Drivers in California can become inattentive in any number of ways: by calling, texting, eating, drinking, using a navigation system or even conversing with a passenger. Inattentive driving is dangerous, especially when one enters a highway work zone. A study...
Year: 2020
What general damages car crash victims can seek
Auto accident victims in California who file a personal injury claim may be able to seek reimbursement for more than just their medical bills and vehicle repair or replacement costs. There was, after all, the physical pain and the emotional trauma that they incurred...
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit: what’s involved
Under California's wrongful death law, the family of someone killed by another's negligent actions can seek compensation. These damages can include pre-death medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, lost income if the decedent was the family's breadwinner, and the...
IIHS to stiffen side-impact crash test standards
Many California residents study crash test results before deciding which car to buy, but some road safety advocates say that side-impact accident ratings provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety provide consumers with little in the way of valuable...
Teen drivers liable to crash when a peer is in the car
Having a single teen passenger in the car can make a teen driver 44% more likely to get in a car accident, according to a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Parents in California may want to ensure the safety of their teens, then, by limiting the times...
Auto accident liability: how it is determined
California being an at-fault state, victims of auto accidents can file a claim against the other driver's auto insurance company and so seek compensation for their injuries and other losses. This means determining the other driver's fault, and it can go about in one...
Helicopter company sued over Kobe Bryant crash
The family members of four people who died in the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter have filed wrongful death lawsuits against the California-based company that owned and operated the Sikorsky S-76 involved. The two...
Red-light running crash deaths reach 10-year high
AAA has published a report saying that the number of deaths caused by red-light runners hit a 10-year high in 2017 with a total of 939 people. This represents a 28% increase from 2012. California drivers should know that almost half of the victims were drivers or...
4 common accidents for commercial fisherman
If your job is on a commercial fishing boat, you do not mind working hard. After all, by providing a source of food, you play an important role in the economy. You also use your paycheck to support yourself and your family members. Still, if you sustain a serious...
Determining fault in a premises liability case
In California, as elsewhere, property owners have a duty to provide a safe environment for lawful entrants. Under the theory of premises liability, owners can be held liable for any injuries incurred by entrants on the property. The following is an overview of the...