Monthly Archives: January 2026
What Happens if I Have an Accident with an Electric Scooter?
If you have an accident while riding an electric scooter in California, what happens depends on how the accident occurred, who was involved, and whether anyone was injured. The comprehensive electric scooter laws in California could mean fines, insurance claims, or most importantly for the purposes of this post, lawsuits. Electric scooter accidents are… Read More »
Can You Sue for an Elevator Dropping?
In California, a person who is injured due to an elevator dropping may have the right to file a lawsuit. As common carriers, elevators are highly regulated mechanical systems, which means the companies responsible for them have a strong legal duty to keep elevators and passengers safe. When an elevator drops suddenly, even if… Read More »
What to Expect in a California Dog Bite Case
Almost all dog bite victims can expect serious injuries, even if their injuries don’t seem serious at the time. That’s especially true if, as is normally the case, the victim is a small child. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a good example of a hidden dog bite injury. All dog bite victims go through… Read More »
What Are the Top Three Distractions for Drivers?
Driver distraction, one of the most common kinds of driver impairment, comes in three basic forms: visual, manual, and cognitive. Visual distraction is any activity that takes a driver’s eyes off the road. Manual distraction is at least one hand off the wheel. Cognitive distraction is thinking about something other than driving. These three… Read More »
Obstacles to Bus Crash Settlements
Every year, bus accidents and other vehicle collisions kill or seriously injure millions of people. About 90 percent of these cases settle out of court. A sure-thing favorable settlement is usually preferable to a risky trial. There’s no way to predict how a jury will react to the evidence in a case. Furthermore, a… Read More »
Oceanside Pedestrian Dies in Car Crash
Authorities are still investigating a January 2026 car accident that killed an Oceanside man near the intersection of Oceanside Boulevard and College Boulevard. According to preliminary information, a black Ford Mustang was traveling eastbound on Oceanside Boulevard when it struck an adult male pedestrian who was seated on the center median, just east of… Read More »