Apr

New Traffic Laws for California Drivers to Know in 2022

From equestrian safety and amended traffic regulations, various laws that the California Legislature approved and Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law took effect at the start of the New Year, January 1, 2022, unless otherwise stated. Assembly Bill 798: Tribal Emergency Vehicles...

07

Apr

Steps to Take Immediately Following a Hit and Run Accident?

Another driver hit your car, and you expected them to stop and exchange contact information and insurance details with you. Instead, they fled the scene. This is called a hit and run crash. So, what do you do? First, remain calm. You're understandably confused, maybe injure...

07

Apr

What Are The Warning Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship?

Emotional abuse is one type of domestic abuse or violence in California. Other types of abuse can include physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. A domestic violence charge or divorcing an emotionally abusive spouse comes with specific considerations and concerns. What Exactly is Emo...

07

Apr

Should I Get Photos of Every Vehicle Involved in a Crash?

Yes. Photos of all vehicles involved in a car crash can serve as powerful evidence when figuring out the cause of the crash and who should be held liable for the damages resulting from the crash. In general, taking photos of the car accident scene is one of the best ways to prese...

07

Apr

Arrest for Sexual Assault in Santa Barbara

The Sheriff's Office detectives have captured Michael Angelo Auclair, a suspect in several sexual assault cases that occurred in Isla Vista on February 28, 2022. The arrest occurred without incident on March 5 when the 30-year-old suspect from Port Hueneme was found on A St...

07

Apr

Oil Spill Truck Accident Causes Lane Closures on 101

Trucks carrying all sorts of cargo travel throughout our nation's roadways like clockwork. Unfortunately, some cargo is not properly secured, or the truck becomes overloaded, resulting in shifting cargo during travel and spilling onto the road. When this happens, devastatin...

07

Apr

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Unfortunately, a lot of drivers make the decision to flee the scene of a crash for various reasons, including intoxication, lack of insurance coverage, a suspended or non-existent driver’s license, or because they’re already in legal trouble. While no one can ever prepare for a h...

07

Apr

What If My Lyft Driver Hits Another Car?

You should be covered under the insurance policy of the driver if you suffered injuries while riding in a Lyft driver's vehicle. In general, insurance coverage for vehicle accidents involving injured passengers can come from the at-fault driver’s insurance provider, w...

07

Apr

Helping Victims of Sexual Assault in Santa Barbara

Most victims of sexual assault suffer in silence for many years or decades because of uncertainty, humiliation, shame, and fear of retaliation. They may also think that no one can possibly believe them, or worse, that people will blame them for the assault. The Santa Barbara sexu...

07

Apr

Can I Remain Anonymous If I Witness a Car Accident?

Witness statements can be vital to the success of car accident claims. In most cases, the only people who witnessed the crash are the drivers involved. In these situations, it's typically a he-said, she-said type of thing. The problem is that no driver will admit fault for ...

07

Apr

What If My Rental Car is Defective and It Caused Me a Serious Injury?

Rental car companies cannot lease or sell motor vehicles that have been linked to defect or recall notices. But they can and do rent out vehicles they offer regardless of whether the vehicle has been given a recall notice for potentially life-threatening errors or defective parts...

07

Apr

What If I am in an Accident With My Rental Car?

A claim involving a car accident while driving a rental car in California is slightly different than a claim involving an accident that occurred while driving your own car. This primary reason for this is that while a rental agreement entitles you to drive the car and physically ...

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New Traffic Laws for California Drivers to Know in 2022

Steps to Take Immediately Following a Hit and Run Accident?

What Are The Warning Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship?

Should I Get Photos of Every Vehicle Involved in a Crash?

Arrest for Sexual Assault in Santa Barbara

Oil Spill Truck Accident Causes Lane Closures on 101

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

What If My Lyft Driver Hits Another Car?

Helping Victims of Sexual Assault in Santa Barbara

Can I Remain Anonymous If I Witness a Car Accident?

What If My Rental Car is Defective and It Caused Me a Serious Injury?

What If I am in an Accident With My Rental Car?

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