California residents may be aware that if they are injured on another's property through no fault of their own, they may hold the property owner responsible. It depends on what the owner's duty of care was to the victims and how the owner breached that duty. These are...
Personal Injury
During 100 deadliest days, teen driver safety is a top priority
Parents and teens alike in California should understand just how crucial it is to be a safe driver, especially in the summer. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the nation experiences the "100 deadliest days," during which there's a rise in fatalities linked with...
Why rural roads are more dangerous than they seem
While many California roads are highways and city streets, the state also has its share of rural roads. Contrary to the perception of many drivers, these roadways require extra caution as opposed to less. The remote location of these roads adds extra challenges that...
Why eating and driving is dangerous
It isn't unheard of for a person to consume chocolate, soup or coffee while driving to work or home from school. However, eating or drinking while driving on a California highway may increase a person's risk of getting into an accident. This is because doing so can...
Judge denies wrongful death lawsuit motion to dismiss
California residents may recall a 2017 murder case involving a man who shot and killed four people with a rifle after luring them to a Pennsylvania farm. The families of the four victims have filed lawsuits against the man’s parents that accuse them of not taking...
Highway work zone crashes 29 times likelier when inattentive
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...
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...
