Do I Need to Report a Car Accident in California?
Many drivers who experience car accidents wonder if they need to involve the police. In the state of California, reporting a car accident is almost always required. If the accident caused any injury, no matter how slight, a death, or damage estimated to be more than $750 in repairs, the drivers involved need to…
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…
10 Dangerous Driving Habits You Should Avoid At All Costs
All legal drivers on the road must pass a written and road exam before receiving a license and heading out on the open road. This training unfortunately does not stop drivers from engaging in reckless and illegal driving activities. Obligations, emotions, and general carelessness often take the place of common-sense driving safety. It’s important…
How Long Does It Take To Settle A Car Accident Claim?
Car accident claimants often wonder how long a case will take from start to finish. Depending on the situation, an accident claim can take anywhere from a few months to a few years. While many victims want to move past the accident as quickly as possible, spending extra time on a case can make…
Can I Sue The Police For Killing My Dog?
Police officers receive training for many different scenarios, including those involving dogs. Unfortunately, mistakes can and do happen. The heat of the moment, a perceived threat, or miscommunication can all lead to the untimely death of a beloved canine. In these cases, a dog owner can take a few different types of actions to…
Safety Tips for Driving Near Big Rigs
Large commercial trucks contribute to thousands of fatal car accidents every year in the U.S.. We need big rigs to fuel America’s economy, but these large, heavy vehicles pose serious threats to other roadway users. While it is not always possible to prevent a big rig accident, defensive driving can help drivers avoid these…
Birth Injury Support Groups in California
Birth injuries can be life changing for both child and parent. The trauma of a birth injury and the recovery journey can be difficult to endure alone. Luckily, parents don’t have to figure out life with a birth injured child without help. Birth injury support groups exist for the families of minor patients. These…
Curran Middle School Bullying
Bullying is a problem that’s been around for centuries, but the type of threats and the severity of consequences have changed in recent years. Today’s students can become victims of cyberbullying, or using electronic devices and equipment such as cell phones and computers to bully a victim via text message, email, or social media….
Bakersfield Attorneys Take on Trump Immigration
During the time President Trump has been in office, he has made big strides toward changes in American immigration policies. His administration is focused on three goals for immigration reform: to create a wall across the southern border, to enforce laws in accordance with our Constitutional system of government, and to improve jobs, wages,…
Kern County Hiking Trails and Safety Tips
From Mt. Pinos to Sunday Peak and everywhere in-between, Bakersfield, and the larger Kern County area, has numerous options for fantastic hiking. Kern County is home to strenuous hikes at high elevation as well as leisurely hikes perfect for families and kids. No matter what kind of hike you are looking for in the area,…