When most people think of car accidents, their minds immediately go to high-speed collisions, often resulting from risky driving behaviors. However, accidents can vary significantly in their cause and the types of vehicles involved. One frequently overlooked yet...
California is among the states with the highest number of truck accident injuries and fatalities. In fact, the Golden State recorded 437 deaths due to large truck crashes in 2021, placing second among all states. While truck crashes typically have causes like speeding...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the most traumatic experiences an individual can experience. An entire family unit may end up struggling with grief and other hardships when someone dies suddenly. A wrongful death lawsuit is potentially an option for those...
In successful wrongful death lawsuits, courts can award both economic and noneconomic damages to plaintiffs. But while courts can easily compute monetary damages through medical bills, pay stubs and other proof of out-of-pocket expenses, noneconomic damages are...
California has many bicyclists sharing the road with pedestrians and motor vehicle drivers. Unfortunately, many of them can end up in accidents and sustain injuries each year. If you are a cyclist, one way to stay safe on the road is to observe right of way properly....
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...