Many new laws went on the books in California upon entering the new year.  Some could have an immediate impact on some legal practice areas.

A lack of ICU bed space makes driving, especially at high speeds, more dangerous.

Even the most responsible drivers may not consider some potential distractions as potentially harmful.  These lesser known but still common driving distractions can cause accidents.

In 2017, seat belts were used by just over nine in ten people across the country, with 96.2 percent of people using seat belts in California.  The increased adoption rate of seat belt usage is estimated to save thousands of drivers and passengers every year.

The Going and Coming Rule is a legal concept that dictates whether a workers' compensation claim is available to workers injured during a commute to and from work. 

For a state as big and populous as California, it may surprise people to learn that we have one of the weakest minimum liability insurance policy requirements in the country.  Low requirements for minimum coverage puts drivers at risk.

To best help yourself in any potential insurance claim, you will want to collect as much information and evidence as possible.

The Personal Responsibility Act of 1996, more commonly known as Proposition 213, was a ballot proposition in 1996 that would prevent certain drivers from recovering financial damages in the result of a car crash.