Personal Injury Blog

Highway hypnosis, otherwise known as “white line fever,” occurs when a driver “zones out” while operating their vehicle on long stretches of flat highway. When many drivers succumb to highway hypnosis, they are operating their vehicles at speeds of 65 miles per hour or greater. While commercial vehicle drivers, including operators of large trucks, tractor-trailers, big rigs, and 18-wheelers, are especially susceptible to highway hypnosis, passenger vehicle operators can also become “hypnotized” while behind the

Many people have a natural inclination to say, “I’m sorry,” to another driver following a car accident, even if they did not cause the accident themselves. However, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may consider this statement an admission of fault for the crash and use it against the accident victim at trial. Moreover, the insurance company may adamantly refuse to compensate the accident victim fairly – or offer them any monetary compensation at all –

Given the significant number of public roads throughout California, renovation and construction crews are typically busy throughout the entire year. While road improvements can be a good thing, work zones may create hazards when construction companies fail to follow the law. In fact, serious and deadly accidents can sometimes happen in these areas. Both roadway drivers and construction companies have to follow various laws and regulations in construction zones. When they violate their respective duties

It is never easy to lose a loved one – especially if they died in an accident that was preventable. When fatal accidents occur because of someone else’s error, omission, or intentional act, you and other surviving family members may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim seeking various damages. Although no amount of money can ever bring back a lost loved one, favorable wrongful death damages can bring about a sense of closure

In both marked and unmarked crosswalks, California pedestrians have the legal right of way. When a driver approaches a designated crosswalk, they must reduce their speed, take the proper precautions, and watch out for pedestrians. When they fail to do so and a pedestrian accident occurs, the injured pedestrian can file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the at-fault driver. If you or someone you care about suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, it

Whenever a dog bites or attacks a person, serious injuries can result. In some instances, the bite victim may be able to hold the dog owner responsible for their injuries and damages. If you or someone you love is the victim of a dog bite attack, you have legal options available to you. In addition to seeking prompt medical treatment after the incident, you should contact a knowledgeable Orange County dog bite lawyer in your

A rear-end collision occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the back of another vehicle. When this happens, the force of impact may cause an accident victim’s body to move around inside their vehicle or jerk frontwards and backwards. As a result, a part of the accident victim’s body might strike the steering wheel, headrest, window, or door frame, causing very serious injuries. If you suffered injuries in a rear-end car accident, you have

Cities, counties, construction companies, and other entities in California have a legal duty to maintain their roadways in a safe manner. They also have a duty to warn about defective roadway conditions and make the necessary repairs promptly. When roadways contain serious defects – including large cracks, deep potholes, or open manholes – a cyclist may lose their balance and fall from their bike onto the ground. The bike might also tip over, causing the

Unfortunately, car accidents continue to be a major cause of death in California. In many circumstances, these fatal car accidents result from some type of driver error, recklessness, or negligence. One of the most accurate and complete reports for traffic fatalities in California is the Highway Patrol’s SWITRS report. The most recent report came out in 2017, and it notes that 3,904 individuals suffered fatal injuries in a total of 3,582 traffic crashes for that