Pedestrian accidents are far too common in our communities. According to a report from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), approximately 13,500 pedestrians are injured in crashes in the state every…
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of premises liability claims. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports that more than one million people seek emergency medical care for…
Many children require some form of specialized services at school. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that 6.7 million American children — nearly one in every seven students enrolled in public…
IEP definition: An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal/educational document that must be developed at public schools for each child who requires special education services. Students with special needs have important…
Auto accidents are among the leading causes of serious injuries in California. The California Office of Traffic Safety estimates that nearly 250,000 people are injured in traffic collisions each year. Following an…
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Getting bitten by a dog can be extraordinarily traumatic — a victim may…
“I was hit by a car on my bicycle.” A serious bicycle accident in Monterey County can be devastating. A bicyclist can suffer serious physical and psychological injuries in an accident. Often,…
Truck accidents are not like ordinary motor vehicle crashes. The injuries are usually much more severe, and many people can unfortunately die. Commercial trucks, also known as tractor-trailers, semis, and big rigs,…
Some accidents leave victims with life-changing injuries, and other accidents result in a victim’s death. In California, surviving family members can bring a lawsuit for wrongful death. These lawsuits are complex, and…
Large commercial trucks are the primary reason we can enjoy fresh fruit in winter and consumer goods produced across the country. However, these trucks—also called “big rigs” or 18 wheelers—can cause serious…