Sharing the roads with a tractor-trailer is a normal fact of life, but it’s also very risky. There’s a chance that one of these large vehicles will become involved in a crash. This can lead to innocent people getting hurt or even killed. The causes of truck...
Being involved in a car accident in California or elsewhere is always traumatic. When you are left with injuries so severe that your life changes forever, it’s extremely hard to cope. Spinal cord damage that leads to paralysis, loss of hearing or sight, disfigurement...
Different roads have different risks. Highways have heavy traffic traveling at high speeds. The risk is always there for someone to lose control of their vehicles and cause a crash. Surface streets often seem safer because people travel at slower speeds. However, the...
Perhaps it was a drunk driver, or maybe it was a local business with defective electrical work that caused a fire. When a person or business is directly responsible for the death of your loved one, you may be able to hold them accountable in civil court. Even if the...
Those who love to ride often say there are few things that compare to the feeling of traveling the open road on a motorcycle. With proper training and precautions, many motorcyclists are able to enjoy the freedom of riding, while avoiding the inherent risk of...
Delivery trucks are becoming increasingly common on our roadways. These trucks deliver thousands of packages to homes and businesses on a daily basis. Because of their size, these vehicles can cause serious property damage, injuries, and even death when they are...
Car accidents are a leading cause of injury in the United States each year. Although most people have been educated on the risks of drinking and driving, DUI continues to be a contributing factor in a large number of these crashes. Based on data collected by the...
A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed when a person dies due to the negligence and fault of another person. Wrongful death lawsuits make it possible to hold at-fault parties liable for their actions, potentially preventing future negligence. When considering filing a...
Dogs bite people for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they bite to protect themselves. In other instances, they bite due to stress. No matter the cause, dog bites are common. If you are the victim of a dog bite injury in California, you are protected under state law,...
In California and throughout the country, distracted driving is a major problem. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 80 percent of accidents involve distracted driving. Distracted driving is not only a threat to the...
