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...Distracted driving is one of the primary causes of fatal car accidents in the U.S. and can involve anything from texting and driving to paying more attention to your passengers or eating a snack. Grabbing food on the go is such a normal feature of life in Los Angeles that many people don’t realize just […]
Read more...California is an at-fault state for car accidents. If a driver causes an accident, the accident victims can sue the at-fault driver to recover compensation for damages. Generally, most car accident claims are handled by the driver’s insurance company. California drivers are required to provide proof of financial responsibility for an accident. Most drivers have […]
Read more...Truck accidents are frequently catastrophic due to the sheer size of an 18-wheeler. Wrongful death claims are common, as are large personal injury claims. Most claimants would rather settle their truck accident claim out of court because it is simpler, easier, and less stressful than going to court. However, even settlements take time to resolve. […]
Read more...You may have heard of a “reasonable person” in the context of a personal injury lawsuit in California. But, who is this “reasonable person,” and why are they important? In a personal injury lawsuit based on negligence, the injured party must show that the defendant did not act like a “reasonable person” would have in […]
Read more...Driving without a license is a crime in California and every other state. So what happens when an unlicensed driver gets in an accident? Although this is never good news, the consequences depend largely on the circumstances of the accident. Even if you are driving with a valid license, you need to know what will […]
Read more...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...NICK / April 12, 2021 / CAR ACCIDENTS 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 […]
Read more...Congress passed a law in 1991 that made airbags mandatory in all new cars sold after September 1, 1998. Since that time, manufacturers have refined airbags as well as the sensors that determine when they deploy. Airbags have produced significant results. They reduce driver fatalities in car accidents by 29% and front passenger fatalities by […]
Read more...California has many laws that impact an injured person’s right to recover compensation for their damages. However, many people are not aware of Proposition 213 and how it could impact their car accident claims. What is Proposition 213? Proposition 213 was passed in 1996. Many organizations spent money and time supporting the proposed law, including […]
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