Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frightening medical term referring to an injury to the brain resulting from an outside force and not from disease. Because the brain is a control center for the entire body, when an injury occurs in this sensitive organ it interferes in the body’s function with the type and seriousness of the interference depending on the location and severity of the injury.
A spinal cord injury is a catastrophic, life-altering event with both immediate trauma and lasting disability. Depending on the vertebrae level where the injury occurs, the permanent impacts are paralysis and loss of sensation in the lower body and legs or the entire body below the head or neck.
Visitors who are new to California often find themselves taken aback in traffic when a motorcycle suddenly approaches between lanes and passes them. Even California residents don’t always react favorably to a motorcyclist who seemingly weaves between lanes to get ahead of slowed or stopped traffic.
California has had positive consumer protection in place for vehicle purchasers since 1970 when the state passed the Song-Beverly Consumer Protection Act—later known as The Lemon Law. Under California Civil Code Section 1793.2, 1793.22, 1794, the owner of a vehicle that has undergone “repeated failed repair attempts” for the same defect or malfunction is entitled to a buyback, replacement vehicle, or a refund, as well as compensation for related expenses such as rental car fees and rideshare costs.
California’s consumer protection laws aren’t limited to new or purchased vehicles. The laws also protect those who lease a vehicle or buy a used vehicle in good faith. Under California Civil Code Section 1793.2, 1793.22, 1794, the state’s Lemon Law provides a legal remedy for a consumer whose car, truck, or RV undergoes repeated failed repair attempts.
California’s Lemon Law under California Civil Code Section 1793.2, 1793.22, 1794 protects consumers against powerful motor vehicle manufacturers that fail to live up to their written warranties. Vehicle warranties promise repairs for defects and malfunctions, but vehicle owners should not have to live with a car, truck, or RV that spends more time in the repair shop than on the road and still has a persistent problem or significant safety defect.
California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act—widely known as the Lemon Law—gives consumers broad protection against powerful manufacturers. Under California Civil Code Section 1793.2, 1793.22, 1794, the Lemon Law holds vehicle manufacturers accountable for not living up to the terms of the vehicle’s warranty.
Most people think of divorce settlements when they hear the term “mediation” but professional mediators also play a significant role in resolving many personal injury claims. Mediation is growing in popularity as a way to resolve disputes or at least to gain a better understanding of the terms sought by the other side and the details of their side of the case.
Public transportation has many benefits for mass transportation within communities. It’s an eco-friendly and affordable option and overall it’s typically a safe choice for arriving at your destination without incident. However, accidents and injuries on public transportation like city buses, subways, ferries, trolleys, and other public transit systems occur regularly, with over 6,000 reported injuries in 2021.
Public transportation systems like buses, metro systems, subways, street cars, trolleys, and ferries are economical and eco-friendly options for transportation within the community for work, school, errands, and entertainment. The vast majority of public transportation rides safely transport passengers to their destinations without issue, but accidents and injuries sometimes occur, despite the many rules and regulations put in place to protect public safety.