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Vehicle and Driver Requirements in California for Uber and Lyft

Vehicle and Driver Requirements in California for Uber and Lyft In 2013, California became the first state to regulate rideshare systems. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) enacts and enforces rules for Uber and Lyft. Cities also have some authority to regulate these “transportation network companies.” Uber and Lyft use the CPUC rules, local ordinances, and […]

Who is at Fault in a Chain Reaction Car Accident?

Who is at Fault in a Chain Reaction Car Accident? California is an at-fault insurance state for car accidents, including chain reaction car crashes. Therefore, before you can recover any money for your injuries and damages, you must determine who is at fault in a pile-up.  California tort law holds all at-fault parties responsible for damages. […]

The Deadliest Highway Stretches in California

The Deadliest Highway Stretches in California More than 6,500 fatal traffic accidents occurred in California over a recent two-year span. This makes California the second-highest state in terms of motor vehicle accident fatalities. Only the state of Texas had more traffic deaths within the same time.  Many of these deadly collisions took place on a high-speed roadway. […]

Is It Illegal to Eat While Driving in California?

Is It Illegal to Eat While Driving in California? No state, including California, has a law that prohibits eating while driving. You might interpret this as a tacit admission that you can safely eat and drive in some situations. But every state, including California, has reckless driving laws. These laws do not specifically refer to […]

How to Get Your LAPD Traffic Collision Report

How to Get Your LAPD Traffic Collision Report After you’re involved in a car accident in Los Angeles, you must take several steps. If you skip any of these steps, you could face potential criminal charges for a hit and run or failing to report an accident. When your car accident involves injuries or deaths, you […]

Can I File A Car Accident…

Can I File A Car Accident If Someone Hits My Parked Car Have you ever parked your car on the side of a road or in a parking lot, only to come back later and find scratches, dents, or other damage? Unfortunately, this happens all too often, especially in cities like Los Angeles. Between crowded streets, […]

Determining Fault After a Left Turn Car Accident in California

Determining Fault After a Left Turn Car Accident in California Skillful drivers know that before making a left-hand turn in front of traffic, they must always yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution. Severe accidents and bodily injury can occur when drivers don’t follow those rules. Determining fault without the help of […]

Determining Fault After a Left Turn Car Accident in California

Skillful drivers know that before making a left-hand turn in front of traffic, they must always yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution. Severe accidents and bodily injury can occur when drivers don’t follow those rules. Determining fault without the help of an experienced Los Angeles car crash attorney can be difficult, if not […]

Liability and Compensation for Multiple Car Accident Claims in California

Liability and Compensation for Multiple Car Accident Claims in California Multi-car accidents are those that involve three or more vehicles. They typically have higher victim liability payouts because they involve more insurance companies, including commercial vehicle insurance companies with higher liability insurance coverage. Multi-car accidents are also much more complicated than single or two-car accidents. […]