If you’ve been injured in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle — such as one operated by Uber — you may be facing a more complex claim than a typical auto accident. The interplay of app-status insurance, independent-contractor drivers, multi-tier liability, and California’s laws create unique challenges and opportunities. This…
Getting into a car accident is traumatic — the physical pain, the medical bills, lost wages, insurance hassles, and the emotional stress can quickly become overwhelming. Choosing the right attorney at that moment matters. A strong car accident lawyer not only levels the playing field against insurance companies, but can…
Car accidents happen in a matter of seconds, but the consequences can last months, years, or even a lifetime. Whether you’re dealing with physical injuries, emotional trauma, property damage, or financial disruption, what you do immediately following a collision has a direct impact on your health, your safety, and your…
When you’re injured in a car crash, one of the single most important pieces of evidence for insurance claims and personal-injury lawsuits is the official traffic collision report. This document—whether it’s the DMV SR-1 you file after certain collisions or the investigating agency’s police/CHP collision report—captures what the officer saw,…
A car accident is often a disorienting, frightening, and overwhelming experience. In the moments, hours, and days after a crash, your decisions and actions can have a major impact — not just on your health and recovery, but also on your legal rights and ability to pursue compensation. This…
Los Angeles is a driving city — and that sometimes means dangerous places to cross, turn, or merge. Over the past several years independent reporters and City datasets have identified which corners of LA see the worst crashes. In this article I’ll walk through the intersections that repeatedly show up…
In today’s world, cameras are everywhere. From smartphones to surveillance systems, it has become increasingly difficult for accidents to go entirely unwitnessed. One of the most valuable tools for proving fault in a motor vehicle accident is dashcam footage. More and more California drivers are installing dashcams to protect themselves…
Motor vehicle accidents rank among the leading causes of cervical spine injuries in California. Even seemingly minor crashes—on L.A. freeways, local boulevards, or surface streets—can result in significant trauma to the neck. The cervical spine is vital but vulnerable: it supports the head, protects the spinal cord, and enables head…
Motor vehicle accidents often cause serious and life-altering injuries. Among the most common and debilitating are lower back injuries, including herniated discs, spinal fractures, and nerve damage. For many victims, the accident does not create a brand-new injury but instead worsens a pre-existing spinal condition. California law recognizes the right…
Ridesharing has reshaped transportation in California, but when a crash happens while you’re a paying passenger, the aftermath can be confusing. “Who pays for my medical bills?” “Do I sue the driver, the other motorist, or the rideshare company?” “What about lost wages, pain and suffering, or long-term care?” Here’s…