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3 FAQs About Filing a Spinal Cord Injury Claim in California

January 11, 2023 by

If your life was forever changed by spinal cord damage, you are not alone. Across the country, there are roughly 17,810 new spinal cord injury cases every year. Leading causes include motor-vehicle collisions, falls, and sports accidents.  Assuming you weren’t at fault for the accident in which you were hurt, there’s a good chance you have grounds for a claim. If you decide to proceed with one, here’s what you should know before getting started: 1. What Kinds of Damages Can You Include in … [Read more...]

New Vehicle Code in California Aims to Protect Bicyclists from Sideswipe Collisions

January 4, 2023 by

Cycling is an incredibly popular way to get around in California. Despite the physical benefits and environmental advantages of riding in lieu of driving, however, it has one major drawback. In the event of an impact, bicyclists are incredibly vulnerable.  Serious injuries are all but inevitable when a car sideswipes a bicycle. Unfortunately, with more cyclists on the road than ever before, there are also more opportunities for these kinds of devastating … [Read more...]

Evidence to Bolster Your Brain Injury Claim

December 28, 2022 by

Sustaining a brain injury can alter your life forever in a variety of ways. Sadly, this is something that more than 1.5 million Americans learn the hard way every year after suffering head trauma. Perhaps even more devastating is that fact that most of the accidents responsible for these brain injuries could have been prevented.  If your life will never be the same because someone else’s negligence left you with a brain injury, it’s only natural to want justice. Thankfully, you … [Read more...]

How Uninsured Motorist Coverage Protects You Even When You’re Not in Your Car

December 21, 2022 by

Following car accidents, California takes a fault-based approach to assigning financial liability. That means those who cause wrecks are responsible for the resulting damages, and they typically take care of them through their auto insurance policy. For this reason, motorists are required to carry liability coverage in the state of California. While there are no mandatory minimums for uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, it’s wise to add this product to your policy, as well.  At … [Read more...]

Governor Newsom Raised Liability Minimums with the Protect California Drivers Act 

December 14, 2022 by

When it comes to auto insurance coverage, almost every state has mandatory liability minimums that vehicle owners must carry. California’s minimums were established way back in 1967 and haven’t been updated since—until now.  Governor Gavin Newsom just signed the Protect California Drivers Act (SB 1107, Dodd) to establish new liability minimums for motorists across the state. The prior coverage limits included $15,000 per person for injury or death, $30,000 per accident, and … [Read more...]

Can Foot Bridges Prevent Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents? The City of Carson Hopes So

December 7, 2022 by

On October 6, the City of Carson hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the 189th Street Pedestrian Bridge. Several elected officials, including Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, were in attendance to mark the occasion.  Using funds from a few different sources, including the city’s Utility User’s Tax, the bridge was upgraded with a number of safety improvements. Catering to pedestrians and cyclists, it now provides easy access to Towne Avenue Elementary School and … [Read more...]

The Dos & Don’ts of Building a Brain Injury Claim 

November 30, 2022 by

When someone sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the aftermath is often devastating for both themselves and their loved ones. While the victim is lucky to be alive, there’s a good chance their condition will affect their physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing for years to come. Thankfully, those who get hurt through no fault of their own can usually seek compensation by filing a brain injury claim. If you’re recovering from a TBI because someone failed to act with reasonable … [Read more...]

How Much Is My Boating Accident Claim Worth?

November 23, 2022 by

No one ever expects a beautiful day on the water to end in a harrowing accident. The sad reality, however, is that boating accidents are fairly common in the state of California. When people fail to exercise caution in oceans, bays, rivers, and lakes, the consequences are often devastating, and the damages tend to add up fast. Indeed, accidental injuries are enough to threaten the average family’s financial security, which is why many are prompted to filing a boating accident … [Read more...]

What to Look for in a Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

November 16, 2022 by

If your life was derailed by a spinal cord injury (SCI), it’s only natural to want justice. Thankfully, a seasoned attorney should be able to help you seek it.   With your financial security at stake, however, you shouldn’t turn to just anyone for guidance. Personal injury actions involving SCIs are inherently complex, and not all lawyers are equipped to handle them.  So, how do you go about finding the right attorney? Generally speaking, it starts with choosing a local firm … [Read more...]

The Freedom to Walk Act Has Decriminalized Jaywalking in California

November 9, 2022 by

Pedestrians in California no longer have to worry about getting ticketed for crossing outside a formal intersection—as long as there is no “immediate danger of a collision.” Under the Freedom to Walk Act, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed late last month, jaywalking has been decriminalized across the state.  The new law states that officers can only ticket pedestrians for jaywalking if doing so posed the risk of a motor-vehicle collision. Written by Assemblymember Phil Ting of San … [Read more...]