Car Accidents

The last thing anyone expects is that they will be in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, but these incidents do happen. There are various steps that you need to take after an Uber or Lyft accident, and these steps can help not only ensure your well-being but also help you recover the financial settlement you are entitled to if another party was liable for the incident. Call the Police After an Uber or Lyft...

At around 10 p.m. on July 4, 2020, a drunk driver struck a teenager on a motorcycle in Cowley County, Kansas, killing him at the scene. Even his helmet could not protect him from the severe impact of the head-on collision. On Christmas Eve 2020 at around 3 a.m., two San Antonio men were killed in separate collisions with the same drunk driver – a 26-year-old who entered Southeast Loop 410 the wrong way. One...

Analyzing the costs of drunk driving involves looking at the macroeconomic and microeconomic levels. In other words, how they affect society as a whole as well as the individuals involved. The costs associated with drunk driving extend into how these incidents affect any victims involved in a vehicle accident, both on a physical and emotional level as well as at a financial level. The Human Effects of Drunk Driving Accidents When we examine the information...

Drunk driving accidents are a leading cause of roadway fatalities each year in California. Preventing these types of incidents is a priority, but individuals can only prevent these accidents so far as it concerns their own actions. Here, we want to discuss the best preventative methods for avoiding drunk driving collisions on the roadways. Calling a Rideshare If you are trying to prevent drunk driving accidents from occurring with you and your family or friends,...

Commercial establishments that serve alcoholic beverages are potentially liable under California's dram shop law for injuries suffered by victims of drunk driving accidents. The legal theory behind dram shop liability is that the establishment served alcohol to a minor or visibly intoxicated person, and that person's intoxication was a substantial factor in causing the victim's injuries. How To Prove a Dram Shop Liability Case in California To recover damages under the dram shop law, the...