The Truth About Truckers Under the Influence
Truck drivers are less likely to drive under the influence than passenger vehicle drivers, but when it happens, the consequences are often severe. Impairment slows reaction time, affects judgment, and makes it harder to control a vehicle that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, putting everyone on the road at risk.
WHAT TO DO WHEN INJURED IN A CALIFORNIA CAR ACCIDENT
When people are injured in an auto accident in California, they should follow these steps for dealing with the situation. State law requires certain actions to be taken in any car crash, but when people...
Preventative Actions May Reduce the Risk of Car Accident Injuries
Though many California car accidents result in injuries that could not have been prevented, it is possible for drivers and passengers to take certain precautions before and during a collision that may enable them to avoid some injuries. Injuries ranging...
WILL AIRBNB FACE LIABILITY FOR THE ORINDA SHOOTINGS?
According to news reports, a woman rented a house in Orinda on Halloween allegedly to have a family reunion and to escape wildfire smoke in her area. Instead, she advertised on social media a “mansion party” in which over 100 people showed up. A shooting left five people dead and...
6 Causes of Bicycle Accidents
WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CHILD WAS HURT ON A SCHOOL BUS?
It can be terrifying to hear that your child has been involved in a school bus accident. When you put them on the bus every morning for school, you put your child’s safety in the...
CASPER, MEADOWS, SCHWARTZ & COOK LOOKS BACK AT A FANTASTIC 2017 FOR OUR FIRM
Welcome to the 2017 Year in Review of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook and our Walnut Creek personal injury attorneys. We had an incredible year thanks to the dedication, know-how, and client-focused approach our team of attorneys and legal professionals use for every case we take. Please join us in a quick review...
JURY AWARDS VICTIM $5.6 MILLION FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN ELEVATOR ACCIDENT
Recently, a woman was awarded $5.6 million as a result of her injuries sustained in an elevator accident. 48-year-old Amy Zapotoczny, a single mother, suffered a torn labrum as well as herniated disks in her back. The accident occurred in March 2013, in a building owned and managed by Sierra Pacific Properties....
WHAT IS A SPLIT LIABILITY AGREEMENT?
If you’re pursuing a claim after an accident, you can hold the other side responsible for your injuries. However, if the other person disputes this by claiming you were partly to blame, you could both be held accountable for the accident.
In this situation, any insurance companies involved in...
DAYCARE INJURIES: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Many parents worry about leaving their kids in daycare, particularly if they’re unfamiliar with the location and the staff there. If you’re a parent concerned about an injury your child sustained, you should understand what wounds your kid is likely to encounter while playing and which ones might be indicative of a...