You’re explaining how a driver hit you when the insurance adjuster asks whether you were wearing a helmet. Not wearing one does not automatically defeat your California injury claim. The bicycle helmet law in California for adults generally does not require helmets on conventional bicycles. But an insurer may argue that a helmet would have reduced your injuries—a separate question…
Your medical bills are arriving, but you still do not know the name of the driver who hit you. After a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in California, uninsured motorist (UM) coverage may provide compensation even if the driver is never identified. The key is whether an auto policy covers you while walking and whether you meet California’s special claim requirements, including…
A broken staircase is visible. So is a large hole in a walkway or an obstacle blocking the only practical route into a building. When someone gets hurt by a danger they could see, a property owner may argue that the condition was too obvious to create liability. California law is more nuanced. An open and obvious hazard in California…
Being struck by a vehicle can cause devastating injuries regardless of where you entered the roadway. Yet pedestrians who crossed somewhere other than a designated crosswalk often worry that this decision prevents them from seeking compensation. California law does not treat fault that simply. For a jaywalking accident California fault depends on the conduct of both the pedestrian and motorist.…
Owning a motorcycle is a fun and exciting experience. California’s beautiful landscapes provide an avid motorcyclist with gorgeous views and adventure. Many riders hope to bring family or friends along on a ride but aren’t sure what the motorcycle passenger laws are in California. Before you take someone along with you on a ride, read on to learn more about…
