Fault, Subrogation and Money
If you’re hurt in an accident you may need medical care for a long time before receiving compensation from the individual who caused it. Your insurance policy will most likely cover this treatment out of their own funds – before it can be recovered from the at-fault party. Subrogation is a legal phrase that refers […]
Texting and Driving is a Known Hazard — So Why Can’t We Stop?
Distracted driving causes accidents every day in the USA, and despite expensive campaigns and initiatives launched to promote awareness of the danger of texting while driving, we still do it. A recent ZenDrive study revealed that drivers used smartphones on almost all trips in the car (about 88% of trips taken in the given period). We know about the […]
Dog Bite Laws in San Bernardino
According to recent studies, dog bite incidents are probably a lot more common than you realize. One study estimates that over 316,000 people visit hospital emergency rooms each year as the result of a dog bite, which breaks down to about 898 cases per day. While it’s always important to seek medical attention as soon […]
New 2018 Car Accident Stats Paint a Grim Picture in San Bernardino County and Beyond
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, roughly 37,000 people die in car accidents on the roads in the United States each year. In addition to that, another 2.35 million people are either injured or seriously disabled. Of those 37,000 deaths, 1,600 of them are children under the age of 15. These stats […]
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in San Bernardino?
For most people, a wrongful death situation is a worst nightmare come true. Nobody wants to think about losing their life due to the actions of someone else, but this is something that is unfortunately common – regardless of where you live, where you work, how old you are and other factors. One of the […]
Premises Liability: What You Need to Know
Whenever you visit another location – be it a commercial business like a retail store or the private residence of a friend or family member – they have a duty to make sure that you are protected from certain types of accidents and injuries. A failure to do so would fall under the category of […]
Misconceptions About Wrongful Death Lawsuits in San Bernardino
Wrongful death lawsuits are understandably complicated, which has led to a wide range of different misconceptions cropping up over the years. One of the most important ways to guarantee that you’re making the right decisions in terms of whether or not to bring about a wrongful death case in San Bernardino or anywhere else involves […]
Bus Accidents: What To Do In Case of an Injury and What You NEED To Know
One of the most important things to understand as a passenger of a bus is that by stepping onto the vehicle, you are entering into an agreement with the driver that goes above and beyond just getting from “Point A” to “Point B.” You are entrusting not just your safety, but the safety of everyone […]
How To Avoid Accidents On The Freeway
Accidents are all too common on freeways and when you look at the way people drive on them, it is no surprise. The best way to drive on any freeway is to drive defensively and abide by some common freeway driving rules. Driving on the freeway is entirely different from driving on other roads. To […]
When A Dog Bites Harshbarger Law Has You Covered
Accidents come in many shapes and sizes with one of the more common being dog attacks. While most dog attacks lead to a minor injuries there are still more than a few that lead to severe disabilities and/or death. Fortunately, there are lawyers who specialize in handling cases involving dog attacks. If you have a […]