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Texting While Driving – A Dangerous Activity Plaguing Ventura Streets and Roads
Everyone knows by now that texting while driving is just a bad idea, right? While the answer should be a resounding “yes,” there are still a number of drivers out there on Ventura roads that pull out their phones to text while driving. Indeed, despite safety campaigns, television commercials, and the entire month of… Read More »
No Drunk Driver, Not Sure Who Caused Your Ventura Car Accident Injuries? Find Out Why it Still Makes Sense to Chat with a Ventura Car Accident Lawyer Now
Sometimes figuring out exactly what led to a horrific and serious car accident is no easy feat. Indeed, untangling which driver took the wrong turn, whether one driver was intoxicated or under the influence, whether one driver was distracted, or if there was a defective car part that caused the accident are all questions… Read More »
Death of Pedestrian Near Ventura Golf Course Raises Questions about How California Laws Protect Pedestrian Accident Victims and Their Families
The death of a pedestrian walking near a Ventura golf course last month has some Ventura residents on edge, and others are wondering how exactly California personal injury laws protect pedestrian accident victims and their families. According to local news reports, on the evening of June 12, 2025, the Ventura Police Department received a… Read More »
California Woman Sues Costco for Falling Liquor Cabinet Injuries – Find Out How You Can Get Justice for Your Injuries Caused by Big Box Stores in Ventura
What happens when a display shelf falls on a customer in a well-known big-box retailer in California? One woman’s lawsuit seeks to find out. According to local news reports, Costco customer Sadie Novotny filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court County of Alameda in late April alleging that she suffered injuries due to a… Read More »
“Chain Reaction” Accident in Ventura Leaves Motorcyclist Dead, Raises Questions about the Rights of Motorcycle Riders on Ventura Roads
There is no doubt that there are exponentially more motorcycles on the road in Ventura during the summer months. Indeed, some can argue that there is no better place than Ventura to jump on your bike and cruise the roads. However, as fun and as thrilling as motorcycles may be, motorcyclists are at a… Read More »
Cell Phones – Can’t Seem to Live With Them, Can’t Seem to Live Without Them: Learn about What Ventura Drivers Can Do Under California Laws to Protect Themselves Against Drivers Distracted by Their Phones
During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the word was spread far and wide about the dangers of cellphone use while driving. Indeed, with what seems to be a never-slowing uptick in cell-phone-related car accidents, and with drivers using their phones despite knowing they should not, encouraging Ventura drivers to put down their phones and focus… Read More »
Distracted Driving in Ventura, California – What Makes Distracted Drivers So Dangerous in The City of Good Fortune?
There is no doubt that Ventura is a great place to live year-round, and a fun place for tourists to visit. Like many places throughout California, Ventura is known for its relaxed beachy vibe, a bustling creative community, and its iconic scenery. However, despite all the wonderful things about Ventura, it can still be… Read More »
National Safety Council Uncovers “The Great Multitasking Lie” Amidst April Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April was Distracted Driver Awareness Month in Ventura and across the United States. During the month of April, officials, organizations, and concerned citizens got together throughout the state, and the nation, to tell drivers to put down their phones and focus on the road while operating a motor vehicle. One of the pushes to… Read More »
Driver Arrested in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Ventura – Learn What You Can Do Under California Laws if You Were Injured in a Hit-and-Run Crash in Ventura
A woman has been injured, another woman has been arrested, and a community is left wondering what options for justice the victims of hit-and-run car accidents have in Ventura under California personal injury laws. According to local news reports, a 39-year-old woman was arrested in March on suspicion of hitting a pedestrian and fleeing… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Serious Car Accident in Ventura, But You Are Not 100% Sure Who Caused It? Find Out What to Do Next Here
There is no question that the aftermath of a serious car accident in Ventura can be stressful and confusing, especially when it is unclear who caused the crash. In Ventura, determining which party is at fault in a car accident is critical for recovering damages in court. But what happens when fault is not… Read More »