How Safe Are Your Streets? What California’s Official “Score Card” Reveals About Your Accident Risk
Every day, you drive, walk, or bike on the streets of your community, trusting that they are reasonably safe. But have you ever wondered how your city or county actually stacks up when it comes to traffic safety? The State of California provides an official and often sobering answer. The California Office of Traffic Safety […]
Grocery Store Injuries in California: Falls in Aisles or Bathrooms, Incident Reports, and Proving Notice
If you slipped in a grocery store aisle or bathroom, you’re not alone. These areas collect leaks, tracked-in water, and product spills. California law holds stores to a duty of reasonable care to keep customers safe. They must inspect, fix hazards, or warn you. The key issue: “notice” To win a premises case, you prove […]
Bed Bugs, Proof & Payouts: Exactly What To Do Now—And When a Lawyer Makes Them Act
Bed bugs are back in the headlines—here’s why it matters Recent coverage shows bed bugs turning up in public, high-traffic places: Takeaway: Bed bugs hitchhike. Early action and clean proof make or break claims. Your 10-minute action plan (do this now) Why wooden chairs made the news The Ala Moana reports pointed to wooden chair […]
Understanding the Dynamics of a Rollover Accident
In the world of vehicle collisions, no event is more violent or more likely to be fatal than a rollover. When a vehicle flips, the occupants are subjected to complex, multi-directional forces and the risk of being ejected, making it one of the most dangerous types of crashes on the road. Understanding what makes these […]
[NEWS] Davis I-80 Motorcycle Crash: One Dead, CHP Investigating
A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday after a multi-vehicle crash on eastbound I-80 in Davis, between Richards and Mace boulevards. Lanes were closed for investigation and cleanup, with one lane reopening shortly before 6 a.m. while others remained blocked. Details about cause and the rider’s identity have not been released. [Source: CBS Sacramento] (https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/davis-eb-i-80-deadly-motorcycle-crash/) CBS […]
The Unseen Dangers of Truck and Bus Accidents
When you merge onto a California freeway, you are entering a world of giants. Massive commercial trucks and buses, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, are a constant presence. While most operate safely, the sheer physics involved means that when something goes wrong, the consequences are catastrophic, especially for the occupants of a standard passenger […]
Broken Bones From a Fall: What to Do, Common Fractures, and How Claims Work in California
Fast facts (why this matters) Falls send millions of people to the ER each year, often with wrist, arm, ankle, and hip fractures—especially in older adults. See the CDC’s falls data and injury breakdowns here: CDC falls facts and older adult trends. Common fractures from falls (and what they feel like) Think a bone is […]
Will Insurance Pay for My Car Mods After a Crash? (What’s Covered, What Isn’t, and How to Prove It)
Quick answer Sometimes, but not by default. First-party policies usually need a Custom Parts & Equipment (CPE) add-on to cover your aftermarket parts; some carriers include only a small amount by default. If another driver is at fault, their property-damage liability should pay for your property loss (valued at actual cash value), but fights often […]
Jeep crashes into Porter Ranch medical center waiting room: what patients, visitors, and nearby offices should know
A white Jeep Wrangler ended up inside the waiting area of a medical center in Porter Ranch on Monday morning, injuring one person and drawing a response from building safety inspectors. The crash happened just before 9:30 a.m. in the 20000 block of West Rinaldi Street, according to broadcast reports referencing the Los Angeles Fire […]
LAPD investigating alleged assault by Raja Jackson at Sun Valley wrestling event: what injured performers and spectators should know
A violent incident at a KnokX Pro Wrestling show in Sun Valley is now under LAPD investigation after video appeared to show Raja Jackson—the son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson—pummeling independent wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith while he was already unconscious. TMZ broke the story and reported police responded and took a report. […]