by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
California truck drivers and carriers may want to learn about a new rule announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The new rule provides more severe penalties for carriers, brokers and shippers who coerce truck drivers into driving through threats...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Wrongful Death
California wheelchair users may be more vulnerable than other pedestrians to injury when hit by a car. According to a study conducted by Georgetown University researchers, wheelchair users are 36 percent more likely to be killed in an accident than pedestrians who are...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
A ruling handed down by a New York federal judge may open General Motors to punitive damages in addition to actual damages incurred by people in California and elsewhere whose vehicles’ ignition switches proved to be faulty, costing the lives of at least 169...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Although California parents realize that peer pressure can be difficult for their teen drivers to resist, they also understand that the financial aftermath of a DUI accident can be difficult for the entire family. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
by Michael R. Kaiser | California
Candy, costumes, decorations, haunted houses: Halloween is fun. However, as we see year after year, it can also be a dangerous time to be driving or walking around at night. Here are some things to keep in mind as you’re enjoying your holiday this...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Many people are killed in car accidents in California every year. While the overall fatality rate for motor vehicle accidents has decreased over the past three years, it still remains as a significant cause of early death.According to Centers for Disease Control and...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Wrongful Death
As many Californians know, Paul Walker died in 2013 after a Porsche he was a passenger in crashed into a cement lamppost and burned. His daughter has filed a lawsuit through a guardian because of her age, alleging that the manufacturer did not provide adequate safety...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
California motorists are likely aware that in 2014, automakers recalled a record-breaking 64 million vehicles in the United States, and deadly defects plagued some of the vehicles. Ignition switch defects now acknowledged by General Motors Corp. resulted in...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
California residents should be aware that motor vehicle accidents can cause physical injuries that might not appear right away. In some cases, the mental fog that might follow an accident can make it difficult to focus or think, masking symptoms. Some people are hit...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Many California roadways feature rumble strips embedded at the edge of the roadway that are designed to rouse motorists who have fallen asleep at the wheel by causing their vehicles to vibrate. These highway safety features have been in use for decades, but new...
