In July, Governor Brown signed legislation that will increase the jurisdiction of small claims court from $7,500 to $10,000 in most cases. This increase is set to take effect on January 1, 2012. Until July 2015, the small claims court limit on bodily injury claims from automobile accidents will remain at $7,500 where there is [...]
Tragically, three motorcyclists were killed in two separate accidents involving large trucks in Los Angeles in a week. These accidents illustrate the dangers that large trucks and other heavy vehicles can pose to motorcyclists. The first accident occurred on October 23 during the annual charity “Love Ride”, which is a motorcycle charity event to raise [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is joining forces with the State Attorneys General and Consumer Protection Agencies and the Ad Council to launch a new national campaign aimed at warning younger drivers of the hazards of texting while driving. The campaign will include TV, radio, and outdoor signs, as well as Facebook, Twitter and [...]
If you are involved in an automobile or other type of accident, and you begin working with an insurance company, the insurance company may offer you a settlement. You may be excited about the money, and it can be very tempting to accept the offer without consulting with an attorney. You may believe that the [...]
The California Highway Patrol’s two year initiative “Look Twice, Save a Life”, which was designed to increase awareness of motorcycles on the roads, has been successful according to recently released traffic statistics. The program was federally funded and put a large emphasis on the “Share the Road” message. In order to increase the public’s awareness [...]
If the person responsible for your motorcycle accident has insurance, before any settlement offer, an insurance adjuster will gather required documentation involving the accident and any injuries you suffered, as well as itemized expenses you have incurred. Those records typically include traffic collision reports, witness statements, medical records, past and future medical expenses, evidence of [...]
Millions of Americans have been injured because of poorly designed or manufactured products. Their injuries range from very minor to deadly. When dangerous or defective products are sold, and those products cause harm to people or property, the manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers who manufactured or sold those products can be held liable. It can be [...]
A northern California crash that occurred this week may be due to road rage, according to the California Highway Patrol. The wreck involved a Volkswagen Jetta and a Ford Explorer, which collided in the fast lane on Highway 101 in Novato. The drivers were reportedly showing signs of aggressiveness towards one another, and one driver [...]
Rollover accidents are accidents in which the vehicle either turns on its roof or side. According to some statistics, rollover accidents make up 35 percent of all car accident fatalities. Higher vehicles are more likely to roll over than other vehicles. Statistics show that rollover accidents are common among trucks and SUVs, which have a [...]
Taxi accidents in southern California are not uncommon. When an accident caused by a taxi occurs, it can be confusing to figure out who is legally responsible for the damages. Taxi companies, as well as airlines, bus companies, passenger trains, and others who transport passengers in exchange for money are considered common carriers. Under the [...]
