Year: 2013

A rear-end collision is an accident where one driver’s front bumper collides with another driver’s rear bumper. As any car accident attorney can tell you, these accidents are quite common. For example, the Los Angeles Times recently warned California motorists that unscrupulous insurance cheats felt no compunction about endangering you and your…

It is customary to stay at the scene until when you are involved in an accident. Unfortunately, there has been a dramatic increase in cases where a motorist has struck a pedestrian – or another motorist – and then sped off to avoid contact with the police. These kinds of hit…

On what days and hours do you think the most traffic accidents happen in Orange County, California? Are they on Friday and Saturday nights when people are partying and have had a little too much to drink? the California Highway Patrol answers those questions with the following collision statistics for the county in 2012, which…

The California Highway Patrol identifies cars or trucks that make unsafe turns are among the common causes for bicycle accidents. This statistic is underscored by recent events in San Mateo County. KCBS has reported on the death of a bicyclist on Skyline Boulevard. According to law enforcement sources, a minivan made a left turn in…

Dogs are part of many people’s families, but unfortunately, they can become an aggressive part of the family. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s website, roughly 4.5 million people annually are victims of dog bite attacks. of those, about one-fifth require medical attention. Between 2005 and 2012, 251 people…

Dogs are a popular pet and really a part of many families. Unfortunately, whether playing around or out of aggression, sometimes dogs bite people. According to the American Humane Organization, 4.7 million people nationwide are bitten by dogs. About 800,000 of those require medical attention. Fifty percent of dog attacks…

California Civil Code 3342: What the Means For You If a dog bites you, California Civil Code 3342 places responsibility for the act clearly on the owner. In assigning accountability, the statute prevents dogs from becoming a hazard to the community. As a dog bite lawyer, we know that this places the…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 9,130 motorcyclists were killed and 163,000 riders were injured due to vehicle accidents from 2010 through 2011. Given these numbers, it is important for motorcyclists and motorists to be aware of each other and share the roadway. During rush hour, our…

When you go for a morning jog, drive to work on the freeways, work in a construction site, or eat at a restaurant, you expect to return home safe and sound. As a resident of Orange County and an accident lawyer, we know this firsthand! Accident Lawyer | Common Causes…

Huntington Beach Car Accident You’re cruising along Beach Boulevard heading for Huntington Beach on a beautiful Southern California. Suddenly, you hear the crunch. Someone has run into your car and caused a significant amount of damage. What do you do? Follow these tips so you can stay safe after a car accident…