Like most other jurisdictions, the Golden State has a limited bicycle helmet law. Generally, riders under 17 must wear helmets in California. This requirement applies to anyone who uses an unpowered, wheeled vehicle in a...Read More >>
The number of ridesharing trips, mostly because of Uber and Lyft, has exploded since 2015. The number of distracted driving accidents has increased significantly as well. These two developments are not coincidental. Many observers believe...Read More >>
Negligence, or a lack of care, causes most traffic accidents in Santa Clara County. Sometimes, the “reasonable person” standard sets the bar. In other words, if an operator did not drive defensively, that operator could...Read More >>
The year-round nice weather in California usually means that there are many pedestrians outside almost all year long. So, one would think that drivers would keep a more careful lookout for pedestrians in California. Yet...Read More >>
Most Californians would never think about driving drunk. But they have no problem driving home after a long day at the office or driving with little sleep. These people probably do not realize that fatigue...Read More >>
Very few vehicle collision claims go to trial. In fact, over 96 percent of these cases settle out of court. By design, the settlement process is usually protracted. If cases settle too quickly, the settlement...Read More >>
In places like California, where the weather is usually nice year-round, motorcycling is very popular. Riding a motorcycle is also very dangerous, mostly due to a lack of visibility. In fact, motorcyclists are twenty-seven times...Read More >>
Coronavirus shutdowns during 2020 propelled bicycle accidents to a 30-year high. Many people tried to avoid crowded buses, trains, and other mass transit systems. Additionally, many folks wanted an alternative to cars and trucks for...Read More >>