Buses are common carriers. Common carriers must carry passengers safely. Common carriers must use the highest care and the vigilance of a very cautious person. They must do all that human care, vigilance, and foresight reasonably can do under the circumstances to avoid harm to passengers.While a common carrier does not guarantee the safety of […]
As the popularity of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have grown, so have the number of accidents involving Uber/Lyft drivers. This is true even though these companies should conduct multiple background checks to verify that their drivers have safe driving records. After being injured in an accident caused by negligence or recklessness on […]
Bicycling can be an inexpensive and convenient way to get where you need to go. But unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. A bicycle doesn’t provide the operator with the same level of protection as a passenger vehicle. So, an accident between a bicycle and a motor vehicle can be very serious for the cyclist. […]
Understanding the California motorcycle accident settlement and lawsuit process can be confusing, but it does not have to be. You simply need to hire an experienced California motorcycle accident attorney to explain your legal rights and represent you in your motorcycle accident claim. Hiring a lawyer with experience in California motorcycle accident cases can work […]
Swimming pools are often filled with people enjoying fun in the sun. But they can also become the scene of a tragic swimming pool accident in the blink of an eye. Every year, many young Californians become victims of swimming pool accidents. Most suffer minor bodily injuries or concussions. But, in the most unfortunate cases, […]
Landlords and apartment buildings in California have an obligation to keep their properties safe. Failure to meet these obligations can make a landlord or apartment building liable for any injuries to tenants or other parties who are injured on their property. If you or someone you care about has been injured because a landlord or […]
SETTLEMENT CAN OFTEN MOVE FORWARD DESPITE THE PENDING CRIMINAL MATTER, AND THE VICTIM MAY BE ENTITLED TO RESTITUTION IN ADDITION TO THE CIVIL SETTLEMENT. A billion-dollar-plus settlement was reached before the criminal case had proceeded to trial. I am, of course, talking about the recent George Tyndall lawsuit involving USC. This is important to show […]
Electricity is an aspect of everyday life. We are surrounded by electricity everywhere we go—in appliances that we use at home, the power lines above us as we travel to work, and the wiring in our office. We have come to rely on electricity for our daily lives, but people suffer severe and life-threatening injuries […]
Flying has become an easy and convenient way for Californians to travel, both for short and long distances. But, while the statistics indicate that traveling by airplane is one of the safest methods of transportation, aviation accidents still happen. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in an aviation accident in […]
Crystalline silica is one of the most abundant minerals on earth. It can be found in stone, rock, and sand, and is commonly used to make bricks, concrete, mortar, and asphalt. When power tools are used to cut or grind these materials, tiny particles of silica are released into the air. These tiny particles are […]