Tag Archives: Automobile Accident
California Case Extends Liability to Employer for Drunk Employee
Bad news for employers but potentially good news for victims of drunk-drivers. A recent Court of Appeal ruling has extended liability to an employer for an accident caused by a drunk employee after a work-sponsored party. In Purton v. Marriott Internat., Inc., 2013 Cal. App. LEXIS 607 (Cal. App. 4th Dist. July 31, 2013),… Read More »
How effective are motorcycle helmets?
As a personal injury attorney in Riverside, California, I’ve unfortunately seen a fair share of motorcycle accident cases. During these tragic events, many riders suffer life-altering injuries, often to the head. When discussing motorcycle accidents and injuries, I often find the question of helmet-effectiveness comes into play. Are they worth the discomfort? Do they… Read More »
Beware of flooded cars
If you are looking to buy a used car, you likely already know to be wary of purchasing used cars that have been in an accident. While most cars have been in a small fender-bender at some point or another, a car that has been in a serious accident could develop grave problems down… Read More »
Could self-driving cars prevent accidents?
Self-driving cars have long been included in science fiction books and movies as the stuff of fiction. However, if companies like Google have their way, self-driving cars may someday soon transcend fiction to become reality. In recent news, Google has predicted that self-driving cars will be available to Americans in three to five years…. Read More »
Wrongful Death Suits 101
If you watch courtroom drama television shows and movies, you’ve probably heard the term wrongful death suit tossed around quite a bit. In reality, what is a wrongful death suit? What are all the particulars associated with the term? This article will give you a 101 lesson on wrongful death suits and the important… Read More »
Distracted driving leads to…distracted flying?
Many people have a fear of flying: up to 40% have “some degree of anxiety about flying,” according to aviation psychologist and organizer of the international fear-of-flying conference Dr. Lucas van Gerwen. Nonetheless, most are reassured by the fact that plane crashes are rare and that flying is statistically safer than driving. However, recent… Read More »
The danger of distracted driving
We’ve all seen the following at some point: an individual weaving in and out of their lane, speeding, and disobeying other rules of the road. It seems as though they might be drunk, but open passing them, you can see that the person is talking or texting on their phone. Over the past year,… Read More »
What to look for when buying car insurance
You don’t want to wait until you are in a car accident to think about insurance. Car insurance is required by law, but what kind of insurance do you need? We’ve provided some general guidelines offered from the Wall Street Journal that you should use when buying insurance or thinking of updating your policy…. Read More »
Increase in Motorcycle Accidents in California
Recently, the California Highway Patrol released a report showing that motorcycle accidents increased by 20 percent from 2010 to 2011. The Hartford Sentinel reports that hundreds of motorcyclists die each year and thousands more are hurt. The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s assistance to reduce these numbers. Officials have encouraged motorcyclists… Read More »
New Study Finds Drugged Driving More Prevalent than Drunk Driving
The California Office of Traffic Safety recently released results of a survey which found that the number of people driving under the influence of drugs is higher than the number of people driving under the influence of alcohol. The source of this finding is a survey of more than 1,300 motorists, conducted by the… Read More »
