http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/ Published by Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie en-us 2010-02-04T09:42:40-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2010/02/cell_phone_use_study_draws_the.html A controversial new study released recently by the Highway Loss Data Institute, HLDI disputes the findings that new state laws banning cell phone use and text messaging while driving actually decrease car crashes. Of course, actual collisions and deaths due... Car Accidents ballidis 2010-02-04T09:42:40-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2010/01/bicycle_accident_victims_get_j.html Bicyclists from around the world were awaiting the sentencing of Dr. Christopher Thompson today for the road rage incident that happened in July 2008. After many letters and emails to the judge, he ultimately sentenced Dr. Thompson to 5 years... Bicycle accidents ballidis 2010-01-13T14:41:45-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2010/01/elder_abuse_on_the_rise_protec.html According to a new report from the California Senate Office and Oversight Outcomes, there are some serious flaws in the way the state of California detects and monitors the elder abuse cases that is overseas. In Orange County alone, the... Injuries ballidis 2010-01-13T14:36:55-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/12/three_tell_signs_you_are_being.html We are a culture of compromise. We give in to some things and take in others, trying to remain agreeable and fair. As an example, my daughter wanted to wear shorts today to school, (50 degrees outside). My instincts told... Firm News ballidis 2009-12-15T11:41:48-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/12/new_rain_brings_over_500_accid.html A recent rain brought over 500 accidents to Southern California according to a Huntington Beach accident attorney blog. We rarely contend with wet roads and our freeways are built to still drive relatively fast when things are wet. However, Southern... Car Accidents ballidis 2009-12-14T10:11:01-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/12/truck_accidents_kill_more_thqa.html Every year a substantial number of truck accidents are caused by truck driver fatigue. According to a recent post by a California Truck accident attorney, 5300 deaths were caused by truck accidents and the number is not declining each year.... Truck Accidents ballidis 2009-12-14T09:29:20-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/12/southern_california_appeals_co.html In terms of legislative and judicial decisions, the last few decades have not been kind to people injured by the intentional or negligent acts ... or inaction ... of others. Insurance companies have been allowed to bargain in bad faith... Car Accidents ballidis 2009-12-08T15:30:47-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/12/500_died_in_california_motorcy.html The same qualities that make California so attractive for tourists and residents--warm weather, sunshine and unique scenery—also make it a popular state for motorcyclists. California is home to more than 1.2 million motorcycle riders, but every year, thousands are involved... Motorcycle Accidents ballidis 2009-12-08T14:54:05-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/12/daycare_nightmares_who_is_mind.html Good daycare here in Southern California has always been a major concern for parents with small children, but after two questionable incidences recently, it leaves parents wondering where the state authorities are and how often a typical facility gets inspected.... Injuries ballidis 2009-12-04T10:15:36-08:00 http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/11/this_day_causes_more_dui_fatal.html Although New Year’s Eve gets the blame for the holiday with the most DUI fatalities, actually it runs a distant second to Thanksgiving. Family holidays are wonderful times to be together, but they also can create situations that can lead... Car Accidents ballidis 2009-11-23T10:10:37-08:00