefer an Airbnb to a hotel ...
Premises liability refers to a category of personal injury law, which stems from incidents where a property owner, landlord or property manager is negligent and their negligence or carelessness leads to an injury or loss. One of the most common examples of a premises liability lawsuit is where an...
Canine aggression is defined as any type of threat or harmful behavior directed toward an individual or group of people. In dogs, such aggression manifests in the form of body language or threatening displays such as a hard stare, growling, barking, snarling, lunging, snapping or biting. While ag...
When it comes to pedestrian accidents, failing to yield the right of way is one of the main motorist-related violations that cause collisions that result in major injuries and fatalities. While drivers in all types of vehicles don't do a great job of yielding right of way to pedestrians, a recent...
When we talk about right-of-way issues, there is often the impression that motorists must always yield the right of way to pedestrians. However, it is important to note that under California law, pedestrians do not always have the right of way. There are several situations when drivers have the r...
If there is one phrase that we personal injury lawyers hear often, it is this: “I'm not the suing kind.” This is particularly true when it comes to personal injury cases. When you are injured in a car accident or some other type of traumatic event, you are thrust into the personal injury claim pr...
School buses are an important and necessary mode of transportation whereby children get to school. According to the website Schoolbus Fleet, in the 2018-2019 school year, an estimated 479,867 yellow school buses provide transportation services daily in the United States. About 23 million elementa...
If you have been injured in a dog attack, it is important to treat the dog bite injury immediately to reduce the risk of a bacterial infection. It is also crucial that you have the injury evaluated by a medical professional to determine its severity. There may be instances where you can administe...
Thousands of car accidents occur every year, and while most of them can be prevented and are caused by human error, there are others where there is no way to avoid them. Have you ever seen a driver start driving erratically for no apparent reason? There are accidents in which the driver may be s...
If you hit a bicyclist with your car, you may be held liable for the injuries, damages and losses sustained by the victim. While you may have sustained property damage and injuries as a result of the collision, it is important that you also prepare to defend your rights and become familiar with b...
What Are the Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents? Bicycle accidents occur due to a number of different factors, most of which are related to driver negligence or carelessness. Some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents involving other vehicles include unsafe lane changes, driving to...
Riding a motorcycle in California is extremely popular and a great way to explore this beautiful, sprawling state. While there are no federal laws that allow or prohibit splitting lanes – riding on the dotted line between two lanes of traffic on a highway with two or more lanes in the same direct...
California not only has the highest number of fatal dog attacks in the country, but also the most dog bites in the United States. So, if you live in California, your odds of being involved in a dog-related incident – as a victim or as a dog owner – are higher than in any other state. Dog bite pre...
One of the most common causes of bicycle accidents that result in major injuries or fatalities in California is the negligence or carelessness of motorists. Under California law, anyone who is injured in a bicycle accident can file a personal injury lawsuit against the party who caused the accid...
Parents rely on school buses to transport their children safely to and from school. Sadly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between 2007 and 2016, there were about 128 school transportation-related fatalities. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates tha...
If you ever find yourself in a personal injury lawsuit, it's essential to be informed about the process to know what to expect at each stage. In addition, remember that it is crucial to hire an experienced lawyer who can guide and prepare you for what you will be facing. One of the parts of this...
Injuries are extremely common in a bicycle accident. Bicyclists are also often more prone to serious injuries and injuries that could prove fatal. Anyone who plans on riding a bicycle in a public roadway should be well aware of the safety precautions that can be taken to prevent serious injuries....
One of the most dangerous jobs that can be found in the United States is that of a highway construction and repair worker. These workers are not only exposed to the dangers of working with machinery and materials, but also to inclement weather, as well as negligent and careless drivers. It is es...
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