Every year, millions of American drivers end up in car accidents, and with extra occupants, a compounding factor in many accidents, plenty of passengers also end up seriously injured. What do you do when you’re a passenger in a car accident in California? Whose insurance do you contact – your driver or the other driver? […]
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Every day as people commute and travel on California’s roads and highways, auto accidents happen. While some people walk away from car accidents unscathed, others are not so lucky. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), in 2018, there were 3,563 fatal car accidents in California. Since motor vehicle accidents can affect everyone differently, […]
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After getting into a car crash in California, most drivers stop to see if everyone is okay, report the accident to the police, and exchange necessary information from each other. However, if you are the victim of a hit and run accident, do you know what to do? Should you hire a car accident lawyer after you’ve […]
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Too often, victims of automobile accidents fail to appreciate the seriousness of their injuries—or the cost of those injuries to their lifestyle—until sometime after the accident has occurred. You may be sitting at home, months after your auto accident, struggling to deal with the downstream effects of lost income, hospital bills, and more, wondering what, […]
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Driving without auto insurance and getting into an accident can lead to financial and legal issues. Learn more about driving without insurance and California or contact a Bay Area car accident lawyer today. Car Accident Liability Laws California is an at-fault state meaning they follow at-fault negligence laws. When it comes to car accidents, this means that […]
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There are certain steps you should take immediately after a car accident. Calling an experienced attorney is one of them. However, not everyone will need to seek legal assistance following an accident. Our Pleasanton car accident attorneys explain when to hire an attorney after a car accident. Whether you’re looking for legal guidance in Pleasanton or […]
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When you live in the East Bay area of Northern California, there is often frequent traffic congestion on the roads. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, with fewer vehicles on the roads, there have been more traffic accident fatalities. The National Safety Council (NSC) found that California had an eight percent increase in traffic accident fatalities over the […]
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The Bay Area has been severely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 is running rampant through nursing homes, assisted living facilities and homes for the disabled. Our seniors are extremely vulnerable to this infection. Unfortunately, many nursing home facilities are unprepared to protect their staff and residents from serious and fast-spreading infections like COVID-19. That […]
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Car accidents can be serious and life-threatening. In a moment, you may find yourself fighting for your life in a hospital or facing serious injuries. Even low speed accidents can cause chronic pain and suffering. However, accidents that occur at higher speeds are more likely to result in significant and traumatic injuries. Below, our Pleasanton car […]
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Did you know that even before California’s State Constitution was ratified felons have been unable to serve on juries? Earlier this year this was finally changed under SB310, commonly referred to as “The Right to a Jury of Your Peers.” SB 310 allows people with a prior felony conviction to serve on juries in California […]
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A Super Lawyer is an exceptional achievement and title given to lawyers across the country who have reached high achievements and standards within their respective fields. The title of a Super Lawyer indicates that the lawyer has the respect of their colleagues and the public. They have represented their clients well, in addition to earning […]
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Introduced in January of 2019, California’s new Assembly Bill 218 aims to empower childhood sexual assault victims by extending their statue of limitations for filing civil lawsuits. This would allow many people who were previously unable to sue the perpetrator, or the organization responsible for failing to prevent the sexual abuse, to pursue civil claims […]
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