Orange County Records Rash of Hit-and-Run Traffic Accidents
The Orange County Register recently reported that there have been at least 16 serious hit-and-run traffic accidents during the months of November and December. Here are just a few of the Orange County...
View ArticleSigns & Symptoms of Emotional Trauma After a Dog Bite in California
When you tell someone you were seriously injured by a dog bite, they may ask to see a scar—physical evidence of the attack you survived. However, many dog attack victims also carry emotional scars,...
View ArticleThree MORE Motorcycle Safety Myths Debunked by an Injury Attorney
You may have heard these from a friend, a relative, or someone in your motorcycle club: a motorcycle safety myth which has no basis on fact and no supporting research. These dangerous myths are meant...
View ArticleCalifornia Premises Liability Law: Defining the Invitee
When it comes to California slip and fall cases, property owners have a duty to protect almost anyone on their property, to some extent. They have the biggest and clearest duty to protect invitees:...
View ArticleWhy Hit-and-Run Accidents Are More Common in Southern California
This week, we have been discussing hit-and-run accidents: why they occur, what you should do after one, and what your legal rights are as a victim in the wake of a crash. In this blog post, we’ll take...
View ArticleTalking to Your Injured Child After a Dog Bite in California
This week, we have been discussing the emotional trauma that can follow a serious dog bite and injury, especially when it comes to children. Two of the most vital ways to help a child recover from the...
View ArticleCalifornia DMV Study: Unlicensed Drivers Are More Reckless Drivers
A new study conducted and published by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) found that unlicensed drivers and drivers with revoked or suspended licenses are three times more likely to be...
View ArticleAvoid an Orange County Car-Pedestrian Accident: Make Yourself Visible
We recently wrote about a car-pedestrian accident in Anaheim which reportedly left the pedestrian critically injured. Because of the serious danger to unprotected pedestrians in these accidents, we...
View ArticleWhere Do Orange County Slip and Fall Accidents Happen?
When people think about slipping and falling, they often picture a cartoonish scene featuring a banana peel and hilarious sound effects. Unfortunately, real slip and fall injuries can be very serious,...
View Article"Diagnosing a Traumatically Induced Meniscus Tear"
The knee is the largest weight bearing joint in the body. It is comprised of the largest bone in the body, the femur, bearing down on the tibia plateau. The meniscus cushions the joint between the...
View ArticleA Pedestrian Was Intentionally Hit By A Car HIs Wife Was Driving
A pedestrian was hit by his wife’s car. The act was intentional. Car insurance rejected claims to repair her vehicle and also rejected claims for injuries. Is there any means to seek...
View ArticleTips for Riders After an Orange County Motorcycle Accident
The California Office of Traffic Safety recently released a report that showed an increase in the number of motorcycle accident deaths, reminding us of the importance for riders to take caution when...
View ArticleWhat NOT to Do After an Accident With a Semi in Orange County
Although we frequently offer tips on what you should do if you are involved in an accident, we do not as often make it clear what you should not do. This is important especially after severe accidents,...
View ArticleImportant Questions to Ask if You Are Bitten by a Dog in Orange County
Many people choose to keep dogs as pets in Orange County. You probably see dogs every day in your neighborhood, at the park, or even in your own home. Unfortunately, however, some dogs can be...
View ArticleAvoiding Car-Motorcycle Accidents at Orange County Intersections
Intersections are a dangerous place for anyone on the road, but they pose a particularly significant risk to motorcyclists who share the road with much larger vehicles. Unfortunately, some drivers are...
View ArticleHow an Orange County Dog Bite Attorney Can Help
If you or a family member has been injured in a dog attack in Orange County, or even if you’ve been bitten by a neighbor’s or an acquaintance’s dog that normally is friendly, you may be wondering what...
View ArticleGathering Evidence After an Orange County Slip and Fall
If you have been injured in a slip and fall injury in Orange County, time can be your greatest ally. Unfortunately, due to legal time limits for California premises liability cases and rapidly...
View ArticleWhy Are Orange County Commercial Vehicle Accidents So Complicated?
Although we often have talked about Orange County tractor-trailer wrecks, a recent news item about a pedestrian hit by a taxi is a sad reminder that commercial vehicle accidents don’t happen only on...
View ArticleKeeping Elderly Pedestrians Safe in Orange County
We’ve seen a number of Orange County accidents in news recently that detail tragic accidents involving pedestrians, so we thought it was worth taking a moment to talk about pedestrian safety and the...
View ArticleWho Pays When a Passenger Is Injured in a California Wreck?
Although we often focus on drivers who have been injured in Orange County accidents, recent news of a passenger who died in multi-car Buena Park crash is a sad reminder of the needs of some of the most...
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