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California Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities in 2018

California has released traffic safety statistics for 2018 on the government website. These stats give us an insight into how safe (or unsafe) the roads are across the state. A couple of statistics stand out that are not strictly directed at drivers. Pedestrian fatalities actually decreased by 5% between 2017 and 2018. Bicycle fatalities went up by 6.89% during the same time period. Whether...Read More

Compensation Available After a Personal Injury

From car accidents to dog bites and slip and fall accidents to medical malpractice, there are many ways in which a person can be injured due to someone else’s fault or negligence. When this happens, you may experience financial and other forms of loss. How does a personal injury suit seek to provide compensation? Here are several ways: Medical expenses – The responsible party should have to...Read More

Don’t Get Distracted While Driving: Three Tips to Help

California drivers could get a ticket if they fall prey to certain driving distractions, like checking and replying to a text message. Other distractions may not necessarily be a violation but could certainly result in an accident. Here are a few tips to help you avoid distractions while behind the wheel. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb mode – Most phones or operating systems have a Do Not...Read More

5 Tips to Help Your Child Avoid Dog Bites

When a dog bite occurs, it leads to medical care about one in five times. However, the odds are far more likely for a child to need medical assistance after a dog attack. The reason is that a child’s head, face, and neck are closer to a dog’s mouth, so the bites are more likely to take place in a dangerous area. Here are five tips to help prevent dog bites for your family. Teach your child to...Read More

Why Keep Your Estate from Going Through Probate Court

Probate court is a provision set up by each state to assist with succession when a person dies without a will or if they have a last will and testament only. It can really help a person’s family if there was no estate planning in place. However, this can take time and cut into the ultimate amount received due to court fees. On the other hand, with a little planning, you can bypass probate and...Read More

What to Do About Medical Expenses After an Injury

When someone else causes you to be injured or is negligent of circumstances that result in an accident, you may be eligible for compensation. This compensation would, of course, include any medical expenses that accumulate due to the injury. What should you do in order to get those medical expenses covered? Here are three tips: Get sufficient medical assistance – Don’t shy away from getting...Read More

Four Types of Wrongful Death Lawsuits

A wrongful death is a terrible tragedy that can cause untold grief to a family. One minute, a member of your family seems like they will be with you for years to come, and the next, they are gone without any good reason. We are so sorry if your family is dealing with this sort of horrific tragedy. Unfortunately, you are far from alone. Disasters like this occur every day in southern...Read More

Basic Tips for Safer ATV Riding

Riding an ATV can be a fun way to spend an afternoon with family or friends. However, you don’t want your good times to be spoiled by an accident or injury. Unfortunately, ATVs become dangerous very quickly when someone treats it like a toy instead of a powerful vehicle. It is no wonder that between 2009 and 2018, it is estimated that at least 81,000 people per year were treated for injuries...Read More