by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
One of the most common reasons for injuries and fatalities in California is being involved in an automobile accident. Trucks are often viewed as a significant threat on the road, so it is wise to understand the dangers connected to them. After there has been a crash,...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Premises Liability
Homeowners in California could be held liable for any injuries that an entrant incurs on their property. The success or failure of a premises liability claim may depend, though, on the status of that entrant. The courts will likely focus on whether the entrant was an...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Despite the dangers posed by drowsy driving, around 45% of people in California and across the country say that they have had difficulty staying awake behind the wheel, according to one study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Every year, around 328,000 car...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
Many California residents have heard the sobering statistics about drunk driving related deaths. In the United States 30 people on average die every day in automobile accidents where the driver was drunk. This means approximately one person dies every 48 minutes.These...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Each year, thousands of motorists are killed on roads in California and across the United States. The National Safety Council estimates that approximately 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes each year in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Most of these victims were...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
With so many people in California and across the U.S. taking opioids for chronic or acute pain, it’s not surprising that opioids would factor in some car accidents. In 1993, 2% of all drivers who were to blame for a crash tested positive for opioids, but in...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
California residents who are involved in a truck accident should know that such accidents normally arise for one of five reasons. The first is driver error, and this cuts both ways. In fact, studies show that as much as 81% of all truck crashes involving driver error...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
While most Californians realize that it’s dangerous to drive while distracted, they might be surprised to learn how deadly it can be. According to the National Safety Council, roughly nine people die every day in the U.S. because of distracted driving. About 100...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
According to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatalities resulting from trucking accidents are the highest they’ve been in 30 years. In 2018, more than 880 occupants of large trucks died in accidents on roadways throughout...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
California drivers will want to prepare themselves for winter road conditions. Though it may not happen as often as in other states, winter weather will cause the roads to become wet, icy or snowy. With this comes a loss of traction, longer stopping distances and a...