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Distracted Driving in Ventura, California – What Makes Distracted Drivers So Dangerous in The City of Good Fortune?
There is no doubt that Ventura is a great place to live year-round, and a fun place for tourists to visit. Like many places throughout California, Ventura is known for its relaxed beachy vibe, a bustling creative community, and its iconic scenery. However, despite all the wonderful things about Ventura, it can still be… Read More »
National Safety Council Uncovers “The Great Multitasking Lie” Amidst April Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April was Distracted Driver Awareness Month in Ventura and across the United States. During the month of April, officials, organizations, and concerned citizens got together throughout the state, and the nation, to tell drivers to put down their phones and focus on the road while operating a motor vehicle. One of the pushes to… Read More »
Driver Arrested in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Ventura – Learn What You Can Do Under California Laws if You Were Injured in a Hit-and-Run Crash in Ventura
A woman has been injured, another woman has been arrested, and a community is left wondering what options for justice the victims of hit-and-run car accidents have in Ventura under California personal injury laws. According to local news reports, a 39-year-old woman was arrested in March on suspicion of hitting a pedestrian and fleeing… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Serious Car Accident in Ventura, But You Are Not 100% Sure Who Caused It? Find Out What to Do Next Here
There is no question that the aftermath of a serious car accident in Ventura can be stressful and confusing, especially when it is unclear who caused the crash. In Ventura, determining which party is at fault in a car accident is critical for recovering damages in court. But what happens when fault is not… Read More »
Motorcycle Rider Killed in Fatal Accident in Ventura Identified
Local Ventura authorities have identified the victim of a serious and fatal accident that occurred last month. According to local news reports covering the story, the terrible accident that occurred along California’s Highway 101 in Ventura on Sunday, April 6, claimed the life of 58-year-old motorcycle rider, Philip G. Wenker, of Thousand Oaks, California…. Read More »
Resolving Your Ventura Car Accident Case – Should You Make a Deal with the Other Driver for Quick Cash Now?
Something that Ventura car accident victims may wonder in the aftermath of a serious car accident is whether they should try to work out a resolution of their potential personal injury claims directly and informally with the other driver or parties involved in the car accident. Indeed, for some Ventura car accident victims, the… Read More »
Two-Vehicle Accident Claims Life of Two in Camarillo – Wrongful Death Claims Under California Personal Injury Laws Explained
A fatal two-vehicle accident claimed the lives of two men in Camarillo in March. According to local news reports, the terrible accident that ended up in multiple fatalities occurred at 2:55 a.m. on Monday, March 17. The California Highway Patrol reported that the location of the accident was the northbound side of Highway 101…. Read More »
Do I Have to Have Insurance if I Drive a Car in Ventura? Learn about California’s Drivers’ Insurance Laws, and What You Can Do if You are Involved in a Serious Car Accident in Ventura
One of the things that makes California great is its network of roads and highways that allow travelers, “vagabonds,” and everyday commuters to move freely about the state. In Ventura, getting around by car is a convenient form of transportation, and most Ventura residents travel by car to get to work, run errands and… Read More »
Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to DUI Car Accident in Ventura
News of the entering of an Oxnard man’s plea in a DUI-related wrong-way car accident that happened in Ventura last year spread across local Ventura news websites at the tail end of last month, as a community still mourns the death of those senselessly killed in the crash. According to local news reports, on… Read More »
Non-Economic Damages in Ventura Car Accident Cases – What are They and How Can You Get Them After Your Serious Car Accident?
After a serious car accident happens in Ventura, Ventura car accident victims may wonder if they are entitled to compensation for their injuries and losses, and, if so, what kinds of compensation they may be entitled to under California personal injury laws. The good news is that under California personal injury laws, victims of… Read More »