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Avoiding Holiday Driving Mayhem: 3 Things You Can Do to Keep Safe on Ventura Roads This Holiday Season

By Zavala Law |

Thanksgiving through Christmas is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and Ventura’s roads often see a surge in traffic as families head to gatherings and parties throughout the area. However, the holiday season also brings an increase in impaired driving, distracted driving, and serious car accidents. Whether you are traveling the… Read More »

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Ventura County Representative Killed in 2024 Car Crash Remembered

By Zavala Law |

One year after the tragic 2024 car crash that claimed the life of longtime Camarillo leader Mike Morgan, the Ventura County community continues to reflect on his decades of service and the impact he made. As reported by the Ventura County Star, Morgan, the longest-serving city council member in Camarillo history, died last November,… Read More »

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Driver Not Wearing Seatbelt Killed in Ventura County in Multi-Car Accident

By Zavala Law |

A driver not wearing a seatbelt was killed in a multi-car crash in Ventura County, and the fatal and unexpected accident paints a picture about how critical seatbelt use can be in car accidents. According to local news reports, the crash occurred on Pacific Coast Highway when a wrong-way driver collided with other vehicles…. Read More »

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Punitive Damages in Ventura Car Accident Cases: What Are They and Can You Get Them

By Zavala Law |

By now, most drivers and their families in Ventura know a little bit about the basics of compensation in Ventura car accident cases. They know that when a serious car accident happens in Ventura, the injured person may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering (these are known… Read More »

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Pedestrian’s Death on Highway 101 after Being Hit by Car Raises Questions about Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Ventura

By Zavala Law |

According to local news reports, a pedestrian (who according to reports had not yet been identified to the public) walked into a lane on Highway 101 just north of State Route 33 and was struck by a 2024 Honda around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25. The driver, identified as a 30-year-old woman from… Read More »

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I Was Injured in a Car Accident in Ventura, but What Do I Do Now? Learn About 3 Things Ventura Distracted Driving Accident Victims Can Do in the Aftermath of a Serious Car Accident and Where to Go for Legal Help Getting Compensation

By Zavala Law |

Being injured in a distracted driving accident is overwhelming. In Ventura and across California, the unfortunate reality is that distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of serious car crashes. As such, it is important to know that if you were injured because another driver was texting, eating, adjusting the radio, or simply… Read More »

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Pedestrian Killed on Telegraph Road: What Rights Do Victims and Families Have Under California Law?

By Zavala Law |

A tragic pedestrian-involved crash occurred in Ventura, California, on Monday, September 27, 2025, and the frightening incident has some Ventura families wondering how they can recover money compensation for their injuries if they are injured in a serious accident. According to local news reports, a 42-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle… Read More »

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I Was Seriously Injured by a Teen Who Was Texting and Driving: What Can I Do? Find Out What You Can Do if You are Injured by a Teen Driver in Ventura

By Zavala Law |

There is no question that as school starts up again, the number of teen drivers on the road in Ventura seems to grow at a rapid pace. Excited about driving, teen drivers are often inexperienced and eager to hit the road for their daily school commute. However, as excited as teen drivers may be… Read More »

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Your Questions about Initiating a Car Accident Lawsuit in Ventura, California Answered: How Do I Give Notice to the Driver Who Injured Me that I am Suing?

By Zavala Law |

After a serious car accident in Ventura, a Ventura car accident victim often must deal with medical bills, insurance claims, lost wages, and physical and emotional stress. Moreover, the last thing most Ventura car accident victims want is uncertainty over how to start a lawsuit against the negligent driver that injured them. Yet the… Read More »

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Four Deadly Motorcycle Accidents in 4 Days Underscores Dangers of Motorcycle Accidents in Ventura

By Zavala Law |

Alarmingly, Ventura County witnessed four fatal traffic collisions in just four days, including multiple motorcycle accidents. The most recent occurred on October 6, when a 35-year-old woman from Port Hueneme riding a 2002 Harley-Davidson crashed head-on with a southbound Chevrolet Silverado near Mugu Rock on Pacific Coast Highway. According to local news reports, preliminary… Read More »

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