Concussions are serious head injuries that can cause multiple symptoms and deterioration in the brain. Concussions have been in the news a lot lately, especially in regard to the danger they pose to youth and adults who play sports. But many may not realize how frequent concussions (and TBI, or traumatic brain injuries) are in car accidents. Concussions Are a Leading
Every year, hundreds of innocent people are killed on California’s roads by intoxicated drivers. According to CA traffic statistics, alcohol-impaired accident fatalities increased to 1,059 in 2017. When it comes to seeking justice in DUI deaths, can the bar that sold alcohol to the driver be held liable for damages? Dram Shop Laws A dram shop law is a statutory provision
Few things are as aggravating as coming back to your car, ready to slide in and turn on some music… and finding your car has been hit. Seeing someone hit your parked car and drive away as you are walking back to it is equally frustrating. You shouldn’t limit your responses to swearing and crying, though, understandable as those are.
California hosts more than 30 million registered cars, commercial trucks, and other vehicles on its roads. Approximately 200,000 auto accidents occur in California every year, a substantial portion of which involve rented vehicles. Assessing liability in any car accident is rarely a straightforward analysis, particularly if a rental car is involved. The attorneys at the Salamati Law Firm in Los
As ride-sharing services continue to be a popular choice for transportation across Southern California, the likelihood of being involved in an Uber or Lyft accident in Los Angeles keeps increasing. In some ways, Uber and Lyft crashes are like other auto accidents, but they can be extra complicated for a passenger who chooses to file a personal injury claim. If
Auto accidents of all types can result in serious physical injuries, medical expenses and lost wages. If you were hurt because of a negligent driver and want to pursue your options for legal compensation, it’s important to choose a reputable attorney to represent your best interests. You’ll want to partner with a lawyer who has ample experience litigating (and winning)
Your first order of business after being in a car accident will always be to get the medical attention you need and to replace any property that was lost or damaged in the accident. When the initial shock of the accident starts to wear off, you might begin to wonder how much time you have to file an injury claim
Intersections are one of the most dangerous areas motorists encounter. Why? Because intersections are sites of high rates of accidents and fatalities. Every year traffic accidents result in 32,000 fatalities and 2 million injuries. One-quarter of the deaths and about half of all injuries occur at intersections. The U.S. Department of Transportation refers to intersections as “conflict points.” What that
Proponents of self-driving cars have championed the technology with the promise that eliminating human driver error would make the roads safer. On March 18, the flaw in that assumption was made crystal clear when a pedestrian was killed by a self-driving Uber vehicle. As investigators work to pin down all of the factors in the unfortunate crash, there are already
Driving without auto insurance in California has a number of dire consequences, but thousands of motorists continue to take this risk. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 15.2 % of all California drivers are currently uninsured, meaning your odds of getting into an accident with someone who has zero liability coverage are not that small. Any type of collision can
