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May
Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Car Accident in California?
Liability for a self-driving car accident depends on how much control the vehicle's technology had over the crash. When a human driver is primarily in charge, standard negligence law applies. When the vehicle's automated system is driving, liability often shifts to the manufactur...
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07
May
Lawsuits Filed Against E-Scooter Companies Bird and Lime
Since they first began to hit U. S. city streets about a year ago, electric scooters have continued to increase in popularity and recognition. With that recognition has come a cost, however, as injured plaintiffs come forward to file lawsuits against the major scooter companies, B...
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07
May
How Brain Injuries Can Impact Future Earnings
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most life-altering and significant injuries that you can sustain during an accident. Although they range in severity from mild concussions to permanent comas, most TBIs leave victims with lasting side effects and can even alter the vic...
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07
May
Can I Afford a Personal Injury Lawyer?
When most people need to hire an attorney, they assume that they need to shell out thousands of dollars in hourly legal fees throughout the process. While some areas of law may require more payment upfront, however, personal injury lawyers usually don't ask for compensation...
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07
May
The Most Common Water Park Accidents
Water parks may be great places for families to enjoy the summer sunshine - but there are also plenty of reasons to be wary when you visit the water park. From bacterial infections to falls from rides, water parks invite a veritable tidal wave of safety hazards in their wak...
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07
May
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Everyone knows that you shouldn’t drive while drowsy, but did you know that up to 16% of all fatal crashes in the United States involve some form of driver fatigue? According to a 2018 study published in SLEEP magazine, not only are drowsy drivers facing much higher crash risks t...
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07
May
Can I Sue a Drunk Driver for Causing My Crash?
Although the rates of illegal drunk driving have decreased over the years - thanks in large part to national ad campaigns and to ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft – too many Californians still report getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. In fact, the Cente...
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07
May
Breaking and Entering Story Has a Wild Twist Complete with Toilet Paper Roses
It’s your worst nightmare: Someone has broken into your home. However, what if they broke into your home and didn’t steal or destroy anything? Such is the case for one Boston man who came home and discovered something was amiss. Although nothing had been taken, he could smell cle...
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07
May
Navigating a Hit-and-Run Accident Claim
Hit-and-run accidents are every driver and pedestrian's worst nightmare: By definition, it can be nearly impossible to locate the negligent driver and hold them accountable for their reckless behavior. Even more alarming is the fact that hit-and-run accidents are on the ris...
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07
May
California Is the Number 1 State for Dog Bite Injuries
Many people here in the Golden State are dog lovers, and with so many dog-friendly buildings and parks dotting the Bay Area alone, it may seem like a paradise for pet owners. However, it's important to be careful before petting that cute puppy at the local park: California ...
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07
May
Do You Really Need to See a Doctor After a Mild Accident?
Accidents of all sorts happen all the time. Drivers collide at low speeds in parking lots, people slip on wet floors in grocery stores, and so forth. Thankfully, most of these accidents are not serious and no medical attention is needed. But how do you know for certain that no med...
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07
May
I Was Hurt Riding a Bus - Who Can I Sue?
A crucial component of any personal injury claim is pinpointing liability so a claim can be brought against the correct party. Determining liability is not always simple, though. In many types of accidents, it can be unclear who is liable for your injuries, or there may be multip...
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