Dealing with an insurance company can be a frustrating and unpleasant experience under the best of circumstances, but attempting to recover damages for an auto accident can be especially maddening. California has laws that require insurers to use good faith in dealing...
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California truck accident cases require special lawyering skills
California accidents involving trucks -- whether the truck is a large semi or a small pick-up -- can require special legal expertise to maximize the recovery for persons injured in the accident. Trucks and cars are both motor vehicles, but the two are far from...
NTSB releases preliminary findings in Oxnard truck/train crash
Tragedy can strike at any time and could impact multiple victims at a time. When an accident involves a public transportation vehicle, it is crucial to understand the cause of the incident so those injured can take appropriate action to protect their rights and...
Hit-and-run accidents raise moral, legal questions
Having a loved one or close friend killed or injured in a traffic accident is a heart-rending experience under any circumstances, but when the driver of the offending vehicle leaves the scene, the tragedy can be compounded.Los Angeles experiences approximately 20,000...
Driver’s cell phone provides clue that determines accident cause
The cause of a traffic accident in which three small children were killed should be a warning to every Californian who insists on keeping tabs on social media while driving. Police were unable to determine the cause of the car crash when it occurred, but investigators...
Driver fatigue probable cause for truck, school bus collision
An especially frightening collision between a school bus and a truck demonstrates again the acute hazard posed by truck driver fatigue. No one can estimate the percentage of truck drivers on California freeways and highways who are driving while seriously sleep...
What is “negligence?”
"Negligence" is the foundation of almost every lawsuit seeking damages for physical injuries caused by an auto accident or motor cycle accident. Most people are aware of the legal principle that a person is responsible for injuries caused by his or her negligence. But...
Who wins if both drivers are at fault for an accident?
Imagine this set of facts: Driver A makes an illegal left turn without a signal. Meanwhile, Driver B is speeding in the opposite direction and collides with Driver A's car while it is making the illegal turn. Both drivers suffer serious injuries. Who wins the lawsuit?...
Mattress causes fatal freeway accident
Freeway traffic and mattresses can create a dangerous combination. Late in the evening of Feb. 13, 2015, a mattress that apparently had been dropped by an unknown vehicle caused a fatal accident on the 55 Freeway in Santa Ana. Four vehicles were involved in the car...
What is a wrongful death action?
If a person dies due to the wrongful act or omission of another person, can one recover damages from the party who is at fault? The answer is "yes," provided certain conditions are met and the proper procedures are followed.California's Code of Civil Procedure...
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