While no one expects to be involved in a car accident while traveling for the holidays, the increased holiday travels and festivities exponentially increase the chances of being involved in one. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, an average of 300 Americans die each year in drunk-driving motor vehicle crashes between Christmas and New Year holidays.
If you ride a motorcycle in the state of California, whether or not you wear a helmet can be a big deal. If you sustain an injury in a motorcycle accident, failure to wear a helmet can impact your personal injury case. In some instances, evens constitutes negligence and opens you up to legal repercussions. Learn more about your rights in this post and by speaking directly with a San Jose motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible.
If you are a victim of personal injury, make sure to get some legal guidance. Insurance carriers, investigators, and at-fault parties could try to sway the situation and deprive you of compensatory damages that you are entitled to as a result of your injury. Continue reading
On the fence about talking to a Bay Area lawyer regarding a recent car accident? There are many reasons to consult with a San Jose vehicle collision attorney – especially if you sustained any injury, regardless of how minor. Don’t think of hiring an attorney as a drastic measure; protect yourself by learning more. Continue reading
If you have been in an auto accident, you know the frustration and worry it can cause. Add to this the involvement of an uninsured driver, and you may be left feeling helpless. Don’t despair; if you have been hit by an uninsured driver, Our San Jose car accident lawyers assure you that there are avenues and options to be duly compensated. Continue reading
Accidents do happen, and when it comes to motor vehicle accidents, there are a few common causes universally. In California, most incidents on the highways are due to a few factors that – in many instances – are totally avoidable. If you have been involved in an accident, talk to a San Jose vehicle collision attorney to determine your rights and liability right away. Continue reading
California law states that all drivers of motor vehicles must take deliberate steps to avoid causing injuries to other road users including motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and others. Whether it be in the proper maintenance of a vehicle or failing to yield at a stop sign, determining liability in auto accidents usually comes down to the negligent acts of parties. In other words, the action or inaction on the driver’s part. Continue reading