A person injured in a crash caused by an impaired driver may be able to seek punitive damages, depending on the facts of the case. Also, they might pursue criminal restitution and state victim funds. The physical injuries are real,...
Local Accident News: Guide
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common hazards in restaurants. These accidents can harm both customers and employees. Wet floors, spilled food, uneven surfaces, and crowded walkways can lead to falls. However, the most common accident can vary...
To find the best supermarket slip-and-fall attorney for your case, use verified legal networks, the State Bar of California, and directories for qualified lawyers. Look for personal injury firms that handle supermarket slip-and-fall and premises liability claims. Check the firms’...
Whiplash is the most common car accident injury. A literature review published in the academic journal Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine confirmed this finding for motor vehicle accidents as a whole in 2007. The review added that the injury affects...
After a car accident, stop immediately and ensure your safety. Do not continue driving away from the collision. Once stopped, check yourself and your passengers for injuries and determine whether anyone needs emergency help. California law requires drivers involved in...
After a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles, move to safety, call 911, and get medical attention right away. Before the scene is cleared, note which agency responded. For many collisions on Los Angeles freeways, such as the I-405 and US-101,...
Drivers will not find an active red-light camera enforcement program in Santa Clarita. After ending the program in 2015, the city introduced a different enforcement tool the following year: 15 blue lights at seven intersections that allow sheriff's deputies to...
When a dog attacks you on a walk, stay calm, protect your vital areas, and seek medical care. In these situations, the noise, speed, and sudden movement may overwhelm you before you can think. Once you are safe, you can...
You shouldn't start a road trip late at night because fatigue, darkness, and impaired drivers all work against you. All of these dangers intensify after midnight on California roads. Fewer cars on the road doesn't mean fewer ways to get...
Roughly 93% to 96% of riders involved in motorcycle crashes survive, according to many search results. These percentages are often calculated based on the number of injured and deceased motorcyclists. For instance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported...
From 2015 to 2024, about 163,324 injuries related to garage doors were treated in U.S. emergency rooms. This averages about 16,300 garage door injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year, according to data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...
Garbage trucks can weigh more than 40,000 pounds, and collisions involving them can cause severe injuries and substantial property damage. The legal process that follows is far more complicated than a typical car accident claim. After a garbage truck collision...
It may be legal to ride a bike on the sidewalk in California, but the rule depends on the city or county where you are riding. California does not impose a statewide ban on sidewalk cycling. Instead, California Vehicle Code...
A driver who crosses into oncoming traffic and causes a head-on collision is usually at fault. A driver may also be at fault if they violate a traffic law and that violation causes the crash. However, liability depends on the...
Property damage refers to physical harm to tangible property. This includes vehicles, electronics, furniture, tools, homes, and more. These items can often be repaired, replaced, or given a monetary value. The property owner may seek compensation based on the situation....
Getting hurt while working as an independent contractor does not automatically leave you without compensation. Your options depend primarily on whether you were truly an independent contractor, whether you were misclassified, and who caused the injury. Some workers labeled as...
If you get hurt at a trampoline park in California, you may have a personal injury claim. Seek medical care, report the incident, document the scene, and preserve any waiver or receipt you signed. Trampoline park accidents can cause broken...
Poisoning, falls, and motor vehicle accidents are the most fatal types of accidents in the United States. Together, they represented 84% of all preventable injury-related deaths in 2024. In this article, “most fatal” refers to the accident categories responsible for...
In California, there's no general cap on how much you can sue for in a personal injury case. You can seek the full value of what you lost, including medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Independent research confirms...
Headphone use can contribute to pedestrian accidents when it interferes with a person’s ability to notice traffic, warning signals, or other hazards. However, no reliable national count indicates how many pedestrian crashes are caused by people wearing headphones, as crash...
A motorcyclist is not automatically at fault just because the rider was lane splitting. Lane splitting is legal in California. Fault depends on how the accident occurred and whether the rider, the other driver, or both failed to use reasonable...
Insurance companies determine fault by conducting a liability investigation. A claims adjuster reviews the available evidence, applies the relevant traffic and negligence laws, and decides whose actions most likely caused or contributed to the accident. The insurer may assign all...
An opposing party can sue you even if you believe the accident was not your fault. Filing a lawsuit does not prove liability. It only starts the legal process. To succeed, the plaintiff generally must prove every required element of...
Yes, you can sue someone if you fall in their driveway. Under California premises liability law, you can sue if a property owner’s negligence caused the injury. This law holds property owners responsible for keeping their land reasonably safe. Negligence...
When a drunk driver hits you from behind, the collision may happen with little or no warning. Alcohol can slow reaction time and impair judgment, causing the driver to brake too late, too lightly, or not at all. The resulting...
Deciding whether to accept the settlement offer in your injury case or go to trial depends on how fair the offer is related to the value of your claim, the evidence gathered, and whether the insurer is willing to pay...
The most common swimming injuries include tendinitis and shoulder impingement, according to the 2025 study Injury Patterns and Frequency in Swimming: A Systematic Review. Swimmers sustain them so often that, according to StatPearls, they both fall under “swimmer’s shoulder,” a...
After an accident, asking yourself 'Should I give up driving?' is natural, but California law has no automatic answer. No rule forces you to stop driving after a crash. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can suspend your license in...
Wrong-side delivery parking can be dangerous. It puts a delivery vehicle where drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists don’t expect it. That can create accident hazards. For example, a delivery vehicle driver might cross opposing traffic to reach the wrong curb. In...
Adrenaline can rush through your body after an accident. It can block pain signals temporarily. This makes you feel unhurt, even if there’s tissue damage. This is a real biological response known as stress-induced analgesia. During a frightening event, your...