On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Nov 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
Drivers are often too stubborn to admit when they might not be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Whether they have had a few drinks at dinner or have taken strong prescription medicine that clearly warns against operating heavy machinery, drivers believe they...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Oct 16, 2020 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the seconds after a car accident, you instantly are concerned if you sustained any injuries. You check your hands, feet, arms and legs. You look in the mirror and feel your head . When you only see minor scrapes, you count yourself lucky. However, because your body...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Sep 16, 2020 | Car Accidents
The femur, or thighbone, does not usually break unless one is in a particularly serious car crash. Car accidents are the leading cause of femur fractures according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. If you fractured your femur in a crash in California,...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Sep 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
When a person gets into a car driven by someone else, he or she typically trusts that the driver will operate the vehicle responsibly and prioritize safety for everyone in the vehicle and in its path. As most California residents know, in reality, sometimes a driver...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Aug 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
Likely, most California residents have, at some point while on the road, witnessed another person driving recklessly in some way. Typically, such behavior involves a driver traveling at a very high rate of speed. This type of irresponsible driving can happen for a...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Jul 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Large trucks are a common sight on the California freeways and drivers of passenger vehicles understand the danger they present. In general, they are less of a concern on the city streets. However, delivery vans and other vehicles used to transport goods and bring...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
Your teen just got their license and while they yearn for freedom and don’t think you know anything, your teenager still relies on you much more than they would like to admit. You care about the safety of your children and are understandably worried about them...
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...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Feb 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
California drivers are becoming more reliant on hands-free technology. New laws prevent drivers from operating electronics by hand. Hands-free tech promises to keep drivers safe and to keep electronics out of their hands. But how safe is this technology in reality? ...
