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The Steps to Negotiating a Personal Injury Settlement

Accidents happen, and we all understand that. Still, some accidents may be products of negligence rather than a random occurrence of bad luck. In this case, you may need to seek a personal injury settlement to receive fair compensation. So, how do you go about pursuing a settlement? The process can be a bit complicated. Don’t assume that the other

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How Lane Weaving Can Lead to Trouble for California Motorists

Keeping yourself and others safe should always be the priority for all motorists. Laws such as CVC 21658a that discourage the practice of lane weaving are on the books because of how they help promote road safety. Against their better judgment, though, some drivers may ignore the law and the risks involved by engaging in careless lane weaving anyway. Engaging

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Following Too Closely (Tailgating) Can Lead to Accidents

The road is not the right place to show your aggression. For instance, being aggressive by following too closely can lead to you a violation of CVC 21703. A moment of displaying road aggression on your part can lead to unpleasant consequences. It’s simply not worth it. If you’re not sold on that notion yet, please feel free to read

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Is It Illegal to Eat While Driving in California?

Whenever you’re driving, the focus should always be on staying safe. You cannot allow anything to divert your attention from the road, which is why eating while driving is considered a big no-no. Driving while trying to eat is a bad idea, but is it a violation of the law? That’s one of the questions we’ll be answering in this

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The Legal Age for a Child Passenger on a Motorcycle

Motorcycles are prized for the convenience they provide. You and a motorcycle passenger can reach your destination faster because you don’t get bogged down in traffic constantly. Simply put, traveling by motorcycle is more convenient. Riding together with an adult is no issue as long as both of you follow the laws. But what if you want to take your

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Everything You Need to Know About California Dog Bite Laws

Dogs are much beloved companions, but in rare cases, their aggressive side may injure someone. California dog bite laws provide some protection when those unfortunate incidents do occur. If you were the unfortunate victim of a dog bite, know that there’s a good chance you’re entitled to receive compensation. Given how traumatic suffering that injury can be, that compensation will

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New Motorcycle Rider Tips from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Have you ever thought about becoming a new motorcycle rider? There are some great benefits you can realize from doing so. For starters, you can spend less time on the road because you don’t get bogged down in traffic as often as you would inside a car. New motorcycles are also often cheaper than new cars. You should save up

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Are Punitive Damages Taxable?

Recovering from serious injuries you sustained from a recent accident is a difficult undertaking. You may need to go through lengthy rehabilitation and recovery, which is why a court of law may award you with compensatory and punitive damages. But what are those compensatory and punitive damages? That is a question we’ll be answering in great detail in this article.

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