Consumer Safety & Personal Injury

Anderson Cooper Uncovers Auto Insurance Shady Practices

In this three-party series, CNN’s Anderson Cooper covers the issues that victims of car accidents have to deal with when making a claim.  It’s very important that you watch all three parts.

Palm Desert Car Accident Leaves One Dead Highway 74

In a tragic loss, 17-year-old Lisel J. Wiedemann, of Palm Desert was killed on Sunday night when the car she was a passenger in crashed off of Highway 74.  Widermann, a student at Palm Desert High School suffered serious head trauma and a broken neck. The driver of the car was 18-year-old Lydia Lee Emer.
Another passenger in [...]

Limitations on the Damages You Can Recover

If you get into a motor vehicle accident caused by another person, generally you are not limited to the amount of money you are entitled to receive, subject to proof of injury, lost wages, pain and suffering, and so forth. There are generally two broad types of damages that a person who has been injured [...]

Accidents Involving Emergency Vehicles

Section 17001 of the California Vehicle Code provides that a public entity is financially responsible (“liable”) for the injuries to or death of a person or damage to property proximately caused by the careless (“negligent”) or other wrongful act or omission in the operation of any motor vehicle by an employee of the public [...]

Car Accident FAQ’s

My law firm recently complied a list of frequently asked questions on car accidents.  While this isn’t a complete and comprehensive list, I think some will find it very informative and useful.
As always, this information is not intended to be legal advice or to be a substitute for an attorneys work.  Every case is different, please [...]

Thanksgiving 2008 Traffic Statistics

Every year during Thanksgiving weekend, there are numerous traffic accidents throughout California.  Some are alcohol-related and others are just tragic accidents.
The California Highway Patrol has released statistics for this year’s Thanksgiving weekend.  These traffic incidents are preliminary and a final report will be released on Monday.
Statewide, in California, there were 15 traffic deaths between Wednesday [...]

Deadly 4th of July Weekend in California; 41 Dead

The California Highway Patrol has reported that 41 people lost their lives over the 4th of July weekend.  This number was taken from fatal auto accidents that began on Thursday evening at 6pm and ended on Sunday at 11:59pm.  A high percentage of the deaths were in Los Angeles county. 
CHP Spokesman said that the number [...]

California’s New Cell Phone Law in Effect July 1, 2008

Most of us are extremely happy about California’s new cell phone laws that the legislature passed last year.  There is nothing more frustrating than being behind a driver who is completely oblivious to his/her surroundings only to find out they are holding a cell phone up to their ear.  Various studies show how talking on [...]

National Safety Month June 2008

This month has been named National Safety Month by the National Safety Council, an organization in which I happen to be a member of.  My firm has been committed to helping promote the various safety issues that effect our community and looks forward to participating in this months events.  Each week in June has been [...]

Dealing with Auto Accident Insurance Company in California

As an attorney, I am always keenly interested in listening to the opposing side advocate their position(s) and the logic that drives their position.  Often times, my opposition has sound arguments and valid points that are commonly applied and accepted.  Other times however, I face adversaries who take outrageous positions, apply illogic reasoning and argue, [...]

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