TL;DR: It is not safe to use a car seat after a moderate or severe accident because crash forces can weaken the seat and increase a child’s risk of head or spinal injuries. Parents should replace the seat after serious...
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Safety should always be your priority any time you ride a motorcycle. Operating a motorcycle takes different skills from driving a car; however, the laws of the road apply to every driver just the same. Motorcyclists also face a greater...
TL;DR: A hit-and-run under California Vehicle Code occurs when a driver leaves the scene without stopping and providing required information after causing property damage or injury. Victims often face medical bills and lost wages, and compensation may come from uninsured...
Insurance adjusters will provide you with their calculations regarding the value of your personal injury claim. Can you trust that their valuation represents your losses? Often, the answer is no. Insurance companies often make initial offers that may not cover...
TL;DR: Teen drivers face the highest crash risk due to inexperience, distraction, and speeding, which makes strict safety habits essential on U.S. roads each year. Following graduated licensing rules reduces injury risk and limits liability during the first year when...
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,...
Cycling is becoming more and more popular every year. Here in California, with our pleasant temperatures all year long, biking is an excellent way to get around town and get some exercise. It is better for both your wallet and...
LOS ANGELES, CA – 08/04/2018 — Supermodel and socialite Paris Jackson was involved in a car accident on Saturday, August 4th, in West Los Angeles, when she failed to stop for traffic properly and slammed into cars in a local...
The Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday weekend are upon us once again. Most Americans are ready to enjoy a home-cooked meal, the company of family and friends, and the best shopping deals of the year. Thanksgiving weekend abounds with bargains...
TL;DR: A minor car accident during pregnancy can harm your baby by causing placental abruption, oxygen loss, or early labor even without visible injuries. The at-fault driver may be liable for medical costs and complications, and delayed symptoms can weaken...
TL;DR: Automobile safety evolved through driver education, safer vehicle design, and federal regulation that reduced crash deaths. Rising injuries to drivers, passengers, children exposed defect risks plus weak laws, leading to seatbelts, airbags, DUI limits, federal mandates that shape liability...
TL;DR: Driving in the rain is more dangerous because water reduces visibility and tire traction, which sharply increases crash risk. Drivers and passengers face higher injury rates when motorists fail to slow down for wet roads, and liability often turns...
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental death in the United States. While accidental deaths are the third-ranked cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor...
TL;DR: Human tolerance for collisions is extremely low, and speeds of 30 km/h can be fatal for unprotected pedestrians. The body is not built for crash forces, so negligent drivers can cause brain or neck injuries, and fault must be...
TL;DR: Reckless driving in California is a criminal offense that involves willful disregard for safety and can lead to jail when it causes injuries. Drivers, passengers, teens face severe harm in crashes, and prosecutors must prove dangerous conduct after serious...
Los Angeles is arguably among the cities in the nation with a high number of traffic accident fatalities. After years of high accident rates and scores of traffic deaths, in 2015, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced an ambitious plan known as...
TL;DR: Undocumented immigrants can file a personal injury claim in California regardless of immigration status, and courts bar defendants from using that status to deny liability. Injured workers, drivers, or other victims must prove negligence and damages within 2 years...
TL;DR: The Uber accident form should be submitted as soon as possible after the crash once you receive medical care and speak to police. Passengers, drivers, and pedestrians injured by a negligent Uber driver need prompt reporting to support insurance...
TL;DR: Blind spot motorcycle accidents usually happen when drivers change lanes or turn without seeing a rider, and the driver is typically liable for failing to check mirrors or yield. Motorcyclists suffer severe injuries due to limited protection, and quick...
TL;DR: Yes, a car accident can cause blurred vision from brain injury, retinal detachment, whiplash, or eye trauma after a crash. These injuries affect drivers or passengers, may signal negligence, and delayed treatment risks permanent vision loss in a personal...
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 tradition of trick-or-treating,...
TL;DR: Is it safe to bike to work in Los Angeles? It can be dangerous because heavy traffic, limited protected lanes, and high crash rates put bike commuters at risk of serious injury. Drivers often fail to yield or pass...
TL;DR: Car accident cases involving minors pause the statute of limitations until the child turns 18, unlike cases involving only adults. This delay protects injured children but parents must prove driver fault and preserve evidence early before memories fade after...
Injured victims might be unsure of what to do after a car crash. At Arash Law, our goal is to help you protect your health and legal rights after a car accident, truck accident, bicycle accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident,...
TL;DR: Driving at night is dangerous because visibility drops, reaction times slow, and impaired or fatigued drivers are more common. These risks raise fatal crash rates, harm teens and older drivers most, and can make a motorist liable for negligence...
TL;DR: Serious truck accidents often involve 18-wheelers, tanker trucks, dump trucks, and buses because their size or cargo increases crash force or rollover risk. People in smaller vehicles face severe injuries, and liability often stems from driver error or poor...
TL;DR: A wrongful death lawsuit after an Autopilot crash can be filed when evidence suggests the driver-assistance system or a truck driver failed to prevent a fatal collision. Families of drivers killed in underride crashes may claim product defects or...
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...
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 not enough to pay the full amount of...
TL;DR: California DUI arrests more than tripled during the July 4 holiday, with 589 arrests and 12 crash deaths reported statewide. Impaired drivers put holiday motorists at risk of serious crashes, and victims can file injury claims against the at-fault...