Every year brings new changes to California law. As in past years, 2021 brought new traffic laws, and California drivers must be aware of them to avoid fines and administrative fees. More importantly, these safety rules are intended to help...
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TL;DR: Weather conditions in California can increase slip-and-fall risks, but property owners may be legally responsible for resulting injuries if they were negligent. You may need to prove that the owner knew about the danger or should have discovered it through reasonable inspections. You generally have two years to file...
A property owner is not automatically legally responsible simply because someone dies on their property. Liability usually depends on the...
Car insurance does cover a bicycle accident when a driver causes the crash. Their liability policy is the primary source...
An amusement park may be liable when the park, its workers, or another responsible party fails to exercise the care...
California workers' compensation can cover an injury during an off-site lunch break, but only when the injury arose out of...
If a driver flees on foot but leaves the vehicle behind, the crash can still qualify as a hit-and-run. Leaving...
Standard homeowners insurance policies cover slip-and-fall injuries sustained by guests and visitors. Homeowners insurance can help cover claims when visitors...
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Life can take unexpected turns, even on what seems like a perfect day. Imagine after a day where everything seemed to go right at work, your ride home is interrupted by a car accident, leaving you with injuries. While struggling...
TL;DR: Personal injury lawyers can review your medical history as far back as needed to assess preexisting conditions and prove whether the accident caused or worsened your injury. Old records can affect fault and damages, especially if insurers argue a...
In addition to serving as head trial attorney, Joseph Low will train the firm’s litigators and help expand the firm’s team and reach. Joseph H. Low IV, a trial attorney who won a record-setting personal injury verdict in Kern County...
TL;DR: Lane-splitting is legal in California, but unsafe riding can lead to severe injuries in rear-end or blind-spot crashes. If a crash happens, riders may share fault, which can reduce financial compensation, and they have 2 years to file a...
If you were recently involved in a personal injury accident, you might question whether you need to be represented by a personal injury attorney. From a legal standpoint, you do not need an attorney to file a claim. You can...
TL;DR: San Francisco bicycle accidents can lead to wrongful death and personal injury claims when a negligent driver causes fatal or serious harm. Surviving spouses, families, and injured cyclists may recover lost income, medical costs, or loss of consortium, but...
A serious auto accident can be a challenging experience. You may be scared, injured, and have many people trying to offer assistance or tell you where to go. You are also likely to be unsure about what to do. Even...
A car accident can be a terrifying experience, especially if you have never been in a car accident before and do not know what to do next. At Arash Law, we have helped accident victims throughout California navigate the process...
TL;DR: Wildfire evacuation traffic accidents happen because road closures and sudden mass departures create gridlock and panic, which increase crash risk for fleeing drivers. Injured motorists may have claims if another driver, a utility company, or unsafe road control caused...
The Ministry of the Interior in the United Arab Emirates has recently warned individuals about posting video clips or photos related to traffic accidents on any social media platforms. This law was made in order to keep in view the...
TL;DR: You can take on the insurance company yourself after a car accident, but it is harder when injuries are serious or fault is disputed. Injured drivers and passengers risk low settlements because insurers dispute medical proof or shift blame,...
TL;DR: You can sue someone with a medical condition if their condition caused a car accident and the emergency was foreseeable or tied to negligence. Drivers who ignore known symptoms may remain liable for injuries to other motorists, and medical...
It can be difficult to pinpoint the chances of getting into (and surviving) a car crash. However, fatal car accidents in the United States total around 90 each day and more than 32,000 yearly. The NHTSA, also known as the...
TL;DR: A commuter student is someone who drives to school instead of living on campus, taking on daily travel costs and crash risk. Student drivers face higher accident exposure plus insurance liability in traffic or crowded lots, while more road...
TL;DR: To find a personal injury lawyer in California, choose one with proven experience handling cases like yours and a record of settlements or trials. Injured drivers and accident victims risk losing compensation if they hire the wrong lawyer or...
TL;DR: Bigger cars are generally safer than smaller cars because greater vehicle mass lowers driver death rates in crashes, especially in collisions with lighter vehicles. Small cars carry higher fatality risk, while SUVs and large vehicles protect occupants better, though...
Arash Law Secures Potential Record $11.25 Million Workers’ Compensation Settlement Arash Law is pleased to share that attorney Tina Esghiegh recently secured an $11.25 million workers’ compensation settlement on behalf of a severely injured construction worker. In 2018, Salvador Ramirez...
At Arash Law, our clients come first. Our attorneys have years of experience handling a wide range of personal injury claims and are committed to assisting clients in pursuing compensation for their injuries and losses. Working toward potentially settling your...
Whether you were injured in a car accident, sustained a dog bite, or slipped and fell at the grocery store, you might be wondering if you need a California personal injury lawyer. Filing an injury lawsuit is a complex process...
Accident victims have a legal right to seek compensation for suffering losses resulting from a personal injury or wrongful death. At Arash Law, we focus on advocating for our clients to pursue adequate recompense for their injuries and losses. Our...
Can I sue Uber or Lyft to get full compensation for the injuries I sustained in a car accident in a ridesharing vehicle? If you were in an accident involving a ridesharing vehicle, you may be entitled to seek compensation...
You’ve probably seen many ads for personal injury lawyers on television, billboards around town, and social media. Some personal injury cases may not require legal representation, and certain attorneys may advise that you can handle straightforward matters on your own....
If you have been injured through someone else’s negligence, you may have a personal injury claim. Many personal injury victims do not know what to expect. You might feel overwhelmed by the system if you have not been through the...
After sustaining a personal injury, the healing process might take some time. Similarly, it might take some time to settle or litigate your case. Although your case may eventually make it to court, your California personal injury lawyer can handle...
Every year, fatal accidents occur on the roads of San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. Thousands more are seriously injured, and for many of them, life will never be the same. It is essential to hold negligent drivers accountable...
Behind a beautiful art installation in Los Angeles lies a tragic message: too many road users are killed in Los Angeles every day. Negligent drivers must face the consequences for the losses they cause. Negligent construction companies and government agencies...
TL;DR: Car accidents are usually caused by driver negligence, not unavoidable events. Speeding, distraction, and impairment harm drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, and fault determines insurance liability and injury claims, while consistent enforcement reduces deaths and thousands of lives are lost...
TL;DR: Pedestrian accidents in California are most often caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, jaywalking, and poor visibility, and negligent drivers can be held liable for the injuries they cause. Victims face severe harm due to lack of protection, and...
TL;DR: Los Angeles is failing to meet Vision Zero’s goal of ending traffic deaths, as fatalities remain high and pedestrian deaths continue to rise. Pedestrians and cyclists face the greatest risk from distracted and speeding drivers, and weak enforcement and...