What to do if you believe you have a workplace-related complaint?
Employees sometimes find themselves victims of actions at their workplaces that are discriminatory, harassing, and/or illegal, and that make it very hard, even impossible, to continue to work under such terrible conditions. The first thing to do is to recognize that such actions are likely illegal, and that you have rights to be free of […]
read moreAAA study: hands-free texting still dangerous
In a landmark research study, the American Automobile Association (AAA) proved right the fears of safety experts around the country: using hands-free technology to compose and respond to texts and emails wirelessly is just as distracting as typing them in by hand. The study used a number of different data collection methods, including interior mounted […]
read moreMild concussions can cause serious injuries
According to a recent study published in the journal Radiology, patients who have suffered mild traumatic brain injuries exhibit damage to the brain that is similar to patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The study provides yet more proof that even mild head injuries can lead to more serious complications than previously believed. Experts estimate that approximately […]
read moreMotorcycle in accident with bus on the 101 early Tuesday morning
Around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, a motorcyclist was severely injured when his bike collided with a 36-passenger bus on U.S. Highway 101. The serious motorcycle accident took place before morning rush hour, but several lanes of southbound 101 had to be closed down for two hours. The crash occurred on the Southbound 101 just north […]
read moreRuling says drivers who use mobile map apps run afoul of the law
Like dozens of other states, California has enacted legislation that prohibits drivers from texting behind the wheel. Of course, as is often the case, the legislation tends to lag behind the technology. While texting is still incredibly commonplace, other types of mobile device use are arguably just as dangerous. But, anti-texting legislation is not always […]
read moreImproving the roads through teen car insurance and driver safety
Statistics from the Center for Disease Control amply demonstrate that teen drivers pose a higher risk behind the wheel than older drivers with more experience, but most teens and parents aren’t aware of what those risks mean. High auto insurance premiums may be the least of a parent’s worries if their son or daughter is […]
read moreSemi-truck smashes into police car, officer and pedestrian
An unfortunate accident in Southern California yesterday left two people with “moderate” injuries and a bunch of unanswered questions about the truck driver at fault. The truck accident occurred in Ventura County on Highway 101, where a police officer was dealing with a pedestrian on the side of the highway. It is unknown why the […]
read moreWhat you need to know if you are in a car accident
If you are ever involved in car accidents, there are some things we at The Cartwright Law Firm would like you to remember: it is likely no one else will be looking out for your best interests, so you need to know the right things to do, if possible at the time of the accident, […]
read moreTragic accident claims life of 6-year-old California girl
It is the thing we all fear when we hear about a car accident — that the crash was so violent, so destructive, that someone lost their life. This sentiment is even more tragic when the car accident involves fatal injuries to a very young person who had so much life to look forward to. […]
read moreAmerica’s Cup boat accident claims life of medal-winning olympian
The America’s Cup is a historic yachting competition that goes all the way back to 1851. The one-on-one boat race pits two yacht clubs against each other; and the winner obtains the oldest active trophy in international sport, the America’s Cup. San Francisco is playing host of the latest edition of the competition. However, late […]
read moreTexter could be liable in distracted driver accidents
While the following story does not originate here in California, most Bay Area residents have seen the inepititude of people operating their cars while texting. It is an infuriating sight, as the driver exponentially increases his or her chances of being involved in an accident, needlessly harming others in the process. Drivers are already held […]
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