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Holiday Season Road Safety
Holiday Season Road Safety Tips The holiday season presents a number of risks on top of ones drivers normally face. Winter weather can be challenging and drivers may be unfamiliar with areas they’re traveling to. Not to mention daylight is very limited this time of year. A leading Los Angeles personal injury attorney, The Law Offices of
PG&E May Be at Fault for Deadly Camp Fire
PG&E May Be at Fault for Deadly Camp Fire The largest and deadliest wildfire in California history, the Camp Fire has killed 81 people, at the time of this writing, and has destroyed over 13,500 homes. It has also destroyed most of Paradise, a town of over 26,000 people in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Pedestrian Safety Tips
Pedestrian Safety Tips Pedestrians are at a high risk when it comes to traffic accidents. In 2016, there were 5,987 pedestrian deaths in the U.S., according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. While most types of traffic deaths were on the decline, pedestrian fatalities rose from 2007 to 2016, by a full 27 percent per a report
Electric Scooters: Rules of The Road
Electric Scooters: Rules of The Road If you live in Southern California, you’ve likely noticed the flood of electric scooters (or e-scooters) on the sidewalks and streets in recent months. Dockless scooters, operated by popular rideshare companies such as Uber, Bird, and Lyft, have been involved in many accidents involving pedestrians and other vehicles. You may have
Questions You Might Be Asked in a Slip and Fall Deposition
Questions You Might Be Asked in a Slip and Fall Deposition Once you file a lawsuit, a slip and fall case involves several steps before you can reach a settlement. One of these is the deposition. The defense’s attorney will want to ask you questions. While you know the facts of your case, the process can be
Bird, Lime, Uber & Lyft Electric Scooters
Bird, Lime, Uber & Lyft Electric Scooters Orange County & Los Angeles Electric Scooter Accident Attorneys Electric scooters are all the rage in Southern California. Nowadays, you can unlock a dockless scooter using a smartphone, and use it until you no longer need it. Bird and Lime scooters buzz through the streets and, when riders aren’t careful,
What Happens If I Get Into A Car Accidents with Pre-Existing Injuries?
What Happens If I Get Into A Car Accidents with Pre-Existing Injuries? A pre-existing injury can add to the complexity of a personal injury lawsuit. As you know, insurance companies are always looking for ways minimize damages awarded or disprove the plaintiff’s claim. For example, you may have been injured prior to a car accident. Your neck
Common Legal Terms You’ll Hear in a Personal Injury Case
Common Legal Terms You'll Hear in a Personal Injury Case Every personal injury case is unique, but you’ll hear common terms that may be confusing, often referred to as legalese. Your Los Angeles personal injury attorney will explain everything. While your main focus is to get compensation for your injuries, medical costs, loss of work, etc., these
Who Is Liable in a Borrowed Car Accident?
Who Is Liable in a Borrowed Car Accident? Car insurance policies have a lot of fine print. People often think the policy is attached to the driver, but it’s actually the vehicle. Your auto insurance is the primary coverage if someone you lend the car to gets into an accident. This rule applies in many circumstances, but
Can a Landlord Be Liable for a Dog Bite?
Can a Landlord Be Liable for a Dog Bite? Many landlords forbid tenants from having a dog. That isn’t because they don’t like canines. It is due to the landlord’s fear they may be liable if the dog bites someone. Although this is possible given certain conditions, it is rare for a landlord to be liable for