On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Jul 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
After a serious collision, one thing that you may be worried about is lost wages. When you have a new disability or cannot work, it’s clear that you’re going to be missing out on your wages. Your spouse, who is now taking care of you, may be losing wages as well. Both...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | May 11, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you ride a BMW motorcycle, chances are you bought it for its safety features. BMWs have some of the most advanced safety technology of any bike on the road, including anti-lock braking, dynamic traction control, automatic stability control and tire pressure...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | May 8, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Even though there are fewer cars on California roads right now, you may have noticed that there are still plenty of trucks that need to make deliveries. These drivers are striving to keep stores stocked. Unfortunately, some of these motorists are relying on caffeine...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | May 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
People in enclosed motor vehicles like cars, trucks and SUVs have a legal obligation to share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. Unfortunately, people in vehicles tend not to notice pedestrians and people on smaller or non-motorized vehicles....
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Apr 7, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When you go out for a drive, one of the things you might like to do is to grab a bite to eat. Whether you’re cruising with friends or are out on your own, this keeps you fueled up for the drive. Unfortunately, eating behind the wheel is a danger to yourself and...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Mar 27, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
California drivers who get behind the wheel of a car when they are drowsy may be every bit as harmful as drunk drivers. The accidents that they cause are every bit as likely to be fatal. This problem does not get nearly as much attention as the drunk driving epidemic,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Mar 20, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Turning around to talk to a passenger in the back seat, while you drive, is clearly dangerous. So is pulling out your cellphone and making a call or, worse yet, sending a text message. If you want to use the GPS and you haven’t programmed the destination prior to the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Mar 10, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
You may not be surprised, but did you know that the number of crashes that take place spike the week after Daylight Savings Time takes place? According to a study, the number of fatal crashes that take place that week spike by around 6%, which leads to approximately...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Feb 10, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
With a temperate climate in most areas and winding mountain and oceanside roads, California is in many ways a motorcyclist’s dream. Riders can enjoy year-round transportation on a motorcycle, unlike in states that have colder winter weather. Additionally, there...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Dec 6, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Pomona Personal Injury Law Blog
California drivers should know about a study published in JAMA Network Open because it concerns the role of prescription opioid use in many fatal two-car crashes. Analysts found that in these crashes, the drivers who were deemed at fault were twice as likely as the...
