As a rideshare driver, you spend more time driving around in your car than most people. You know better than anyone that it can be extremely dangerous to be on the road for so long, and that as a result you’re at a greater risk of getting into a potentially expensive...
When people get into a crash, they often look at the other parties involved to determine who is to blame. However, while individuals can certainly be at fault for crashes caused by personal negligence or recklessness, there may be other factors that contribute...
Numerous reporting requirements are in place to notify consumers of product defects and pull hazardous items from the market. Unfortunately, these systems do not always work as they should. One example of this is something called Section 37. What is Section 37?...
Pedestrians are vulnerable when they are sharing the road with motor vehicles. All it takes is one reckless, distracted or impaired driver to drastically change an individual's life. This risk to pedestrians can be especially high around busy intersections. If you...
When you walk onto the showroom floor of a car dealer in Costa Mesa or elsewhere in Orange County, you’ll encounter salespeople eager to show off brand new cars, pick-ups, SUVs and vans equipped with the latest advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The systems...
Getting tired behind the wheel is not uncommon. People who are up late or have sleep disorders may find themselves feeling drowsy; drivers can start feeling sleepy after several hours of being on the road. Despite being common, drowsy driving can be exceptionally...
Every day, we share the road with drivers who are distracted by their phones, their kids in the backseat or grooming on their way to work. They aren't paying attention to what is going on outside their vehicle, which puts them at significant risk of causing an...
Unlike with food and medicine, it might not be immediately obvious why child car seats have expiration dates on them. In fact, many people aren’t even aware that they are supposed to replace their car seat every few years, or else assume that it’s just a scheme for...
People often associate dangerous driving with young motorists. However, for reasons we discuss below, the fact is that senior drivers can present a very real threat to other road users. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 250,000...
Product liability claims allow individuals harmed by a defective product to pursue financial compensation for injuries suffered as a result of that product. However, these claims are not limited to products with a flawed design or faulty manufacturing. Parties might...