Recent Blog Posts
Bad Driving Habits to Avoid
In the State of California, there were 485,866 reported car accidents in 2017. Metropolitan areas, especially Los Angeles, have the largest share of crashes and the biggest number of traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Los Angeles saw over 90,000 motorists injured or killed in 2017. The majority of these accidents could have been avoided if… Read More »
How to Prevent Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has rapidly become one of the most prevalent causes of traffic accidents in California and across the country. Californians rank cell-phone use while driving as the biggest danger on the road, and over half of all California drivers report that they have been hit or nearly hit by a distracted driver. Nationally,… Read More »
Symptoms After a Car Accident
After a car accident, even a minor fender-bender, it is important that you are hyper-vigilant and on the lookout for any signs of injury. Some injuries are readily apparent while others may be hidden at first (latent). If you have any signs of injury after a car accident, see a doctor immediately. It is… Read More »
Can You Use a Dashcam as Evidence For a Crash In California Court?
So you’ve been injured in a car accident. The other driver was clearly at fault; they cut you off on the freeway, or slammed their brakes for no reason, or ran the stop sign, or otherwise did something obviously negligent. But they are refusing to admit fault and, unfortunately, there were no other witnesses… Read More »
What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash From a Rear-End Collision?
Low-impact rear-end collisions, aka fender-benders, are some of the most common car accidents. They happen at stop signs, in parking lots, on suburb cul-de-sacs, etc. While the accidents can appear minor, even low-speed collisions can lead to whiplash syndrome, which can have serious lasting effects on the health and wellbeing of crash victims. Higher-speed… Read More »
What to do After a Car Accident That Was Not Your Fault
If you have just been in a car accident that was caused by another negligent driver, there are several key steps to take to ensure that your rights are protected, your insurance company remains on your side, and the other driver is appropriately held at fault for any damages or injuries caused. Read on… Read More »
Los Angeles Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Suspected DUI Crash
A recent tragic crash in North Hollywood caused the death of a pedestrian in her late 70s. Police suspect that the driver who caused the crash may have been driving under the influence of alcohol. Continue reading for details on the accident, and contact a seasoned southern California personal injury lawyer for help if… Read More »
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Claim Injury?
After a major car accident, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to file a claim. You may be busy tending to your own injuries or caring for a loved one, not thinking about the paperwork you need to complete or the possibility of filing a lawsuit. In some cases, you… Read More »
How to Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer
Getting hurt in a major accident can turn your life upside-down. You may need to be hospitalized, leaving you out of work until you can recover fully from your injuries and lacking the time or energy to battle with insurers. Even if sufficient insurance coverage of your injuries is available, it’s not always easy… Read More »
California Cannabis Cultivation and Purchase Limits
In November 2016, California passed Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), legalizing marijuana use for adults aged 21 and over. The Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) went into effect on January 1, 2018, which made legal the sale of cannabis to adults for recreational use. Dispensaries… Read More »
