A product seller in California can often be held strictly liable for a defective product even if it did not design or manufacture the item, which means suing a retailer for a defective product in California is frequently a viable path to recovery. Under the stream of...
A product design can be considered defective under California law when the risks of the design outweigh its benefits, even if the manufacturer added warnings and instructions. For someone injured by a medical device, vehicle part, or consumer product in Santa...
When a driver claims, “I never saw the bike,” after a motorcycle accident, it’s not a valid defense—it’s an admission of negligence. Under California law, drivers have a duty to remain vigilant and aware of all road users, including motorcyclists. This...
If you’ve been injured in a lane-splitting accident on the 101 in Santa Barbara, you may wonder if insurance companies can automatically assign you 50% fault. A motorcycle accident lawyer in Santa Barbara can help you challenge this bias by proving that your actions...
A Santa Barbara commercial delivery accident lawyer can use driver scorecards to help demonstrate a delivery company pushed their driver to speed by documenting patterns of aggressive driving, ignored safety alerts, and corporate pressure to meet unrealistic...
Ignoring posted weight limits on local mountain roads can establish negligence per se for commercial trucks. A commercial truck accident attorney in Santa Barbara can use this to prove fault and fight for the maximum compensation you may be eligible for under...
