Table of Contents The short answer to this question is that the person who caused the accident is responsible for paying the damages in California. California is an at-fault state for car accidents. However, the full answer is complex. Each...
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Table of Contents In America, the answer to what state has the worst reputation here changes every year. The numbers are high. America is considered to have one of the highest car accident rates in the world. In 2019, there...
Table of Contents The short answer to this question is yes. California law does provide for this. The longer answer is, it depends on the circumstances of the dog bite in question. At least one insurance company reports that California...
In 2017 the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System reported that there were 3,904 people killed in a total of 3,582 fatal crashes on California roads. There were an additional 193,564 car accidents that resulted in 277,160 people injured. These are...
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in many changes in California. It is well known that California’s response to the pandemic resulted in many restrictions, but California’s response to the pandemic has also resulted in certain expansions. One of these expansions...
Table of Contents There are thousands of car accidents in the United States every day. As a result, there are tens of thousands of deaths annually. Personal injury from a car accident comprises most personal injury claims every year. The...
Table of Contents In November 2016, California voters voted in favor of Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The legislation decriminalized many aspects of cannabis use. By 2018, 42 percent of California drivers that...
Table of Contents A major car accident is a devastating life event that could change your life forever. If it doesn’t, it tangles you up in medical, insurance, and legal problems for some time. The shock and the trauma of...
Table of Contents A traumatic brain injury is among the most dangerous injuries a person can suffer. The brain controls the basic functions of life, like breathing. A serious brain injury can impair your ability to simply breathe and keep...
The average settlement for a dog bite nationally hovers around the $58,000 mark. However, the final compensation amount that victims may receive varies depending on several factors, including the severity of their injuries, the dog owner’s insurance limits, and many...
The Chances of Getting in a Car Accident Over the course of a lifetime, it is a good bet that Californians will be involved in some type of auto accident. Car crashes affect all road users. Drivers, pedestrians, motorcycle riders,...
Table of Contents What Do I Do After a Car Accident? A car accident is a terrifying experience. Many injury victims have not been involved in a car accident before and do not know what to do. Because of this,...
Table of Contents It might not surprise you to learn that almost all car accidents occur because someone made a mistake while driving. Very few accidents are the result of a defective vehicle or terrible driving conditions (like slick roadways)....
Table of Contents Can Traffic Studies Help Ease California’s Road Congestion? Californians know traffic. You don’t have to live in the Golden State very long to realize that heavy congestion is a way of life for many residents. Heavy traffic...
The Best Ways To Avoid a Car Accident With so many cars on the road in California, it might seem impossible to avoid ever being in a car accident. It is true that you cannot control other drivers. You can,...
Table of Contents If you have been involved in a vehicle crash, you may wonder, “What are the major effects of car accidents?” Knowing what comes next following the collision can be helpful to assess your damages and losses properly....
Table of Contents How Do I Find The Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me? After an accident, it can be difficult to know what to do next. The most important thing you can do to protect your legal rights is...
Table of Contents 2020 was a year that we will not forget soon. In addition to the health risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic, many Californians faced significant financial stress. Unemployment, cut hours, and forced business closures caused many families...
Table of Contents How Much Compensation Can I Get for Pain and Suffering? When you talk about personal injury claims, one of the most common phrases to get mentioned is “pain and suffering.” It is a confusing phrase that means...
Table of Contents Can You Sue If You Were Hit by A Car While Jaywalking? The short answer to this question is “yes.” Jaywalking is a violation of the California Vehicle Code. But that does not mean that if you...
Table of Contents How To Find The Best Uber Accident Lawyer In Los Angeles If you have been injured in an accident involving an Uber driver, you have important legal rights that must be protected. Uber accidents are a developing...
Table of Contents When to Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer? After an accident, you will likely be overwhelmed with things to do. You could have consultations with doctors, physical therapy, or other medical appointments. You might have to deal with...
Table of Contents Move Over – It’s The Law! There are many traffic rules and regulations in California. In addition to the California Vehicle Code, there are many county laws, municipal regulations, and other road rules that apply while driving...
Table of Contents National Work Zone Awareness Week Every spring, we recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30) to bring attention to a critical threat to public safety. Work zone accidents kill hundreds of Americans every year. The simple...
Table of Contents Road Traffic Accidents During Coronavirus Lockdowns The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all of us in multiple ways. Across California, families have faced financial burdens, medical crises, and the emotional stress that comes with these changes....
Table of Contents What Happens if Someone Gets in an Accident While Driving my Car? Am I Liable if Someone Else Driving My Car Gets Into an Accident? The quick answer to this question is yes, and no. California law...
Table of Contents What Should You Do After Having an Accident? Don’t say a car accident can’t happen to you, because it can. It happens to hundreds of thousands of California residents and visitors every year. In the year 2020,...
Table of Contents Factors to Consider When Hiring an Accident Attorney It is difficult to know who is the right personal injury lawyer for your accident case. At times, you might feel overwhelmed with all the options and advertisements for...
Table of Contents Research Shows Hispanics and Latinos at Higher Risk of Car Accidents and Fatalities It is estimated that car accidents are a leading cause of death for Hispanics between the ages of 1 and 34. Research also indicates...
Californians Must Be Aware Of New Traffic Safety Laws In 2021 Every year brings new changes to California law. As in past years, 2021 will bring new traffic laws, and California drivers must be aware of them to avoid fines...
