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The answer to “What is the #1 cause of motorcycle accidents?” depends on the type of crash being measured. NHTSA's 2023 Motorcycles Traffic Safety Facts reported that 46% of fatal two-vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle occurred when the other vehicle was turning left while the motorcycle was going straight, passing,...
Responsibility for road debris damage in California depends on how the debris reached the roadway and who failed to prevent...
Yes, under California law, both public and private schools can be held liable for injuries caused by defective stairs, loose...
Parents should get medical care for their child, report the injury to the school, and save evidence. They should also...
What are the dangers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)? They have no protective frame, tip over easily, and travel across rough...
Cyclists can safely navigate around illegally parked delivery vehicles by slowing down, checking traffic, signaling, and moving left only when...
Yes, surveillance footage can support a school injury claim. It can often provide objective, time-stamped evidence of the cause of...
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In California, the time limit for suing someone for a dog bite is two years from the date of the attack. Missing the deadline means you will generally lose the right to seek compensation for your medical bills and lost...
The most dangerous intersections in Fresno are SR-99 southbound at Clinton Avenue and SR-99 northbound at Belmont Avenue. The most dangerous freeway segments are both the northbound and southbound lanes of SR-99. These locations accounted for the most crashes reported...
Traffic school can help reduce accidents, but not by making drivers smarter. It works because it changes behavior. It serves as a behavioral checkpoint, pushing drivers to correct bad habits before they lead to a crash. AB 2499 was a...
Trucking companies and their insurers commonly use several defenses to reduce or avoid paying claims after a truck accident. These include shifting blame to the victim, such as by arguing that they share fault or weren’t wearing a seatbelt. They...
If poor lighting caused or contributed to your fall, you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner. In California, property owners must use reasonable care to keep their premises safe. When inadequate lighting hides hazards such as...
Yes. You can sue after a parking lot accident in California if another person, business, property owner, contractor, valet company, or government entity caused your injuries through negligence. A lawsuit may help you seek compensation for medical bills, lost income,...
In California, ordinary creditors usually cannot take the part of your personal injury settlement that you need to support yourself, your spouse, and your dependents. This protection comes from California Code of Civil Procedure § 704.140, but it is not...
The benefits of hiring a personal injury lawyer are clear. A lawyer helps you get the compensation allowed by California law. They protect you from unfair settlement offers and manage legal deadlines, so you don’t miss important filing dates in...
A cerebrovascular accident, or CVA, is the medical term for a stroke. It happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel ruptures, causing brain cells to die. In personal injury cases, a CVA matters...
When someone rear-ends a car and pushes it into yours, the driver who caused the first crash is typically held responsible. Fault can spread, though. Each driver in the chain may bear some of the blame. These crashes can be...
A rear-end collision forces your body to move suddenly forward and backward in seconds. This rapid motion can strain muscles, ligaments, and spinal structures and may also affect the brain, even without a direct head impact. The severity depends on...
If you got hurt at SoFi Stadium, your claim can still move forward in California even if you live in another state or another country. Where you live doesn’t affect your right to pursue compensation. However, these cases can be...
Federal regulations on truck drivers establish the safety standards that every commercial driver must follow. Truck drivers in California must comply with both federal and state regulations. These rules govern hours of service, weight limits, driver qualifications, and commercial licensing...
Yes, you can bring a claim if the dog owner is a neighbor or friend. California law allows dog bite victims to seek compensation even when they know the dog's owner. If a dog bite causes medical bills, lost income,...
It’s illegal for an employer to fire, threaten, or punish you because you sought workers’ compensation benefits. You have the right to report an injury and receive care without fear of losing your job. The law protects you from retaliation...
Workers and vendors injured at Petco Park may be able to file both workers’ compensation and civil injury claims under California law. Employees typically qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, while third-party claims may also apply when another company or contractor...
In California, a person walking near a construction site may have the right to pursue a claim if they are hurt by falling materials or scaffolding. Legal protection is not limited to workers on the job. When injuries result from...
Yes, you can sue for a personal injury if you get hurt on the job in California, but only in limited situations. In most cases, workers' compensation is your only legal remedy for injuries and losses you sustain on the...
If a dangerous road condition caused your accident, you may have the right to seek compensation in California. To make a valid claim, you need to show that a government agency was responsible for maintaining the road, that the hazard...
California does not set one maximum accident injury compensation amount for most personal injury claims. The most you can recover depends on your proven damages, available insurance, your share of fault, and any legal limits that apply to your case....
Hiring a car accident lawyer has several benefits. A lawyer can protect your rights, handle insurance communications, gather evidence, and help you seek fair compensation under California law. After a crash, you may face painful injuries, growing medical bills, lost...
Broadside crashes are the most common fatal-and-serious-injury motorcycle crash type reported in California. A broadside crash means one vehicle hits the side of another. Many left-turn motorcycle crashes create this same type of impact because the turning driver crosses the...
A property owner can be liable for a scaffold accident in California under certain circumstances. The answer depends on who was hurt and how the accident happened. Under California law, property owners must keep their property safe. If an owner's...
A $25,000 settlement is the gross amount, not your final check. After attorney fees, case costs, medical liens, health plan repayment claims, and other deductions, your take-home amount may be closer to $10,000 to $17,000, depending on your fee agreement...
Suing for a dog bite may be worth it if the bite caused medical bills, missed work, scarring, infection, trauma, or other documented losses. California holds dog owners strictly liable for bites in many cases, which means you usually do...
To calculate pain and suffering after an injury, lawyers consider the severity of the injury, its duration, and its impact on daily life. An injury impacts life in many ways beyond just medical bills. It can also bring pain, sleepless...
Yes. Minor car accidents can cause injuries to your body, including whiplash, back strain, soft tissue damage, concussions, and joint pain. Even when the car has little visible damage, minor car accident injuries may appear right away or hours or...
You can still file a motorcycle accident case without an M1 license in California. However, insurers may argue that riding without a license shows a lack of training or riding skill. They may use that argument to reduce your potential...
Usually, no. In California, you must yield before turning left or right when a pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. You may complete the turn only when the pedestrian is safely out...