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The Roots of California’s Lemon Law and Remembering Herschel Elkins

California Lemon Law Attorney

Laws that protect purchasers of defective new cars have been on the books in California for more than four decades. We have reached a point where requiring carmakers to honor their warranties seems like common sense. If they don't, consulting a car defect lawyer might be your next best step. It is nothing to take for granted, however. The government was not always willing to ...

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Transmission Problems or Lemon Car?

California Lemon Law Attorney

If there is one thing people look forward to when upgrading to a new car (besides that new-car smell), it is peace of mind. No more worrying about getting stranded on the side of the road, waiting for costly repairs, or the need to consult an experienced car accident lawyer after an unexpected incident. Unfortunately, for some new car owners the gratification is short-lived. An early mechanical ...

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Will Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Mean More Lemons?

How the Uber Pedestrian Fatality Highlights Flaws in Self-Driving Cars

Steering wheels may soon go the way of carburetors and four-wheel disk brakes. There is no mistaking the fact that the driverless car evolution is upon us. Companies like Tesla, Uber, and Google are leading the way; However, as with any technology, there are concerns. Some individuals have even consulted a rollover accident lawyer after incidents. Nonetheless, from their r...

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How to Properly Document Your Lemon

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Our nation’s Declaration of Independence reminds us that all persons are created equal. Too bad that doesn’t always work for cars and other vehicles. In California and elsewhere, far too many should be painted bright yellow because they’re lemons. In many instances, however, the owner or lessee of a vehicle has some measure of protection under California’s Lemon Law. If facing such issues, it might be wise to consult a Read More

The Problem with Hands-free Devices

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Are you one of those “responsible” drivers who has purchased one of the many cell phone holders that can be mounted near the steering column of your vehicle? Alternatively, does your vehicle have one of those cute display screens and a Bluetooth® application that lets you check out the best route to avoid California traffic while talking on your cellphone? “Look Mom, no hands!” Think you’re practicing safe driving habits? Think agai...

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Five Important Factors in Your Slip and Fall Case

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According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls account for more than eight million hospital emergency room visits each year and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they account for more than $34 billion annual in medical costs. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than...

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How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents

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Pedestrians – those who travel by foot, bicycle, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means – are perhaps the most vulnerable persons traveling along our country’s streets and highways. According to information gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average, 430 people are treated in an emergency department for traffic-related pedestrian injuries each day. A pedestrian dies from injuries sustained in a traffic cras...

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How Drones Are Changing Accident Reconstruction – for the Better!

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While it’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, “painting” that picture for a court or jury following a serious auto accident has always been difficult. In many cases, the accident investigator had to spend a significant amount of time with tape measures – later with surveying equipment and lasers, with cameras taking snapshots, and with graphic artists to make renderings of the accident scene. Even then, the two-dimension...

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