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2019 California Law Requires Repeat DUI Offenders to Install Breathalyzers (Ignition Interlock Devices) in Cars
Under a California law that took effect on January 1, 2019, ignition interlock devices (IID) must be installed in the vehicles of those who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) multiple times or just once if injury was involved. The interlock device must remain in the vehicle for a period of 12-48 […]
Will California’s Proposed Bicycle Legislation Increase Safety on the Roadways?
On February 19th, a new bicycle bill was proposed in California that may change the way cyclists travel on the roadways. The bill was introduced by Phil Ting, a Democratic member of the California State Assembly. California has made several changes over the past few years to help keep cyclists safe. The state passed a […]
Driving with Pets and Avoiding Dangerous Distractions
With the term “distracted driving,” most people think of texting, but there are many other types of distractions, including having pets in the car. Distracted driving refers to anything that takes the driver’s attention, hands or eyes off the road. Pet Distractions While Driving It is important for drivers to avoid all forms of distraction […]
Tips for Driving Safely at Night
Nighttime driving conditions can be dangerous because visibility is substantially impacted by reduced light. Driving in the dark increases car accidents, due to difficulty judging distances, reduced depth perception and temporary blindness from headlight glare. Below are tips for staying safe on roadways at night. Being aware of the causes of after-dark accidents and precautions […]
Insurance Company Attempts to Deny Treatment Recommended by Doctor
Prior to late August 2016, Daisy was an active retiree who enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden and bike riding with her 10-year-old granddaughter. On her way to pick up her granddaughter at school, Daisy was waiting for a safe moment to proceed through a right turn at an intersection with a red light. Suddenly, […]
Overcoming Liability Disputes
Having an experienced legal team on your side is essential when liability is disputed. Andrew, 31, was heading to work on a balmy June afternoon. As he approached a downtown intersection, the light turned green. His motorcycle was impacted on the right side by a Prius sedan running the red light. Andrew was thrown into […]
When is an Accident Really a Products Liability Case?
Successful business man John Doe took his family to a recreational sand dune area for some summer fun with their utility task vehicles (UTVs). With one son riding as a passenger and another following behind in a second UTV, John’s vehicle rolled forward and landed upside down at the bottom of one of the sand […]
Hiring an Experienced Attorney is Essential
Just days before his 24th birthday, California resident John Doe’s young life was irreversibly shattered while performing seasonal work in North Dakota. John was riding as a passenger in his supervisor’s vehicle when a commercial tanker truck collided with their car at an intersection. The sedan was totaled. John suffered a seriously fractured skull and […]
Can Passengers Get Compensation for Car Accident Injuries?
When a car accident occurs, we typically think of the driver filing a claim and receiving compensation for injuries, but the driver of a vehicle is not the only one who may be harmed in an accident. Passengers can also suffer severe injuries. Passengers injured in car accidents may be entitled to compensation for medical […]
100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Road-safety experts call the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the “100 deadliest days of summer” due to the increased number of accidents that occur during this time period. More teen drivers are on the road in the summer, because of school break, working summer jobs, taking vacations or traveling with friends. With more […]
What You Need to Know About Sideswipe Collisions
Sideswipe collisions occur when two vehicles make contact that are next to one another and are moving in the same direction. Sideswipe accidents tend to occur at higher speeds and can cause more severe injuries than rear-end or turning collisions. If you or a loved one was injured in a sideswipe collision, it may be […]
California Senate Bill Penalizes Distracted Driving
California lawmakers are taking distracted driving seriously by pushing Senate Bill SB 1030 toward law. The measure would add one driving-record point if a driver is found handling a mobile device while driving. The bill has passed the Senate and is now headed to the California State Assembly. SB 1030 would then become law if […]