Category Archives: Car Accidents
How Black Box Data Can Prove Fault After a Crash
After a serious car accident, the story of how the crash happened can be hard to explain. Vehicles can be moved before investigators arrive, witnesses may remember events differently, and drivers may disagree about who had the right of way or whether anyone had time to stop. In some cases, however, another source of… Read More
What Evidence Matters Most in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When a loved one dies because of another person’s negligence or wrongful conduct, the surviving family may have the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. In California, Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 permits specified surviving family members and other qualifying individuals to bring a wrongful death claim based on the wrongful act… Read More
California SB 623: What the New Rideshare Law Means for Accident Victims
California has enacted new rules that will affect certain rideshare accident claims beginning January 1, 2027. Senate Bill 623, signed into law on June 25, 2026, changes how certain medical expenses are handled in lawsuits involving transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft. The law also creates new requirements for rideshare driver… Read More
How Dash Cameras Are Changing Personal Injury Cases
A car accident can happen in seconds. Afterward, the drivers involved may remember the collision differently, witnesses may disagree about what they saw, and an insurance company may argue that its policyholder was not responsible. Without objective evidence, determining what actually happened can become a battle of competing accounts. Dash cameras are changing that… Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Assume You’re Okay After a Car Accident
A serious car accident can leave you shaken, confused, and focused on getting home rather than thinking about what injuries you may have suffered. Sometimes a person walks away from a crash believing they will be okay, only to develop significant pain or other symptoms hours or days later. That is one reason it… Read More
Common Causes of Multi-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Collisions
Multi-vehicle chain-reaction collisions can happen in just seconds. One driver may fail to stop in time, striking another vehicle and pushing it into traffic ahead. A rear-end crash can then become a series of collisions involving several vehicles, multiple drivers, and potentially serious injuries. Determining who is legally responsible can be much more complicated… Read More
Who Is Liable in a Company Vehicle Accident?
A car accident involving a company vehicle can raise liability questions that do not arise in an ordinary two-car collision. When an employee is driving for work, the driver’s employer may be responsible for injuries caused by the employee’s negligence. Depending on the circumstances, there may also be questions involving the vehicle owner, a… Read More
Fatal DUI Accidents and Civil Wrongful Death Claims
A fatal DUI accident can result in two very different legal proceedings. The driver who caused the collision may face a criminal prosecution brought by the government, while surviving family members may pursue a separate civil wrongful death claim seeking compensation for the losses caused by their loved one’s death. These proceedings can overlap,… Read More
The Most Dangerous Left-Turn Accidents in California
Left turns are a routine part of driving, but they also create some of the most dangerous situations on California roads. A driver making a left turn must monitor oncoming traffic, judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles, watch for pedestrians and bicyclists, and navigate traffic signals or other right-of-way rules. A mistake… Read More
What Happens If Multiple Drivers Share Fault in a California Car Accident?
Multi-vehicle accidents can create some of the most difficult liability questions in a personal injury case. When two, three, or even more vehicles are involved, it may not be immediately clear which driver caused the collision, whether multiple drivers contributed to it, or how much responsibility each driver bears. The problem becomes particularly frustrating… Read More