Most motorcyclists in the Los Angeles area recognize that wearing a helmet while riding is a good idea. But, even if they may disagree with the notion that they should have to wear a helmet or face penalties.However, it is important for injured motorcyclists who...
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Injured by a fatigued truck driver? We can help.
Previous posts on this California blog have discussed the dangers of fatigued driving and that some government agencies have put rules in place to prevent driver fatigue by requiring drivers to pull over and take a rest at certain times. The problem with the rules...
A motorcyclist that gets rear-ended may have legal options
Following a motorcycle too closely can cause a fatal motorcycle accident. When such accidents happen, the biker or the grieving family may be able to get compensation for the loss. To summarize the reason that it is important to give motorcycles some extra distance is...
Suspected drunk driver leads police on chase, injures 5 in crash
Car accidents are a problem throughout the country, including California. This was shown in a recent incident, whereby police are continuing to investigate a chase and crash, which authorities are blaming on drunk driving. The car crash, which happened after county...
How does underinsured motorist coverage work?
This blog has spoken previously about how a negligent driver who causes a car accident will likely have to pay compensation to other people whom he or she injured. One problem that Alhambra and other residents of the greater Los Angeles area may have, though, is that...
Who can bring a wrongful death claim?
When the negligence of another person leaves a Los Angeles resident dead, many people, sometimes hundreds, are affected negatively. The deceased will have lots of relatives, friends and other colleagues who will probably miss the person profoundly, and many of them...
When drivers are not careful around motorcycles, we speak up
As a previous post here discussed, there are lots of different ways for other motorists to take extra care around motorcycle riders and keep them safe. Although certainly not every accident involving a motorcycle is the other person's fault, drivers in the Los Angeles...
South Los Angeles woman dies after pedestrian hit-and-run
A Los Angeles woman in her 30s from South Los Angeles died following a pedestrian accident in which the driver who struck her fled the scene after the fatal car crash. Although the woman was still alive when rescuers arrived at the scene, she suffered extensive brain...
Tips to stay safe around motorcyclists
Los Angeles drivers want to drive safely around motorcyclists. However, these people may not know exactly how to drive carefully around motorcyclists or prevent a serious motorcycle accident. What follows are a few tips about how drivers can stay safe around...
Federal rest rules help prevent truck driver fatigue
A previous post discussed the danger of truck driver fatigue to Californian motorists. Indeed, a tired truck driver may exhibit the same behaviors as a drunk or drugged driver, which can lead to serious truck accidents. These accidents leave victims to recover from...
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