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As more Californians choose cycling for transportation, recreation, and commuting, cities throughout the state have expanded bicycle infrastructure to improve rider safety. Sacramento, San Francisco, and other urban areas have increasingly added protected bike lanes designed to reduce collisions between cyclists and motor vehicles. While protected bike lanes can improve safety, bicycle accidents still happen…
At first glance, a bus accident may seem similar to any other vehicle collision. However, injury claims involving buses are often far more complicated than standard car accident cases. From public transit systems to private charter buses and school transportation, these accidents can involve unique legal rules, multiple liable parties, and strict filing deadlines. For…
After a car accident, one of the biggest questions is often who was at fault. In some crashes, the answer is straightforward. In others, multiple drivers may share responsibility. California law recognizes this reality through a legal rule known as comparative negligence. California’s comparative negligence system can significantly affect how much compensation an injured person…
Big news at Ashton & Price — please help us welcome our newest Associate Attorney, Tatiana Gamache! Tatiana isn’t just a fierce advocate in the courtroom — she’s a full Ironman finisher (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run… all in one day). That same discipline and preparation is exactly what she brings to every client she…
Commercial truck accidents are often far more serious than ordinary car crashes. Because semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, even a single mistake on the road can lead to catastrophic injuries and major financial losses. Unlike a standard car accident claim, however, truck accident cases are usually much…