What to Expect When Filing Personal Injury Claims If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may have injuries and property damage to deal with. Personal injury claims may be the last thing on your mind at the time, but it isn’t something that should be put off for very long. If you’ve…
Has COVID-19 Increased the Risk of Elder Abuse? Elder abuse was a serious public health problem well before COVID-19 hit the United States; however, the outbreak has only intensified the risk for seniors. With many states still maintaining social distancing and other limitations, much of the elderly population has had to face the ongoing pandemic…
Hit by a Reckless Driver? We Can Help! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 26% of traffic all fatalities resulted from the speeding of reckless drivers in 2017. Reckless driving behaviors like speeding and distracted driving increase the danger that you and your family faces on the road. When you get into…
Unexpected Car Accident Costs Car accidents can leave victims with broad problems to deal with in the aftermath, including unforeseen car accident costs. In the best-case scenario, your vehicle might have some minor dings or scratches that you will need to repair. In more serious accidents, your car may be a total loss altogether, and…
How Tires Cause Auto Accidents Any time you’re in an auto accident, you need to know the cause of the accident for proper reimbursement for medical and other expenses. A car accident lawyer considers many issues regarding the car crash, and one of the issues is tires. There are two ways that tires cause accidents:…
If you have been personally injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property and are considering a lawsuit, it can sometimes be more difficult than you think to prove that the property owner is at fault. Depending on the particular circumstances, the property owner may or may not be responsible. Every slip…
How to Prove Cell Phone Use While Driving or Distracted Driving in Bakersfield or Anywhere for That Matter When you’re in a car accident, even if it’s not your fault, it can make your life miserable. Time spent with doctor visits for injuries and car repair issues adds up. You may suspect that the other…
12 Holiday Highway Driving Tips The number of holiday travelers is expected to top 100 million in 2015 – the highest number ever. That translates to about 1 in 3 Americans taking a trip 50 miles or more from home. With so many details to cover getting out of town, it’s easy to forget basic…
Even good drivers get in auto accidents, and it’s not something most people think about when driving to work or school every day. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, Bakersfield had over 1,300 traffic accidents with fatalities and injuries in 2012 (the most recent data available) – more than three a day. And…
