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3 important factors in trucking accidents
Semitrucks are basically vehicular missiles, capable of doing enormous amounts of damage. If you are in an accident involving a truck, some matters may make a difference in what kind of compensation you may be able to receive to cover your damages. Here are three...
How should you talk to your teen about distracted driving?
Getting a driver’s license is a major step in the life of your teenager. However, he or she must understand how important it is to stay focused while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, today’s mobile devices and car entertainment systems provide the opportunity for...
Could a trespasser sue you for an injury?
There have been various news stories about someone being on someone else’s property, getting injured and then suing the property owner for liability. This may seem far-fetched, but if you understand California’s premises liability laws, then you will know that it is...
Legal fault: more complex than you may think
Who is to blame for a car accident? The correct answer to this question could mean the difference between manageable injuries and an untenable position in terms of both finances and health. In our personal injury practice, fault is consistently one of the main ideas...
Jaywalking accidents may be the pedestrian’s fault
Pedestrians should try to keep themselves safe while sharing the road with vehicles. It is crucial that a person makes his or herself visible. A person can accomplish this by carrying a flashlight or wearing reflective clothing after dark. If a person wears all black...
When a car crash results in a catastrophic injury
Car accidents cause a ripple effect in a person's life. Damage to property may prove a nuisance, but when the body bears the brunt of the impact, the recovery may appear bleak. Catastrophic injuries occur when the impact to the body results in pervading and...
Scooter injuries are an ongoing problem in California, elsewhere
A recent report from a California university suggests that, as the popularity of electric scooters continues to grow in this state's urban areas like San Mateo, so does the possibility that people will get hurt while using them.The report indicated that the number of...
How to prove that distraction was the cause of a recent crash
In recent years, mobile phone and social media use while driving have become increasingly significant dangers on the road. Even if you have fully committed to avoiding screens while at the wheel, you undoubtedly encounter multiple other drivers who are not as...
Charter bus driver causes deadly highway pileup
A charter bus driver traveling on a major highway in another state reportedly lost control of his vehicle. As a result, his bus, which was in the inside lane, crashed into the concrete wall dividing his lane from oncoming traffic.The bus, which was carrying 56 people,...
High driving a problem among young motorists
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, around 12 million people admitted to driving while under the influence of marijuana on at least one occasion. Additionally, 2 million people said that they had driven after using other illegal drugs. If there...
