In California and across the U.S., an individual who is arraigned for driving under the influence is granted a preliminary hearing by a judge. The purpose of this hearing is to determine if the DUI defendant should have a trial by jury. In making the decision, the...
Waking up in the midst of a collision is a shock to anyone’s system. You remember that you were driving into an intersection, but the next thing you knew, you were on the side of the road, outside your vehicle and in the care of paramedics. You’d been hit hard by a...
As a cyclist, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure you’re wearing protective attire when you ride your bike. While there is still a risk that you could be involved in a collision, wearing reflective gear, a helmet, padding and closed-toe shoes...
You can get badly injured in an accident no matter what type of vehicle you drive. While some vehicles are safer than others -- many drivers prefer large pickup trucks because their height and mass make them feel safe -- there is always a risk of injury in a wreck....
Every 5.4 minutes in the U.S., there is a motor vehicle accident in a highway work zone. Drivers in California may follow the reduced speed limit, but they will still be at a high risk for a crash themselves if they are distractedly navigating the narrow lanes. A...
California laws set some strict penalties for people who are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It’s imperative that all drivers on the state’s roads remember some very pertinent points about this. In the broadest sense, the law forbids...
Your supervisor won’t stop telling you that you should go on a date with him, so you file a sexual harassment complaint. Shortly later, you get a scathing employee evaluation even though you’re the hardest worker in your department. Or take this as another example:...
When a heavy big-rig, 18-wheeler, semi or tractor-trailer truck is involved in an accident, the injuries may be severe or fatal. There are several possible causes for truck accidents, which may include poor vehicle maintenance, driver fatigue, drug use, reckless or...
Car crash victims in California are encouraged to wait until they know the extent of their injuries before they settle their claim and sign a release of liability form with the other side's insurance company. The reason is that some injuries will take several days or...
When a person suffers a spinal cord injury, there is a chance that they won’t have a full recovery, which is why this type of injury is classified as catastrophic. There are many factors that determine the extent of the recovery the person might experience. One...