March 21, 2023 / California Law
Window Tint Laws in California
Window tints are popular because they serve several purposes and make cars look more attractive. Along with providing some privacy, the main objective of window tinting is to block out sun and heat, keeping the inside of the vehicle cooler than it would be otherwise. While everyone is allowed to tint their vehicles, California, like […]
Read more... October 20, 2022 / California Law
Right-of-Way Laws in California
You and other California drivers may take the current state of traffic for granted. Although Los Angeles congestion may be frustrating, traffic is less chaotic than it was when cars were first invented. In fact, it was not until 1901, fifteen years after the invention of the car, that Connecticut created the first set of […]
Read more... October 6, 2022 / California Law
What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean?
Yielding the right of way is a common term we all hear when first learning to drive while taking online or in-person driving courses. However, it is always important to take a refresher course on how to properly yield to other drivers on the road to help prevent car accidents. Yielding the right of way […]
Read more... June 20, 2022 / California Law
Can Trucks Drive in the Left Lane in California?
California has specific rules regulating lane occupation and transit, especially when it comes to commercial trucks. Commercial truckers who obey these rules, in particular the left lane rules, are at a much lower risk of causing a car accident than those who do not. California’s Left Lanes In most cases, left lanes on California highways […]
Read more... June 15, 2022 / California Law
What Is the Difference Between Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault?
Some individuals might use the terms “sexual abuse” and “sexual assault” interchangeably. However, these are two different crimes under California law. Learning the difference between sexual assault and sexual abuse can help you understand your options for holding someone who hurt you by committing a sex crime in Los Angeles accountable for their actions. What […]
Read more... June 8, 2022 / California Law
California Truck Lane Restrictions
Commercial trucks seem to be just part of the scenery along the California highways, from the long stretches up the coast to the crowded delivery areas in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego. But sharing the road with these giant trucks, which weigh easily ten times the weight of the average passenger car, can […]
Read more... May 25, 2022 / California Law
What Are the Current Regulations in Los Angeles, CA for E-Scooters?
California law classifies e-scooters as motor vehicles. This classification applies regardless of the size of the e-scooter motor or its top speed. Electric scooters are subject to many of the same traffic laws as cars. This means that California treats e-scooters differently from e-bikes, which are classified as bicycles rather than motor vehicles. As a […]
Read more... May 17, 2022 / California Law
California Child Car Seat Laws
Even the most minor car accidents present the possibility of injuries to passengers. That is why parents should take the proper precautions to keep their children safe while traveling by car. Safety precautions for children are a good idea and are also a legal requirement in California. While you might know that keeping your kids […]
Read more... April 25, 2022 / California Law
What is California Proposition 213?
California Proposition 213 (incorporated into California Civil Code 3333) denies non-economic damages to uninsured drivers who suffer injury in an auto accident that was not their fault. Other sections of the law deny damages to intoxicated drivers and certain felons. Many people believe that this law is unfair to uninsured motorists. Economic Damages vs. Non-Economic […]
Read more... April 21, 2022 / California Law
What Happens If I Don’t Show Up for Jury Duty?
A jury is a group of ordinary citizens who determine guilt or innocence (in a criminal trial) or liability (in a civil action such as a car accident or a dog bite lawsuit, for example). Almost all defendants enjoy a constitutional right to a jury trial. Correspondingly, most citizens have an obligation to serve on […]
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