Under California dog bite law, a dog’s breed does not determine liability. Dog owners are generally strictly liable for bite injuries, regardless of breed or prior behavior.

A fatal crash on the San Mateo–Hayward Bridge last week is a stark reminder of how quickly distracted driving can turn deadly on busy Bay Area roadways. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Tuesday, January 20, and involved a Ford Transit utility van and a Kia sedan. CHP said the driver of the Ford Transit van was traveling at an unknown speed when he became distracted by his cellular phone and looked away from the road. When he returned his atten

If you find yourself involved in a crash, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. Not every accident looks the same, some are minor fender benders, while others involve injuries or serious damage. Thes 10 essential steps are meant to guide you through what to do after any car accident in California. Depending on the situation, some steps may be more important than others, but knowing them ahead of time can help you stay focused, protect your health, an

After an accident, it’s natural to focus on healing, keeping up with medical appointments, and getting back to normal life. But even during recovery, it’s important to be aware that California law generally limits the time to file a personal injury lawsuit to two years from the date of the injury, although the deadline is shorter for claims involving a government entity. It may seem like you have plenty of time to decide whether to take action or not, but waiting too long to

Every time you get behind the wheel in California, your attention is the difference between arriving safely and dealing with serious consequences. One of the most persistent hazards on our roads is distracted driving, and thanks to recent legal changes, the rules around phone use while driving have become much stricter. Even a quick glance can take your attention off the road at the wrong moment. That’s why California’s No-Touch Phone Law matters and why it can play an import

Dog Bites and California Law: What Victims Need to Know

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Learn how small choices on the road can help protect riders, prevent accidents, and save lives in Northern California.

Victim In Fleet Week Parachutist Collision Releases Video Of Incident

Many people know that in California, anyone injured in an accident has two years from the date of the accident to file.

A retired former track coach and history teacher from Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa was killed last Thursday afternoon in an...

Last Monday, August 26, 2024, a woman driving on Highway 101 caused a head-on collision with a big rig truck. According to the California...

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In a recent tragedy on February 27, 2024, Santa Cruz County was rocked by a collision involving a blue Kia Forte and a group of...

Police chase in San Francisco over the weekend ends with multiple injuries.

A tragic accident this weekend in Santa Rosa left one teenage girl dead, and three others injured. The car involved was speeding and flew...

San Francisco is home to General Motors autonomous cars Cruise (as well as Google’s model Waymo) which have caused some concern and chaos...