Archives: 2016

Any good bicycle accident attorney in Los Angeles spends his or her days fighting against insurance companies. But we don't actually recommend that you go without insurance of some sort. Bicyclists and drivers share a lot of the same roads, but their transportation modes are completely different. Aside from the obvious things like “enclosed car with four wheels vs. open-air two-wheeler,” cyclists and motorists deal with very disparate methods of staying safe, both on the road and off. Bicycle accidents come with a whole set of issues and complexities that most drivers never have to deal with. Cyclist insurance is [...]

When it comes to dogs, there are no bad breeds — there are only bad dog owners. Dog attacks are all too common in Southern California, and the consequences for victims are often quite severe. Beyond excessive physical injury, victims can suffer serious psychological trauma. These repercussions lead to financial costs for victims, including medical bills and lost wages, not to mention ongoing pain and suffering. Fortunately, dog attack victims have legal rights. California law emboldens victims to seek damages for the injuries caused by dog bites and attacks. Standing up for your rights by contacting a local Santa Monica [...]

You’ve probably heard of Uber—the smartphone app that allows you to call a cab to your doorstep in a matter of minutes. It’s a widely adopted use of modern technology, and it’s very, very popular, especially in metropolitan areas. But unlike traditional cab companies, who put their drivers through intense training, Uber’s process for hiring drivers is a tad hazy. You simply don’t know the extent of their training or background check. Since Uber was founded in 2009, the company has been a huge success. In fact, multiple taxi companies have taken strike against Uber, sometimes turning ugly. There have [...]

An owner of a Tesla car died in May while riding in his car on autopilot. Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent his condolences over Twitter to the man and his family. But a tweet cannot fix this tragic accident. The world is undergoing developments that are incomparable to anything society has ever seen before. Advances come faster these days than ever before in human history. All this fresh technology aims to make life easier for us. But with this luxury comes some uncomfortable disadvantages. Autopilot is a feature that car enterprises like Tesla are starting to incorporate into their vehicles. [...]

It’s all fun and games until someone slips and falls. Sometimes it’s just not your fault, and there is no way you could have avoided the fall. In cases like these you may be able to take legal action against the owner or the person responsible for the accident. However, one must have enough evidence to hold someone else liable for your personal injury. Determining liability is the most important part of a slip and fall case. The owner of the premises, their insurance and their attorneys will try to hold you responsible for your fall. And personal injury attorneys [...]

Choosing an attorney can be a daunting process, especially if it’s your first time. Unfortunately, Google does not narrow down the search results to an attorney that is the best fit for you. You’re on your own for this one. You’re going to have to do the research. You’re going to have to hunt for an attorney who won’t forget you, take advantage of you, and who has the right experience. How do you do that? Here are five steps that can help you separate the cream from the crop. 1. Don’t Choose a Large Firm Based on the Hype [...]