Santa Barbara Personal Injury Law Blog
Why do motorcyclists crash?
While you love riding your motorcycle around California, one thing you could do without is the possibility of crashing. You take every safety measure you can, but still, there is just no guarantee. Do you know what often leads to motorcycle crashes? Turn to...
What happens after injury in a rideshare vehicle?
As ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have skyrocketed in popularity over the past several years, liability issues have arisen based on accidents involving these services and their vehicles. If you experienced an injury as a rideshare passenger, you may have some...
When do you know you have a product liability case?
You expect to buy a product in California that works properly and provides you with a good value. Sometimes, though, products do not live up to expectations. In some cases, products may even end up being dangerous. You may wonder when an issue with a product reaches...
Why is there hesitation to wear safety gear on motorcycles?
You probably see them all the time on California roadways. That is motorcyclists speeding by wearing no safety gear. When you think about how risky and dangerous that is, it can make your blood run cold. A motorcycle offers no protection from the outside world. In an...
Drivers should be aware of distracted driving laws
Distracted driving is a common problem in California and the rest of the country, and each state has adopted laws to combat this problem. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, it is illegal to use a cell phone or other electronic device in the hand...
Safety tips for your teen driver
Teens are at increased risk for involvement in a serious auto accident compared to other age groups, whether they are behind the wheel or riding alongside a friend. In fact, the National Safety Council reports that more than half of adolescents will experience a car...
What are a landowner’s duties to avoid premises liability?
When someone comes on your property and suffers an injury, you may immediately begin to worry about your liability. Of course, you probably make sure they are okay and get medical care as needed, but the liability aspect will always come up. Paying for medical bills...
Maho and Prentice 2019 Scholarship Recipient Announced
Determining the recipient of the Maho and Prentice college scholarship is always a challenging decision to make, it is based on academic achievement, community service, and in this year's case, how an obstacle or setback helped shaped the student's future. We would...
What happens if an uninsured driver causes my injury?
California law requires every driver to carry auto liability insurance to prove financial responsibility of the vehicles they own. This is vital for a motorist to have if he or she causes injury to someone else or damage to property. Unfortunately, not every driver...
What should motorcyclists do to be more visible?
One of the main reasons why accidents involving motorcycles occur so often is because they are difficult to see. They are one of the smallest vehicles on California roads. They may blend in with the surroundings or easily get into the blind spots of drivers. To avoid...
