A tort is a legal term that describes a wrongful act that causes another person harm. If you are like most Americans, the legal world may be somewhat of a mystery, particularly when it comes to all of the different words used to describe things. For example, if you are involved in a personal injury…

Depending on the facts of your case, you may have a valid claim. If you’re a sports fan, chances are good that sometime in the next few months or in the next year, you’ll attend a game of some sort.  Whether you’re a hockey fan, baseball fan, basketball fan or soccer fan, there are plenty…

Manufacturers, distributers and retailers may be responsible for dangerous or defective products that they sell. When you purchase a product to eat or use in your home, you probably assume that it is safe. After all, if it wasn’t, it wouldn’t be allowed to be on the shelves….right? Unfortunately, as far too many people have…

Common carrier are held to higher standards of care than other drivers. At some point in your life, you have probably ridden in a common carrier — in fact, you may have ridden in one almost every day as a child. Yet most of us do not know exactly what a common carrier is, and…

Keep your speed in check to stay safe on the roadways. If you’re a fan of action movies, you have probably seen some fairly spectacular car crashes — huge explosions, cars careening over hillsides, and rolling over and over before landing upright.  While these collisions may look cool, in real life, they wouldn’t end well…

A consultation with a Bakersfield personal injury attorney can help you understand how to proceed with your case. If you have been hurt in an accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the next steps.  Should you settle with the insurance company? How will you pay your bills?  Do you have grounds for a lawsuit? …

Failure to maintain a big rig can lead to a serious crash Big rig trucks are a necessary part of life in America.  Without them, our store shelves would be empty, our gas stations wouldn’t have fuel, and our hospitals, pharmacies and other services would not have the necessary supplies.  Without a doubt, tractor trailers…

How much do you know about the state minimums for auto insurance? In California, you are required to have car insurance in order to lawfully operate your vehicle.  This rule helps to protect all Californians, as it makes sure that insurance is available in the event that an accident occurs — covering property damage, bodily…

Get covered in case you are in an accident with someone who doesn’t any — or enough — insurance. Like most other states in the country, California has laws that require all licensed drivers to carry automobile insurance.  However, these laws only require a minimal amount of insurance — and not all drivers comply with…

Learn how you may be able to extend the time to file a lawsuit in California. In the legal system, a concept known as the statute of limitations is a strict limitation on when a lawsuit (or criminal charges) can be filed.  If a particular legal action isn’t filed within a specified time period, then…