The causes of car accidents in California run the gamut from driver negligence to poor road conditions and then some. People who choose to drive while drunk, text while driving or drive recklessely such as weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds all put...
wrongful death
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in California?
You may hear news reports regarding wrongful death lawsuits in Kern County and wonder exactly who benefits from such action. After all, the decedent is no longer around to benefit from the money, and no amount of compensation can truly make up for the loss felt by his...
Girl shot to death near Los Angeles motel
California residents know that they should be able to count on the law and law enforcement to help them stay safe. They should also be able to count on businesses to properly monitor their employees and the people who enter their premises in order to ensure other...
Understanding loss of consortium
Most in Kern County may assume that when a person files a wrongful death lawsuit, he or she may be seeking to recover only the amount that the decedent provided in financial support. However, the emotional void that one experiences following the unexpected death of a...
Marked increase in California traffic deaths over past two years
Recently released statistics should give pause to anyone who travels on the roads of California; the year 2016 saw a 14 percent increase in traffic deaths. And this represents a continuing trend as traffic fatality numbers have shot up 19 percent in the last two...
New statistics show rise in fatal traffic accidents
Perhaps one day we will all be able to get into a car, state our destination and then sit back and enjoy a safe, worry-free ride without even having to touch the steering wheel. Or maybe cars will be able to avoid collisions by communicating with one another. These...
Number of motor vehicle fatalities soared in first half of 2016
The official release of traffic statistics for the full year of 2016 is likely several months away. However, recently the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a report for the first half of the year that contained some very somber news. According to the report,...
Self-care is important in the wake of losing a loved one
The unexpected loss of a loved one can leave a family in a state of utter devastation. Most of us understand that having a family member die can cause a sense of sadness. But many people who actually go through the experience are surprised at just how intense their...
Loss of a mother can permanently scar a family
Mothers are often the heart and soul of their families. While everyone in a family is important, a mother will typically play a special role that makes her irreplaceable. And the untimely loss of a mother can leave a family so devastated that they will never fully...
Dealing with medical malpractice
Patients visit healthcare facilities to get properly diagnosed and treated. Occasionally health care professionals might make errors that can cause further injury to the patient. Medical malpractice is the negligence of a healthcare provider leading to further injury....