Pursley Personal Injury Law Blog
If a Semi-Truck Hits Me, Can I Sue the Company?
Yes, in most cases. The respondeat superior rule typically applies in these cases. This rule has two basic components, which are outlined below. This rule is important for two reasons. First, semi-truck accident victims often sustain catastrophic injuries, due to the sheer size of these vehicles. A fully-loaded semi-truck usually weighs over 80,000 pounds…. Read More »
What’s Safer: An Uber or a Cab?
Statistically, taxicabs are much safer than Uber or Lyft. California taxi driver licensing requirements are very strict. In contrast, Uber and Lyft driver standards are very low. Furthermore, many taxi drivers have considerable experience navigating the streets of San Diego and dealing with passengers. However, most Uber and Lyft operators have been rideshare drivers… Read More »
Man Sentenced for Deadly 2023 DUI Crash
A 25-year-old San Diego man, who, according to court documents, had a BAC more than three times the legal limit, was sentenced to probation for his crime. At the time of the wreck, the victim, a 65-year-old homeless woman, was sleeping in the middle row of her Honda van, which was parked on Clairemont… Read More »
Building a Strong Slip-and-Fall Claim
Each year, slip-and-fall incidents, mostly retail or hospitality incidents, send over eight million Americans to hospital emergency rooms. These incidents usually cause head injuries, broken bones, and other injuries that, at least to an extent, are permanent. These matters are also legally complex, mostly because each incident usually involves disputes in at least one… Read More »
How Do I Get a Pedestrian Accident Settlement?
The average injury-related medical bill in California exceeds $40,000. But compensation for medical bills in a pedestrian accident is just the beginning. Victims are also entitled to compensation for missed work and other out-of-pocket losses. Additionally, these victims are entitled to compensation for their emotional distress and other economic losses. So, the potential settlement… Read More »
Accidents at Public Schools: Your Rights and Responsibilities
Over the years, the San Diego Unified School District has grown from a single, one-room schoolhouse to one of the largest school districts in the country. Tens of thousands of employees, students, and visitors pass through these schools every day. With so much coming and going, injuries are inevitable. Your rights and responsibilities following… Read More »
The Nuts and Bolts of a Dog Bite Case
Most dog bite victims can expect a substantial settlement. In 2023, homeowners’ insurance companies paid over $1 billion to resolve dog bite claims. However, as outlined below, a favorable personal injury settlement is a process, not a result. Although some personal injury cases settle early, most go through almost the entire process. As outlined… Read More »
Legal Options in Distracted Driving Cases
Most people multitask their way through life. One of our friends claimed she could simultaneously cook dinner, talk on the phone, feed her infant, and yell at her older children. Multitasking in the kitchen is usually relatively safe, but multitasking behind the wheel is incredibly dangerous. The statistics support this conclusion. Distracted drivers cause… Read More »
What to Expect in a Bus Accident Claim
After declining steadily for several years, the number of bus accident claims has increased significantly since 2021. Most of these accidents involve intercity or tour buses. These accidents are increasingly common mostly because ridership has increased. Most bus drivers must double as chaperones, so they drive with one eye on the road. These accident… Read More »
Deadly Pedestrian Crash in Balboa Park
Few details were available after a driver ran over a pedestrian who was crossing a side street near the San Diego Freeway. The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 5:07 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at 17th and B streets, near the Pershing Drive off-ramp. Entries in the CHP log indicate the… Read More »
