There are different types of drivers no matter where you go. Some drivers are extra cautious, making sure to obey all traffic rules, others may believe that they have the right of way at all times, while most play the middle road of both being cautious drivers and obtaining the right of way. However, when all three forms of drivers are on the road, accidents can happen, and when an accident occurs, fault will need to be established so that those who sustained injuries due to the negligence of another can, rightfully, be compensated for said injuries....Continue Reading...
A slip and fall can be a very serious form of an accident. A slip-and-fall is the legal term for an accident that can occur when a person slips, trips or falls resulting from adangerous or hazardous condition on another’s property. There are several ways in which a slip and fall accident can occur. Some of these accidents are the result of:A wet floor such as spilled liquids, ice, or snow.Abrupt changes on the floor such as uneven pavementsPoor lightingOther hidden hazards, such as unexpected holes on the groundWhile most people have...Continue Reading...
Car Accident in the Inland Empire Results in Fatal InjuriesThe Press-Enterprise reported the final outcome of the case of Michael Dwayne Hughes, in a recent article. The 34-year-old man was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison after a massive accident that resulted in the death of three people. Hughes was under the influence on the night of January 8th, 2013 when he broadsided a PT Cruiser that turned in front of his car. As a result of going 63 miles per hour in a 55 zone, and breaking suddenly when the PT Cruiser made an illegal left turn...Continue Reading...
The Orange County Register published an article on October 8, 2017 discussing a two-car crash in Santa Ana that occurred earlier that Sunday morning around 2:56 a.m. Both cars reportedly crashed at the intersection of Edinger Avenue and Main Street with the wreckage winding up on the front porch of a home causing an extensive amount of structural damage. There was also a significant amount of damage done to both cars. Three people were taken to the Orange County Global Medical Center, one being in critical condition.Car crashes can be without...Continue Reading...
An accident that causes serious injury can happen in any number of situations. You might be rear-ended at a stop light, or you might be hit by a speeding semi-truck driver as you attempt to merge onto the interstate.Who is to blame for the wreck? Can you hold that person financially responsible for your property damage and medical expenses? Negligence Laws and Accident CasesWhen you sue for damages caused by negligence, you must prove several things. First, you must demonstrate that the other party owed you a duty of care, and that they committed...Continue Reading...
