There are several strategies on how to prevent an automobile accident, including not driving impaired or distracted, keeping your car in good condition and practicing defensive driving. (Wikimedia photo by IldarSagdejev) It’s important to know what to do after an accident (see this blog), but here are some things you should know about how to prevent an automobile accident in
If you were hurt in a car accident in California, especially if you have serious injuries, we urge you to contact an attorney at Krasney Law: Personal Injury Specialists. (Wikimedia photo by Amerique) If you’re injured in an accident, your insurance company may try to pay you less money than you deserve and may even act in
Make sure your children have regular checkups at the eye doctor, and ask them regularly whether they have trouble seeing the board at school, the computer, TV or books when reading. (Wikimedia Commons photo) Children sometimes don’t have as much sense as adults, and when it comes to protecting their eyes kids may need instructions
In 2014, 61 percent of California drivers reported being hit or nearly hit by another driver who was texting or using a hand-held cell phone. Distracted driving is dangerous, and hundreds of thousands of people have been cited for per year it in California alone. The state of California Office of Traffic Safety says in 80 percent
Krasney Law can help you recover damages anywhere in California if a dog bites you. California has a law that places liability for dog attacks on the owner even if the dog never bit before. (Wikimedia Commons photo by Caronna) About 4.5 million U.S. residents are bitten or attacked by dogs every year, so it’s good to
If you’re rear-ended, consider calling Krasney Law in Banning, California, for a free consultation. In most cases the one who hit you in the rear is at fault. (Image by And over Volunteer Fire Department) Usually in California, when a driver rear-ends another car he is determined to be negligent, though there are some exceptions. California
Krasney Law of San Bernardino can help motorcyclists anywhere in California who get in accidents recover medical expenses and other types of compensation. (Wikimedia Commons photo by Muc10) Motorcycle riders unfortunately sometimes are faced with a critical decision on whether to swerve, brake or ride right over an obstacle in their path. What should you do?
About 4,000 U.S. residents every year or 11 people every day are killed in accidents involving large trucks. In addition, more than 70,000 people are injured yearly in large-truck accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Trucks weigh 20 times as much as passenger vehicles and are huge in comparison. When there is a large-truck
Pedestrians are advised to walk on the shoulder or as far to the right as possible, facing traffic, when there are no sidewalks or walking paths available. (Wikimedia Commons photo) There were 4,735 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2013, and more than 150,000 emergency room visits because of pedestrian-vs.-vehicle accidents. Many of these
An unfortunate hit and run in Venice Beach resulted in a death in 2013. (Wikimedia Commons photo) If you are the victim of a hit-and-run automobile accident, the situation can be complicated. But there are some things you can do to help remedy an unfortunate situation. A hit and run occurs when a driver flees the
