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Longer days, warmer weather, and time off from school make summer one of the busiest seasons for travel and outdoor activity across California. The Golden State is the top tourist destination in the United States, attracting hundreds of millions of visitors annually. With more people on the road and in public spaces, hospital emergency rooms often see a spike in accident-related injuries from June through August.
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation through a personal injury, premises liability, or wrongful death claim. Our knowledgeable Fremont, CA personal injury attorney can take appropriate action against the responsible party and fight to maximize your compensation.
California typically experiences a seasonal increase in various types of accidents. Summer is known for higher volumes of traffic, especially on weekends and around holidays. Summertime holiday celebrations, which include Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, often involve the consumption of alcohol. Drunk driving accidents often increase during those times. The heat of summer can also lead to vehicle issues, including tire blowouts and engine overheating.
Approximately 6 million motor vehicle collisions happen every year in the U.S. That averages over 16,000 per day, with many of these crashes causing injuries and deaths. If someone else is responsible for your accident, you may qualify to seek compensation through a personal injury claim.
But what if more than one party is at fault for your car crash? Does that mean you will need to file multiple claims to get the compensation you deserve? Accident claims with several at-fault parties can be challenging, but our knowledgeable Gilroy, CA personal injury attorney knows how to overcome those challenges.
Around 94 percent of all motor vehicle collisions are caused by driver errors. Following too closely, speeding, distracted driving, failing to yield the right of way, and driving while drunk or high are examples of those negligent driving behaviors. Sometimes, factors other than driver errors contribute to accidents. Other factors include poorly maintained roads, defective auto parts, and even improperly loaded cargo.
Low-level drug crimes are one of the most common types of criminal charges in California. Recent changes in state laws have reduced the penalties for some drug crimes while increasing others. Drug diversion programs provide an alternative to convictions for some non-violent drug charges, but not everyone is eligible for these programs.
Participation in a diversion program has several advantages. Our knowledgeable Palo Alto, CA criminal defense lawyer will help you verify whether you are eligible and work toward the best possible outcome for your drug charges.
If you qualify, a drug diversion program could help you avoid a conviction and jail time. These programs have different requirements, but either is better than a conviction. Convictions can mean jail time, fines, and other penalties. The long-term effects of a conviction could limit your employment or housing opportunities, along with other consequences.
Many news stories about car accidents mention injured drivers. However, passengers can also be hurt or killed in collisions. A May 4th, 2025, accident in San Jose is a prime example. A car drifted off the side of Highway 85, went up an embankment, and turned over. The passenger was ejected during the rollover and died from his injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver sustained minor injuries and was later charged with suspected DUI.
If you were injured in a crash as a passenger, the skilled legal assistance of our Santa Clara County personal injury attorney is invaluable. We will investigate your collision, determine all at-fault parties, and help you pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.
Passengers typically do not bear any fault for causing car accidents. However, the driver of the car a passenger is riding in, other motorists, and even pedestrians can share fault. Fault in personal injury cases like these refers to responsibility for contributing to the accident. Liability for paying your damages is based on fault. Common car accident causes include distracted or drunk driving, speeding, tailgating, and running stoplights.
You may be involved in a nasty breakup, or your significant other may want to get back at you for other reasons. Someone you barely know could accuse you of stalking or making threats. Whatever the reasons behind the allegations, stalking and threatening are serious crimes that come with dire consequences if you are convicted. You need an experienced San Jose criminal defense attorney on your side to protect your rights and work toward the best possible outcome.
Stalking covers a variety of behaviors that make the alleged victim feel threatened or in fear for his or her safety. Examples of stalking include:
Most people have heard that if you are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for your damages by filing a personal injury claim. That sounds great, but do you know what negligence and damages are? These are two of the key terms used in these claims, and you need to understand their meanings and how they apply to your case.
Our knowledgeable Santa Clara County, CA personal injury lawyer may use these and other common legal terms when discussing your case. If you are unsure what they mean, just ask. We will fight for maximum compensation on your behalf, but we also want you to remain fully informed.
Personal injury cases can be complicated, but that does not mean you need to be confused by the legal terms used, such as:
Many people believe that theft and burglary are just different words that describe the same thing. While these actions both fall under the category of property crimes, there are important distinctions. A suspect can be charged with either or both crimes, and each carries its own penalties. If you are under investigation for or have been charged with these crimes, you need a competent Palo Alto, CA property crimes defense lawyer who will fight hard to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
Sometimes, someone goes into a commercial building, residence, or another kind of structure with the intent to steal something or commit another crime. Breaking and entering the structure is often associated with burglary, but you could be arrested on a burglary charge without forcing your way in. Suspects can also be charged with either first- or second-degree burglary even if they do not follow through with their intent.
According to California law, any driver involved in a crash that produces injuries or fatalities is required to remain at the scene of the accident. Violating this law can result in fines and jail time. However, hit-and-run accidents are still common. In fact, in 2022, Santa Clara County saw 283 hit-and-run crashes with victims who were injured or even killed and on March 4th, 2025, a driver attempted to flee the scene of an accident in Watsonville after hitting six other vehicles, including a school bus.
Many criminal charges can be prosecuted at either the state or federal level, including credit card fraud and similar crimes related to access devices. While states handle many credit card fraud cases, federal law enforcement agencies can sometimes elevate those charges to a higher level.
Fraud often brings a felony charge, and a conviction could have severe consequences. You need an experienced San Jose, CA criminal defense lawyer on your side to protect your rights and best interests.
Almost everyone has debit or credit cards these days. They can be used in person or online to purchase goods or transfer money. Credit card fraud describes several illegal uses of these access devices, including:
On January 29th, CBS News reported San Jose’s third fatal traffic accident of 2025. The victims in all three fatal crashes were pedestrians. As of 2022, fatal pedestrian collisions had increased by 83 percent nationwide over the nation’s low in 2009. Even if these crashes are not fatal, victims often sustain catastrophic injuries that change their lives.
Pedestrian injuries are often severe or fatal. You may be eligible to collect compensation after a pedestrian accident; injured victims could file a personal injury claim, and survivors of fatal victims could file a wrongful death claim. Partnering with an experienced San Jose, CA personal injury attorney can maximize the amount you could receive.
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