Differences Between Mass Tort and Class Action Lawsuits
When it comes to dangerous and defective products, many plaintiffs suffer similar injuries due to the same act or acts of negligence. Filing hundreds of individual lawsuits against the product’s manufacturer can be costly and time consuming, so many attorneys turn to two large lawsuit options to streamline the claims: mass torts, or multidistrict...
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City of San Diego's Scooter Vehicle Code & Statutes
San Diego permits residents to utilize electric scooters as a mode of intra-city transportation. Electric scooters pose several benefits not only to individual riders but to the cities that recognize their value as public transit. E-scooters are more environmentally sustainable than other forms of public transit, and although they won’t replace other modes of...
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Are Electric Scooters Legal on Sidewalks in San Diego
Electric scooters provide a mode of transportation that is both fun and cost-effective. E-scooters allow riders to traverse their city with ease while ultimately leaving less of an environmental impact than traditional passenger cars. With the growing popularity of these motor vehicles, riders must remain up-to-date on the new rules and regulations surrounding their...
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What Percentage of Winnings Do Personal Injury Attorneys Get in CA?
Hiring an attorney to handle a personal injury claim in California can help victims make sure insurance companies and defendants do not take advantage of them. It can also improve the odds of obtaining maximum compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Many accident victims hesitate to hire attorneys,...
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What Are the Dangers of Falling Asleep at the Wheel?
As a driver in California, it is your duty not to drive if you feel too fatigued to safely get to your destination. Drowsy driving could be detrimental not only to your own well-being but to that of everyone else on the roadway. California Drowsy Driving Facts Over a 10-year period, an estimated 41,228...
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Uber Driver Charged for Rapes in San Luis Obispo
Uber driver Alfonso Alarcon-Nunez is a 39 year old recently arrested in his Santa Maria home for multiple charges sexual assault of at least four women in San Luis Obispo. The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office says that there may be additional victims of this rapist in both San Luis Obispo and...
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Ex-Uber Driver Arrested for Rape in San Diego, Trial Begins
Former Uber driver John David Sanchez, 53, of San Diego, is accused of serial rape; the youngest alleged victim is 13 years old. In addition to being a former driver for Uber, he also worked as a DJ and ran a video production/distribution company. There are a total of seven victims in this case....
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Penalties for Running a Red Light in California
Red light running is one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents in California. Ignoring traffic signals puts everyone on the roadway in danger. It is every driver’s responsibility to obey roadway rules, including coming to complete stops at red lights. If a driver runs a red light, he or she could face...
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How Safe Are Uber Rides?
Since its debut in 2009, the rideshare app Uber has exploded in popularity. Uber and competitors like Lyft have been so successful that they’ve made a significant impact on the taxicab industry. With low prices, superb convenience, and high-quality transportation services, Uber is an excellent option for thousands of users. Yet what many people...
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