When Is a Pedestrian at Fault for a Car Accident? Accidents between vehicles and pedestrians leave drivers virtually unharmed, but pedestrians with serious and significant injuries. This is the unfortunate reality that most pedestrians face on a daily basis.  Understanding liability in pedestrian car accidents is crucial for both parties involved. If you have been...Continue reading

Bicycle Accident Injuries Cycling is becoming a more popular way to get around amid high gas prices and congested roads. While it is a healthy and convenient mode of transportation, it can also be dangerous.  Cyclists must share the road with motorists, who may be speeding, driving while impaired, or distracted. Even a collision at...Continue reading

Car Accident Brain Injury Sustaining a brain injury in a motor vehicle collision is one of the scariest and most severe injuries you can suffer. Passenger vehicle drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are all at risk of suffering a head injury if they are a victim of a serious crash. An estimated 1.7 million people...Continue reading

How to File a Workers’ Comp Claim If you have been injured while at work in California, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation benefits provide you with the medical treatment so you can recover from your injury or illness, and replace your lost wages while you are unable to work.  However,...Continue reading

Types of Truck Accidents  Semi-trucks, delivery trucks, tractor trailers, and other large commercial trucks are a daily sight on roads and highways in California. They are the main form of transport of goods in the U.S. Although they are the backbone of our economy, large trucks can cause accidents if truck drivers are negligent, trucks...Continue reading

Labor Day Safety Tips The “unofficial” end of summer, also known as Labor Day holiday weekend, is almost here. Millions of Californians will hit the road this holiday to visit family and friends or spend a fun day at the beach. Keep in mind that this is one of the busiest times for drivers –...Continue reading

Do You Need a Workers’ Comp Attorney? When you think of high-risk jobs, firefighters, police officers, construction workers, and loggers usually come to mind. These professions face constant risk in the form of toxic chemicals, falls, violence, and excessive heat. If you suffered a work injury or illness working in a high-risk industry or even...Continue reading

How to Prevent a Teen Drunk Driving Accident Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of death and injury among teens in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29% of drivers ages 15-20 who were killed in motor vehicle accidents were under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving...Continue reading

California Motorcycle Helmet Law and Other Things to Know as a Motorcyclist If you’re one of the more than 800,000 motorcyclists in California, today is your day! Every second Friday of July is National Motorcycle Day, a day to celebrate motorcycle culture, as well as promoting the safety of riding motorcycles. Before you rev up your...Continue reading

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries Motorcycle accidents are among the most dangerous and devastating types of traffic accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 24 times more likely to die and 4 times more likely to be injured than passenger vehicle occupants. In 2020, more than 5,500 motorcyclists died and...