What is uninsured motorist coverage [UM/UIM]?
If you live in California and you are involved in a car accident, the driver who caused the accident is responsible for paying for it. However, drivers rarely pay... Read More
What is the role of the private investigator in a personal injury case?
What is the role of a private investigator? In short, the private investigator helps to determine the series of events that led to the car accident in which you... Read More
California Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements
When an accident occurs in California, whether an automobile accident or an accident such as a slip and fall on someone else’s property, the way that injuries are almost... Read More
Most Unlikely Courtroom Comedies
Last week, we brought you some of the most absurd attempts of replicating judicial in the most unlikely courtroom dramas. Ranging from Chicago to Miracle on 34th Street, it... Read More
If I’m on Medicaid, can they take my entire recovery?
When you sustain a personal injury because of another party’s negligence, you will likely need medical treatment and will have ongoing healthcare needs related to the injury. For residents... Read More
How is loss of earnings calculated if I’m self employed?
How do courts calculate loss of earnings for self-employed plaintiffs in car accident and other personal injury cases? This can be actually a fairly complex issue. If you work... Read More
If I’m in an accident, does it affect my health insurance coverage?
Were you injured recently in a car crash or another accident in Northern California? You might be asking yourself: who will pay for my medical bills, and will using... Read More
What if the person at fault has none or inadequate insurance?
When you are involved in an automobile accident in the state of California, whoever is at fault for the accident is responsible for paying for it. This means that... Read More
Is lane splitting legal in California?
Many motorcyclists (and automobile) drivers ask whether or not lane splitting in California is legal. In our state, lane splitting is a highly contentious issue that is subject to... Read More
How does auto-medical payments insurance work?
When you are involved in an accident, the most concerning part is whether or not you have suffered any injuries, and if so, what the outcome of those injuries... Read More
If my child is injured, how do funds get handled?
When your minor child is injured due to the negligent actions of another, you may feel outraged, heartbroken, and extremely worried about what your child’s future may hold. Further,... Read More
Are bike accidents treated differently than car accidents?
Bicycle accidents and auto accidents, technically, are treated identically under California law. The rules of determining who is at fault are the same. Practically Are They Treated Different? As... Read More
What if I was in a bike accident at night and didn’t have a light or reflective gear?
Bike accidents at night without lights or reflective gear are very difficult cases, understandably. On the other hand, there are exceptions and we have successfully handled these cases. The... Read More
Quick video tips for urban cycling
The team at Grist has put together a nice little video of “biking basics for folks who’ve always wanted to ride, but didn’t dare.” Although a lot of the... Read More
…And that’s why you don’t mouth off in court
Earlier this week, Florida teen Penelope Soto got international attention when a video of her mouthing off to Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat started making the rounds online. In... Read More
Don’t Call The Big Game ‘Super’
Heading into this week’s Super Bowl big game, Samsung has decided to poke a bit of fun at the fact advertisers aren’t allowed to mention the NFL’s trademarked championship... Read More
Safety light offers cyclists moving DIY bike lane
With Governor Brown’s recent veto of the three foot passing bill, there’s a new product popping up specifically for cyclists looking to preserve a bit of personal space. The... Read More
Is there an impending crisis for major law firms?
In a recent segment from Bloomberg Law, law firm consultant Bruce MacEwen has charged that the legal industry is currently facing an “excess capacity.” As a result, MacEwen contends... Read More
Making the bike a family vehicle
Behold, the bicycle minivan. Last week the Bay Citizen featured an article on how some San Francisco parents are opting to make the bike a family vehicle. The article... Read More
New ‘Invisible Bike Helmet’ tries to target fashion forward cyclists
There are plenty of excuses people give for why they don’t wear a helmet. Reasons ranging from the understandable complaint that they’re bulky and hard to carry around to... Read More
LumaHelm Interactive Helmet would allow riders to signal intent to surrounding vehicles
When it comes to cycling, using the proper hand signals is an essential element of making sure you’re riding safely. Now, a new helmet created by Exertion Games Lab... Read More
New York uses poetry to promote pedestrian safety
New York is taking a unique approach to raising awareness for pedestrian safety. As part of an art installation, poetry designed to subtly raise pedestrian awareness have been posted... Read More
Cars 2 Targets Distracted Driving (VIDEO)
As part of the new advertising campaign for this summer’s Pixar animated film Cars 2, Disney has released a public service announcement that warns about the dangers of distracted... Read More
VIDEO: Cell Phone Companies Take On Distracted Driving Car Accidents
The fight against distracted driving started with parents who had lost a teenager to the dangerous practice. Soon, the fight picked up steam, earning high profile supporters like talk... Read More
“Glee” Star Jane Lynch Joins LG in Fight to Reduce Distracted Driving Accidents
Did you make any new years resolutions this winter? For the driving safety parent, cutting down on your child’s use of cell phones behind the wheel is a great... Read More
Remember the Faces of Distracted Driving Car Accidents
We spend a lot of time on the GJEL blog discussing distracted driving and the implications of the dangerous practice on a large scale. Since distracted driving contributes to... Read More
VIDEO: Rewarding Good Drivers Improves Auto Safety
There are a handful of great reasons to drive safely. If you want to avoid vehicular injuries, car damage, or just dodge tickets from police officers, obeying traffic signs... Read More
This Week in Automobile Industry Recalls (With Rap Video)
The country's top auto safety regulator put his rubber stamp on legislation introduced in congress this week that would increase the power of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... Read More