The Largest Class Action Lawsuits & Settlements
It has been a big year for class action lawsuits. Most recently, thousands of Toyota drivers have sued the Japanese auto giant for injuries and loss of investment resulting... Read More
11 Common Christmas Holiday Injuries & Accidents (and how to avoid them)
Each year, the holiday season brings excitement about seeing family, eating delicious meals, and even opening a few presents. For some, the season marks a series of events complete... Read More
Police Officer Fired After Deadly Crash
A Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputy has been fired from his position after being found primarily responsible for a fatal accident that occurred on January 9th, 2022. Eric Fulmer was... Read More
Autonomous Robotaxi Involved in San Francisco Collision
San Francisco, CA – Concerns about the safety of autonomous driving technology are on the rise after a Cruise robotaxi recently collided with the back of a bus in... Read More
Tragic Bicycle Accident in Stockton Results in Fatality
Stockton, CA – A devastating accident occurred on Tuesday, claiming the life of a 52-year-old bicyclist after being struck by a semi-truck. The collision took place on Mariposa Road,... Read More
Medical malpractice and Michael Jackson’s death
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys does NOT handle Medical Malpractice cases. To find a Medical Malpractice attorney please check with the California State Bar. Propofol is typically used as a... Read More
How to conquer car rental insurance scare tactics
We’ll discuss California laws governing car rentals, the various insurance-like products that rental companies sell, and free or low-cost alternatives. Read More
Top 10 Powerful Legal Documentary Films
People who follow the news in the United States are not strangers to disturbing legal stories that often dominate the headlines. From the Casey Anthony trial that concluded last... Read More
Here Are The Top Causes of Distracted Driving
These 15 Driving Distractions Could Ruin Your Day. Wouldn’t it be nice to settle in to your morning commute in total relaxation, catching up with a friend in the... Read More
Here are the Scariest Roads in California
What comes to mind when you think of traffic laws? There are right-of-way rules that say who yields and who proceeds at traffic intersections and crosswalks. And speed limits.... Read More
Bankrupt Bluegogo Auctions Leftover Bikes for as Little as $1 Each
While LimeBike’s rapid expansion has brought thousands of bikes to dozens of cities across the U.S., not all dockless bike share operators have found success. Bluegogo, the first dockless... Read More
BART’s Excursion Fare: How the Agency Earns Millions from Passengers Not Riding Trains
Been in a situation where you need to exit a BART station shortly after entering it? If so, chances are you’ve been hit by BART’s Excursion Fare. Read More
The Transbay Transit Center Needs a Shuttle Connection to Caltrain
Just because DTX remains in limbo doesn’t mean that Caltrain’s 4th & King Station and the Transbay Transit Center should be disconnected indefinitely. Read More
BART should eliminate platform door markings for new train fleet
Lines often extend across the entire platform adjacent to large swaths of empty spaces between doors, making entering and exiting the platform difficult. Read More
Smartphone Use While Driving: The Next Frontier in California Punitive Damages Law?
It is hard to think of any public safety issue that has received more attention over the last few years than the use of smartphones while driving... Read More
Could Caltrain Have Avoided Brutal Cuts to Weekend Service?
There’s no sugarcoating how brutal these cuts will be for weekend passengers traveling to work, a Giants’ game, or other events and activities. Read More
‘Shops at the Ridge’ Create Suburban Dystopia at 51st and Broadway
Due to a lack of vision coupled with mismanaged implementation, the 51st and Broadway area has become even more of a mess today than it was before. Read More
Bakersfield Moves Forward with Horrific Centennial Corridor Project
The City of Bakersfield and Caltrans has continued down a failed 1950s path toward social, economic, and environmental ruin. Read More
The ‘rescue doctrine’ in California: whose fault counts?
As common law doctrines evolve, sometimes their rationale, and proper application, can get lost; that can be because of just one “less than thoughtful” reported appellate decision. One example... Read More
Public access to court records vs. litigant privacy: leveling the playing field
Pursuant to Rule of Court 2.550(c) and its predecessor, California court records have long been “presumed to be open” to the public, absent exceptions for confidentiality required by law.... Read More
The legal liability of a social host in California
It happens more than it should. Someone (here we will call her Ms. H.) invites some friends, maybe a lot of friends and maybe their friends as well, to... Read More
California Spousal Privilege and Related Concerns
Assume the following factual scenario: a serious car accident occurs, injuring the plaintiff. Just after the accident, the insured defendant called her husband and discussed, in detail, the now... Read More