Category: Laws

Boating in California is a popular pastime, but it’s important to understand the laws and regulations that govern the activity. Boating laws, whether we are talking about laws related to seagoing vessels or vessels on lakes and rivers, are incredibly important to help prevent injuries and ensure safety for everyone on the waterways. Here, our…

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a federal law that allows individuals to sue the United States government for damages resulting from a wrongful act or omission of a federal employee if the employee is acting within the scope of duty required by their job. The FTCA provides a waiver of the sovereign immunity…

There are times when injuries occur, and only one party is responsible for causing harm. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, there is shared fault for an injury, which can complicate the process of one or more people recovering compensation. Here, we want to discuss the shared fault laws in California so you…

When a person sustains an injury that occurs due to the negligence of another individual or entity, they may be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, waiting for an insurance settlement or a personal injury jury verdict to come through can take time. When a personal injury claim is ongoing, victims are often…

Accidents can lead to substantial vehicle damage, and it is crucial for individuals to be able to repair or replace their vehicles promptly and properly. However, there are various laws and regulations that crash victims need to be aware of when they begin the process of getting their vehicle fixed. These laws revolve around estimates,…

When you file a valid insurance claim, you expect to receive compensation, at least to the limits of the insurance policy. However, individuals often wonder how long insurance companies have to respond to a claim. This time frame differs in various states throughout the country, but California has very strict laws about insurance company responses…

Most individuals know that they have to carry insurance on their vehicles at all times in order to remain legal on California roadways. However, what type of insurance do you need? How much insurance is required? Do you have to carry uninsured motorist coverage? Here, we want to examine California car insurance laws so that…

Any person who sustains an injury caused by the negligent or careless actions of another individual or entity in California should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, recovering compensation can be challenging, particularly when it comes to standing up to insurance carriers and well-funded at-fault parties. Even though most injury claims are…

Sustaining an injury can be an incredibly stressful experience, particularly if the injury was caused by the actions of another individual or entity in California. In these situations, injury victims should be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or a civil personal injury lawsuit. However, will you actually have to go to court…

Mopeds are akin to useful, motorized bicycles that allow their users to travel with ease. Though they might not seem as dangerous as vehicles like motorcycles, mopeds also pose risks that could injure riders. California is one of the few states with specific laws surrounding low-powered motor vehicles like mopeds, recognizing the need to safely…