Switch to ADA Accessible Theme
Close Menu

Recent Blog Posts

WalkwayGolf

Death of Pedestrian Near Ventura Golf Course Raises Questions about How California Laws Protect Pedestrian Accident Victims and Their Families

By Zavala Law |

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 »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
BigBoxStore

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

By Zavala Law |

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 »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
MotorcRider

“Chain Reaction” Accident in Ventura Leaves Motorcyclist Dead, Raises Questions about the Rights of Motorcycle Riders on Ventura Roads

By Zavala Law |

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 »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
TextDriving

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

By Zavala Law |

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 »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
DrivingEating2

Distracted Driving in Ventura, California – What Makes Distracted Drivers So Dangerous in The City of Good Fortune?

By Zavala Law |

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 »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
DistractedD_

National Safety Council Uncovers “The Great Multitasking Lie” Amidst April Distracted Driving Awareness Month

By Zavala Law |

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 »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
HitRun3

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

By Zavala Law |

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 »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
AfterCarAcc3

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

By Zavala Law |

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 »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Motorcycle8

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Fatal Accident in Ventura Identified

By Zavala Law |

Local Ventura authorities have identified the victim of a serious and fatal accident that occurred last month. According to local news reports covering the story, the terrible accident that occurred along California’s Highway 101 in Ventura on Sunday, April 6, claimed the life of 58-year-old motorcycle rider, Philip G. Wenker, of Thousand Oaks, California…. Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
CarAccident8

Resolving Your Ventura Car Accident Case – Should You Make a Deal with the Other Driver for Quick Cash Now?

By Zavala Law |

Something that Ventura car accident victims may wonder in the aftermath of a serious car accident is whether they should try to work out a resolution of their potential personal injury claims directly and informally with the other driver or parties involved in the car accident. Indeed, for some Ventura car accident victims, the… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn