May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Every month should have a focus on motorcycle safety, however, as motorcyclists are much more likely to suffer serious and fatal injuries and accidents than other motorists. If you are an avid motorcycle rider in Los Angeles, it is critical to be proactive about your safety. Following basic safety …
California’s Pure Comparative Negligence Law
Many accidents do not only involve the fault of one party. In some cases, two or more defendants share the blame for a plaintiff’s injuries. In others, the plaintiff shares the fault for his or her own accident and injury. In this scenario, the plaintiff may or may not be barred from financial recovery depending …
Common Defenses Against Personal Injury Claims
If you wish to pursue compensation for an injury in California, be prepared for the defendant to use one or more defense strategies to try to avoid liability. The civil justice system works by giving both parties a chance to state their sides of the case. If the case goes before a judge or jury, …
Pedestrian Laws in California
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. When pedestrians and vehicles collide, the results can be disastrous. Los Angeles is an especially dangerous place for pedestrians, with heavy road traffic and busy downtown areas. If every driver and pedestrian obeyed pedestrian laws in California, there would be far fewer collisions. Learn about right-of-way laws in …
Swimming Pool Liability in California
Swimming pool accidents occur more often than most people realize. In the US, drowning is the fifth-leading cause of death by unintentional injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among children one to four, drowning deaths occur most often in home swimming pools. If you own a swimming pool in California, you …
California Car Insurance Requirements
All states require some form of proof of financial responsibility before a driver can operate a motor vehicle on public property. Financial responsibility is an assurance that the driver can pay for the bodily injuries and/or property damage caused by an auto accident. In most states, including California, proof of financial responsibility comes in the …
Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Avoid Paying Claims
You pay every month to maintain car insurance. It may come as a surprise, therefore, when your insurer does everything it can to avoid paying you for a claim. Unfortunately, insurance companies protect their profitability by minimizing how much they pay claimants. You may encounter one or more of the following tactics from an insurance …
California Dog Bite Laws [2021]
Being the victim of a dog attack can change your life. Serious dog bite injuries can cause substantial pain and suffering, as well as permanent scarring and disfigurement. You may need to spend thousands of dollars in medical bills alone to recover. Understanding California’s dog bite laws can help you protect your rights as a …
Calculating Pain & Suffering in Car Accident Cases
If you get injured in a car accident in California, the law may entitle you to financial compensation for various losses. This can include an award for your noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is a complicated aspect of car accident law. You may need assistance from a Los Angeles car …
The 10 Deadliest Days of the Year to Be On the Road
You’ve heard different holidays are supposed to be the deadliest to drive during. Well, we crunched the data and present you with the real 10 most dangerous days to be on the road in the US.