Category Archives: Personal Injury
What Happens if I Have an Accident with an Electric Scooter?
If you have an accident while riding an electric scooter in California, what happens depends on how the accident occurred, who was involved, and whether anyone was injured. The comprehensive electric scooter laws in California could mean fines, insurance claims, or most importantly for the purposes of this post, lawsuits. Electric scooter accidents are… Read More »
Can You Sue for an Elevator Dropping?
In California, a person who is injured due to an elevator dropping may have the right to file a lawsuit. As common carriers, elevators are highly regulated mechanical systems, which means the companies responsible for them have a strong legal duty to keep elevators and passengers safe. When an elevator drops suddenly, even if… Read More »
What to Expect in a California Dog Bite Case
Almost all dog bite victims can expect serious injuries, even if their injuries don’t seem serious at the time. That’s especially true if, as is normally the case, the victim is a small child. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a good example of a hidden dog bite injury. All dog bite victims go through… Read More »
What Are the Top Three Distractions for Drivers?
Driver distraction, one of the most common kinds of driver impairment, comes in three basic forms: visual, manual, and cognitive. Visual distraction is any activity that takes a driver’s eyes off the road. Manual distraction is at least one hand off the wheel. Cognitive distraction is thinking about something other than driving. These three… Read More »
Obstacles to Bus Crash Settlements
Every year, bus accidents and other vehicle collisions kill or seriously injure millions of people. About 90 percent of these cases settle out of court. A sure-thing favorable settlement is usually preferable to a risky trial. There’s no way to predict how a jury will react to the evidence in a case. Furthermore, a… Read More »
Oceanside Pedestrian Dies in Car Crash
Authorities are still investigating a January 2026 car accident that killed an Oceanside man near the intersection of Oceanside Boulevard and College Boulevard. According to preliminary information, a black Ford Mustang was traveling eastbound on Oceanside Boulevard when it struck an adult male pedestrian who was seated on the center median, just east of… Read More »
New Evidence in Deadly Semi Crash
Prosecutors originally charged a 21-year-old man with DUI-collision following an October 2025 crash that killed three people. New evidence prompted prosecutors to amend the charges. The Yuba City man pleaded not guilty to charges on Oct. 24, including driving under the influence of drugs, causing bodily injury, and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. In… Read More »
Head Injuries in Uber Crashes
Serious injuries are often caused by distracted Uber drivers. Most Uber drivers have one eye on the road and one eye on a GPS navigation device. Many people safely multitask their way through their days. But multitasking at school, home, or work is a lot different than multitasking behind the wheel. Things change so… Read More »
What Happens When Someone Falls in a Nursing Home?
Nursing home falls are serious events that necessitate immediate attention and careful follow-up, both to help ensure residents’ safety and prevent future incidents. Falls are among the most common and most dangerous accidents in long-term care settings. These incidents often create serious injuries, long-term hospitalizations, and severe emotional distress. Understanding what happens after a… Read More »
Preteen Boy Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Crash
A 12-year-old boy is clinging to life at a local hospital after a vehicle hit him as he crossed the street in a November 2025 crash. Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s station in Poway responded to reports of a crash just before 8:30 a.m. The incident was reported just east of the… Read More »
