If a guardrail failed, you may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer. Across the nation and especially here in California, with our scenic winding roads, guardrails are a fact of life. They protect cars, drivers and passengers, and can prevent a bad situation — such as an accident — from turning into…

Check to see if your baby’s car seat is impacted by this recall. As parents, we all want to do what is best for our kids — from feeding them the healthiest foods to making sure that they have the most educational toys to making sure that they are safe in the car when they…

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…