Category Archives: Car Accidents
E-Bike Collisions with Self-Driving Cars in California
E-bikes have quickly become a common sight on California roads, bike lanes, and city streets. At the same time, autonomous vehicle technology is being tested and deployed in many of the same environments. As these two trends intersect, a new category of accident is emerging: collisions between e-bikes and self-driving cars. These cases raise… Read More
Who Is Liable When Self-Driving Cars Cause Injuries in California?
Autonomous vehicles, often called self-driving cars, are no longer a futuristic concept. They are already being tested and deployed on California roads, particularly in dense urban areas. While these vehicles are designed to reduce human error, accidents still happen. When a self-driving car causes injuries, determining who is legally responsible can be far more… Read More
Auto vs. Bicycle Accidents in California: Who Has the Right of Way?
Bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles are a growing concern across California. As more people turn to cycling for transportation, commuting, and recreation, interactions between cars and bicycles have become more frequent and sometimes more dangerous. When a crash occurs, one of the most important legal questions is: who had the right of way? The… Read More
How Accident Reconstruction Is Used in Fatal Car Accident Cases
When a fatal car accident occurs, surviving family members are often left with painful questions about what happened and why. In many cases, the events leading up to a crash are disputed. Drivers may give conflicting accounts, witnesses may have only partial observations, and physical evidence can be complex. This is where accident reconstruction… Read More
Fatal DUI Accidents
Fatal DUI accidents are among the most devastating and preventable tragedies on California roadways. When an impaired driver causes a crash that results in death, the immediate focus is often on the criminal case, including an arrest, charges, and potential prison time if convicted. While criminal prosecution is an important part of accountability, it… Read More
Distracted Driving and Fatal Pedestrian Collisions
Pedestrian deaths on U.S. roadways have risen sharply over the past decade, even as overall vehicle occupant fatalities have declined. According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), annual pedestrian fatalities reached a 30-year low of 4,109 in 2009 before starting to climb again and increase every year. The years… Read More
Time Limits for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Car Accident
When a car accident results in the loss of a loved one, families are forced to deal with immense grief while also confronting complex legal deadlines. At Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP, our California car accident and wrongful death attorneys frequently see claims jeopardized simply because critical time limits were misunderstood or missed. California law imposes… Read More
Driver Negligence in Pedestrian Accidents: Speeding, Distraction, and Failure to Yield
Pedestrian accidents often leave victims with devastating injuries and life-altering consequences. At Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP, a California trial law firm representing individuals and families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, our California personal injury attorneys routinely see how a moment of driver negligence can permanently change a pedestrian’s life. While drivers and… Read More
Dealing With Permanent Disabilities After an Accident
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can alter every aspect of a person’s life, leaving them with permanent disabilities that require lifelong care and support. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI due to someone else’s negligence, you may be facing overwhelming medical expenses, the loss of your career, and significant lifestyle… Read More
Help After a Motor Vehicle Accident
The attorneys at Kalfayan Merjanian know the laws when it comes to motor vehicle accidents and fight for a fair settlement for each client. When a motor vehicle accident strikes, it can cause injury as well as property damage. If a motor vehicle accident is the fault of another driver, there may be compensation… Read More