We are often asked, “If we file a lawsuit, do I have to go to appear at trial because I really don’t want to appear in Court?” The answer is “probably not”. The great majority of lawsuits are settled before going to trial. In fact, only about 2-3% of cases end up...
There is a lot of misinformation about the value of personal injury cases, most of which unfortunately comes from attorneys who make “unchecked claims” on TV and radio. What do I mean by “unchecked claims”? These are claims made by others that are never fact-checked...
A car accident can cause serious injuries. But, when a defenseless pedestrian gets hit by a moving vehicle, those injuries can be even more devastating. The lightest car on the road weighs roughly 2,000 pounds. In comparison, a Chevy Tahoe weighs more than 5,600...
Safe pedestrian behavior can help avoid accidents. Pedestrian safety is everyone’s concern, which is why it is so disheartening to see statistic from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveal that an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured in...
If your car breaks down, it's not worth the risk to walk on the highway. If you’ve ever had your vehicle break down on the highway in California, you know how dangerous it can be. There are often dozens of vehicles approaching at any one time, and high-speed corridors...
The goal of the appeal protection is to speed up pedestrian safety projects. There are ways to deal with pedestrian safety in the short term and long term. The short term involves individual choices such as safer driving practices and wearing brighter clothes to be...
One of the worst things you can do as a pedestrian is to allow yourself to become distracted. Walking near traffic exposes you to risks of injury, especially if you experience distraction. Even if you pay careful attention, an inattentive driver could make a dramatic...
Accident rates among pedestrians in California according to the statistic. Whether you like to get exercise, walk to work or walk to a nearby location without starting your car, you could find yourself walking near traffic for various reasons. As a pedestrian, you...
The annual increase in pedestrian fatalities has set a new high. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of pedestrians fatally struck by motorists showed an increase of 21% between 2019 and 2020. As noted by the GHSA's report, 485 California...
When it comes to pedestrian safety, what do you tell your kids? Giving children the freedom to walk to and from school or activities can build their confidence. It can also save you from having to drive them everywhere. Because your children will walk near traffic,...
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