What Happens When Your Car Is Totaled?

Sometimes, all your vehicle needs after a collision are repairs and some TLC. Other times, the crash can make your vehicle completely undrivable. If a recent car accident in Bakersfield totaled your vehicle, you may be at a loss for what to do next. You need an interim vehicle to drive to work, and…

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California Truck Lane Restrictions

It is an unfortunate reality that smaller, lighter passenger vehicles must drive alongside large, heavy commercial trucks to fuel America’s economy. Big rigs can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger vehicle weighs just 3,500 pounds. The immense size difference between the two can lead to major damage to the smaller car…

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Are Trucks Allowed to Drive in the Left Lane?

You’re driving down the 58, maintaining the speed limit in the far-left lane. You’re going to be just on time for work. Suddenly, a large commercial truck merges into the lane in front of you. You hit your brakes to accommodate the slower speed and are annoyed because now you’ll be late for work…

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California’s Motorcycle Helmet Law

As a motorcyclist in California, it’s your duty to know the laws that apply to you and obey them. It’s also your right to stand up for yourself when you know you were following the rules and still ended up in an accident. Having a thorough understanding of California’s motorcycle helmet law can give…

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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on a Settlement?

If you resolve your personal injury claim with a settlement between yourself and the other party, first, enjoy your victory. Then, think about the large sum of money you are about to receive. You will have to pay your attorney’s fees and any court costs in most cases, on top of using the settlement…

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What Is a Third Party Car Insurance Claim?

California is a fault state when it comes to car accidents, meaning the injured party must prove the other party’s fault before that person’s insurance will cover damages. After many car accidents in California, injured parties will submit claims to insurance companies other than their own. This might be the case, for example, if…

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Car Accident Scene Photography Tips

Taking photographs of the scene of a car accident is an excellent way to preserve crucial evidence for your claim. It is hard to argue against hard evidence that a photograph presents. Thanks to camera phones, almost everyone has the ability to take photos of motor vehicle accidents directly after they happen. Follow these tips…

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What Is an Acquired Brain Injury?

An acquired brain injury (ABI) is any damage or trauma the brain sustains after birth, for non-congenital reasons. ABIs include traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain sustains sudden physical damage, as in a blow to the head or a puncture wound like a gunshot. A non-traumatic…

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Is Lane Splitting Legal in California?

Lane splitting, also called “lane sharing” or “white-lining,” describes a motorcyclist cutting between lanes of slower-moving traffic, or pulling in front of stopped traffic at a red light. While this may sound dangerous, it can actually help improve the flow of traffic and allow motorcyclists to escape congested areas where they are more likely…

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Bicycle Laws in California

Many Californians enjoy bicycling as a leisure activity, as exercise, or as an alternative method of transportation. Bicycling helps the environment by cutting down on fossil fuel consumption and pollution, and riding a bike is significantly less expensive than driving a car. However, despite these advantages, there are some risks associated with bicycling, and…

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