Motorcycle riding is a fun and exciting pastime enjoyed by many Americans. However, unsafe riding practices can lead to Bay Area motorcycle accidents, which are often tragic. Factors That Will Increase the Chance of a Bay Area Motorcycle Accident Lane splitting. Lane splitting occurs when motorcyclists drive through marked lanes for traffic traveling in one […]
Anyone who has experienced a car accident knows there is plenty to do in its aftermath. From taking care of yourself to filling out stacks of insurance paperwork, getting your life back to normal can be a challenge. In some instances, you may even need to immediately sue for a car accident. When to Sue […]
California’s Bay Area has recently seen a spike in motorcycle accidents. According to CBS in San Francisco, “A check of CHP logs for the same “relative date”–the Thursday morning commute before Labor Day weekend–over the previous three years shows a dramatic jump in 2015.” The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has found that motorcyclists […]
Automobile accidents can be horrendous and costly, but how should you go about seeking fair compensation for your damages, such as lost work time and medical/surgical bills? Should you sue the liable party or strive to negotiate a settlement? Let’s take a look at several underlying dynamics. California follows a pure comparative negligence law, […]
Trucking accidents are unspeakably dangerous, thanks in part to the physics involved in collisions. Most big rigs weigh well over five tons. When such a vehicle hits a barrier or other car, the deceleration leads to enormous forces concentrated across relatively small surface areas. As this physics website explains: “When you are sitting in […]
Car crashes are harrowing experiences, but those involving commercial tractor trailers are even more terrifying. Compared to typical passenger vehicles, truck crashes statistically tend to lead to more costly and deadly accidents. To drive an 18-wheeler, you need special certifications. Obtaining a commercial driver’s license in California also (and understandably) entails extensive safety training. […]
Getting hit by a truck – even a glancing accident – can lead to debilitating injuries because of the tremendous forces involved. The force exerted on an accident victim is proportional to both the acceleration and masses involved. Thus, a 20 ton big rig that hits a highway underpass and goes from 60 MPH to […]
On December 9, 2015, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division 4, issued a published opinion (241 Cal.App.4th 70) in favor of Prem Bikkina, Ph.d. and against his former doctoral advisor, Jagen Mahadevan, Ph.d. Mr. Bikkina is represented by the Law Offices of Edward C. Casey Jr in Oakland, California. The appellate decision clears […]
We all know that motorcycles can be dangerous. Every year, thousands of Americans get into motorcycle accidents, some of which are deadly. Sometimes, however, people defy death and survive even the most horrific accidents. Here are some of their stories. Man Gets Struck by Lightning and Crashes His Motorcycle In August of 2015, Eugene Villenes […]
After a car accident, you can go through your insurance or the other driver’s insurance to seek compensation for your losses. Your insurance coverage might offer to pay your bills, but there is a catch: these companies rarely offer to pay the full amount. So what are your options? You may be wondering whether suing […]
