What Types of Trucks Do You Need a CDL to Drive?
November 1st, 2021
Since 1992 drivers have been required to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate certain commercial vehicles. These include vehicles like semi-trailers, tanker trucks, and buses. California requires truck drivers to have a CDL if they drive any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more. You also […]
California’s Court of Appeals Amazon Product Liability Decision: Latest News
August 23rd, 2021
The recent decision by California’s Court of Appeals regarding Amazon’s product liability in defective products sold by third parties on its platform may have profound repercussions not just for Amazon but for operators of all e-commerce sites. The April 26, 2021, decision in Loomis v. Amazon.com LLC went against Amazon in a development likely to […]
How a Proposed Law Could Make Intersections Safer for California Cyclists
July 12th, 2021
The Safety Stop Bill (AB 122) aims to make intersections safer for California cyclists by letting them treat stop signs as yield signs. When a bicyclist gets to a stop sign, and there are other vehicles, they must yield and give the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection. If there aren’t other […]
Can You Sue a Landlord for Injuries You Suffer in a Rental Unit?
June 28th, 2021
In most states, the landlord of a property has a legal obligation to maintain the safety and security of the tenants they rent to. This means they must fix things such as broken stairs, weak railings, collapsing decks, or poor lighting to keep the rental free of hazardous conditions. If your landlord fails in this […]
Does Filing an Uninsured Motorist Claim Affect Your Insurance Rates?
June 7th, 2021
Although California law requires every driver to have insurance, many drivers fail to comply. Whether they cannot afford the monthly rates, forget to renew their policy, or drive without a license, the result is the same. Having an accident with an uninsured motorist means you must file a claim with your insurance policy rather than […]
What Are the Leading Causes of Traffic Deaths in California?
May 31st, 2021
Traffic accidents often lead to fatalities and can devastate a family in seconds. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), during the first nine months of 2020, traffic deaths across the country increased almost 5% over 2019 statistics. In California, over 3,000 deaths occur each year due to traffic accidents, often resulting from […]
How Does a Brain Injury Affect Your Ability to Drive?
May 24th, 2021
Brain injuries come in varying levels of severity, causing minor impairments with coordination and memory to patients who cannot care for themselves. If you’ve suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it may affect your reaction time, depth perception, peripheral vision, and coordination when you drive. If you’ve suffered from TBI seizures in the last […]
How to Tell if a Lawyer Is Legitimate?
May 10th, 2021
While you might assume that a lawyer with a website and fancy office is legitimate and legally allowed to practice the law, there have been numerous cases where people have posed as lawyers for decades. These fraudulent lawyers have taken clients’ hard-earned money, lost important cases, or made critical mistakes in essential paperwork. Before meeting […]
How to Drive Safely in Work Zones
April 19th, 2021
Thousands of work zone crashes occur each year in California, and more than 700 Americans are killed in these crashes annually. In most cases, those deaths are motorists. But approximately 15% of those deaths are work zone workers. Work zones are a common fixture on California’s roads, so it’s important we take caution when driving […]
What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability?
March 17th, 2021
Your job is your livelihood. When an injury or illness makes it difficult or impossible for you to work, you need a way to replace your lost paychecks. Thankfully, there are two primary ways that people in California can get replacement income when they’re unable to work: workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability (SSD). Because […]
