What to Do if You Are Involved in a Bicycle Accident

Bicycling is becoming a more popular sport and leisure activity across the state. Many parts of the California enjoy sunny weather throughout the year which means cyclists are taking to the streets year-round for two-wheel transportation and exercise. Bicyclists must share the road with drivers and unfortunately, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of roadway collisions, including hitting bicyclists. Cyclists have an increased risk of being ii with a passenger, commercial, or government vehicle. It’s very important to know what to do if you are involved in a bicycle accident because your actions will largely dictate the ultimate outcome of your claim. […]

By |2018-05-26T12:28:24-07:00October 13th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off on What to Do if You Are Involved in a Bicycle Accident

The Liability Risks of Using Uber & Lyft

Everyone seems to use either Lyft or Uber. There are liability risks of using Uber and Lyft, but unfortunately, most people using these convenient ride-sharing services don’t think about it — that is, until they are involved in a car accident. The fact is, when you ride in any vehicle, you are always at-risk of being in an auto collision. You might or might not buckle-up when you hop into a Lyft or Uber car, and you certainly are not alone. Insurance and Ride-Share Services You might wonder if you have to wear a seatbelt while riding in a Uber or Lyft car and/or if you [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:29:22-07:00October 6th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on The Liability Risks of Using Uber & Lyft

Get the Roundup on Weed Killers and Cancer

California, also known as the Golden State, is also known as the land of golden opportunities. But, behind the glamour of glittering Hollywood, booming tech industry, and natural wonders, are the farmers, mostly in the San Joaquin Valley, who own more than 80,000 farms throughout the state. “California’s agricultural abundance includes more than 400 commodities. Over a third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown in California.” In addition to California, farming is a country-wide industry and in 2012, there were “2,100,000 farms in the United States… American agricultural products are being exported around the world and in the [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:30:02-07:00September 29th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Get the Roundup on Weed Killers and Cancer

5 Things Insurance Companies Don’t Want Car Accident Victims to Know

We’ve been dealing with insurance companies for years and are extremely familiar with the way they work. They have several secrets they don’t want you to know about, especially if you’ve been in a car accident. We all know insurance companies are in business to make money and they really don’t want to pay any out. But did you know they work hard at paying as little as possible on each and every claim made? As you probably know, insurers collect premiums, which are based on a variety of statistics. This data provides insurance carriers with statistical and other information to set rates, based on your [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:30:41-07:00September 21st, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on 5 Things Insurance Companies Don’t Want Car Accident Victims to Know

5 Summer Driving Tips That You Can’t Ignore

In sunny California, it’s nearly like summer year ’round in many parts of the state. And even though the summer season officially coming to a close, we’ve compiled five summer-weather driving safety tips you can’t ignore while on the road because they are always useful. There’s a strong belief the worst time to be commuting or traveling is during the winter, but it’s actually a misconception. There are more factors and conditions which contribute to a higher number of car accidents during the official summer months of June, July, and August. But with it frequently sunny in the Golden State, there tends to be more cars [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:31:10-07:00September 14th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on 5 Summer Driving Tips That You Can’t Ignore

Safety Tips for Orange County Drivers and Pedestrians

Safety tips for Orange County drivers and pedestrians should regularly be practiced to avoid injury or even tragedy. Sadly, according to the Los Angeles Times and based on data collected by the Governors Highway Safety Association in 2015, California leads the nation in the number of pedestrian deaths. As every driver and pedestrian in Orange County knows from firsthand experience, the streets are congested and safety is an ever-present concern. But by making habits of good practices, drivers and pedestrians can be more safe as they commute. […]

By |2018-05-26T12:31:55-07:00September 7th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Safety Tips for Orange County Drivers and Pedestrians

Vititoe Law Group Opens Irvine, CA Location

Vititoe Law Group is proud to announce the opening of a new office located in Irvine, CA. This office will expand the service area of our firm and help Vititoe Law Group attorneys represent injured individuals that live throughout Orange County. “We are really looking forward to making an immediate impact in the Irvine community,” said Jim Vititoe, founder of the Vititoe Law Group. “We have been working with people all throughout Orange County for a long time now- it only makes sense that our law firm have a physical presence there. In addition, we have brought on an excellent new member to the Vititoe Law [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:32:31-07:00September 1st, 2016|Firm News|Comments Off on Vititoe Law Group Opens Irvine, CA Location

Vititoe Law Group Irvine Announces Fall Scholarship

Irvine, California – Southern California based personal injury law firm Vititoe Law Group is excited to announce that the application process is underway for the bi-annual James W. Vititoe award, a scholarship that will be given in conjunction with our Irvine office to a high school student or junior college attendee who excels academically and demonstrates outstanding leadership potential. This will be the third such scholarship awarded by Vititoe Law Group, which was previously won by Jacqueline White and Joseph W. Cook, both outstanding young adults who have set themselves apart both academically and as leaders in their respective communities.  […]

By |2018-05-26T12:33:03-07:00September 1st, 2016|Firm News|Comments Off on Vititoe Law Group Irvine Announces Fall Scholarship

The Difference Between a Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Case

If you’re wondering what’s the difference between a worker’s compensation and personal injury case, you are certainly not alone. These two similar-seeming cases are different, but the reason why might surprise you. The most important distinction is based on either assigning fault to one or more parties or not having to prove fault at all. In a personal injury case, you must prove another party is at fault. Some examples of personal injury cases are car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other comparable circumstances where negligence is central cause of the accident and ultimately to the success of a lawsuit. In workers’ compensation claims, the [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:35:22-07:00August 25th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off on The Difference Between a Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Case

The Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in Orange County

The most dangerous roads and highways in Orange County are the scenes for many car crashes, property damage, bodily injuries, and even lives, year after year. It’s no secret in the Golden State, Orange County streets are among the most dangerous to drive or bike. Whether you’re in a sedan, minivan, truck, or SUV, it’s a risk to take to the roads each and every time you drive. We’ve done a little digging to identify which Orange County roads pose the most safety hazards and some of them might surprise you. The Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in Orange County There are several reasons roads pose [...]

By |2016-08-18T16:13:00-07:00August 18th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on The Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in Orange County

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