Monthly Archives: July 2022
Why Are California Auto Insurance Rates So High?
You can barely watch, read, or listen to the news without hearing something about inflation and the high cost of consumer goods these days. However, you might be surprised to learn that there are many factors besides these that impact auto insurance rates in California. According to online auto insurance marketplace Insure.com, the state… Read More »
Three Types Of Liability In California Toxic Tort Cases
The Roundup glyphosate toxic tort litigation has been in news frequently since October 2015 when the first plaintiffs filed lawsuits against Monsanto, alleging that the herbicide caused cancer. More recent headlines reveal the outcomes in various cases, including many plaintiffs who settled, some who lost their suit, and others whose matters are still pending…. Read More »
Factors That Make Pedestrian Accidents Deadly
Even if safety is not the number one reason you choose to walk for fun, transportation, or exercise, you probably think that you are less likely to be involved in a motor vehicle crash as a pedestrian. Not only is this assumption inaccurate, but statistics also reveal the dangers for people on foot around… Read More »
Understanding California’s Comparative Fault Law For Personal Injury Claims
Accidents are a part of life around California’s Bay Area, and they can often lead to injuries far worse than a skinned knee or bruised elbow. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accidents result in more than 200,000 fatalities every year, ranking at #4 among the leading causes of… Read More »
4 Reasons Injured California Railroad Workers Need A FELA Lawyer
There was a time when the average work lifespan of a railroad employee was not much more than a few years, but the employment environment changed significantly with enactment of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) in 1908. Today, if you are hurt on the job while working around trains or performing work duties… Read More »
