In about 11% of car accidents, a driver flees the scene, thereby committing a hit and run. That number is much higher in certain cities, such as Los Angeles, where 48% of accidents feature a hit and run. Chances are good that you will be the victim of at least one hit-and-run accident during your lifetime. Therefore, it pays to…
The moments following a car accident can be intense, and common sense often falls to the wayside. It’s easy to get swept up in your body’s stress response and completely forget about obtaining critical pieces of information from all involved parties. Knowing what to do after a car accident is always obvious in retrospect; however, it’s typically too late at…
The employees of federal, state and local governments, like any other employees, can make mistakes. These mistakes — or negligent acts — can cause innocent people to be harmed. Governments can be held responsible for the harm caused by the negligent acts of their employees; however, there are additional rules and procedures specific to claims against governments that present significant…
State law has established duties owed by drivers to pedestrians for their safety. Pedestrians include bicyclists, skateboarders, or anyone moving by their own effort. There are specific laws provided for the protection of all pedestrians who are properly using the streets, sidewalks and crosswalks. When those laws are broken by motorists, the injuries caused to the pedestrian can be catastrophic…