Top Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Carson, California

Truck accidents on Carson’s major highways often leave devastating consequences due to the sheer size and weight of commercial vehicles. California imposes strict limits on truck operations: Vehicle Code § 35550 restricts maximum truck weights to protect road safety, while the law prohibits truck drivers from exceeding legally allowed hours behind the wheel to prevent fatigue.

Carriers also have obligations under Vehicle Code § 34501, which requires routine safety inspections and maintenance.

If a trucking company ignores these rules and an accident occurs, Evidence Code § 669 allows courts to treat the violation as “negligence per se”—automatic proof of negligence.

Motorcyclists face unique dangers on Carson’s crowded streets. California requires helmets for all riders under Vehicle Code § 27803, and drivers are obligated to share the road responsibly.

Unsafe lane straddling, prohibited by Vehicle Code § 21658, is a frequent cause of collisions. Drivers must also maintain at least three feet when passing motorcycles, a law designed to reduce close-call crashes that often happen.
When drivers ignore these duties, they violate Civil Code § 1714’s general duty of care and can be held responsible for injuries ranging from broken bones to spinal cord damage.

Carson’s busy intersections and school zones put pedestrians and cyclists at constant risk. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks under Vehicle Code § 21950 and avoid collisions even when pedestrians are outside crosswalks under Vehicle Code § 21954.

For cyclists, Vehicle Code § 21200 grants the same rights and responsibilities as drivers, while Vehicle Code § 21202 requires cyclists to ride close to the right edge of the roadway except where unsafe.

Running red lights, prohibited by Vehicle Code § 21453, is a leading cause of pedestrian deaths in Los Angeles County. When drivers ignore these rules, they violate the fundamental duty of care and can be held fully accountable.

Rideshare accidents are complex because liability depends on the driver’s status at the time. Uber and Lyft must carry commercial insurance that covers accidents while a driver is logged into the app or transporting passengers. If the driver is off duty, their personal insurance applies.

California law also imposes a heightened duty of care on carriers (Civil Code § 2100), requiring rideshare drivers to exercise the highest diligence in transporting passengers safely.

Negligence principles under Civil Code § 1714 and coverage requirements ensure that injured parties have a path to compensation.

Carson residents bitten by a dog are protected by one of California’s strongest liability laws. Civil Code § 3342 imposes strict liability on dog owners, meaning they are responsible for a bite injury even if the dog has never been aggressive before. Unlike some states, victims don’t need to prove negligence.

In extreme cases, if an owner knowingly keeps a dangerous dog, Penal Code § 399 allows for criminal charges when that animal causes injury or death. If the attack involved reckless disregard for safety, victims may also pursue punitive damages under Civil Code § 3294.

Slip and fall cases in Carson often stem from wet floors, cracked sidewalks, or poorly lit parking lots. California law requires property owners to maintain their premises safely.

Under Civil Code § 1714(a), owners have a duty of ordinary care to prevent foreseeable harm to visitors. If the property belongs to a public entity, Government Code § 835 allows claims when unsafe conditions like broken steps or potholes cause injury.

Victims can pursue damages under Civil Code § 3281, which gives every person harmed by another’s wrongful act the right to compensation. When owners fail to follow building safety codes, Evidence Code § 669 makes those violations presumptive proof of negligence.

Wrongful death cases are among the most painful matters we handle. When negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct leads to death, California law gives families the right to pursue compensation.

Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 specifies who can file these claims, typically spouses, children, or dependents, while § 377.61 authorizes recovery for funeral costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship.

Underlying all wrongful death claims is Civil Code § 1714, which creates the general duty of care. In cases involving reckless or malicious conduct, Civil Code § 3294 also permits punitive damages to punish and deter extreme misconduct.