Pedestrians expose themselves to significant risks when walking adjacent or across roadways. In the United States, the Governors Highway Safety Association reported an estimated 6,000 pedestrian deaths in 2017 alone. California ranks 15th among all states in pedestrian death rates. https://www.prestigelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Copy-of-auto-v.-pedestrian.mp4 The Fundamental Issue: Right-of-Way   Right-of-way issues form the …

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Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be very disturbing and scary. You may feel confused, lost, unsure of what to do, or worried about how you are going to pay the next bill. However, most drivers carry at least some form of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This means that …

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You are driving home from work one evening. You stop at a gas station to fill up before heading to the grocery store to shop for dinner. Suddenly you remember it’s your anniversary. At the flower shop, you pick out the most glamorous bouquet before getting back on the road. …

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In San Jose, a 19-year-old boy is killed after his car swerves off the road before hitting two trees. In Los Angeles, a 32-year-old woman is killed after an SUV slammed into her vehicle at over a 100 miles per hour. In North Carolina, a 6-year-old boy is killed because …

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Yes, but it’s important to clarify what is meant when we say that California Vehicle Codes (such as CVC 22350, which governs unsafe speeds, or CVC 21703, which governs how closely motor vehicle operators are allowed to follow behind others) apply to the litigation of a car accident dispute. Let’s …

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