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Motorcycle Accidents

Do I Have to Wear a Helmet to Ride a Motorcycle in California?

According to state law, you must wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle in California. It applies to everyone. Helmet laws are in place for a reason. Research shows that a helmet can dramatically reduce the odds of a severe injury following a motorcycle crash. Head trauma is one of the most common causes of fatal injuries in motorcycle

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Auto Accidents

When is a Pedestrian at Fault for a California Car Accident?

On the streets of Los Angeles, pedestrians are often vulnerable. They risk getting struck by distracted, drunk, or drowsy drivers. However, determining fault in car accidents involving pedestrians is not always clear-cut. With California being a pure comparative negligence state, there are times when pedestrians can be held partially liable for a car accident if they are not using a

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Auto Accidents

What Tricks Do Insurance Adjusters Use to Avoid Paying?

Insurance company adjusters use a number of strategies to avoid paying the full amount of what they owe accident victims. For example, they may trick you into admitting fault and obtaining more information than you must provide. They’ll also tell you that you don’t need a car accident lawyer, even if you clearly do, and they may even hire an

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Auto Accidents

How Frequent Are Wrong-way Collisions on California Roads?

Wrong-way accidents are not uncommon on the roads and highways of California – and, tragically, they are also frequently fatal. According to the Mercury News, there are an average of 48 traffic fatalities in California each year related to wrong-way collisions. That is an accident nearly once a week—every week—that leads to the loss of life. Not all wrong-way collisions

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Auto Accidents

Car Crash Caused by Medical Condition: Is the Affected Driver At Fault Under California Law?

Under certain conditions, when a driver experiences a sudden medical emergency that results in a car crash, that driver will be excused from liability for any damages or losses sustained by others. The excuse from liability is not automatic, however, and the driver seeking to use a medical emergency defense has the burden of proving the emergency was the predominant

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Auto Accidents

Can You File a Claim If the Car Is Insured in California but the Driver Is Not on the Policy?

Most insurance policies cover the car and not the specific driver who was involved in an accident. The critical exception to this is if the driver falls within the definition of an “excluded driver” under the terms and conditions of the insurance contract. When might a driver be excluded from coverage under an insurance policy? A car owner might exclude

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