Santa Barbara Personal Injury Law Blog
Why you need car insurance even if you’re staying home
With the current public health crisis, many individuals are following CDC and governmental guidelines to stay home. Unless you’re an essential worker, it’s likely that you’re working from your own residence right now. It’s also possible you’re one of the millions of...
Serving you while social distancing: practicing law amid COVID-19
At Maho Prentice, LLP, we recognize and respect the very real dangers of the current public health crisis. We take the recommendations and restrictions California has put in place very seriously, which is why we are now offering remote legal services. As a personal...
Conducting a remote deposition via Zoom
Following a car crash, victims often face many challenges from a legal standpoint. Those who take action against a reckless driver often depend on support from eyewitnesses to strengthen their case and hold negligent drivers accountable. In recent months, many people...
What do design defects mean for a product liabilities case?
When you purchase an item that injures you in some way, it can be frustrating to know it occurred because of a malfunction. Proving a defect occurred during the process of making and designing an item may lead to a stronger defense in court for products liability. ...
Can footage from a helmet camera help win an accident lawsuit?
California laws allow individuals injured by a motor vehicle to use footage from a mounted dashboard or body camera to prove their claim. Saved video footage with a date and timestamp may help show the court which party is at fault when catastrophic injuries occur. ...
Should motorcyclists have UM/UIM coverage?
Motorcyclists are no strangers to potential injury. But what if an uninsured or underinsured driver hits them? If they don't have the proper coverage, they might not get the compensation they need and deserve. There are more uninsured or underinsured drivers on the...
Prevent accidents in restaurants
Restaurant owners may be most concerned with serving high-quality food and maintaining a safe facility for their customers. However, it is also important to consider the safety of the employees. When people work in a high-traffic environment, there are many...
How can motorcyclists protect themselves on the road?
It is the responsibility of all motorists to preserve the safety of themselves and others on the road. Motorcyclists must be particularly vigilant about safety since they lack the protection of a larger passenger vehicle. While you cannot always prevent accidents from...
What counts as an attractive nuisance in premises liability?
Keeping your property safe for children is an important part of being a landowner. One of the most overlooked aspects of this responsibility is how to deal with attractive nuisances. According to FindLaw, an attractive nuisance is something on your property that...
What is the statute of limitations for product liability?
When California consumers buy a product, they expect it to work, and to be safe. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Purchasing faulty goods is a common occurrence. Though most businesses do their best to avoid producing defective products, it can still...
