The new law will make it illegal for Uber drivers to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of 0.04 or higher. Effective July 1, 2018, California ride-sharing drivers, like Uber and Lyft , and other commercial-for-hire vehicles will have stringent DUI laws.
The AB 2687 bill will amend the Vehicle Code Section 23152 (e): Commencing July 1, 2018, it shall be unlawful for a person who has 0.04 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a motor vehicle when a passenger for hire is a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the offense, and concurrently to do any act forbidden by law or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver. For purposes of this subdivision, “passenger for hire” means a passenger for whom consideration is of carriage in the vehicle.
Moreover, this considers to the owner, operator, agent, or any other person having an interest in the vehicle. In a prosecution under this subdivision, there is a rebuttable presumption of this matter. If a person had 0.04 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of driving the vehicle if the person had 0.04 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of the performance of a chemical test within three hours after the driving.
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Under California law, drivers are required to carry liability insurance when operating a motor vehicle on a public road. If you were involved in an accident, due to the fault of another, while operating a motor vehicle without liability insurance you likely fall under "Proposition 213". Under California law, uninsured motorists involved in traffic collisions within the State of California, whether or not the collision was caused by the uninsured motorist, are not allowed to recover general damages such as pain and suffering. HOWEVER, there are exceptions to Prop 213. For instance, Prop 213 strictly applies strictly to drivers and not its passengers. If you have been involved in a car, truck, motorcycle, bus or other motor vehicle accident, do not rely on this as legal advice. Speak to a Glendale accident attorney today and request a free consultation
There are certain exceptions to Prop 213. For instance, Prop 213 does NOT limit your ability to recover medical costs, lost wages, damaged property, or compensate you for future medical charges. As an uninsured motorist, Proposition 213 creates serious difficulties, fears, and frustrations to your accident claim. Regardless of your insurance status, adjusters are skilled in limiting the damages you can recover. Even if you are entitled to compensation, insurance companies can hold your lack of coverage against you in your claim. Thus, if you fall under Prop 213 uninsured motorists, your difficulties just got harder. There are exceptions to the rule, and with a knowledgeable and established , you can receive the compensation you deserve.
It is always a drag being part of a motorcycle accident. Literally. An automobile is built to keep you safe and cozy from all the noise, smoke, and life threatening injuries. For Example the B-Pillar, which is the part of the automobile frame which your seat belt is usually attached to. This part of the car is a life saver from T-bone accidents and collision. See image. Now substitute the automobile with all its fine tuned standard protections against bodily injury and death with a 2 wheeler. A motorcycle, yes that thing that buzzes next to you on the 10, 405, and my favorite the 2 freeway. The machine we have all wanted to ride or learn how to ride, but more one reason or many opted to save more than a pretty penny. With a motorcyclist, whom we are all afraid of injuring or potentially even worse. I can honestly say that after years in the practice of representing motorcycle accident victims with massive traumatic and life changing injuries, I have more or less developed a sort of PTSD. Every time I hear the purring of the motorcycle’s engine in the back of my ear, I automatically remember 2 things. Do not even think about placing or answering a hands-free phone call of course and put down that country music. Post-Traumatic Stress you say? I say, my civil duty for the safety of my fellow man. Exactly. I feel as if I worry about these souls more than they. Whizzing, squeezing, cutting, splitting, and my favorite, all while stylishly popping a wheelie standing on the seat with one leg no hands or helmet, providing job security for the Highway Patrol. Oh, yes, slightly, the undiagnosed kind.
The most significant protective gear while riding a motorcycle is your helmet. Helmets that meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) standard are potentially the most effective way of reducing injury levels while riding a motorcycle. The DOT standards are for motorcycle helmets that usually hold a minimum standard of protection for riders. The most effective motorcycle helmets are the full-face helmets, protecting the face and chin. Helmets that are effective can protect the rider from acquiring a Traumatic Brain Injury, which is often the cause of motorcycle accident death. Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 69%
Research shows that motorcycle helmets absorb the energy from the crash to protect the rider from experiencing the force of the collected injury on their head. Unhelmeted motorcycle riders are known to have more of a significant amount of severity in their injuries than helmeted motorcycle riders.
Under California Vehicle Code § 21801 (a) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn . . . shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety. According to California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) a “hazard” exists if: "any approaching vehicle is so near or is approaching so fast that a reasonably careful person would realize that there is a danger of a collision [or accident]." In other words, the driver who is attempting to make a left turn must ensure that no oncoming vehicles are close enough to be a hazard before he or she proceeds across each lane the driver of a vehicle will yield the right of way, until the turn may be made with reasonable safety.
Before we dive into determining fault in a left turn motorcycle collision, it is important to understand the term "Negligence", which is a term used to characterize conduct that creates an unreasonable risk of harm to others. In order to prove negligence you must prove:
Many times, product liability lawsuits can arise out of a motorcycle accident. In Soule v. GM, “A manufacturer, distributor, or retailer is liable in tort if a defect in the manufacture or design of its product causes injury while the product is being used in a reasonably foreseeable way.” This is one of many that defines defective motorcycle gear and product liability laws. It's quite often that faulty tires, helmets, or jackets, can be a cause or worsen a motorcycle accident. Helmets and jackets alone can be exacerbate a motorcyclist’s injuries in the event of an accident. This is why we have defective motorcycle gear and product liability laws.
If a motorcycle manufacturer fails to warn or label the risk towards the consumer, the item is therefore defective.
Some common motorcycle accident related questions riders have are regarding how insurance adjusters determine liability. The following are some of those common questions for California motorcycle helmet laws.
A: The party making the left turn is at fault when failing to allow vehicles pass saftley before turning left. Under California Vehicle Code § 21801.
A: It is always important to document as much material as you can. Take photos and videos of damage to your motorcycle and the other vehicle. Include your gear, helmet, and any physically visible injuries. Keep copies of any and all medical records, bills, and any related expenses. If you are unable to meet with an attorney right away, do not admit any fault or sign anything in order to preserve your rights.
A: Under California motorcycle helmet laws, all riders must wear motorcycle helmets, no matter the age. If you sustain a while NOT wearing a helmet, it will be difficult to recover damages for your injury. If you sustained injuries, such as, broken rib, broken bone, back or shoulder injury you may still be able to recover for other injuries, however an issue that arises and also relevant as to the amount of damages you will recover, if it is shown that your failure to wear a helmet contributed to your injuries.
Are you filing a lawsuit? Defending a lawsuit? If so, you are naturally—and, inevitably—thinking about the excessive expenses. Being involved in litigation is a burden on your pocket—not to mention a burden on your mind. You can minimize your mental burden concerning expenses by learning that there are in fact ways on recovering attorney fees.
The general “American Rule” places each party responsible for its own legal costs, including attorney fees. In other words, based on this rule even the prevailing party must pay his or her own attorney fees arising out of litigation. Surely, California follows this rule, regardless of what the cause of action may be and regardless of whether you win or lose the case. However, there are exceptions to this rule. The prevailing party may be awarded in two situations: (1) based on a written contract provision, (2) based on an applicable statute. These exceptions may hold the losing party responsible for paying the prevailing party’s attorney fees.
Signing a contract? Look out! There may be a clause in the contract you are about to sign, which provides the prevailing party in litigation to be awarded with most, if not all, of its reasonable fees. Generally, a contract that includes such provision is enforceable. A contract that entitles recovery of said expenses addresses the rights of the prevailing party to collect not only attorney fees, but also its reasonable costs incurred before and during litigation. Such costs include, but are not limited to, court filing fees, expert witness fees, preparation for deposition, pre-trial interviews, serving complaints, paying court reporters, photocopying, and travel expenses. On the other hand, reasonable attorney fees are the compensation for the legal services an attorney performs. While attorney fees and the legal costs are different, contract provisions may entitle the prevailing party to recover for both expenses.
California law allows consumers to bring bad faith tort action against their insurers for breaching the duty of good faith when refusing without proper cause to compensate its insured for a loss cover by the policy. Generally, every insurance policy has an implied obligation of good faith and fair dealing that neither the insurance company nor the insured will do anything to injure the right of the other party to receive the benefits of the agreement.
Insurance bad faith means to breach the implied obligation of good faith and fair dealing, an insurance company must, unreasonably or without proper cause, act or fail to act in a manner that deprives the insured of the benefits of the policy. It is not a mere failure to exercise reasonable care. However, it is not necessary for the insurer to intend to deprive the insured of the benefits of the policy.
Generally, the term bad faith for insurance purposes means an insurance company:
When a motorcyclist is injured due to another driver's negligence, the rider is entitled to seek compensation for not only their property damage and injuries, but are also entitled to seek loss of income, past and future medical expenses, pain, suffering, and other related expenses from the other drivers insurance company.
When a motorcyclist or motorcyclists passenger is killed in an motorcycle accident that was result of another parties fault or negligence the surviving heirs or relatives of the deceased party is entitled to pursue compensation for wrongful death. A civil lawsuit may be brought against the person that caused the death to recover monies.
There are a few things that should be noted that California law allows for two different types of lawsuits a and a suit brought based on a . Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60, a cause of of a person caused by the or may be asserted by any of the following persons or by the decedent’s personal representative on their behalf:
It is important to find an experienced accident attorney that is experienced with accidents involving Prop 213. KAASS LAW is authorized to practice law in California. The above content is intended for California residents only. This content provides only general information which may or may not reflect current legal developments. KAASS LAW helps clients in: Los Angeles, Burbank, Hollywood, Glendale, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Studio City, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Sunland, Tujunga, Sylmar, La Crescenta, La Canada, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, Brentwood. Pacoima, Montebello, Commerce, Alhambra, Downey, Bell, Maywood, Walnut Park, Vernon, Lynwood, Echo Park, Silverlake, Mission Hills, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Encino, Canoga Park, North Hills, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, Reseda.
OTS has data that shows back in 2021, in Los Angeles, California, with an approximate population of 10 million people, 2,812 people died or were victims of a motorcycle accident. These types of numbers appear small, but these are real numbers and, nonetheless, real people who are no longer with us or cannot be the same due to a motorcycle accident.
Here at KAASS Law, as always, reminds everyone to be safe and extremely cautious out there! You have all given us so much business in the past and we have fearlessly advocated for your causes and brought in the big settlement bucks. However, as I hear our attorneys time and time again pragmatically and unsuccessfully advise--“Maybe you keep off that thing for a while.”
Each state has their own helmet law. California has a Universal Helmet Law. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code, Division 12, Chapter 5, Article 7, Section 27803.
(a) A driver and any passenger shall wear a safety helmet meeting requirements established pursuant to Section 27802 when riding on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle.
(b) It is unlawful to operate a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle if the driver or any passenger is not wearing a safety helmet as required by subdivision (a).
(c) It is unlawful to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycles, or motorized bicycle if the driver or any passenger is not wearing a safety helmet as required by subdivision (a).
(d) This section applies to persons who are riding on motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or motorized bicycles operated on the highways.
(e) For the purposes of this section, 'wear a safety helmet' or 'wearing a safety helmet' means having a safety helmet meeting the requirements of Section 27802 (see :Standards" below) on the person's head that is fastened with the helmet straps and that is of a size that fits the wearing person's head securely without excessive lateral or vertical movement.
(f) In enacting this section, it is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that all persons are provided with an additional safety benefit while operating or riding a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle."
In the United States, there are two types of motorcycle helmet laws:
Research shows that The Universal Helmet Law increased helmet use significantly. The opposite occurs when The Universal Helmet law is not active: helmet use is decreased, alongside with increasing injury and death levels. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the federal government estimates that helmet use while riding a motorcycle can reduces the risk of dying in an accident by 37 percent.
Under California Vehicle Code 27803, it is mandatory to wear a helmet as a rider or passenger while riding a motorcycle. It is even illegal for a helmeted rider to ride with an unhelmeted passenger. Wearing a helmet can help protect riders and passengers from excessive damages. Although it is the law in California, it is strongly suggested riders utilize DOT approved helmets.
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In theory both a rider and the motorist can potentially be partially responsible for causing the left turn collision. For instance under the comparative negligence theory a party may contribute to an act of negligence or be comparatively negligent for his or her own injuries. However, it is important to remember that recovery for damages will be reduced by the percentage of fault associated with that matter. For instance, if you were found 20% at fault for causing the accident, your settlement and or judgement will be reduced by 20% of the entire dollar amount settled or awarded.
There are several problems with this. First off, even if there is a traffic collision report, stating that the driver of the car was at fault, the traffic collision report is hearsay. As a matter of fact, it cannot get admitted as evidence to prove the dynamics of the motorcycle accident. Also, the insurance company also doesn’t have to consider this as proof of fault. The insurance company attorneys not having to consider the traffic accident report, will begin placing blame on the innocent victim. They might claim, the rider wasn’t being inattentive. Or they may say you weren’t riding at a safe speed during the collision. Then again, they might claim the rider should have yielded. The Endless Insurance Company Excuses. They can also claim the motorcyclist was not wearing bright enough clothing or anything else. Hence they may argue the motorcyclist at fault instead of the insured auto driver. So besides being worried about getting your bike fixed and custom motorcycle parts, now you have to PROVE it was not your fault.
Negligence determines who was at fault and their degree of the blame. Both a rider and the motorist can be partially responsible. The biker can still recover money. Some of these accidents take place due to the motorcyclist passing a larger vehicle in the same travel lane. In fact, that could have obscured him from an oncoming vehicle turning left. The other motorist usually fails to have enough reaction time to complete the left turn safely. This makes the car into a wall of steel, ejecting the rider from their bike. The rider may have been reckless. So starting a motorcycle lawsuit is not always the answer. A unique factor to consider remains that most insurance companies refuse to pay money after a rider gets smacked down.
We provide 24/7 motorcycle accident hot line available for victims involved in motorcycle accidents. Speak to a Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney today. Our motorcycle accident lawyers charge our clients' zero upfront legal fees. You pay nothing until and unless we successfully secure a settlement or judgement.
Experienced and inexperienced riders must be ready to deal with every roadside contingency in as little as microseconds. Motorcycle accidents normally occur blue and are totally unpredictable. Only sturdy boots, helmets and other gear reduce harm. But when coupled with training and muscle memory it can prevent harm.
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Under state law, product liability in California is "strict liability". A Plaintiff does not have to prove negligence by the manufacturer or any in the chain of distribution. However, the Plaintiff must meet the burden of proof in order to recover monies for injuries sustained. In Anderson v. Owens- Corning Fiberglas Corp, “Strict liability has been invoked for three types of defects—manufacturing defects, design defects, and ‘warning defects,’ i.e., inadequate warnings or failures to warn.”
Also, in Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc., “A manufacturer is strictly liable in tort when an article he places on the market, knowing that it is to be used without inspection for defects, proves to have a defect that causes injury to a human being… The purpose of such liability is to insure that the costs of injuries resulting from defective products are borne by the manufacturers that put such products on the market rather than by the injured persons who are powerless to protect themselves.”
In the case of Elmore v. American Motors Corp., “[T]he doctrine of strict liability may not be restricted on a theory of privity of contract. Since the doctrine applies even where the manufacturer has attempted to limit liability, they further make it clear that the doctrine may not be limited on the theory that no representation of safety is made to the bystander...." Going further on the case, "If anything, bystanders should be entitled to greater protection than the consumer or user where injury to bystanders from the defect is reasonably foreseeable. Consumers and users, at least, have the opportunity to inspect for defects and to limit their purchases to articles manufactured by reputable manufacturers and sold by reputable retailers, whereas the bystander ordinarily has no such opportunities. In short, the bystander is in greater need of protection from defective products which are dangerous, and if any distinction should be made between bystanders and users, it should be made, contrary to the position of defendants, to extend greater liability in favor of the bystanders.”
In most motorcycle products liability cases, an expert witness testimony is a requirement to prove any defective products.
In California civil lawsuits, jurors are given jury instructions in order to help them determine whether the Defendant(s) should be held liable for injuries caused to the Plaintiff(s). A list of jury instructions can be found on the CACI Series 1200 Products Liability Section.
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A: Check your helmet to find a label that reads "DOT", which stands for Department of Transportation and is the manufacturer's certification that the helmet conforms to federal safety standards. If you were involved in a motorcycle accident, call now for a free consultation and speak with a motorcycle accident attorney. Our attorneys speak English, French, Spanish, Russian, Armenian, Hebrew, Farsi, and Arabic.
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Additionally, if an applicable statute authorizes, the prevailing party in litigation can seek to recover attorney fees. Some California statutes are discretionary; such that the court “may” award attorney fees to the prevailing party, whereas other statutes provide mandatory language and “shall” award the prevailing party with its attorney fees. Some statues that allow the prevailing party to recover is when the losing party files a lawsuit based on no grounds, such that there was no reason to bring forth the lawsuit; instead, it was a waste of court’s time and resources. Other statues allow recovery of fees from a case that substantially benefits or influences the public. Give us a call, we speak English, French, Spanish, Russian, Armenian, Hebrew, Farsi, and Arabic. KAASS LAW is authorized to practice law in California. The above content is intended for California residents only. This content provides only general information which may or may not reflect current legal developments. KAASS LAW expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any of the contents of this website. The above content DOES NOT create an attorney-client relationship. KAASS LAW does not represent you unless you have expressly retained KAASS LAW in person at the KAASS LAW office. KAASS LAW helps clients in: Los Angeles, Burbank, Hollywood, Glendale, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Studio City, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Sunland, Tujunga, Sylmar, La Crescenta, La Canada, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, Brentwood. Pacoima, Montebello, Commerce, Alhambra, Downey, Bell, Maywood, Walnut Park, Vernon, Lynwood, Echo Park, Silverlake, Mission Hills, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Encino, Canoga Park, North Hills, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, Reseda.
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Both first and third party can bring suit for insurance bad faith.
First party claims are made between its policyholder or insured and the insurance company. These type of claims are contractual by nature and are contingent on the language of the insurance policy. For the insurer to fulfill its obligation not to impair the right of the insured to receive the benefits of the agreement, it again must give at least as much consideration to the latter’s interests as it does to its own.” (Egan v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. (1979) 24 Cal.3d 809, 818—819 [169 Cal.Rptr. 691, 620 P.2d 141].)
Third party insurance claim is made by a party that is not a named policyholder or insured. The most common type of third party insurance claim would be a liability claim i.e, you were rear-ended up by another driver and filed a claim with his/her insurance company.
California Insurance Code §790.3 underlines what insurance companies are prohibited from doing:
Insured must show that the insurer has:
The actionable withholding of benefits may consist of the denial of benefits due; paying less than due; and/or unreasonably delaying payments due.” (Major v. Western Home Ins. Co. (2009) 169 Cal.App.4th 1197, 1209 [87 Cal.Rptr.3d 556], internal citations omitted.)
If an insurance company is successfully found to have acted in bad faith, they may be liable to pay for:
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(a) The decedent’s surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, and issue of deceased children, or, if there is no surviving issue of the decedent, the persons, including the surviving spouse or domestic partner, who would be entitled to the property of the decedent by intestate succession.
(b) Whether or not qualified under subdivision (a), if they were dependent on the decedent, the putative spouse, children of the putative spouse, stepchildren, or parents. As used in this subdivision, “putative spouse” means the surviving spouse of a void or voidable marriage who is found by the court to have believed in good faith that the marriage to the decedent was valid…”
Minors can also bring a cause of action for wrongful death, IF the minor(s)
Damages for wrongful death include:
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