How Proposition 213 Affects the Legal Rights of Drivers When California voters passed Proposition 213, also called the Personal Responsibility Act of 1996, they limited the right of uninsured drivers, inebriated drivers, and felons to sue and recover damages for injuries and harm caused by automobile accidents. Before this law was passed, any driver who...
How To Prepare for California Wildfires If you’ve spent any time in California, then you know that seasonal fires are no joke. They burn over a million hectares of land per year and destroy thousands of structures. While forest fires aren’t always avoidable, there are still steps that you can take to protect yourself. You...
What to do After a Boating Accident There are over 5,000 boating accidents nationwide per year, many happening during the summer months, vacation time and holiday season. These may occur more frequently in areas with more lakes and coastlines, such as Michigan, California and Florida, but boating in general carries a significant risk of some...
Back to School: Essential Safety Tips The start of a new school year is an optimistic and exciting time. To keep it positive and create only good memories, it’s important to be aware of the season’s risks, especially hazardous situations on California roads. If you or your loved ones are involved in an accident, you...
Are Parents Liable for Their Children’s Damages? Parents have a duty to care for their child, which also entails watching over them, and preventing them from harm or causing harm to another. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child is always safe. Many people are unaware that when a minor causes injury to...
Is Small Claims Court Your Best Option? Small claims court is a place to settle cases that involve small amounts of money. In California, the maximum settlement allowed is $10,000. If you have been wronged or feel like someone has taken advantage of you, this is the place to settle your case. In many instances,...
When Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Case? You may often ask yourself or your case manager, “When it’s a good time to wrap up my case?”. And any good case manager will tell you the truth — there is no set-in-stone timeline for settling a personal injury case. However, there are some factors to...
The Litigation Process Many of us are familiar with hearing the term litigation. However, not many people, apart from those who have a legal background, are able to fully define what this term means in a common sense. As a California citizen, it can be extremely helpful to understand what this legal process is so...
Victims of Police-Chase-Related Accidents The prevalence of police pursuits ending in injury or death have increased over the years. During a study that spanned nearly a decade and ended in the early 2000s, there were more than 3,000 fatalities. Of that number, about 1,000 were not fleeing from the vehicle. In 2015, a report showed...
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists Bicycles have the same rights to the roadway as any other vehicle, and the same responsibilities apply to drivers too. However, the enormous differences in size and speed make the biker likely to suffer the most damage in a crash. An investigation by an accident attorney can help determine the...
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