The AK Blog by Arash Law - California Injury Attorneys - Page 1

TL;DR: Riding a bike on the sidewalk in California is generally legal unless a local ordinance prohibits or restricts it, since state law sets no statewide sidewalk ban. Some cities and counties prohibit sidewalk cycling citywide, while others restrict it only in specific areas. If you ride where local law prohibits it, you may receive a cit...

TL;DR: In most head-on collisions, the driver who crossed the center line usually bears fault, but proving it requires solid evidence like skid marks, witness accounts, and black box data. Severe injuries, medical bills, and insurance disputes follow quickly, while your deadline to file a lawsuit is generally 2 years from the date of the acc...

TL;DR: Property damage is physical harm to your belongings or property, such as a vehicle, home, fence, or business, and you may seek compensation for repairs, replacement, or loss in value. California generally gives you 3 years to file a property damage lawsuit. Report the loss to your insurer promptly. Late reporting alone usually won’t k...

TL;DR: If you are truly an independent contractor, you generally cannot obtain workers’ compensation benefits through the hiring entity. If you were misclassified, you may pursue workers’ compensation benefits, and you may also have a third-party injury claim. You usually have 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing the applicable...

TL;DR: If you get hurt at a trampoline park, you might have a claim. This could be due to unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, gross negligence, or actions outside the scope of a valid waiver. A signed waiver may limit certain ordinary negligence claims, but it does not automatically bar every case.