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TL;DR: Car crashes cause traumatic brain injury when high impact forces make the brain move violently inside the skull, especially at higher speeds and certain angles. Drivers and passengers can suffer bleeding or swelling that worsens quickly, and crash speed...

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: 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: 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...
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...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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