Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in California and throughout the U.S. One challenge facing personal injury lawyers who handle distracted driving claims is finding evidence that the at-fault driver was texting, accessing a...
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Truck driver fatigue and hours of service violations
In California and throughout the nation, the trucking industry is vital when it comes to intrastate and interstate commerce. Individuals and companies realize this, which is why the increasing demand to deliver goods at lightening speed endures. While delivering goods...
Does medical payments coverage cover injuries suffered by passengers in a rideshare vehicle?
Medical Payments Coverage, also known as Med Pay, is an optional coverage that California drivers can purchase to cover medical bills, lost wages and funeral expenses for covered persons injured in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of who is at fault for the...
Factors relevant to premises liability cases
Falls are a common form of personal injury accident. It is not uncommon for a California resident to slip, trip, or stumble over something that they did not see in their path. Sometimes, these types of events are self-inflicted. Often, however, falls are due to the...
A driver’s duty when behind the wheel of their car
California drivers must pass certain tests in order to legally operate motor vehicles in the state. For example, they may be required to take a written test to demonstrate that they understand the laws and safe driving practices of California. They may also be...
Help your teen driver avoid accidents
According to the AAA National Foundation for Traffic Safety, when teen drivers ride with teen passengers, everyone in the car has a 51% higher fatality risk than for a comparable trip with an adult driver. In fact, motorists ages 16 to 19 have a higher accident...
California traffic deaths rise during 2020
Most Southern California residents understand the importance of driving safely. But not everyone follows the important driving laws that are in place. Since the start of the pandemic over a year ago an alarming trend is occurring across California. Statistics The...
The serious problem of reckless driving in California
Driving is a privilege enjoyed by many Southern California residents. After taking the requisite classes and tests, a person may earn the right to drive by obtaining their driver’s license. However, securing a driver’s license does not mean that an individual will be...
Consumer rights when harmed by a defective product
Purchasing consumer goods is essentially a daily activity for most individuals in California and elsewhere. Many will not second-guess the safety and quality of the product unless it is broken or visibly defected. Unfortunately, it is not always apparent and obvious...
Defensive driving strategies for motorcycle riders
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration reports that while motorcycle accident fatalities have declined overall nationwide in recent years, riders still have a disproportionate risk of serious accident injury and death. In addition, California has more...