People who drive after having a few drinks know the risk they are taking. But they may not fully realize the consequences of their actions until after they hit another driver. If a drunk driver hits you, there is a chance that you will suffer injuries and damages....
Like other U.S. states, California has laws that allow drivers injured in car collisions to pursue additional compensation from the other driver through lawsuits. The state also has no caps on the damage a driver can seek in a lawsuit. However, California does have...
1) Safe Sidewalk Riding AB 825, Bryan: Existing law allows local governments to adopt laws regarding the operation of bicycles on public sidewalks. In some cities and municipalities, riding on sidewalks is permitted, in others, only in some areas, and sometimes only...
Walking is an excellent form of exercise, but it also carries risks. With more cars crowding our roads each year, knowing how to safely share the road with other motorists as a pedestrian is important. In a ten-year period, over 7,500 pedestrians were killed by...
The more someone bikes in close proximity to motor vehicles, the greater their chance of eventually ending up in a crash. Cyclists sometimes crash on their own when they hit loose gravel or turn too fast. Minor injuries are likely in such scenarios, and many cyclists...
The death of a family member can be devastating. Although no amount of compensation can return to you what you have lost, it is important to know that if a loved one death was caused by someone else, you may be in a position to file a civil lawsuit against the liable...