In California, an injury claim arises when someone is injured due to another party’s failure to act with reasonable care. While every case is unique, they all share common legal principles. Understanding these principles, especially the concepts of negligence and liability, is crucial for anyone pursuing a personal injury claim
As a personal injury advocate, one of the most common questions I hear is, “What is my case worth?” It’s a critical question, and the answer is rarely simple. The value of a personal injury claim is determined by a combination of factors, some of which are more tangible than
Sacramento police are on the lookout for drivers under the influence as they conduct a DUI checkpoints within the city. These checkpoints are an important measure to improve public safety by getting impaired drivers off the roads. “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” said Sacramento Police
In 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported over 490,000 large truck crashes in the U.S. Over 5,100 of these crashes were fatal, with California ranking as the second deadliest state for truck accidents. Between 2012 and 2021, the number of truck accident deaths in the state increased
They were once seen as the future of work and mobility, Uber and Lyft are instead at a critical point. Both companies are grappling with a complex web of lawsuits that challenge their very foundation. The legal battles, intensified in recent years, center on two core issues: the safety of
A car crash can be a life-altering event, leaving victims with severe injuries and a difficult path to recovery. If you or a loved one are injured, gathering evidence to support a personal injury claim is essential, and your smartphone is one of the most powerful tools you have. An
Plaintiff’s Counsel: Michael A. Schaps, The Schaps Law Office, APC, and CCTLA President Glenn Guenard and CCTLA Member Anthony Wallen, Guenard & Bozarth, LLP Defendant’s Counsel: City of Davis: Adam M. Ambrozy, Lenahan, Slater, Pearse & Majernik; Brightview Landscape: Mitchell C. Motu, Trachtman & Motu Mediator: Howard Herman, Esq. JAMS
Most injuries are not considered catastrophic. Many injuries are painful and some are debilitating and the reality is some are less severe than others. Catastrophic injuries typically have serious, long-term consequences and these injuries are common after truck crashes, severe motor vehicle crashes, and vehicle versus pedestrian accidents. Many of these
In October of 2018 Timothy Piluyev, along with his family were in the drive-thru at a Roseville Starbucks. He and his grandchildren ordered drinks and that decision changed his life forever. Timothy explains that as the Starbucks associate reached into the window of the SUV to deliver the second of
Cities across California, like Santa Monica, are starting to crack down on some electric bikes. The main reason for this is that many of these bikes aren’t actually considered “e-bikes” under state law. The police in Santa Monica are looking closely at the details of these bikes. For example, some
