California Laws Around Texting and Driving Texting while driving is illegal in the state of California. The only legal way to use a cell phone while driving is hands-free unless you are on private property or making an emergency call to police, fire, or ambulance. In 2019, 57.9 percent of California drivers surveyed said they […]
A couple was enjoying a nice ride on the streets of San Francisco when the unthinkable happened — a distracted driver’s negligence caused the passenger to be ejected from her boyfriend’s motorcycle. The motorist had attempted to make a left-hand turn, but because they didn’t have enough room to complete the turn, they stopped in […]
Common Causes of a California DoorDash Accident The use of food delivery service applications has increased astronomically in the past few years. And although using DoorDash and other delivery services is convenient, these DoorDash drivers can pose a threat to others on the road. There are now over a million food delivery drivers in the […]
Pedestrian accidents are some of the worst accidents. When a pedestrian is struck by a driver, it almost always results in serious injuries, some of which are even life-threatening. These accidents can be especially tragic when it involves the loss of a loved one. However, while no amount of money can replace losing someone you […]
How a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Can Help After a Cyclist Death A day out cycling sometimes ends in an unexpected and tragic death. When a motorist collides with a bicycle, the cyclist is at a high risk of being severely injured or killed. What would you do if your family member died in a crash […]
$951,000 Wrongful Death Accident Settlement A brother and sister in California contacted us when their father was killed in a car accident. The accident occurred on US-101 northbound in San Francisco and was the result of a distracted driver rear-ending their father’s vehicle. He sustained severe injuries and later passed away in the hospital. After […]
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Every delivery truck driver on California’s streets has an obligation to drive safely. It’s called their “duty of care” and when they breach it by causing an accident, they can be held liable. Proving liability might sound simple and straightforward, but it’s not always easy! As an injured person, you’ll have to gather and present […]
Have you seen someone texting and driving? It’s so aggravating. They drift in and out of their lane, swerving around because their attention is on their device, not the road. Imagine how angry you’d be if this person hit and injured you. Not only did they break the law, but they also disrupted your life, […]
Achoo! Have you ever driven while sneezing and sniffling? It might surprise you to realize that this is actually risky behavior. Driving while sick is one of the lesser-known causes of road accidents. If you cause a crash, your sickness can be considered a form of distracted driving or even drunk/drugged driving. All it takes […]