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March 22, 2024
Fatalities from accidents with tractor trailers have been climbing in the United States. In 2021, there were 5,788 people killed nationwide in traffic crashes involving large trucks. This is an increase of 17% from the 4,945 killed in 2020, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. About 72% of people killed […]
March 18, 2019
It is common after a car accident to consult with a car injury lawyer to make a personal injury claim for injuries, lost work time, and pain and suffering. While medical costs and lost work hours are easy to calculate, how is pain and suffering determined after an auto accident? First of all, it is […]
March 11, 2019
A common question our Southern California personal injury attorneys hear is: How much is the average settlement for a car accident? Filing a claim or lawsuit will often go more smoothly if you have a better idea of what the typical settlement is for a car accident. Each California car accident is different, but it […]
December 20, 2018
You’ve been in a car accident in California. How do you prove it was the other driver’s fault? If he hit and injured you, it is up to you to prove the accident was his fault before you can recover any damages for your injuries. At Neale & Fhima, we are skilled and experienced in […]
August 20, 2018
If you drive in California, the DMV wants you to be aware of >three new laws that took effect on July 1, 2018. The first law is a regulatory change for private passenger carriers that are not for hire. An example is a church bus or employee shuttle. The new law, SB 19, transfers the […]
August 13, 2018
Summer will soon be over, and when your children go back to school, it is important for them to remember some safety tips from the National Safety Council that will keep them healthy and safe throughout the new school year. Our pedestrian accident attorneys at Neale & Fhima want to encourage you to share these […]
July 30, 2018
More Americans are using rideshare programs such as Uber, Lyft and others to get where they need to go. But a recent study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that fatigue and sleepiness are inherent risks for rideshare passengers and drivers. The major factor contributing to fatigue behind the wheel for rideshare […]
July 20, 2018
Driverless cars were once the realm of science fiction. Fiction is quickly becoming reality — and driverless cars are about to be a huge presence on our roads. A recent survey highlighted by the Washington Post indicates that the majority of Americans expect autonomous vehicles to be common within the next fifteen years. The potential for a […]
May 28, 2018
By May 2018, all new cars and trucks on the market in Canada must have rear view cameras, a safety feature often cited by truck accident lawyer experts. This requirement is being added in the United States as well. Also, automakers in Canada have promised to make automatic braking standard on all vehicles, by 2022. […]
May 7, 2018
There is good news and bad news to report about distracted driving in California. The good news is that drivers are using their handheld cell phones less while driving, ten years after ‘hands free’ became the law of the land. But the bad news is that distracted driving is still killing and injuring Californians in […]
