Most California jurisdictions classify e-bikes as bicycles rather than motor vehicles, but many e-bikes can travel at speeds of nearly 30 miles per hour, or as fast as low-speed traffic. High-performance e-scooters can reach even higher speeds. E-scooter and e-bike accidents in Los Angeles are not the same as standard bike and scooter accidents, which typically affect only the rider. Instead, e-bikes and…
What was once only a dream of the future has become reality in California, where driverless taxis are now a common sight in major urban areas. Waymo is a self-driving taxi company licensed to operate in California. Waymo vehicles feature the latest in autonomous vehicle technology and don’t require a driver. Unfortunately, Waymo technology isn’t yet perfect. When a software glitch, sensor defect,…
A San Diego e-bike rider involved in a serious roadway collision secured a $900,000 settlement in pre-litigation with the help of Martinian Lawyers, despite no available insurance and an initial police report that appeared unfavorable to the rider. What Happened The incident occurred on Otay Mesa Road. The client was riding an electric bicycle when he was struck by a truck while traveling…
Ilia Borisov, an experienced personal injury attorney at Martinian Lawyers, recently secured a $1 million settlement in a car accident case in Glendale, California. This case was particularly unique because it did not involve any visible injuries or a commercial vehicle. Despite pushback from the insurance company, denied liability from the at-fault party, and over a year of discovery and depositions, Martinian Lawyers…
Serious injuries are painful and traumatic. It adds to the distress when your injury was preventable if only someone else had taken reasonable care, but they failed to do so, putting you in harm’s way. While it’s true that no legal action can erase an injury that’s already occurred, a claim against the at-fault party’s appropriate insurance, like auto insurance after an accident…
California requires all drivers to carry car insurance with bodily injury coverage for car accident victims. Under the state’s pure comparative negligence laws, a car accident victim may file a claim to recover their damages against the at-fault party’s liability insurance. If you were the driver who caused the accident, this leaves you liable for property damage and injury expenses through a claim…
During the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle accident in Van Nuys, it’s common to experience a rush of adrenaline and a surge of stress hormones. Once the shock dissipates, you may feel happy to be alive and believe that your injuries are only minor bumps and bruises. However, it’s always in your best interest to seek medical attention as soon as possible…
An accident disrupts all aspects of life when it causes painful injuries that require medical procedures, interfere with the ability to work, and may even leave the injury victim facing an uncertain future. When the accident occurs while you are a passenger in a rideshare vehicle like Uber or Lyft, or in a collision with a rideshare vehicle, determining liability and the appropriate…
Suffering a serious injury is always painful and distressing, especially if it causes disability and leaves you facing an uncertain future. It’s especially traumatic when the injury was preventable if only someone else had taken reasonable care. A personal injury claim against the responsible party can take time to resolve before you receive your settlement or court award for damages such as medical…
A serious car accident feels like your life has been derailed and sent into a new, unanticipated direction. It’s common to feel overwhelmed while recovering from painful injuries, dealing with a temporary or permanent loss of income, and suffering from the emotional trauma of the accident. Unfortunately, sometimes the challenges after a car accident in California become magnified when an injury victim discovers…
