Whether California residents are in a car crash or a slip and fall incident, they will need to prove that the other side, be it a driver or a property owner, was negligent in order to be eligible for compensation. As a legal concept, negligence means the failure to...
Month: July 2020
CVSA schedules Brake Safety Week for August 23 to 29, 2020
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds a roadside brake inspection spree called Brake Safety Week. During this event, truckers in California and throughout the U.S. are pulled over at random and have every brake component checked. Those trucks that...
Understanding dog bite injuries and provocation
California remains home to many dog owners and their pets. Unfortunately, interactions between dogs and humans are not always benign, and people do suffer from bites. The fault does not always lie with the dog, even when the canine in question is an "aggressive"...
Traumatic brain injuries and their symptoms
California residents who received a blow or jolt to the head, whether in a car crash or a sports-related incident, should know that they may have incurred a traumatic brain injury. TBIs range from mild to severe, but the symptoms are consistent and fall under four...
Teen drivers run greater risks during 100 deadliest days
Any parent in California knows that teenagers, being inexperienced behind the wheel, are more liable to be in a crash than adults are. The risk goes up even more during what are called the 100 deadliest days, which span from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Between 2008 and...