A Halloween Safety GUIDE for Drivers and Trick-or-Treating Pedestrians *2024 UPDATE*

Table of Contents Halloween is a fun time for the whole family, filled with exciting activities and opportunities to create lasting memories. From costume contests and parades to haunted houses and pumpkin carving, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The...

A Locals Guide to Riding Your Bike in The City of Angels

A Locals Guide to Riding Your Bike in The City of Angels Bike riding has become extremely popular in and around Los Angeles. As traffic gets worse and worse, more and more Angelenos are considering the environment before getting in...

Post-Pandemic “Back-to-School” Safe Driving Guide *2021 Update

Is The Pandemic Going To Affect Driving Back To School When They Open? This year with COVID-19, going back to school will look a bit different. For those children who will be going back to in-person classes, it will be...

Trejo The Hero: Actor Danny Trejo Helps Rescue a Trapped Small Boy Inside an Overturned Car

Actor Danny Trejo might be well-known for playing some of the scariest villains in films, but he also appears to be one of Hollywood’s most loved celebrities. The actor looked like a real-life action star when he rushed to free...

How Soon Should I See a Doctor and Injury Attorney After an Auto Accident?

An auto accident is an overwhelming experience for anyone. Most injury victims are unsure of what to do after being involved in a car crash. At Arash Law, we want to help you protect your health and legal rights after...

The 8 Increased Risks of Accidents While Driving at Night and 12 Tips to Combat Them

A lot of people often question “What makes driving at night dangerous?”. Nighttime driving has long been known to be more dangerous than daytime driving. Research has repeatedly shown that more accidents occur at night. There are many reasons for...

California’s Most Common Types of Truck Accidents and Injuries They Cause

The California Truck Accident Lawyers of Arash Law Are Dedicated to Helping Victims Recover Maximum Compensation Truck accidents can cause more serious injuries than other auto accidents. In a collision, a loaded truck gains more momentum than smaller, lighter vehicles....

Tesla Is Being Sued for Wrongful Death Following Another Crash Involving Autopilot

The smart-vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer, tearing off its roof as is passed skid through underneath the truck. Tesla is being sued by the family of a 50-year-old Florida male who passed away in a crash while using...

Uber Passengers Handbook – What to Do If an Accident Occurs While You’re Riding in One?

In recent years, rideshare programs like Uber and Lyft have become hugely popular. Most Californians have used a rideshare service at some point, and many will continue to use these convenient services again and again. But what happens when an...

The Importance of UN-insured (UM) & UNDER-insured Motorist (UIM) Insurance Coverage in California

What are Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist Coverage? Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage pays for damages caused by another driver who does not have any insurance. Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage pays for damages caused by a driver whose insurance coverage is...

DUI Arrests During The 4th of July Holiday Were Higher in 2019 Than 2018

The California Highway Patrol has experienced a busy Fourth of July, making almost 600 DUI arrests across the state and even issuing more than 400 speeding citations along Interstate 80. This year almost 600 suspected drunk drivers were detained statewide...

A Guide To California’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injuries

STAT·UTE OF LIM·I·TA·TIONS StaCHo͞ot əv limə’tāSHənz” (noun) Law A statute prescribing a period of limitation for the bringing of certain kinds of legal action. California law gives injury victims a limited time to file a legal claim. This is known...

The 20 Best Driving Tips For An Extra-Safe 4th of July On The Road

The 4th of July, also known as the Independence Day in the United States represents a symbolic day in the heart of each American. The first week of July is typically one of the busiest American traveling periods of the...

Can Posting on Social Media Hurt My Personal Injury Case? Read This Before Ranting on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter!

Social media is ending up being an essential part of modern life. These networking platforms use sufficient space for everybody to share their experiences, catch up with old pals, post pictures, and share different kinds of digital content. You...

Pasadena, California Police Issue 100+ Citations During Special Bike & Pedestrian Traffic Enforcement Program Friday

Table of Contents Friday’s program netted a total of 107 citations, 85 of which were for dangerous driving. 17 pedestrians were issued citations along with five bicyclists. Three motorists were found to be driving without a valid driver’s license. On...

The Ultimate Memorial Day Weekend Driving Guide: 10 Helpful Safety Tips. Time-Saving Hacks and Useful Statistics to Know

Nearly 43 million Americans will begin their summers on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend getaway. This extended holiday weekend, marking the unofficial start of the summer holiday season will see the second-highest travel volume on record since...

Ford issues 2 safety recalls for the Fusion and Ranger line of vehicles

Vehicle manufacturers work under a great deal of pressure. They must ensure that the parts they manufacture are safe for use. Developing vehicles or parts with defects puts lives at risk – thousands of lives if the defect occurs on...

Which Kinds of Car Accidents Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries?

A new study from aerospace and mechanical engineering professor Samy Missoum details a new way of calculating the probability of a TBI because of a car accident. University of Arizona researchers are developing a tool to figure out the chances...

3 Dirty Tricks That Car Insurance Companies Use & Secrets They Keep From You

Delay, Deny and Defend These are three dirty tricks used by the car insurance industry to avoid paying people injured in car accidents. Insurance companies save billions of dollars using these tactics. The story usually goes like this… You are...

Researchers Develop New Method To Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries That Could Save Thousands of Lives

New initiative for treating traumatic brain injuries could potentially save thousands of lives each year, University of Arizona says Individuals with severe brain injuries sustained in accidents could be saved at double or triple the rate of prior patients if...

Truck Accident Worth and Settlement Timeline

How Much Can a Truck Accident Case Be Worth and How Long Does It Take to Settle? If you were injured in a truck accident, it is only natural to wonder how much your personal injury claim might be worth....

May Is Motorcycle Awareness Month – Get Up to Speed on Stats & Tips to Share The Road

As spring turns to summer, you’re likely to hear the road’s siren call. There’s no better time to get out on your bike than right now. And because May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, there is also a no better time...

An Undocumented Worker’s Guide to California Workers’ Comp Rights

There are millions of undocumented workers in the United States. When an undocumented worker is hurt while on the job, he or she is – in many states – entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. This is true although the injured...

Is It Possible to Reopen a Personal Injury Case and Recover More?

Table of Contents If you were injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence and then received a settlement as compensation for your damages, you probably can’t reopen the case. When your personal injury claim was settled...

Can Kids Legally Ride on Backs of Motorcycles?

Table of Contents At What Age Can a Child Ride On The Back of a Motorcycle? In 2017, 529 Californian motorcyclists died in traffic accidents. Nearly all (476) were wearing helmets at that moment. Regrettably, helmets can’t always prevent motorcycle...

Average Settlement Amounts for California Dog Bite Cases

Table of Contents The Insurance Information Institute reports that dog bite injury cases account for 1/3 of all claims made on homeowner’s insurance liability policies. In addition, settlements and jury verdicts from dog bite lawsuits resulted in settlements exceeding $356...

Tips & Tricks for Sharing the Road with Commercial Trucks in California

Our consumer-driven economy is powered by the commercial trucks that deliver the goods we want and need. As demand grows, so too does the number of semi-trucks on our roadways. The fact is that, if you drive, you share the...

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving continues to be one of the deadliest threats on American roads today. While smartphones often receive the majority of the blame, distractions appear in countless forms: adjusting navigation systems, changing music selections, consuming food, or even applying cosmetics...

Safe-Driving Technologies Available for Cars That Help Prevent Accidents in 2024

Table of Contents Cars have come a long way since their conception in the 19th century. More than just a means of traveling between points A and B, these vehicles have evolved to be safer, intelligent companions for their users....

California Motorcyclist’s Guide to Safe Lane-Splitting

New Guidelines for Motorcyclists and Lane Splitting When motorcyclists pass a vehicle, or vehicles, while riding between these vehicles along the lane line, this is known as lane splitting. Filtering or filtering forward describes moving through traffic that is stopped...

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