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Premises Liability Claims Often Come Down to Who Had a Duty of Care

In the State of California, the owner of a property is legally required to take reasonable care to ensure that anyone who is legally on their property is safe from injury. This is referred to as their duty of care. Many things can come under a person’s duty of care,...

Learn About the Different Types of Wrongful Death Cases in California

According to California law, a wrongful death lawsuit is allowed if a person or entity has been negligent, or acted intentionally and / or recklessly and that behavior led to a person’s death. Unlike the typical personal injury claim that is brought only by the...

The Most Important Advice You Will Read After Being in a Car Accident

If you drove out of your driveway today and struck another car, a pedestrian, or someone on a bike, would you immediately know what to do? You may think you would, but the truth is that your emotions are likely to be in overdrive, your adrenaline will be running, and...

Car Accidents and Rental Cars: Are You Entitled to a Free Rental Car?

For many people, one of the worst things about being involved in a car accident is living without a car while the claim is settled. Having access to a rental car makes it easier to see the doctor, go to work, take care of kids, and other ongoing normal activities....

How to Settle without an Insurance Claim After a Car Accident

If you have been involved in a car accident and do not want to get an insurance company involved, or you or the other party does not have insurance, then you may feel as though you are out of luck. The truth is that you can settle your car accident claim without an...

Back to the Basics: What is Negligence?

If you looked at a list of the states in the U.S. with the most serious and fatal car accidents, you would see that California is near the top. This is due largely to the high population of our state, as well as the many highways and roads we have. Many of the leading...

Ask an Attorney: Are Dash Cams Legal in California?

Most people have seen footage that comes from a police officer’s dash cam after an incident, but fewer have seen footage from a dash came taken in the car of a civilian. For this reason, people often wonder if it is legal. The answer is that it varies by state but in...

6 Steps to Take After Being Involved in a Truck Accident in California

If you have been involved in a truck accident then you already know how serious these accidents can be. Big Rigs weigh thousands of pounds and are difficult to stop. If you are ever involved in a truck accident then we urge you to follow these six steps. Do not forget...

What to Expect with Minimum Liability Coverage in California

As you shop for the best auto insurance plan, you may be focusing the short-term cost. The better option is to consider the long-term cost. How much will it cost you if you are in an accident? Will you be covered or will you be in a tough situation? There are many...