Author Archives: Jean-Simon Serrano
Steps To Take If I Hit A Cyclist With My Car
According to The National Safety Council, there were approximately 325,000 preventable non-fatal injuries from bicycle transportation incidents in 2020. With an increasing number of Americans taking to the road with bicycles, it seems reasonable to assume that more accidents are likely to occur, and many drivers may be wondering: What do I do if… Read More »
Does Primary Assumption of the Risk Apply to a Mandatory Physical Education Class?
Does Primary Assumption of the Risk Apply to a Mandatory Physical Education Class? This was the question taken up by the Second District Court of Appeal in the case of Nigel B. v. Burbank Unified School District (2023) 2023 Cal. App. LEXIS 506. As a quick reminder, the primary assumption of the risk doctrine… Read More »
Is an Apartment Owner Liable for a Tenant who Falls While Trying to Climb Onto Their Balcony?
A tenant locked himself out of his apartment. Because of the hour, he could not get assistant from the managers of the building and decided to find his own, creative, way into the apartment. He took the stairs to the roof of the building and attempted to drop from the roof to his top… Read More »
Staying Safe On The Road: Tips For Avoiding Single Vehicle Accidents
While many crashes involve multiple vehicles, single vehicle accidents come with their own risks. These accidents occur when a car or other motor vehicle collides with an object or veers off the road without involving another vehicle. Understanding the common causes of single vehicle accidents and implementing preventive measures can ensure a safer driving… Read More »
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress from Hearing a Loved One Get Injured Over the Phone?
Imagine you’re on the phone with your daughter as she is driving to make an appointment with a realtor. You know the route she is driving because she’s asking you for directions. She approaches an intersection where she needs to make a left hand turn. Traffic coming from the left and right do not… Read More »
Scooter Rental Company Liable for Location of Discarded Rental Scooter?
In the recent case, Hacala v. Bird Rides, Inc. 2023 Cal. App. LEXIS 270, the Court of Appeal was asked to answer the following question: Is Bird, a scooter rental company, liable for the location of its discarded rental scooter? The case involved a company named Bird Rides, Inc. For the unfamiliar, the Court… Read More »
What Drivers Need To Know About Reducing Risks Of Animal Car Accidents
As winter gives way to spring, animals may emerge and appear more frequently on California’s roadways. Drivers can limit the potential for animal car accidents by taking steps such as limiting their speed and being vigilant about their surroundings. If you experience a car accident, contact the California attorneys at Heiting & Irwin by… Read More »
Is a Request to Preserve Evidence a Section 364 Notice Letter?
Section 364 of the Civil Code reads (in part): (a) No action based upon the health care provider’s professional negligence may be commenced unless the defendant has been given at least 90 days’ prior notice of the intention to commence the action. (b) No particular form of notice is required, but it shall notify the defendant… Read More »
Car Accidents Involving Elderly Drivers
As more people are living longer, the number of elderly drivers on the road is increasing. Many elderly people enjoy driving as a way of maintaining their independence. However, studies indicate that elderly drivers do present greater risk factors than their younger counterparts, creating significant concern in some insurance carriers over car accidents involving… Read More »
Car Accidents And DashCams
A dashcam is a small digital recording device you can mount on the dashboard or windshield to record the view in front of the vehicle continuously. Most of the cameras begin recording automatically when the automobile is running. They also start recording after specific events trigger the dashcam. While the basic models focus on… Read More »
