You rely on insurance to offer support after a crash. If the other driver does not have insurance, though, it can leave you wondering whether you will have what you will need to recover. If you find yourself in this situation in Santa Rosa, understanding your rights...
Around the holidays, drivers can expect to encounter DUI checkpoints on the roads. These are intended to catch impaired drivers coming home from bars, restaurants and holiday parties before they’re able to cause a collision that could harm or kill someone – including...
When crash victims and others who have been harmed by the conduct of others decide to pursue personal injury cases, they don’t usually seek redress solely for their physical harm. They also often choose to seek justice in the wake of sustaining significant emotional...
Driving is a safety-critical activity. Despite how dangerous driving can be, many people are far too comfortable with unsafe behavior on the road. There has been a noticeable increase in several kinds of unsafe road conduct in recent years. Crash risk overall has been...
Motor vehicle crashes can lead to a host of catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These injuries can lead to considerable impacts on a victim’s life. Some of these injuries can affect an individual’s ability to earn a living or enjoy life...
Rideshare services are highly convenient. Visitors to a new area do not need to research taxi companies or make an awkward call to a dispatcher to secure a ride. They also don't need to stand around and wait for a taxi to drive by them spontaneously. Instead, they can...
Some dog bites are minor. The person attacked by the canine aggressor barely bleeds. They do not require professional medical attention and have no permanent scars once they heal. Not everyone is that lucky. Some dogs are incredibly violent when they attack a human....
Humans have adapted so completely to the digital age that few people think twice about posting some of the most trivial – or important – details of their lives on social media. It’s the modern equivalent of chatting with your neighbors over the back fence or talking...
An assault often leads to criminal prosecution. When one person physically attacks and injures another, the state may bring criminal charges against them. Successful prosecution might lead to someone's incarceration and other criminal penalties. However, those...
After a California car crash, the bills start piling up immediately. People typically have to pay to tow their vehicles to repair shops. They may require a very expensive ambulance ride to the hospital. They also have major costs related to medical treatment and lost...