Bakersfield Personal Injury Blog

A dog bite that looks minor at first can turn into a serious injury claim once an infection sets in. A staph infection from a...

Insurance adjusters move fast on left-turn crashes, and the fast move is almost always the same: blame the driver who turned. California law does lean...

Most drivers picture a crumpled, undriveable heap when they hear the word “totaled.” Then they see their car with a cracked bumper and a dented...

Every afternoon, Highway 99 through Bakersfield backs up between the Rosedale exit and downtown, and motorcyclists thread through the gap between cars while drivers glance...

Quick Answer: Do pedestrians have the right of way in California? No, pedestrians do not always have the right of way. Drivers must yield in...

Quick Answer: How is the “I didn’t see the motorcycle” defense handled in Bakersfield accident claims? This common insurance tactic does not excuse negligence. Drivers...

Quick Answer: How does California’s lane-splitting law affect fault after a Bakersfield motorcycle accident?  Because lane-splitting is legal in California, it does not automatically make...

Quick Answer: What are the most dangerous roads and intersections in Bakersfield for car accidents? High-risk areas include major corridors like I-5, Highway 99, and...

When a family loses a loved one because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, one of the most painful questions that arises during a wrongful...

In California, eligible family members generally cannot file separate wrongful death lawsuits based on the same fatal incident. Instead, state law requires that all qualifying...

After a drunk driving accident in Bakersfield, California, it is common for the at-fault driver’s insurance company to contact you quickly… sometimes within hours or...

Many DUI accident victims ask the question: “Can I sue the bar or restaurant that served alcohol to the drunk driver who hit me in...