Santa Barbara Personal Injury Law Blog
Why raising your limits on uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage is money well spent
Purchasing a car or truck usually requires a great deal of research and planning. Visiting multiple car lots or scouring listings online should be done with attention to every detail. A motor vehicle represents a significant investment in money, one that should not be...
Premises liability and your home — how you can protect yourself
When you hear about a slip-and-fall accident that seriously injured someone, the incident typically happened in a store, mall, hotel, office building or other place that is open to the public. But a severe fall injury can happen on any property, including somebody's...
Chain-reaction car accidents put Santa Barbara drivers in danger
Sometimes, a minor car accident can lead to a much more serious incident. Shook-up but unhurt drivers and passengers can be helpless if a third motorist comes upon the scene and acts without due care for their safety. In a tragic example, two California residents were...
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...
