How much do you know about California bicycle laws? Every driver on California’s roads and highways needs to know something about bicycle law. Even if you aren’t a bicycle rider, you have to share the roads with lots of people who are. What you know about the state’s bicycle laws can prevent accidents. These laws
Suing a governmental entity or agency in a personal injury case is generally allowed under the law. Governmental entities hold themselves immune from liability, with some exceptions.Sometimes such lawsuits are allowed in case of negligent road repair or maintenance, for example, that resulted in a car accident with personal injury and/or property damage. And if
Texting and driving accidents have become so commonplace these days that it is like an epidemic. As lawmakers across the country struggle to institute measures to prevent people from texting while driving, the death toll continues to count higher and higher. At best, texting and driving accident statistics present cause for concern, but at worst,
Having a clean driving record can help you maintain your driver’s license and minimize the amount that you pay for your car insurance. Here in California, you are required to maintain a minimum amount of coverage in order to be allowed to drive your vehicle, so this is an ongoing expense that you’ll have to
Common types of car accidents involve collisions from head-on or the side. Less common, but so very dangerous, are rollovers. A head-on collision is also especially dangerous and is likely to cause serious injury or death to the occupants of both vehicles.But the most common type of two-vehicle accident of all is the rear-end collision.
The teenage years, from 13 to 19 years old, make up less than 1% of the total deaths in this country. Most people aren’t surprised by the answer they get when they ask, “What is the number one killer of teenagers in the U.S.?” The answer is, by far, car accidents. Most of us have heard
The odds are stacked against bicyclists in a wreck with automobiles. Injuries often result, and victims may need a good attorney to file a bicycle accident lawsuit.Bikers know bicycling is dangerous on California’s busy roads, but the attraction to the sport or convenience in commuting are so great cyclists are willing to take some risks.
The topic of dog bites rarely comes up until you or someone close to you gets bitten. Many people think of their dogs as their best friends, their furry children, and their faithful companions. Some breeds are more likely to bite than others, but even the most docile dog can bite under certain circumstances. Sometimes
Deciding whether to take personal-injury cases are sort of a balancing act for lawyers. If you have a serious injury because of someone else’s fault, and you deserve compensation, an attorney may be very interested in taking your case. But lawyers sometimes refuse to take on cases, and we will discuss five of the most
Perhaps the most common question we receive at Krasney Law relates to the average personal injury settlement amounts our clients can expect to receive. This is understandable. After all, a personal injury is a serious and traumatic event, one which can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial implications.Once medical bills and other expenses are factored in, you need
