Two People Die When Car Flies Into a Swimming Pool

This wreck, which happened in Chino, also seriously injured a third person and caused considerable property damage. According to the Chino Police Department, a Chevrolet sedan was southbound on Schaefer near East End. The vehicle apparently hit the median and catapulted into the air. The sedan then tore through a home’s retaining wall and went… Continue reading Two People Die When Car Flies Into a Swimming Pool

Why Uber’s Push for Drivers May Compromise Passenger Safety

With rising vaccination rates triggering demand surge in rideshare demand, companies like Uber and Lyft are struggling to meet the growing need. Many drivers left the platforms during the pandemic and have not returned, citing health and safety concerns or waiting for better compensation. This driver shortage has prompted Uber to onboard new drivers quickly,… Continue reading Why Uber’s Push for Drivers May Compromise Passenger Safety

Speed Racer Kills Three People in Burbank

Investigators believe that two cars were street racing when one of them plowed into a Volkswagen, killing three people and seriously injuring two others. The wreck happened near the intersection of Glen Oaks and Andover. According to police, a “Kia and Mercedes Benz were traveling northbound on Glen Oaks Boulevard at a high rate of… Continue reading Speed Racer Kills Three People in Burbank

Legal Responsibility in Self-Driving Car Accidents

No one is sure when fully driverless cars will be on California roadways. Early predictions that they would be common by 2021 were obviously off-base. However, driverless cars are coming eventually. When they do, they will change the legal landscape of negligence law. Many cars already have extensive driver-assist features. So, to an extent, these… Continue reading Legal Responsibility in Self-Driving Car Accidents

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Are in Full Swing

According to one advocacy group, teen driving fatalities increase 26 percent between June 9 and September 12. Distracted driving causes more than half these wrecks. Since passengers are the leading cause of distracted driving crashes, many states, including California, have graduated drivers’ license programs. New drivers usually cannot carry passengers in their vehicles. Drug and… Continue reading The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Are in Full Swing

Three Legal Options After a Serious Fireworks Accident

Each year, thousands of Americans get severely injured due to firework accidents. According to CPSC, in 2023, 9,700 injuries and 8 deaths were reported due to firework accidents. Out of 8 deaths, two were due to device malfunction, 5 were because of firework misuse, and one due to unknown circumstances. If we talk about other… Continue reading Three Legal Options After a Serious Fireworks Accident

The Most Serious Kinds of Swimming Pool Injuries

Nationwide, unintentional drownings are the leading cause of death for children between 1 and 4 years old. Drowning is the most common swimming pool injury. But it’s not the only one, and in many cases, it’s not the most serious one. A few minutes below the water could result in a permanent brain injury. Bacteria… Continue reading The Most Serious Kinds of Swimming Pool Injuries

‘Moneyball’ Author’s Daughter Dies in Car Crash

The 19-year-old author’s daughter is dead after the car she was riding in crossed the center line and smacked into a Freightliner. Dixie Lewis, who was on the Pomona College softball team, was in a 2014 Ford Fusion on State Highway 89 in Truckee. For unknown reasons, the driver, 20-year-old Ross Schulz, crossed from the… Continue reading ‘Moneyball’ Author’s Daughter Dies in Car Crash

Ridesharing Liability, Rental Cars, Coronavirus, and Unintended Consequences

You probably never thought you’d see these items together in a blog title. But stay with us on this one. During 2020, many rental car companies sold vehicles in their inventories. The next year, when travel picked up again, the car rental shortage drove up prices, leading many travelers to rely on ridesharing companies. The… Continue reading Ridesharing Liability, Rental Cars, Coronavirus, and Unintended Consequences

Insurance Company Defenses Go to the Movies

To obtain compensation for their injuries, car crash victims must establish negligence, or a lack of care, by a preponderance of the evidence. This legal phrase means “more likely than not.” This burden of proof is very low. However, it’s just the minimum requirement. Victim/plaintiffs must have enough evidence to withstand some common insurance company… Continue reading Insurance Company Defenses Go to the Movies