How to Drive in Bad Weather
The rest of the United States might consider San Diego drivers somewhat spoiled when it comes to the weather. San Diego has one of the most consistently pleasant climates in the country. Annual high temperatures typically hover around 70 degrees, and annual lows are usually around 57 degrees. On average, San Diego only sees...
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Most Dangerous Intersections in California [NEW STUDY]
*As part of our commitment to consumer safety, the San Diego car accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger present the first in our data-driven study series: Safety through Numbers. Each month, with the help of data visualization firm 1point21 interactive, we will take a look at a whole host of consumer safety issues to...
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Link Between TBI and Mental Illness
Victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their families have to deal with a wide range of devastating adverse health effects. From memory loss to cognitive difficulties, TBI patients can suffer the effects of their injuries for years. Some never fully return to their prior mental state. While doctors have acquired plenty of information...
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USA Holiday Bus Crash on Interstate 10 in Desert Hot Springs
Were you or a loved one injured in the USA Holiday bus accident on Interstate 10? If so, you’ll likely need some help on the legal side. Estey & Bomberger, a personal injury law firm in southern California, has been helping families of victims and survivors of serious bus accidents – those with catastrophic...
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Steel Trench Plates in the Road are Still a Bad Match for Cyclists
Beyond crashes with cars, single bike crashes -- and the resulting accidents and injuries -- are very common. Often a cyclist will hit a bump created by raised asphalt, hit a speed bump head-on (as did Richard Branson in his recent bike accident), or hit an improperly-ramped steel plate at an awkward or unexpected...
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Who Pays for a Passenger's Medical Bill in the Event of a Car Accident?
It may seem like a passenger’s role in a personal injury case would be more complex than the driver’s, but in truth, it’s the opposite. A passenger not only has all the same rights to compensation as a driver, but he or she has an easier case – since he or she doesn’t have...
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Who Pays Out for a Car Accident Claim? the Driver or the Driver's Insurance Company?
Winning a settlement for your car accident claim can be such a relief that you don’t stop to ask who will pay for your damages. You might not care – as long as someone pays your settlement. Knowing who will pay out for your car accident claim in California, however, is important in deciding...
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Suing for Damages vs. Settling With Insurance After a Car Accident – Which is Best?
After a car accident, you may not know the legal processes available to you. If it’s your first car accident, you probably aren’t savvy to San Diego’s rules for filing a claim. Hiring a car accident attorney is the best way to explore your unique options, but having some knowledge about each possibility on...
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Food Poisoning vs. Stomach Flu – How to Spot the Difference
That telltale rumble in your stomach, those waves of nausea – both signal a miserable 24 hours ahead. But how do you know your symptoms are due to food poisoning or simply a bout of the stomach flu? The two conditions carry many of the same symptoms, but food poisoning is often the result...
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