In recent years, the sight of Amazon delivery trucks has become almost as common as seeing a neighbor’s car in the driveway. With the increase in deliveries, however, comes a heightened risk of accidents involving these vehicles. If you find yourself injured in an accident with an Amazon delivery truck,…
Ride-sharing services like Uber have revolutionized transportation, offering convenience and accessibility. However, accidents can still happen, leaving passengers injured and uncertain about their rights. In California, passengers involved in Uber accidents have specific legal protections, ensuring they receive fair compensation for their injuries and losses. Firstly, California law requires Uber…
As the world slowly begins to open back up again, more people are making their way back onto the roads as life before the pandemic slowly resumes. This also means, however, that there may be an uptick in drunk driving again as people return to gatherings and celebrations. When accidents…
Head-on collisions make up a small percentage of the overall number of California car accidents; however, they are also among the most deadly. Those that survive a head-on collision typically require extensive and long-term medical care. During recovery, many head-on accident victims cannot work, presenting significant financial burdens, as treatment…
People often get frustrated when the check engine light appears on their car, along with many other motor vehicle issues. However, when a person purchases a vehicle, it often comes with an express warranty that the manufacturer will fix the car if issues arise within a certain period of time.…
Recently, a state appellate court issued an opinion in a lawsuit stemming from a fatal California car accident. The record indicates that the victim was driving around 70 miles per hour on a highway in the same lane as the defendant. The defendant saw a car stopped in the middle…
In a recent opinion, a California court refused to hold a ridesharing company liable for an accident caused by one of its drivers. The driver was using a car made available to him through the ridesharing company when he caused a California car accident resulting in injuries to two other…
Recently, a national news report released updates on a tragic trick-or-tricking California pedestrian accident. A young family was walking back to their condo in Long Beach when an SUV crossed onto the sidewalk and slammed into the family. Sadly, the family was just steps away from their condo when the…
In a recent written opinion, a California appellate court discussed when evidence from an expert witness who is not on a party’s expert-witness list can be considered in a personal injury claim. According to the court’s opinion, in 2013 the plaintiff was an incarcerated in a county jail and was…
A state appellate court recently considered when an “excuse” jury instruction is appropriate in a California car accident case. According to the court’s opinion, the plaintiff was driving on the highway when a mattress suddenly flew at her vehicle, causing her to swerve and hit the barrier. Eye-witnesses stated that…