Santa Barbara Personal Injury Law Blog
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...
Pedestrians, protect yourself from motor vehicle injury
Pedestrian safety is a serious issue in California, with lawmakers and residents from Los Angeles to San Francisco calling for better measures to prevent serious and often fatal auto accidents involving citizens on foot. In fact, the National Highway and Traffic...
Lethal accident results in second-degree murder charge
California roads and freeways are busy places and adding alcohol to a driving situation often ends in tragedy. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, traffic fatalities have increased steadily over the last few years. This is also true with accidents...
Study shows opioid use makes fatal crashes more likely
Opioid use increases the likelihood of a fatal car crash, according to a recent study. The results, which have been published in JAMA Network Open, may be of interest to many in California since opioid use is on the rise. Though the opioid prescription rate per 100...
Distracted driving a nationwide safety issue, says Root Insurance
Distracted driving is a major issue in California and the rest of the U.S. with many drivers engaging in it even though they know it is wrong. According to a study from Root Insurance, 47% of drivers say distractions are a top concern for them, and 99% acknowledge...
Nissan braking systems may pose a danger to California drivers
Automatic emergency braking technology is usually a good safety feature to have on a car. However, this might not be the case for 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue models. At least 87 consumers have filed complaints of unintended braking, which can cause a car to stop suddenly...
