A crash at a red light or a stop sign can be devastating. It’s very hard to avoid because you likely don’t even realize that the other car isn’t going to stop until the last second. By the time you know what’s happening -- if you do at all -- you’ve already driven out...
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Dog bites, scratches and other actions could lead to costly injuries
Owners who do not control their pets can be held liable for any injuries that their pets cause. If you’ve been attacked by a dog and are now dealing with medical issues as a result, it’s important that you know you can pursue compensation from the at-fault owner....
Can you get workers’ compensation in California if you’re undocumented?
Workers’ compensation benefits exist to make sure that injured employees have some protection following an injury. Through workers’ comp, covered employees can obtain some replacement income and medical benefits for their injuries when they’re unable to work. But a...
How long do you have to file a claim after a car accident?
After sustaining injuries in a car accident that was not your fault, collecting compensation can seem impossible. The insurance company might have lowballed your initial settlement offer. Or, your insurance claim might have been rejected outright. If negotiating with...
How much do you owe your lawyer if you lose your injury case?
Being involved in an accident is scary. On top of the trauma and physical pain, you may have bills piling up. When the accident isn’t your fault, it’s only fair for the negligent party to pay. But what if they don’t? Maybe the other party is denying any liability for...
Involved in a bike crash? Remember these tips for identifying injuries
Bicycle crashes can be among the worst depending on how the cyclist is hit. Bicyclists don’t have much protection against an impact, even when they’re wearing appropriate safety attire. That being said, there are some things that emergency medical technicians want...
Can you get workers’ comp for a pre-existing condition?
It’s easy to assume that you can’t get workers’ compensation benefits if you already had the condition. After all, one of the main counters to workers’ comp claims is that the injury actually happened outside of work. If you had a pre-existing condition, does that...
With dogs, do genetics matter more than experiences?
Some people who are concerned about dangerous dogs often point to genetics, stereotyping certain breeds as more dangerous than others. Pit bulls are perhaps the primary example of this. But do those genetics matter more than the way that the dog was raised and the...
Watch for open doors as you ride your bike
When riding your bike to work, to school or just for fun, you have a right to share the road with larger vehicles. This typically means riding on the far right side of the street, unless you’re making a left turn. In some cases, you have a bike lane on that side; in...
Motorcycle accident prevention is a two-way street
When you are already a cautious motorcyclist it can be challenging to think of new ways to be safe on the road. However, motor vehicle drivers play a role in keeping motorcycle riders safe too. California residents have the luxury of riding their motorcycle just about...