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Is Lyft Dangerous?

March 13, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, offer riders a great alternative to taking taxi cabs or driving their own vehicles. They have reinvented transportation in many major cities across the United States. However, as these services continue to rise in popularity, so have ridesharing accidents. For example, since 2011, traffic deaths have increased by nearly…. Read More

How to Handle an Accident With an Uninsured Driver

February 27, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Getting into an accident with an uninsured driver is scary. After all, without insurance, who will pay for your medical expenses and damages to your car? How will you support your family while you are recovering without compensation? Unfortunately, this is a common scenario, especially in California. Even though California law requires all drivers to…. Read More

Safety Tips for Drivers and Motorcyclists

February 10, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

If you drive a car, chances are you know that driving alongside a motorcycle can be a confusing and scary experience. This fear can stem from a lack of knowledge regarding safe practices when driving near a motorcycle. In order to avoid deadly collisions between automobile drivers and motorcyclists, there are a few crucial communication…. Read More

What Should I Do If I Slip and Fall in My Own Apartment Building?

January 13, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

If you are renting an apartment space and you slip and fall, you might be wondering how your slip and fall case differs from other personal injury cases. There are some similarities, but there are also key differences in how this type of injury would be handled on a rental property. Like any other personal…. Read More

What Is an Uber or Lyft Driver’s Duty to Prevent a Car Accident?

December 27, 2019 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Ridesharing has become a huge form of transportation for many people, especially people living in big cities. With just a quick tap on your smartphone, you could have a $10-$20 ride in minutes. It’s easy, relatively cheap, and reliable, most of the time. However, if you are in a car accident in an Uber or…. Read More

3 Advantages to Settling Your Car Accident Case Out of Court

November 7, 2019 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

The majority of car accident cases are resolved through settlements. A settlement means that a car accident case has been settled outside of court and the terms have been agreed upon by all parties involved. Rather than taking a case to trial, there are advantages to settling a case outside of court: Advantage #1: Less…. Read More

Dog Bites: How to Avoid Them and What to Do After a Bite

October 15, 2019 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

There are millions of dog owners in the United States, especially here in California. In fact, an estimated 36 percent of U.S. households own at least one dog. However, dogs, as nice as they may be, can also attack strangers or even people they are familiar with being around. Dog bites can be very serious….. Read More

Accident Injury

September 17, 2019 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Whether the accident relates to a car crash, a trip and fall, a construction work site mishap or any number of other incidents that caused personal injury, a victim’s bodily injury is usually the result of someone’s negligence, carelessness or other wrongful behavior. Insurance companies and defense attorneys prefer the term “accident” because that term…. Read More

Who is Liable in a Dockless Scooter Accident?

September 5, 2019 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Research shows that dockless scooter injuries are increasing across the country. Emergency room physicians are reporting serious injuries, such as concussions and even intracranial bleeding. Lawsuits filed in Austin show that scooter riders can suffer broken bones, brain injuries, and other major health problems during an accident. However, liability is a tricky issue for the…. Read More

Our Firm Prioritizes Helping People Successfully Navigate the Legal System

August 20, 2019 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

When resolving personal injury claims, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Even for a standard car accident claim, there is always room for creative solutions and problem solving. This is why it is important to hire an attorney that prioritizes flexibility and has detailed knowledge of California personal injury law. Attorney Braid Pezzaglia has over 20…. Read More

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