California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

The new year is here, and you may be wondering if there are new California traffic laws. 2024 does, indeed, feature new laws for California, such as a minimum wage increase and a law letting the California Energy Commission prevent gasoline price gouging. Numerous new traffic laws were also put into place in California on …

SB-1107 was approved by California’s governor on September 28, 2022. It goes into effect on January 1, 2025. The bill represents an increase in California minimum car insurance. The bill increases the minimum liability limits in California regarding bodily injury, death and property damage. Call us today for a free consultation if you or a …

California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) Board proposed emergency silicosis regulation on December 14 amidst a rise in silicosis deaths in the artificial stone fabrication industry. The proposed regulation seeks to require safer conditions for workers handling artificial stone, as well as natural stone which contains more than 10 percent silica. The OSHA board expects the …

It can be upsetting enough to get in a car accident in California. However, it can be even more upsetting if you’re in a rental vehicle at the time of the accident. Damaging your own property is bad enough. However, you may be wondering what to do if you crashed a vehicle belonging to a …

Has your car been totaled? Or are you not sure what it means to total your car? The effects of a car accident can be far-reaching and profound. Besides the physical injuries your body can experience, car wrecks often result in property damage and other losses. Depending on the nature and severity of the crash, …

It is worth hiring a car accident lawyer if you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident. Studies show injury victims who hire lawyers receive more compensation for their injuries and receive their compensation more quickly. In fact, injury victims hurt in car accidents who hire lawyers typically receive more compensation for their injuries …

The CDC estimates that 1.35 million people are killed on roadways around the world every year. Car accidents are a leading cause of death worldwide because of their massive potential to cause fatal injuries. Some of the most common injuries that cause death in car accidents include traumatic brain injuries, broken ribs, spinal cord injuries, …

Yes, you can sue Uber or an Uber driver if you have been injured in an accident involving Uber. The circumstances of the Uber accident will determine if you can sue Uber, the Uber driver or both. If you’ve been injured in an accident involving Uber, you may be able to sue Uber or the …

In 2023 92 percent of people observed at least one instance of road rage. In addition, up to one-third of drivers have reported that they have perpetrated road rage, according to a 2010 study. But is road rage a criminal offense in California? While road rage is not a specific criminal offense, actions triggered by …

There were 1,727,608 traffic crashes which involved injuries in the United States in 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Those who are in car accidents should see a doctor as soon as possible. This is because those who suffer car accident injuries and wait too long to have injuries such as soft …

The global trucking industry plays a pivotal role in modern commerce, facilitating the seamless movement of goods and serving as a cornerstone of the global economy. However, the industry faces a series of challenges, including a notable scarcity of skilled truck drivers, escalating environmental apprehensions related to these vehicles, and questions surrounding the efficiency of …

In an era marked by mounting concerns over environmental sustainability, our modes of transportation have come under increasing scrutiny. Environmental-conscious commuters have turned to a surprising solution: motorcycles.  Due to their smaller size and impressive fuel efficiency, motorcycles have emerged at the forefront of the sustainable transportation movement. They emit less carbon dioxide and are …