Bicyclists and drivers of motor vehicles in California enjoy the same rights and have the same duties when they’re on the road. One of those duties requires the driver of a motor vehicle to immediately stop at the scene of a personal injury accident. When a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle, it’s highly likely that the bike rider will
If you’re a bicyclist who was hit by a car in Glendale, it’s of the utmost importance that you or somebody at the scene call 911 and ask that police be dispatched to the scene. If you’re seriously injured, you can also request that paramedics be dispatched too. A report of a police investigation into your accident will be pivotal
Although slip and falls are frequently associated with ice-streaked parking lots, that doesn’t mean they don’t happen in sunny California. Quite the contrary; slip and fall cases are among the most common injury claims in the Golden State. Unfortunately, these falls often result in significant injuries that can impact a victim’s quality of life. Given the gravity of these injuries,
If you’re in an accident involving property damage, injury, or both, after reporting the accident to the police, you should advise your insurance company accordingly. In California, you must immediately report the accident to your insurance company whether it was your fault or not. The insurance company has the right to conduct its own investigation. By failing to report the
Lyft is the second largest transportation network company in California. However, when you get into a car with a Lyft driver, the driver isn’t actually a Lyft employee. He or she is actually an independent contractor using their own vehicle. While this makes little difference to the consumer on a regular ride, if your Lyft ride results in an accident
Like 48 of the other states, California has its own mandatory car insurance law. It requires drivers to have a minimum of $15,000 per person in liability coverage with a maximum of $30,000 per occurrence along with $5,000 in property damage coverage. Compared to the other states, California’s mandatory coverage limits are abysmally low. What makes matters even worse is
A bicycle isn’t a vehicle under California law, but bicyclists must follow many of the same laws that operators of motor vehicles must follow. Bicyclists present small and narrow profiles on roadways. If they’re involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, many motorists relate that they either didn’t see the bicycle, or they didn’t see it until it was
Both slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases involve hazardous conditions on property that is owned or occupied by divisions of government, business entities, and private individuals. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident, and you wish to pursue compensation for your injuries and damages, evidence that supports your case must be presented. In short, you’ll need to prove that
As our nation’s capital, Washington DC is always bustling, whether it be tourists eager to explore the city’s rich history or people on their way for some government-related business. As such, the roads are often full of traffic, making it difficult to get around quickly. However, there is a 19th century solution to the city’s 21st century problem – the
What do stressed-out, overworked and exhausted healthcare workers have that we as lawyers don’t? Our profession may require a tremendous amount of self-sacrifice, long hours, and stressful work but physicians experience burnout to such an extent that it is affecting patient safety. In fact, there is a direct correlation—you are more likely to be a victim of a preventable medical
Bicyclists and drivers of motor vehicles in California enjoy the same rights and have the same duties when they’re on the road. One of those duties requires the driver of a motor vehicle to immediately stop at the scene of a personal injury accident. When a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle, it’s highly likely that the bike rider will
If you’re a bicyclist who was hit by a car in Glendale, it’s of the utmost importance that you or somebody at the scene call 911 and ask that police be dispatched to the scene. If you’re seriously injured, you can also request that paramedics be dispatched too. A report of a police investigation into your accident will be pivotal
Although slip and falls are frequently associated with ice-streaked parking lots, that doesn’t mean they don’t happen in sunny California. Quite the contrary; slip and fall cases are among the most common injury claims in the Golden State. Unfortunately, these falls often result in significant injuries that can impact a victim’s quality of life. Given the gravity of these injuries,
If you’re in an accident involving property damage, injury, or both, after reporting the accident to the police, you should advise your insurance company accordingly. In California, you must immediately report the accident to your insurance company whether it was your fault or not. The insurance company has the right to conduct its own investigation. By failing to report the
Lyft is the second largest transportation network company in California. However, when you get into a car with a Lyft driver, the driver isn’t actually a Lyft employee. He or she is actually an independent contractor using their own vehicle. While this makes little difference to the consumer on a regular ride, if your Lyft ride results in an accident
Like 48 of the other states, California has its own mandatory car insurance law. It requires drivers to have a minimum of $15,000 per person in liability coverage with a maximum of $30,000 per occurrence along with $5,000 in property damage coverage. Compared to the other states, California’s mandatory coverage limits are abysmally low. What makes matters even worse is
A bicycle isn’t a vehicle under California law, but bicyclists must follow many of the same laws that operators of motor vehicles must follow. Bicyclists present small and narrow profiles on roadways. If they’re involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, many motorists relate that they either didn’t see the bicycle, or they didn’t see it until it was
Both slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases involve hazardous conditions on property that is owned or occupied by divisions of government, business entities, and private individuals. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident, and you wish to pursue compensation for your injuries and damages, evidence that supports your case must be presented. In short, you’ll need to prove that
As our nation’s capital, Washington DC is always bustling, whether it be tourists eager to explore the city’s rich history or people on their way for some government-related business. As such, the roads are often full of traffic, making it difficult to get around quickly. However, there is a 19th century solution to the city’s 21st century problem – the
What do stressed-out, overworked and exhausted healthcare workers have that we as lawyers don’t? Our profession may require a tremendous amount of self-sacrifice, long hours, and stressful work but physicians experience burnout to such an extent that it is affecting patient safety. In fact, there is a direct correlation—you are more likely to be a victim of a preventable medical
