Accidents happen on and near California construction sites all the time because of naturally hazardous conditions that include the presence of heavy and sharp building materials and equipment, large numbers of workers performing…
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/ Civil Procedure, Construction Law, Personal Injury
Video related to the circumstances of an accident can be pivotal to your personal injury case in California. It may consist of recorded video from police body cameras, dashcams and cellphones. Included in this group is security…
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/ Civil Procedure, Electronic Discovery, Personal Injury, Privacy
California is known for its busy and beautiful cities, scenic highways, and, unfortunately, high numbers of pedestrian accidents. To address this, the state has implemented detailed laws that balance pedestrian rights with the…
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/ Administrative Law, Personal Injury, Transportation
Agriculture is an essential sector for the development and continued sustenance of any State and thus should be treated with the respect it deserves. This is why California has been enforcing various laws aimed at protecting the…
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/ Agriculture, Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
A multi-vehicle accident is one of the scariest and most confusing of all possible scenarios before you even get into the legalities. If that accident happens in California, there are even more complexities. Navigating the…
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/ Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
Riding a bicycle is a great way to unwind, do some light cardio, and strengthen your muscles. It is no wonder that so many people in California enjoy biking, especially with the fantastic weather in this State. But did you know…
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/ Personal Injury, Insurance, Transportation
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving in California, you may be entitled to compensation and other forms of relief. However, special rules may apply if the accident involved a school bus. In such a…
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/ Education Law, Insurance, Personal Injury, Transportation
E-bikes or electric bicycles have a lot to offer Californians as they provide them with the ability to transport themselves over greater distances as compared to if they were providing 100% of their bike's power themselves. And…
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/ Administrative Law, Transportation
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
