The Dangers of Texting and Driving
It seems hardly a day goes by without hearing something in the news about an accident caused by texting and driving, in California and throughout the US. Read More
GJEL Legal Blogs
There’s a New Reason for Why Men Don’t Belong in the Kitchen
While many of us are aware of the dangers outside our front door, are we aware of hazards within our own four walls? In an attempt to raise awareness... Read More
The Most Frequent Injuries Landing Young Adults in E.R During Spring Break
Spring break is a vacation period in early spring to be enjoyed by college students in every state of America. Although many jet-set abroad, most stay in the U.S.... Read More
Safest Cars for Teenage Drivers in 2022
There are so many safety factors to consider when your teenager begins driving. When it comes to teen brain development, distracted driving, and graduated license laws, parents have a... 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
America’s Clumsiest Names of 2022
‘Clumsy’ is a word many people use to describe themselves, especially if they’re somewhat accident-prone and have a habit of tripping over, knocking into things, or dropping stuff. However,... Read More
4 Real and 5 Fictional Seinfeld Lawsuits
Gearing up for the holiday weekend, we thought it necessary to revive GJEL Accident Attorneys' legal humor category. With that, we've compiled 9 Seinfeld-related lawsuits, five fictional and four... 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
California Tort Law: Enhanced Damages for Reckless Misconduct
Most lawyers and their clients know that, under California law, a person can be compensated for the full amount of damages (medical expenses, lost earnings, compensation for pain and... 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
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
A driver’s guide to auto insurance claims in California
You don’t necessarily know what will happen if you get into a collision and need help from your insurance provider... Read More
The complicated story behind widening Highway 1 in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County is in the midst of a debate over how to relieve gridlock along Highway 1. Traffic congestion has continued to worsen in recent years along the... Read More
Signs of Road Rage: What You Can Do To Make Roads Safer
What Is Road Rage? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines road rage as “criminal act[s] of violence,” a product of aggressive driving, like tailgating, speeding, and running red... Read More
Seeking punitive damages in California drunk driving accident cases
In motor vehicle personal injury or wrongful death cases where the responsible driver was allegedly intoxicated, the injured plaintiff may want to consider seeking an award of punitive (or... Read More
What is a protected intersection?
As protected bike lanes become more common across the U.S., the way in which we design intersections is also evolving. American cities are on the cusp of implementing the... Read More
Tort claimants’ liability for decedent’s pre-death medical expenses
In California tort litigation arising from a wrongful death, the question often arises as to whether plaintiff claimants bear legal responsibility for the pre-death medical expenses of their decedent.... 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
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