California Personal Injury Blog

In California, bicycles are considered vehicles, and their operation is regulated under the California Vehicle Code (CVC). The Vehicle Code establishes rules for all types of vehicles on the road, including bicycles. So, what are the essential rules every cyclist should know? Bike laws in California outline how bicyclists should share the road and what […]

Distracted driving is one of the leading factors involved in automobile crashes across the country. Using a cell phone is often the reason motorists get distracted, and several states have implemented distracted driving laws. However, is texting while driving illegal under California law? The accident attorneys at Curtis Legal Group have successfully handled numerous California distracted […]

Attorney Maria Jaime will be a speaker at the 40th Annual Central California Child Developmental Services Inc. Preservice. CCCDS is a private non-profit organization whose single purpose is to provide comprehensive, high quality child development services to income qualifying families. Programs are designed for children six weeks to kindergarten age. Families must live or work […]

While some states have relaxed their motorcycle helmet laws, California has mandatory helmet laws.   California has long prioritized motorcyclist safety, and this is evident in legislation. California is among the 17 states that requires helmet use for all riders.   The specifics of California’s helmet laws are as follows according to California Vehicle Code Article 7:  […]

A vehicle making a left turn struck our client as he was crossing a city street in Fresno. As a result of the impact, our client suffered a head injury and several broken bones. Thanks to Curtis Legal Group, his case was settled for the at-fault driver’s policy limit. Curtis Legal Group also successfully obtained […]

In the State of California, if you were injured by another party’s carelessness, negligence, or intentional acts, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party.  A big consideration whether an injured person files an insurance claim or must proceed with a personal injury lawsuit, will be what the recoverable […]

If you’ve ever fallen and gotten hurt while on someone else’s property, you may have wondered if you have an injury claim against the property owner. In California, the law says that owners could be responsible if they didn’t take proper care of their property to keep it safe. But what does that really mean? […]

No zones are large truck blind spots. Specifically, a no zone, is an area of the road a truck driver is unable to see even when using mirrors. Large trucks have large-sized blind spots that can swallow cars on every side. Large trucks – commercial trucks, tractor-trailer trucks, etc – also have large blind spots […]

Slip, trip, and fall accidents are the second-most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in California and most of the country. Despite rigid safety standards developed, implemented, and enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workers are still at risk of injury on construction worksites, shipyards, and marine terminals. Workplace slip, trip, […]

Wrongful death lawsuits in California happen when someone dies because of another person’s careless or reckless behavior. The sudden loss of a loved one can leave families heartbroken, facing not only emotional pain but also physical and financial challenges. This difficult time can feel overwhelming, making it hard to know what to do next. At […]