car accident

A car accident can cost thousands of dollars in medical bills and property repairs. If you believe the other driver involved or a third party is to blame for your crash, you should not have to pay for your losses. If liability (financial responsibility) for the crash is disputed, you may need to prove your… read more

A traffic collision report contains important facts and information about a car accident that you may need for a car insurance claim. It can serve as evidence during a car accident case. You will not automatically be given a copy of your police accident report at the scene or afterward. You will need to take… read more

It can be difficult enough to determine who is liable, or legally and financially responsible, for a car accident that occurs in your own vehicle; if you get into a crash in a borrowed car, understanding who pays is even more complicated. Liability for a crash involving a borrowed car can depend on the circumstances… read more

As one of the newest types of transportation services, ridesharing has had to undergo several reforms to improve rider safety. This includes the passing of new laws in California that ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft must obey. Understanding these laws and regulations can help you know your legal rights as an Uber or… read more

Large trucks come with a host of potential risks and hazards to other drivers on the road. One thing that makes large trucks so dangerous is that they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds – or even more with special permits. Large trucks must keep within federal and state legal load limits for safe travel…. read more

If you are one of the first people on the scene as a witness to a car accident, you have an ethical obligation to help those involved. Although you are not legally required to intervene, offering your support could save a life. Do your best to assist those involved and to get the appropriate authorities… read more

A U-Haul is a popular brand of truck people rent to transport items, typically during a move. A driver does not need any special training or a commercial license to rent a U-Haul. A U-Haul can be up to 26-feet long and can hold 7,400 pounds. Large U-Hauls can also tow trailers, adding to the… read more

Drowsy driving is a significant issue across America. In such a competitive and busy age, drivers are pushing themselves more to multitask and stay up late. Long hours on the road and heavy traffic can contribute to driver drowsiness, ultimately leading to related car accidents. As many as 6,000 fatal car accidents may stem from… read more

A San Diego County Superior Court jury has awarded $1,957,500 to a man who suffered a back injury after his pick-up truck was struck by another vehicle whose driver was distracted and ran a red light at an intersection. Plaintiffs were represented at trial and in the case by Robert Glassman and Nathan Werksman of… read more

Many pet owners in California wonder whether it is legal to drive with a pet sitting in a driver’s lap. While no specific law in place forbids this practice, it may still cause legal problems for a pet owner. An unrestrained dog or cat in a vehicle can be unpredictable, even if the pet likes… read more

The moment you get behind the wheel in California, you accept all the duties that come with being a driver. You automatically take on a responsibility to all other roadway users, to prevent car accidents and injuries. Many duties come with this responsibility, but in general you must obey traffic laws, road rules, and driving… read more

Eating and driving has become such a common practice that many California drivers don’t think twice before stopping at a drive-thru and eating breakfast or lunch behind the wheel. Yet California’s distracted driving laws may lead to tickets and citations for people who eat and drive. Eating is a form of driver distraction – something… read more