Category Archives: Personal Injury
Breaking Down A Bicycle Accident Claim
Recently, the number of fatal bicycle accidents hit a 30-year high. When a 3,000-plus pound vehicle strikes a 10-plus pound bicycle, the results are often tragic for riders, even in a relatively low speed collision. Despite the mounting fatalities, many Bay Area cities have been slow to embrace protected bicycle lanes, lower speed limits,… Read More »
What To Expect In A Vehicle Collision Claim
Almost all vehicle collisions end the same way. Over 95 percent of these matters settle out of court. However, just like every car wreck is different, every claim follows a different path to settlement. Sometimes, the way is straight and direct. Other times, it’s very long and circuitous. Normally, it’s somewhere in between. There… Read More »
Charges Now Pending In Fatal CHP Motorcycle-Pedestrian Accident
The City of Long Beach filed vehicular manslaughter charges stemming from an October 2019 incident which involved a motorcycle officer and a 24-year-old pedestrian. According to a civil lawsuit filed by the victim’s survivors, the officer was travelling over 70mph on his way to work in an area known for its high pedestrian traffic…. Read More »
Quintuple-Fatal Car Wreck On Interstate 5
Five people were killed when a Toyota driver veered off the road and careened into a road sign, chain link fence, and tree in the Stockton area. According to the California HIghway Patrol, the 33-year-old driver executed an “unsafe turning movement” while travelling at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of… Read More »
What to Look For in a San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer
A Google search term like “San Jose car accident lawyer” produces millions of results. At first, pretty much all these lawyers look the same. But upon closer inspection, there are some big differences. A quick note about Google searches. Many of the top results are paid results. The law firm paid for a top… Read More »
Breaking Down a Medical Condition Wreck Claim
When drivers suddenly and unexpectedly lose consciousness, the results are often tragic. About a tenth of California car wrecks are directly attributable to epilepsy. Other medical conditions which could cause loss of consciousness include diabetes and heart disease. The fact that these accidents are easily preventable is part of the tragedy. Normally, these drivers… Read More »
Pile-Up Crash Kills Pedestrian
A man who was allegedly driving a stolen car triggered an eight-car wreck which killed a pedestrian on the street. Few details were available about the wreck, which happened on Lake Merced Boulevard near Higuera Avenue. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old man, was declared dead at the scene. Several other people were rushed to area… Read More »
Bicycle Helmets: Friend or Foe?
Like most other jurisdictions, the Golden State has a limited bicycle helmet law. Generally, riders under 17 must wear helmets in California. This requirement applies to anyone who uses an unpowered, wheeled vehicle in a public place. Unpowered, wheeled vehicles include inline skates and non-motorized scooters. Apartment complex and shopping mall parking lots, even… Read More »
What You Should Know About Pedestrian Accidents
The year-round nice weather in California usually means that there are many pedestrians outside almost all year long. So, one would think that drivers would keep a more careful lookout for pedestrians in California. Yet in 2018, pedestrian accidents in the Golden State hit their highest level since 1990. So, that’s apparently not the… Read More »
What to Expect in a Car Crash Claim
Very few vehicle collision claims go to trial. In fact, over 96 percent of these cases settle out of court. By design, the settlement process is usually protracted. If cases settle too quickly, the settlement amounts might not cover all medical expenses. Victims could be financially responsible for these unpaid costs. From beginning to… Read More »
