It is understandable to be in shock after a car accident. It is understandable not to be sure of what you should do. While we have written and shared many blogs about what to do after a car accident, today we are going to focus on the opposite: What not to do in a car…

On Nov. 9, a person was killed after being hit by a train in Memphis. The train collided with the person at the corner of McLemore Avenue and Dunnavant Street, according to WMC Action News 5. Although this incident involved a pedestrian, there are many occasions when motorists and trains meet under sometimes fatal circumstances.…

Bakersfield CA may not be known as the deer capital of the world but during certain times of year we can become overrun with them. While you cannot prevent 100% of deer accidents, there are a few steps you can take to reduce your risk of being involved. Don’t Speed If you are driving through…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), in 2017 there was only one state that had more fatal bike accidents than California. Bike fatalities went up by over 8% in a single year from 2015 and 2016. The most common injuries caused by bike accidents include broken bones, facial injuries, spinal injuries, neck…

If you have lost a loved one, people may tell you to file a wrongful death lawsuit. While this may be a good option, the fact of the matter is that not everyone is eligible to do so. Keep reading to learn who is and who isn’t able to file this type of personal injury…

A new law that went into enforcement earlier this year was designed to crack down on the number of drunk driving accidents by increasing the usage of hi-tech ignition interlock devices (IID). Keep reading to learn more about this process, if it worked, and what you should know if you are involved in an accident…

There has been plenty of evidence lately that seems to show that there are serious risks associated with vaping. We are now learning through reporting from the Associated Press that the FDA may be investigating a new issue: A link between vaping and seizures. Keep reading to learn more and then contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at 800-333-0000…

There is much being said about driverless cars helping to reduce the number of car accidents throughout the country. It is understandable as the number of accidents – particularly fatal accidents – is on the rise and experts point to driver distraction as one of the reasons for the increase. However, as it is becoming…

With bike accidents on the increase, many researchers are looking for ways to reduce the number of accidents or at least to reduce the seriousness of accidents. One obvious place to look is at helmet usage. The latest data shows that for every five adults who suffered a head injury on a bike only one…

Most people know that pedestrians have the right of way on California streets but does that apply to pedestrian accidents in which said pedestrian was jaywalking? The answer is not as simple as a yes or no. Keep reading to get the facts about who is responsible for injuries after a pedestrian is hit while…