Monthly Archives: February 2024
Ventura Pedestrian’s Hit-and-Run Killing Ignites Discussion about Justice for Families Under California Civil Laws
With the holidays just behind us, we are reminded of the uptick in traffic accidents during the holiday season by the sad story of a Ventura family losing a loved one to a hit-and-run accident at the beginning of the year. According to local reports, an unidentified pedestrian was killed after being hit by… Read More »
California Insurance Commissioner Provides Guidance on Things to do or Avoid after You’ve Been Involved in a Car Accident
The aftermath of a car accident is chaotic, confusing, dangerous, and terrifying. When a car accident happens, the victims of the car accident may not know exactly what to do, what actions to take, or what to say or avoid saying. Fortunately, the California Insurance Commissioner has weighed in on this topic and has… Read More »
Calling 911 after a Crash: Why Police Reports are Important in Ventura Car Accident Civil Lawsuits
The truth is that virtually no one likes to call 911. Calling 911 typically means that some type of emergency has happened, and that law enforcement will respond with bells and whistles, which to some may mean expensive ambulance bills. Ventura residents call 911 for several different reasons: for help with a life-threatening emergency,… Read More »
Three Things Ventura Car Accident Victims Wished They Knew Going into Their Consultation with a Ventura Car Accident Lawyer
Let’s face it: most people have little to no experience with lawyers, and even fewer have ever brought their own lawsuit in civil court for compensation. In Ventura, even victims of car accidents who have strong cases for money damages may hesitate to schedule a consultation with a personal injury lawyer. However, when a… Read More »
Will my Car Accident Settlement be Just Like the Jury Verdicts I See on TV? The Difference Between Settlement Amounts and Jury Awards in Ventura Car Accident Cases
When a Ventura driver is injured in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, they may wonder if it is worth it to bring a personal injury case for compensation under California personal injury laws. Ventura drivers who are injured because of another driver’s negligent driving are entitled to compensation for… Read More »
Myth vs Fact About Ventura Truck Accident Cases
One thing about the laws that enable Ventura truck accident victims to get compensation for injuries sustained due to a truck driver’s negligent driving is that there are many misconceptions about them. Most Ventura drivers (hopefully) have not been involved in a truck accident and have little experience with the California civil laws that… Read More »
California Truck Driver Causes Fatal Truck Accident, Orders Burrito at Nearby Restaurant Moments After Crash
News of a tragic and fatal truck accident involving a California truck driver in Arizona has caused shockwaves across California and Arizona state lines. According to local news reports, Karan Singh, a 28-year-old truck driver from Manteca, California, was driving a commercial truck in Parker, Arizona, when he slammed into several vehicles that were… Read More »