by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Many California residents own and enjoy a motorcycle, whether as a part-time hobby or as their main mode of transportation. Although these smaller vehicles can be fun to operate, unfortunately, motorcyclists are often more vulnerable on the road than car and truck...
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Mar 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Many California residents walk regularly. Some people do for exercise, and others use it as an inexpensive mode of transportation. Some people walk rather than drive simply to better enjoy their surroundings, whether they are traveling on a designated trail, a country...
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
Likely, many California drivers have passed the site of a car crash and wondered about the condition of the people involved. Sometimes, first responders have not yet arrived, and it appears help is needed. However, many people will pass by such a scene, and knowing...
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Feb 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
Sometimes, a vehicle will end up in the opposite lane on a highway due to a factor out of the driver’s control, such as mechanical failure or impact from another vehicle. Some California drivers may have encountered such an experience. Likely, though, most often...
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
California residents who carry a driver’s license know that with this privilege comes a great responsibility to obey traffic laws, avoid alcohol and drugs before driving and minimize distractions in the vehicle. One could add to this list the expectation that...
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Feb 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
All California residents who have operated a motor vehicle, and even those who have not, understand the need to act responsibly while behind the wheel as well as prior to driving. They understand that car accidents can happen from failing to do so, often leading to...
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Feb 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
Whiplash is a common injury for car accident victims. You can suffer from it after crashing at merely five to 10 miles per hour. And while whiplash can be uncomfortable and painful for anyone who suffers from it, older adults might experience more painful symptoms....
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Jan 31, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
Your loved one’s age or health might prevent them from being able to get out of bed on their own. But when they live in an assisted living facility or nursing home, the staff and volunteers who work there should know how to help your loved one exercise their mobility...
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Jan 26, 2020 | Wrongful Death
Road rage continues to be one of the most hazardous types of behavior drivers can exhibit. Those who make decisions based on anger while driving run a greater risk of creating dangerous scenarios that could place the well-being of everyone nearby in jeopardy. One...
by The Ellis Firm, APLC | Jan 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
Some drivers understand the anxiety felt when another vehicle is headed toward them in the same lane and they are unsure whether a collision can be avoided. Many times, a tragedy is averted, but unfortunately, car accidents sometimes result from this type of...