California Personal Injury Blog

Our client was on his bicycle riding along the left side of a roadway toward an intersection with a small side street controlled by a stop light.  The defendant was coming in from client’s left side, from this side street, toward the same intersection. The defendant stopped at the red light but did not look […]

In order to maximize your car accident compensation in California, you and your legal team will have to establish that the other party was negligent and present documentation showing the full extent of your losses. If you are found partly responsible, you can still claim your losses, even if you were 99% at fault. However, […]

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 […]

The statistics are grim. Every year, motorcyclists lose their lives in left-turn collisions—preventable tragedies that devastate families and communities. The harsh reality? Riders are 28 TIMES more likely to suffer fatal injuries compared to vehicle occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) This isn’t just concerning—it’s catastrophic. This guide will equip you […]

As a parent, you’re constantly on high alert. You childproof your home, monitor screen time, and worry about stranger danger—but have you given enough thought to pedestrian safety? Here’s a terrifying truth: Every day, nearly 2 children are injured in pedestrian accidents across America. Your child could be just one distracted moment away from becoming […]

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 […]

While any dog can inflict a bite wound, certain breeds are statistically more likely to cause severe injuries. Here, we will look at the 15 most dangerous dog breeds, often associated with aggressive behavior. 1.   Pit Bull Average Bite Force: 235 PSI Average Weight: 35 – 65 lbs. A broad category encompassing various bulldogs and […]

Due to its size advantage, people would likely assume an SUV provides more protection and is therefore safer than a sedan in the event of a crash. While it’s true that size matters, context is important too. An SUV and a sedan can both perform well in controlled crash safety tests and fare poorly in […]

Workplace safety regulations are essential in creating a safe working environment where employees can perform their jobs without fear of injury or illness. While these regulations primarily protect workers, they also benefit employers, businesses, and society as a whole. A safe work environment reduces workplace injuries, enhances employee morale, and decreases costs related to workers’ […]

Losing a loved one is never easy, but finding out that their death was caused by the negligence of another person or entity is even worse. In California, wrongful death claims are filed daily for various reasons by those who lost a family member because of the harmful acts of another.