According to an April 2024 report published by the Journal of Consumer Research, California was the second-deadliest state in terms of fatal road traffic accidents involving motorcycles. The Golden State is known for its deeply…
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/ Civil Procedure, Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
In California, there is a “strict liability” law in place for dog bites. This means that the owner will not be able to escape responsibility for the injuries his or her dog inflicts on people or pets. The belief that the dog…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Personal Injury
In California, the responsibility for maintaining sidewalks and walkways is defined in the California Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 22, Article 2, Repairs, Section 5610…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Personal Injury, Real Estate - Commercial
It is important for Californians to know their rights as pedestrians so that if something happens that harms them or their property, they will be fairly compensated for it. This knowledge will also help keep you safe while…
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/ Civil Remedies, Personal Injury, Transportation
California’s teen driving laws encompass requirements and restrictions as they pertain to minors obtaining a driver’s license, and this includes the graduated driver’s license (GDL) program. It is important for parents of these…
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/ Administrative Law, Transportation
Driving is a more dangerous activity for teenagers than it is for their parents, but as parents, you have the ability to allow your teen to drive or not. If you do allow it, the possibility of a crash is very high, and as the…
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/ Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
A wide variety of car crashes and other traffic accidents occur on California's roads each year. Common causes of accidents include actions by distracted, impaired and inexperienced drivers and vulnerable road users; adverse…
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/ Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
It is a horrible feeling to get into an accident and then realize that the other driver is either not insured or is not insured enough to provide you with the reimbursement that you deserve. That is where uninsured and…
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/ Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
Although data doesn't exist for all commercial vehicle crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Crash Statistics database shows that some vehicles commonly used for commercial purposes, such as buses and large…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
California is known for many things, including its picturesque Pacific coastlines, lush forests, and diverse landscapes. It is also well known for its entertainment industry, technological innovations, and agricultural…
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/ Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
The use of traffic camera evidence is increasingly changing accident cases in California. While witness testimony can be helpful, it’s not always reliable. And some witnesses may not want to testify. The emergence of traffic…
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/ Civil Procedure, Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
Auto accidents can upend the lives of motorists and their families in the blink of an eye, often through the carelessness and negligence of others. Seeking legal restitution is an important step in putting the pieces back…
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/ Civil Procedure, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Transportation
Dealing with an insurance company after a car accident can be a real pain. Having to talk to an investigator (after you've already spoken with the police), wait months for a determination, and potentially get denied coverage…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection, Insurance, Transportation
California is home to more than its fair share of personal injury claims, the vast majority of which, according to California courts, include car crashes and slip and fall injuries. Workplace injuries involving cuts and…
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/ Civil Procedure, Insurance, Labor & Employment Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
Speeding, distracted or drunk driving, and other kinds of negligence frequently lead to catastrophic car crashes in California. In fact, in 2024 the state saw more than 18,000 injury and fatality causing car accidents. When…
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