Recent Blog Posts
Establishing Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Accident in California
Multi-vehicle accidents are common across California’s congested highways. These accidents typically begin when one driver rear-ends another driver, ultimately causing a chain reaction that involves three or more vehicles. Multi-vehicle accidents create added challenges when it comes to determining fault for the accident. If you or a loved one was recently involved in a… Read More »
Proving Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents fall under the state’s premises liability laws and this means that when an accident happens, the injured party will need to prove that the accident was caused as a result of another’s negligence in order to recover compensation. Consequently, not every fall accident will lead to a liability case for… Read More »
Bike Accidents Caused by Equipment Failure
Defective bike products are responsible for hundreds of injuries and deaths in California and throughout the country every year. Sadly, defective spokes, faulty helmets, handlebars, and other parts can cause serious accidents. Although the basic design of a bicycle has remained the same since the 1900s, some of its features have been upgraded by… Read More »
Obtain Financial Compensation After a Construction Accident
Construction accident cases are unlike other types of accident cases that happen when the victim is at work. Based on the state’s workers’ compensation laws, most injured workers must file a claim through their employers’ insurance to receive compensation for their injuries. When a worker is injured while on a construction site, however, there… Read More »
What To Do When Suffering a Slip and Fall in a Retail Store?
California law requires that all retail store owners maintain their parking lots, sidewalks, sales floors, and other common areas in a reasonable manner to minimize the risk of injury to their customers on the property. If you or someone you love has been injured while on retail store property, there may be a valid… Read More »
California Workers’ Compensation Benefits vs. Unemployment
In California, workers’ compensation benefits are paid out to workers who are injured as a result of a work-related incident. At times, however, workers’ compensation benefits are underpaid, denied or delayed and this can prompt injured workers to seek state unemployment benefits. In some cases, unemployment benefits may supplement worker’s disability benefits, but it… Read More »
Creating a Living Trust in California
A living trust is an arrangement under which one person, referred to as a trustee, legally holds the title to a property for another, referred to as a beneficiary. A living trust can be a valuable tool when planning an estate. When considering a living trust, however, it is important to understand the different… Read More »
Head-On Motorcycle Collisions in California
Any type of motorcycle accident can have serious consequences, but head-on collisions are especially serious. Motorcyclists who suffer head-on collisions and are fortunate enough to survive one will likely suffer catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injury, head trauma, or permanent disability. Even when the injuries are not immediately apparent, the accident can lead… Read More »
California Big Rig Accidents Caused by Sleep Deprivation
Big rig accidents caused by sleep deprivation and fatigue of truck drivers continue to be a serious concern in California and the rest of the nation. Although federal regulations impose strict resting periods for commercial truck drivers, many big rig accidents are caused by drowsy driving. According to recent data published by the National… Read More »
Design Defects are a Leading Cause of Traffic Accidents
While motor vehicles today are designed and manufactured using federal safety standards, mechanical defects and errors still occur, and these cause thousands of accidents each year. Based on California’s doctrine of product liability, individuals can hold manufacturing companies, vehicle designers, retailers, or other stakeholders in the chain of commerce accountable when their defective product… Read More »
