by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
When you are shopping, you are not expecting to suffer an injury. You are simply out buying food, clothes or other goods. Unfortunately, retail stores are not always up to par. If a store has hazardous conditions, such as an overcrowded aisle or slippery floor, you...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Roads in California and around the country are becoming more dangerous due to the sheer number of distractions a driver will encounter. They include cognitive distraction, visual distraction and manual distraction.Cognitive distraction occurs when drivers are not...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
California residents may be aware that larger and heavier vehicles tend to fare better in accidents than smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient cars, but they may be surprised to learn just how much added vehicular bulk can improve accident survivability. The...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
In California and elsewhere in the United States, the rate of accident-related fatalities are three times higher during the night. This is because there is less sunlight, which makes it harder to see pedestrians and other obstacles that may be on the road. Darkness...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
When driving, it is customary to pass other vehicles using the left lane. However, if someone is going too slow in that lane, it may become necessary to pass on the right side of the road. This could lead to confusion and increase the risk of an accident. In fact,...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
People using their smartphones behind the wheel is a common sight in California. Although the hazards of that behavior are well known, the results of a survey conducted by Progressive Insurance revealed contradictory attitudes about texting and driving. Most view it...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
California motorists may be interested to learn more about the impact that running headlights during daylight hours can have on accident rates. Many drivers are accustomed to using their headlights only at night or during inclement weather conditions. However, studies...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
With the fall season on its way, many California drivers think about the changing of the leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. However, what they may not realize is that fall weather can actually be quite dangerous, particularly because drivers are more likely to encounter...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Premises Liability
Businesses and non-profits in California can suffer or even go under due to dangerous property conditions. A survey by an authority on slip risks shows that many property owners and managers are not aware of common risk areas in their facilities. The survey also found...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
Halloween falls on October 31, but the costume planning and costume selection process may take days, weeks or even months. It can certainly be a lot of fun seeing your children get excited and creative about costumes, and there are many opportunities for bonding and...