If you were to ask, most drivers would admit to speeding at one time or another. Many would admit to regularly going five miles over the posted speed limit. For most drivers, going slightly over the posted speed limit is no big deal, and they believe that everyone...
Personal Injury
Commercial fishing injuries
The fishing industry is dangerous. Obviously, you cannot prevent everything that could go wrong due to the weather, the people involved or the vessel itself. On the other hand, some risks are relatively easy to control. Just because you have a dangerous job does not...
Take these 4 photographs after a slip-and-fall accident
Like your neighbors, you regularly visit shopping centers, entertainment venues and other places. If a shop owner does not mop up spills, repair damaged flooring or take additional steps to keep the place safe, you may sustain a serious injury in a slip-and-fall...
California, attractive nuisance doctrine and premises liability
Under previous state law in California, attractive nuisance dictated that property owners had a special duty of care to keep their property safe for children. While California no longer recognizes attractive nuisance doctrine, state law now actually imposes a broader...
What do you know about proving fault in an auto accident?
After your recent car accident on California's roads, you want to recover as quickly as possible. You feel the other driver bears responsibility for the incident, but you do not know what evidence to gather to build your case. To help, News 9 offers tips for proving...
Why having passengers increases crash risks for teen drivers
California’s teenage drivers engage in many dangerous driving behaviors, and when they do, they endanger you and everyone else they encounter. Driving while distracted is particularly popular among teen drivers. While using a cellphone is a common form of driver...
The dangers of recreational boats
Residents of and visitors to California can enjoy a lot of time on the water. Recreational boats abound, and they provide a variety of fun for all types of people. Recreational boats include a wide variety of watercraft, including yachts, wave runners, sailboats,...
Determining who becomes liable for faulty products online
Almost everyone has a story of the time they bought a product online that did not work as it should. Most people merely consider the product a scam. However, if the product caused harm to someone, it may create a brand new issue that courts need to address — but how?...
How you handle a car accident is important
Car accidents happen multiple times a day, and they range from minor to severe. If a high-speed collision produces serious injuries, emergency services will take care of the crash victims. However, if someone is in a less severe accident in which there is some...
Risk factors that lead to driver fatigue
If you regularly feel tired or struggle with fatigue sporadically, it is important to recognize how dangerous drowsy driving is and stay safe on the road. Unfortunately, some drivers do not pay attention to their alertness level and endanger lives by driving while...
