These are three practices used by some car insurance companies during the claims process, which can result in lower compensation for injured parties. The story may go like this: You are driving on a street when a truck comes out...
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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 databases do not consistently record headphone use. The level of...
A motorcyclist is not automatically at fault just because the rider was lane splitting. Lane splitting is legal in California....
Insurance companies determine fault by conducting a liability investigation. A claims adjuster reviews the available evidence, applies the relevant traffic...
An opposing party can sue you even if you believe the accident was not your fault. Filing a lawsuit does...
Yes, you can sue someone if you fall in their driveway. Under California premises liability law, you can sue if...
When a drunk driver hits you from behind, the collision may happen with little or no warning. Alcohol can slow...
Deciding whether to accept the settlement offer in your injury case or go to trial depends on how fair the...
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TL;DR: Traumatic brain injury survival can double or triple when paramedics use the EPIC prehospital protocol instead of older hyperventilation methods. Severe crash victims face brain damage from oxygen loss and low blood pressure, and early airway control with oxygen...
If you were injured in a truck accident, it is only natural to wonder how much your personal injury claim might be worth. This is particularly true when you have incurred substantial medical bills and lost income. Luckily, most skilled...
TL;DR: Motorcycle accidents are more deadly because riders lack protection and drivers often fail to see them at intersections or in blind spots. Distracted drivers are often at fault in motorcycle crashes, and injury claims must be filed before short...
TL;DR: Yes, undocumented workers in California can receive workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. Injured farmworkers, construction workers, and other employees are covered regardless of immigration status, and employers remain liable for workplace injuries. Delays in...
TL;DR: Reopen a personal injury case after a settlement is usually not allowed once you sign a release of liability with the insurance company. It prevents claims for new or worsening injuries against that defendant, and California gives most victims...
TL;DR: In California, there is no minimum age for a child to ride on the back of a motorcycle. The child must be 4 feet 8 inches tall and able to reach footrests, or the rider may face liability if...
The Insurance Information Institute reports that dog bite injury cases account for 1/3 of all claims made on homeowners insurance liability policies. In addition, settlements and jury verdicts from dog bite lawsuits exceeded $356 million in 2007. According to an...
TL;DR: Driving safely around large commercial trucks requires giving them extra space and avoiding blind spots because their size creates longer stopping distances. Passenger drivers face severe injury in truck accidents when they cut in front or linger beside a...
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...
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. While they were...
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Authorities are searching for a 19-year-old man who suffers from a traumatic brain injury. He has been missing since Thursday night from South Los Angeles. Anthony Lavell Chapman Jr. was last seen April 25th, 2019 at...
TL;DR: Lane splitting is legal in California under Vehicle Code 21658.1 if done safely and at reasonable speeds. Motorcycle crashes often happen when drivers fail to see riders or block their path, which can create driver liability. Speed differences over...
TL;DR: Is Kim Kardashian a lawyer is a common question, and the answer is no because she is not licensed in California. She is completing a 4-year California law apprenticeship and must pass the Baby Bar before she can represent...
Accidents can happen at Coachella, and if you get hurt, an injury law firm can help you explore your legal options. Learn about the different types of festival accidents and injuries, as well as tips for staying safe. Many people...
TL;DR: International Be Kind To Lawyers Day is an annual holiday on the second Tuesday in April that encourages people to show appreciation for attorneys. It highlights how lawyers face public criticism despite services like drafting wills and handling injury...
Due to their massive size and weight, accidents involving large commercial trucks present serious hazards on California roads. The trucking industry fuels our economy, and as consumer demand continues to grow, so does the demand for truck drivers and the...
TL;DR: TL;DR: 2018 Minnesota Chauffeur of the Year Arthur “Art” Stoen drove 4.4 million miles over 55 years without a truck accident. Truck accidents can cause severe injuries on congested or icy roads, which makes a clean safety record critical...
TL;DR: Slip and fall accidents are most often caused by wet or uneven surfaces, poor lighting, broken handrails, weather hazards, and unsafe property conditions. Property owners can be liable when negligence leads to injuries like fractures or brain trauma, and...
TL;DR: A beauty salon in California can be held responsible if negligence causes a client’s injury during services or on the premises. Clients burned, cut, infected, or hurt in falls must prove the salon’s fault and act quickly to preserve...
Proposition 213, officially called The Personal Responsibility Act of 1996, was brought to the voters in California and was an initiative measure that limited the ability of uninsured motorists, drunk drivers, and felons injured during their crimes to pursue certain...
TL;DR: Yes, a lawyer is required to respond to client emails and keep clients reasonably informed about their case. Injury clients can be harmed if an attorney ignores updates, withholds settlement checks, or settles without consent, and ongoing silence may...
Traffic accidents can happen at any given time, and the financial consequences of these accidents can extend far beyond the initial repair costs of the car. Even minor accidents can cause a significant increase in your insurance rates. However, this...
TL;DR: Negligence in vehicle accidents occurs when a California driver fails to use reasonable care and causes injury or property damage. Under comparative negligence, injured drivers or passengers can recover damages even if at fault, but compensation drops by their...
TL;DR: Vape battery explosions are rare but can cause severe burns and fires when lithium-ion batteries overheat or short-circuit. Users face injury when devices are modified, paired with the wrong charger, or stored with metal objects, and manufacturers or sellers...
Vaping or smoking electronic cigarettes has become increasingly popular. Many consider them a safer and healthier alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. As an injury law firm, we’ve unfortunately seen cases where vape-related accidents led to injuries. If you’re looking to...
TL;DR: Minor accident cases differ from adult cases because the statute of limitations pauses until the child turns 18 and courts must approve most settlements. Injured children need a guardian ad litem to pursue claims, and parents may share liability...
TL;DR: An auto insurance claim is a request for your insurer to pay for car damage or injuries after an accident, or to defend you if you caused the crash. It affects drivers and passengers facing repair costs or medical...
TL;DR: Super Bowl Sunday drunk driving crashes spike sharply, with alcohol-related fatal and injury wrecks rising up to 117% in some counties. Impaired drivers face liability for deaths and serious injuries, and the first hour after the game carries the...
TL;DR: New California laws in 2019 ended cash bail while expanding DUI ignition interlock rules, shifting how suspects and convicted drivers are handled. They also allow marijuana conviction relief while adding police transparency plus gun rules, with deadlines like July...