In a place like San Diego, California, where the weather is warm year round, many people enjoy riding their bicycles throughout the year. Riding a bike can be a pleasant and beneficial experience for the rider mentally and physically. Many cities in the United States…
It is just a fact of life that we have to leave our homes, walk through a parking lot or walk down a road or sideway. At all of these times, we are pedestrians. On the other hand, for those looking to streamline their non-car…
Most pedestrians have a reasonable belief that when they are walking through a crosswalk, down a sidewalk or along the road that they will be safe. However, pedestrians can suffer serious injuries if they are hit by a driver. These injuries can cause them to…
California has some of the busiest roadways in the country, and they’re often filled with both motor vehicles and bicycles. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that when a motor vehicle and bicycle collide, it is usually the bicyclist that sustains more serious injuries. It…
It is almost too commonplace these days to see drivers on the roadways in California who are not solely focused on the task of driving. They are, instead, also looking at their smartphones, among other distractions. The danger this presents, both to those individuals who…
Being involved in a car accident can be a nerve-racking experience. Even a so-called “fender bender” will still likely get your adrenaline going, leaving you nervous and uncertain about what to do. But, just imagine what it is like for those who are involved in…
Distracted driving causing many car accidents that can result in serious injuries for victims and in death. During 2019, distracted driving caused 3,142 deaths. Greater than 26,000 victims died in distracted driving-related car accidents from 2012 to 2019. Because of the serious consequences of distracted driving,…
A wrong-way crash in Carmel Valley on State Route 56 has killed one person, while a second collision occurred shortly after involving the police vehicle on the scene. Both collisions involved drivers suspected of DUI. The first crash happened at approximately 1:45 a.m. last Saturday…
Dogs may be man’s best friend but they are animals and like any other animals they may lash out and bite. Dog bites can lead to serious injuries, disfigurement and emotional distress. It is important that people in California who have been bitten by a…
Automobile accidents involving more than two vehicles can make untangling the riddle of liability very difficult. In many accidents, the precipitating incident may only last for a few seconds. Eye witnesses who are also victims may only have unreliable memories of the accident. The ultimate…
Car accidents can leave you with a lifetime of catastrophic injuries and medical hardships. The cost to acclimate to these changes can cause victims to have to pay thousands of dollars or more in medical bills and new living expenses. When these costs begin to add up,…
California follows strict liability dog bite laws which holds pet owners liable for the actions of their pet regardless of the precautions they took or if they knew of the pet’s propensity to bite and attack or not. This is important for victims of dog…