Injury & Accident Articles

There are many misconceptions about California crosswalk laws, leading many people on foot to believe they have the right-of-way in almost every situation. Unfortunately, many pedestrian accidents result from this common assumption. With a lack of protection from oncoming vehicles, the person on foot will… Read On

Californians enjoy bike riding for work, personal errands, and fun, but cyclists sometimes forget that crashes are common as they share the road with other drivers. You do have rights if you are hurt due to someone else’s negligence, and a bike accident lawyer can… Read On

California’s Vehicle Code requires all drivers to file an accident report any time they are involved in a crash that causes injuries to death to another person. However, not all motorists comply with the law. Though the individual may have committed a crime by not… Read On

With services like Uber and Lyft increasing in popularity in California, there is also an increased risk of being involved in a collision with a rideshare driver. The first question in your mind is probably: “An Uber driver hit my car. What should I do?”… Read On

Somebody somewhere knows what the exact average car accident settlement is in the State of California. This number is about as useful to you as a fifth wheel. Car accident cases are vastly different and you are compensated not on a comparison to an average… Read On

Government premises liability lawsuits are slightly different than those filed against private parties. The government incurs the same kind of liability that a private owner would, but the process for suing the government is quite different. In addition, there are some restrictions on what sorts… Read On

Those involved in accidents with commercial trucks generally have a number of questions concerning their right to recover damages for their injuries. Truck accidents are litigated in the same basic way that any car accident is. The major difference is that you will be filing… Read On

San Francisco recently received a grant to help stop traffic accident deaths in the city. Indeed, this money is much needed but will likely not be enough to make a difference. That’s because San Francisco is quite unique when it comes to traffic. Firstly, there… Read On

Wrongful death lawsuits are an extension of personal injury law. When an injured party is killed due to the negligence of another party, close family members and the victim’s estate can file a wrongful death action against the at-fault party. If you are considering filing… Read On

Disruptive technologies often transcend or bridge categories and Uber definitely qualifies as a disruptive technology. Since rideshare company technology has hit the market, there have been a number of lawsuits related to that technology. In many cases, the standards for becoming an Uber driver are… Read On