Recent Blog Posts
Slip & Fall Accidents During the Holiday Shopping Season
The holiday season is here, and shoppers are flooding the malls and retail shops looking for the right gifts to make this year special. This is the busiest time of the year for the retail industry, when the malls and shops become increasingly chaotic. To make matters worse, many places are severely understaffed and/or… Read More »
How are Damages Calculated in CA Accident Cases?
When an individual is injured or killed due to the reckless acts or omissions of another party, they are entitled to compensation for their injuries. The term commonly used for this is known as “damages”. The party that is at-fault is responsible to pay damages to the injury victim. In some instances, there may… Read More »
Can Social Media Hurt My Alimony Case?
In today’s information age, so much of what we say and do leaves an electronic footprint. For the better part of the past decade, the use of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and many others has increased exponentially. People use social media for many different purposes, such as to stay in… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Accidents with Limousines?
On a recent Saturday afternoon in upstate New York, 17 close friends and family were piled into a limousine in route to a local brewery for a birthday celebration. They knew that alcohol would be involved, so they did the responsible thing and hired a limo to drive them, so they could all enjoy… Read More »
What is a Prenuptial Agreement and Do I Need One?
Couples who are bringing a significant amount of assets and property into a marriage often consider setting up a prenuptial agreement. Also known as premarital agreements, prenuptial agreements are becoming more common in today’s society. While no one enters into a marriage with the intention of getting a divorce, the reality is that a… Read More »
Can I Change my Child Support Payments in California?
During a divorce in California, child support is often awarded to the parent who has the majority of custody. In paternity cases, child support may also be ordered to be paid by the non-custodial parent after a legal determination has been made regarding who the father of the child is. Child support is normally… Read More »
How to Avoid Accidents with School Buses
Summer is winding down and Fall is upon us. With the kids in the San Diego area going back to school, this is a good time to focus on bus safety. Though rarer than other types of auto accidents, accidents with school buses can be some of the most severe. The shear size of… Read More »
Do Pedestrian Accidents Increase in the Summer
Pedestrians face risks every day due to the actions of drivers and sometimes from their own actions. In 2016, the last year for which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has published a pedestrian fatality report, 6,000 pedestrians lost their lives in the United States. To put this in perspective, one pedestrian dies every… Read More »
5 Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
Bicycling can be a fun and relaxing way to get around and a great way to get exercise. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. For the year ending December 31, 2017, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported over 460,000 serious injuries and 1,000 deaths from bicycle accidents. Negligent behavior exhibited by drivers was… Read More »
How to Avoid Truck Accidents in California
Commercial trucks are necessary to keep commerce, trade, and construction in this country operating at full capacity. These vehicles are used to move goods and equipment either locally or across the country. However, semis and tractor trailers number close to two million in the U.S., which creates a specific hazard on the road. When… Read More »
