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 of pursuing compensation for injuries resulting from a crash.
We have prepared this guide to help you know what to...
Table of Contents When A Medical Condition Causes A Car Accident On a busy highway, a man has a heart attack while driving his motorcycle. A line of stopped traffic is smashed into by an unconscious truck driver who suffered from a stroke. There are multiple reasons why an accident caused by a medical issue can be serious. They...
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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, made a report that in 2018, traffic deaths had decreased, but there were still...
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 claims or court process before. Personal injury claims can be especially difficult if the insurance company is pressuring you...
Table of Contents Life as we knew it has markedly changed with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many individuals, families, businesses, hospitals, and multiple other entities are having to conduct things in ways they would never have imagined only a few months ago. If you have a loved one in a nursing home or a skilled living facility,...
Table of Contents The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Motorcycle Safety Program (MSP) Unit is charged with co-leading and participating in a specific strategic highway safety plan. In conjunction with traffic safety stakeholders, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the California Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the MSP Unit is developing action items to...
Being a passenger in a California car accident can leave you uncertain about your next steps. Unlike drivers, passengers rarely share fault, but you still need to act quickly to protect your health and legal rights. After getting medical help, you should document the crash, exchange information, and consider filing a claim against the driver who caused the accident.
Passengers...
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. However, what happens when an Uber or Lyft is involved in a car accident?
These services are still relatively new, and the law is not...
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 from all walks of life gather every April to attend one of the most-awaited music festivals in the world —...
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 types of damages.
The law also had an impact on insurance costs. For example, according to a 1999 report by...
