Category Archives: General
Dram Shop and Social Host Liability in California: When Can Someone Besides the Drunk Driver Be Liable?
When a drunk driver causes a serious accident, most people assume that the intoxicated driver is the only person who can be held legally responsible. Most of the time, that is true. However, in some limited situations under California law, a business or another individual who provided the alcohol may also face civil liability…. Read More
What Evidence Proves a Driver Was Intoxicated After a Serious Crash?
When a serious car, bicycle, or pedestrian accident raises suspicions that a driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, one of the first questions victims ask is whether intoxication can be proven. In some cases, the answer is straightforward because the driver is arrested for driving under the influence and law enforcement… Read More
Bicycle Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
Cyclists have the same right to use California’s roads as motorists, yet they remain among the most vulnerable people in traffic. When a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking, the consequences for a bicyclist can be catastrophic. Even a collision at relatively low speeds can result in life-altering injuries because cyclists have little… Read More
Common Insurance Company Defenses to Bicycle Accident Claims… and What to Do About Them
A serious bicycle accident can leave an injured cyclist facing expensive medical bills, lost income, physical pain, and months of recovery. Unfortunately, obtaining fair compensation is not always as simple as filing an insurance claim. Even when a driver’s negligence appears obvious, insurance companies often look for ways to reduce or deny the amount… Read More
Drunk Drivers Who Hit Pedestrians: Civil Claims Beyond the Criminal Case
A pedestrian struck by a drunk driver often suffers catastrophic or fatal injuries. Unlike occupants of passenger vehicles, pedestrians have little protection against the force of a collision. Broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal organ damage, and wrongful death are tragically common outcomes when alcohol-impaired drivers strike people on foot. When… Read More
Alcohol-Impaired Drivers and Fatal Pedestrian Collisions
Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of preventable deaths on California roadways. While many people think about alcohol-related crashes involving multiple vehicles, pedestrians are among the most vulnerable victims of impaired drivers. A person walking through a crosswalk, along a neighborhood street, or in a parking lot has little protection when a… Read More
Commercial Vehicle Pedestrian Fatalities: Delivery Vans, Buses, and Trucks
Pedestrian accidents involving commercial vehicles are among the most devastating collisions on California roads. Delivery vans, city buses, box trucks, utility vehicles, and tractor-trailers are significantly larger and heavier than passenger cars, making fatal injuries far more likely when a pedestrian is struck. These cases also present legal issues that extend beyond the actions… Read More
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Failure to Yield at Crosswalks
Crosswalks are intended to provide pedestrians with a safe place to cross the street, yet far too many fatal accidents occur because drivers fail to yield the right-of-way. Whether the collision happens at a busy intersection, a neighborhood crossing, or near a school zone, these tragedies are often entirely preventable. California law imposes clear… Read More
Why Turning Vehicles Cause So Many Serious Pedestrian Accidents
Many people assume that the most dangerous pedestrian accidents occur when a driver is speeding down the roadway or running a red light. In reality, some of the most serious and most common pedestrian collisions happen during ordinary left and right turns at intersections. Drivers who are focused on oncoming traffic, traffic signals, or… Read More
What Happens When a Driver Leaves the Scene of a Bicycle Accident?
A hit-and-run bicycle accident can leave an injured cyclist suffering serious injuries with no one around to render aid or call for help. With no driver around to render aid and exchange insurance information as required by law, the injured cyclist is left dealing with serious injuries, extraordinary medical bills, lost income, and questions… Read More