California Personal Injury Blog

While a personal injury lawyer may be able to help you protect yourself in just about any situation, some are more appropriate than others. Some indicators that it may be time to call a personal injury lawyer include: The other person or entity is denying liability You suffered significant injuries The claim is complex or […]

California Law considers bicycles to be vehicles. Their operation is regulated under the California Vehicle Code (CVC)1. The Vehicle Code establishes rules for all types of vehicles on the road, including bicycles. These rules help prevent bike riders, pedestrians and drivers from being involved accidents. Additionally, if you have been involved in a bicycle accident, […]

Under California Civil Code § 33421, a dog’s owner is generally strictly liable when their dog bites someone who is lawfully on private land or in a public place. However, if someone provokes the dog into biting them, strict liability would not apply. For example, if you intentionally pulled the dog’s tail or hit it, […]

Curtis Legal Group is proud to support The Food Initiative of Greater Stanislaus! We truly love being part of an organization that is making a real difference in our community — providing fresh, healthy food to families who need it most and uplifting our neighbors with compassion and care. Thank you to the Food Initiative […]

Updated data (2023) with source references. 1. Car Accident Deaths vs Motorcycle Deaths in California (2023) Category Number of Deaths Source / Reference Car Occupant Deaths 1,502 IIHS, 2023 Fatality Data (California)1 – state-level crash facts Motorcycle Rider / Passenger Deaths 586 IIHS, 2023 motorcyclist fatalities by state2 Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) […]

If you have been injured in an accident, you may have heard the phrase “entitled to compensation.” While often used in law firm advertisements, it is rarely explained. In everyday language, it may sound like a promise of fairness, but in legal terms, it refers to a specific legal standard. To get compensation, you must […]

Being hit by a car can leave you disoriented, confused, and in pain. If you’re able, you should get to safety, but if you can’t move, you should remain still and wait for help. Ask someone to call 911 for medical assistance and police support. Additional steps you should take if you’re a pedestrian who’s […]

Stores are not liable for customer injuries just because a customer is injured on store property. Stores do, however, have to take some responsibility for ensuring the safety of shoppers but they are only required to act reasonably. On the other hand, customers are also expected to act reasonably when it comes to paying attention […]

California’s Intrastate HOS Rules For truck drivers whose work is confined to California, the state’s HOS rules offer some variations from the federal regulations. These differences accommodate the unique demands of intrastate trucking within the Golden State. The key distinctions include: 12-hour driving limit: California allows intrastate drivers to drive up to 12 hours in […]

The most dangerous professions are generally the occupations with a higher death rate (e.g. loggers) than jobs where more total workers are killed (e.g. truck drivers) but at a less frequent rate. In this blog post, we’ll describe the 11 most dangerous jobs in the U.S. which have the highest rate of fatal injury rates […]