Generally, bicyclists must generally follow the same road rules and regulations as people who drive automobiles or other vehicles. Thus, it makes sense that California bicycle laws are found in the California Vehicle Code (CVC), just like the vehicle laws. California bike laws specify how and where bicyclists are to operate their bikes. They also layout protections for cyclists...
Continue ReadingAre you having trouble finding an attorney and wondering how to get a lawyer to take your case? Or maybe you’re wondering, Do I have a personal injury case at all? The truth is, no attorney accepts every case that comes through their door. And not every client has a viable personal injury case. It depends on your specific...
Continue ReadingDealing with a personal injury is hard, regardless of the circumstances. If you didn’t cause the injury, it’s even harder. Filing a personal injury claim is a difficult but necessary part of the process. Many people have never had to file a legal claim before, so it’s hard to know where and how to start that process. Once you...
Continue ReadingAt The Law Office of Chuck Geerhart, one of our focuses is on helping our clients who sustained serious injuries recover from them and move forward with their lives. We help people get the compensation they need so that they can focus on recovering from their serious car accident injuries, serious head injuries, and other serious physical injuries. With...
Continue ReadingIf you were seriously injured in an accident that you didn’t cause, you need an experienced California personal injury attorney on your side. You deserve to have a knowledgeable advocate fighting to get you the justice you deserve. In California, attorney Chuck Geerhart understands the importance of getting the maximum possible compensation for the wrongfully injured. For more than...
Continue ReadingPeople think of product liability cases as huge, time consuming and costly. Some are– like medical device, pharmaceutical and automotive design/crashworthiness cases. However, there are many product liability cases arising out of ordinary every day products that fail to perform as safely as the reasonable consumer expects. Some examples from my career include: a bathroom cleaner with inadequate warnings; a...
Continue ReadingThe unexpected death of a loved one is always a tragedy under any circumstances. However, when one’s negligent or willful act causes death, the resulting trauma suffered by surviving family members may never heal. After the wrongful death of a loved one, you may not know where to turn to pursue justice. Wrongful death can happen in a variety...
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s busy highways tempt thousands of drivers every year to opt for a motorcycle to navigate the troublesome traffic jams. However, motorcycles pose safety risks to riders. In fact, 474 motorcycle fatalities occurred within the state in 2019. Because of motorcycles’ popularity, California imposes certain motorcycle laws in an attempt to protect motorcyclists and other drivers on the road....
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 28 people per day die in drunk driving accidents. In 2019, the total number of DUI accident fatalities reached over 10,000. These accidents are responsible for almost a third of all traffic-related fatalities. Thousands of people are hit by drunk drivers every year, and while most survive the accident, it can...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you love was injured in a personal injury accident caused by another party’s negligence, you might be searching for a lawyer. When you search online, you may enter the search term, “personal injury lawyer near me.” However, do you really need to hire a lawyer that is close to where you live? The answer is not...
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