Now more than ever, residents of Carlsbad are commuting to work and enjoying the beautiful coastline on motorcycles. It is exhilarating and cost-efficient to ride a motorcycle in Carlsbad, but it can also be extremely dangerous. Motorcycles provide no protection for riders, and they are less stable and visible than cars. Therefore, it is common […]
Learn More About Motorcycle Accident Wrongful DeathThere are many types of serious injuries that can affect the victim’s quality of life for months or even years. A catastrophic injury is one that results in death, a permanent disability, or a long-term injury. It is possible to suffer a catastrophic injury in a Carlsbad car crash, bike accident, slip-and-fall accident, or any […]
Learn More About Seeking Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries in CarlsbadIn December, a 51-year-old woman was killed in a Carlsbad car accident when an SUV drove onto the sidewalk and struck her as she was jogging. According to a Carlsbad Patch news report, the authorities are still trying to find the driver responsible for the fatal crash, which took place the morning of December 28, […]
Learn More About Carlsbad Police Search for Driver Responsible for Fatal CrashUber has embarked on a new project called “Uber Safe,” which allows potential riders to get a free ride if they are over the legal limit. The new program involves a small kiosk where riders can blow into a Breathalyzer to determine their blood alcohol level. If they are over the limit, an Uber driver […]
Learn More About Uber Offers Free Rides for Impaired DriversCarlsbad is a great city to live in if you love riding a bike. There are about 50 miles of bike trails in Carlsbad including the 6-mile Aviara Trail, the three-mile unpaved Hosp Grove Trail and the four miles of trails in the Rancho La Costa Preserve. There are also ample opportunities to ride on […]
Learn More About Safety Tips for Carlsbad BicyclistsYou don’t have to be involved in a high-speed Carlsbad car accident to suffer long-term consequences. Even relatively minor car accidents can result in debilitating symptoms if your head is injured or your brain suffers trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were about 2.5 million emergency department visits, hospitalizations, […]
Learn More About Head Injuries in Auto AccidentsDrunk driving collisions often result in severe injuries and fatalities. In such cases, drunk drivers, in addition to facing criminal charges, can be held civilly liable as well for the injuries and damages they cause. If a drunk driver has hurt you or a loved one in a Carlsbad car accident, you may be able […]
Learn More About Protecting Your Rights after a Carlsbad DUI CrashUnder California law, drivers are required to yield to pedestrians crossing the road. They also must exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians who are crossing at dangerous locations. If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, you could face citations from the authorities and financial liability for the pedestrian’s medical bills, suffering and […]
Learn More About Five Tips to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents in CarlsbadHit-and-run accidents are all too common in San Diego. Drivers who fear that they will face citations, fees, fines, criminal charges and civil litigation often flee the scene of the crash instead of obeying the law and remaining at the crash site. If the car that struck you has sped away, there are steps you […]
Learn More About What to Do if You Have Been Injured in a Hit and Run CrashCarlsbad officials are considering a number of ways to make the streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. On January 6, 2015, city officials announced the launch of the Walk + Bike Carlsbad campaign, which aims to encourage biking and walking while making local roadways safer. According to a news report in The Coast News, the […]
Learn More About Pedestrian and Bike Safety Campaign Launched in Carlsbad