Category Archives: Personal Injury

California’s 2025 Pedestrian Safety Law: New Parking Rules

California’s 2025 Pedestrian Safety Law: New Parking Rules

California is taking a major step to protect pedestrians with California’s 2025 Pedestrian Safety Law, known as the Daylighting Saves Lives Bill. This new law modifies areas where drivers can park near crosswalks and intersections to improve visibility and reduce accidents. Understanding these changes is crucial for drivers and pedestrians to stay safe and avoid …

Why Courts Appoint a Guardian Ad Litem in Personal Injury Claims

Why Courts Appoint a Guardian Ad Litem in Personal Injury Claims

After an accident, the priority is getting the right medical care and ensuring a smooth recovery. However, when the accident victim is a child or an adult who cannot make legal decisions, another critical step is appointing a Guardian Ad Litem. This court-appointed advocate protects the injured party’s rights, secures fair compensation, and ensures that …

What’s the Difference Between a Lawyer and a Trial Lawyer?

Trial Lawyer vs Lawyer: Who’s Best for Your Personal Injury Case?

If an accident has injured you, you might wonder what type of lawyer you need. You’ve probably seen the terms “lawyer” and “trial lawyer” used, but what’s the difference? More importantly, who is the right choice for your personal injury case? The truth is, not all lawyers are prepared to fight for you in court. …

5 Smart Questions to Ask the Insurance Company After a Car Crash

5 Smart Questions to Ask the Insurance Company After a Car Crash

As a personal injury law firm, our attorneys have spent over fifty years combined representing car accident victims throughout California. We’ve become privy to countless interactions between injured individuals and insurance companies. One thing is abundantly clear: what you say to insurance representatives in the days and weeks following a serious accident can significantly impact …

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries and What They Mean for Your Claim

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries and What They Mean for Your Claim

According to the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), California streets became the scene of 12,295 pedestrian fatalities and injuries in 2023. Every accident tells a story of negligence, whether a distracted driver, a failure to yield, or an unsafe roadway. If you’ve been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, understanding your injuries and …

What Happens If I Got Hit By an Uber Driver as a Pedestrian or Another Driver?

What Happens If I Get Hit By an Uber Driver as a Pedestrian or Another Driver?

Every day in California, an estimated 2.5 million rideshare trips hit the road – and with that volume comes risk. According to the California Public Utilities Commission, rideshare-related accidents have increased since 2019, making them one of the fastest-growing categories of traffic incidents in the state. If you’ve been hit by an Uber driver, you …

How Motorcycle Legislation Can Impact Your Claim in California

Traffic Safety: Driver Duties to Bikers in Los Angeles

Sharing the road safely is a responsibility that all drivers and cyclists must take seriously. Cyclists protect themselves by following traffic laws, wearing helmets, and using lights and reflectors to stay visible. Drivers, on the other hand, need to respect bicycle lanes and stay alert for cyclists. Being aware of these rules and safety measures …

pedestrian facing traffic no sidewalks

What Should A Pedestrian Do If There Are No Sidewalks

Imagine this: you’re walking down a California road, and suddenly the sidewalk ends. Cars are speeding by, and there’s no safe place to step aside. In that moment, you’re left asking yourself—what should you do as a pedestrian when there are no sidewalks? Walking in California without sidewalks can be dangerous, but knowing the laws …

photo of man experiencing pain and suffering

Proving a Pain and Suffering Claim After a Traffic Accident

Traffic accidents can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. While many people focus on the immediate physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, and the loss of daily activities are just as important—and just as compensable. To ensure you receive the compensation you deserve, you will need to prove both the physical and emotional toll your injury …