Understanding Auto Insurance Policies and Limits

It’s important to have a solid understanding of auto insurance policies and limits under California law. In the Golden State, auto insurance is required to operate a vehicle; it’s also required to register an automobile and to renew a car’s registration. In fact, even if a car is parked on a public street and not driven, insurance is still required to cover a non-operated vehicle. The fact is, motorists must recognize their need for adequate insurance. After all, no one can predict when and where you or anyone else may be in an auto accident. Accidents happen all the time, under every imaginable condition. This is [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:36:17-07:00August 8th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Understanding Auto Insurance Policies and Limits

The Most Dangerous Roads & Highways in Palmdale

Many people have been seriously injured or lost their lives while driving on the some of the most dangerous roads and highways in California which happen to be in Palmdale and the Antelope Valley. Grim headlines read, “Bicyclist Killed in Collision with SUV,” “Lancaster Woman Killed in Rollover Crash,” and “Palmdale Man Dies in Fiery Crash.” The fact is, Palmdale and the State of California have some of the deadliest roadways in the entire nation. Getting on some roads presents real risk and you should know which are the most dangerous. The Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in Palmdale In the latest statistics available, there were [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:36:46-07:00August 3rd, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on The Most Dangerous Roads & Highways in Palmdale

Have any New Truck or Motor Vehicle Laws been Put into Place?

Road laws are intended to serve as public safety measures. As vehicle technology evolves, drivers have more conveniences at their fingertips than ever before resulting in increased driver distractions. The new California driving laws passed on January 1, 2016 include measures to curtail these distractions. The Golden State legislature enacted several new motor vehicle laws which came into effect on January 1st. Even though we are well into 2016, chances are most Californians don’t know about the changes. So, whether you’re driving a car, truck, van, motorcycle, or, even on a bicycle or skateboard, there are new road rules for all to follow. Have any New [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:37:38-07:00June 30th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Have any New Truck or Motor Vehicle Laws been Put into Place?

Jim Vititoe Named a Top 25 Brain Injury Lawyer by National Trial Lawyers

Nationally recognized attorney Jim Vititoe has been named one of the Top 25 Brain Injury Lawyers in California by the National Trial Lawyers. This is a very prestigious honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field, and is reserved for those who have demonstrated excellence and have achieved outstanding results as a brain injury lawyer throughout their careers. […]

By |2018-05-26T12:38:12-07:00June 20th, 2016|Firm News|Comments Off on Jim Vititoe Named a Top 25 Brain Injury Lawyer by National Trial Lawyers

Who Can I Bring Action Against in Car Accidents in California?

In the state of California, there are more than 32.8 million people with a driver’s license and a total of 34,346,325 registered vehicles, according to the latest records published by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles. With so many people and vehicles on the roads, it’s little wonder why car accidents are commonplace in the Golden State. In the latest figures available, the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System or SWITRS, reports 3,104 fatalities, 223,128 injuries, 156,909 injury car accidents, and 2,853 fatal traffic collisions. Such numbers are shocking and simply cannot be ignored. If you are involved in a vehicle collision, you’ll certainly want [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:38:38-07:00June 3rd, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Who Can I Bring Action Against in Car Accidents in California?

FDA Mandates New Essure Warnings as Lawsuits Move Forward

Drug manufacturer, Bayer is coming under new scrutiny for its non-surgical contraceptive, Essure. Essure is a non-surgical transcervical sterilization procedure approved in 2002 by the FDA and is intended to be a less costly and safer alternative to tubal ligation. During the outpatient procedure, bendable coils are placed into the fallopian tubes, passed from the vagina through the cervix and uterus. Scar tissue then forms around the coils and blocks the tubes from insemination, according to marketing literature provided by the manufacturer. […]

By |2018-05-26T12:39:03-07:00May 13th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on FDA Mandates New Essure Warnings as Lawsuits Move Forward

The Links Between Talcum Powder, Ovarian Cancer and Asbestos

A lawsuit was filed in St. Louis, Missouri on behalf of a woman named Jaqueline Fox claiming she developed ovarian cancer from using talcum Baby Powder made by drug giant, Johnson & Johnson since the beginning of the 1900s. In February 2016, a St. Louis jury concluded talcum powder contributed to the development of Plaintiff Fox’s ovarian cancer and awarded her family a whopping $72 million in damages. The civil action was actually part of wider claim in the circuit court including almost 60 people. Further, for the second time in three months, a jury has found Johnson & Johnson liable for ovarian cancer potentially caused [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:39:45-07:00May 13th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off on The Links Between Talcum Powder, Ovarian Cancer and Asbestos

What is a Contingency Fee? Contingency Fees Explained

You’ve may have seen or heard about contingency fees, but, don’t have a clear understanding of what these are and how beneficial they are to consumers of personal injury claims. The basic concept of the contingency fee agreement is that a client does not pay upfront expenses. Further, a client does not pay legal fees unless and until the case is won and then the lawyer receives a percentage of the recovery as his or her fee. If the case is lost, there is no legal fee at all for the lawyer. It may be surprising to know that a large number of attorneys are willing [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:40:49-07:00May 9th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on What is a Contingency Fee? Contingency Fees Explained

Car Accident Statistics in Palmdale

With a population of nearly 158,279, Palmdale, California, is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Home to the Antelope Valley Community College and other higher institutions of learning, this is an expanding city. As more people come to know and love Palmdale, the population will continue to grow and that means more vehicles on the road. Collisions can happen in just seconds, leaving the people involved injured. It’s not uncommon for serious bodily harm to occur in even low-speed crashes and property damage to occur. When you are involved in a car accident, it can take a real toll on your life. You [...]

By |2018-05-26T12:41:21-07:00April 29th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Car Accident Statistics in Palmdale

Why Car Drivers Should Have More than the Minimum Auto Insurance Policy

It’s required by California state law for all motorists to carry minimum vehicle insurance. Each states set its own minimum and in California, it is 15/30/5 which refers to bodily injury and property damage liability insurance. For instance, 15/30/5 means coverage up to $15,000 per individual injured in an accident, $30,000 for all persons injured in an accident and $5,000 coverage for property damage. This liability coverage is to protect you from risk should you be sued and held legally responsible if you are in an “at fault” accident. But what happens if someone driving with only minimum coverage hits you? Auto insurance for most drivers [...]

By |2016-03-14T18:33:39-07:00March 14th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Why Car Drivers Should Have More than the Minimum Auto Insurance Policy

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