Electric bicycles, also known as “E-bikes,” are among the fastest-growing category of two-wheeled transportation, beating pedal bikes and scooters. COVID-19 has given them an even greater boost in sales, with a 140% increase in e-bike purchases during the pandemic. The American market for E-bikes is expected to reach $23 billion... Read more »
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive backlogs and delays in the California legal system, civil courts are active and injury victims and their families are encouraged to reach out to an experienced personal injury lawyer to start moving their case forward. Remote hearings and electronic depositions can expedite the... Read more »
California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye gave extensive remarks recently at a recent Judicial Council meeting reflecting on the past year and the unprecedented changes and challenges brought by the coronavirus pandemic. Ellis Injury law firmly supports the Chief Justice’s comments and is inspired by her positive outlook moving forward.... Read more »
California adheres to at-fault negligence laws, which means the person or parties responsible for causing a car accident are on the hook for covering property damage repairs, medical costs, and other losses. As such, all vehicle owners are required by law to purchase liability coverage that compensates other motorists, occupants,... Read more »
The LAPD are currently investigating a car crash from Friday, March 5, 2021, that left one woman dead. According to initial findings, a stopped vehicle that was waiting for a red light on South Broadway was rear-ended by a pickup truck heading north at around 12:50am. The two cars then... Read more »
One driver is dead, and the other driver hospitalized after a February 17 rush-hour crash in West Los Angeles. The accident may have involved street drag racing. The fatal collision occurred in the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Overland Avenue at 5:15 p.m. that Wednesday evening. The impact trapped the... Read more »
Victims of personal injury accidents can recover for pain and suffering here in California, which essentially boils down to non-economic damages that do not have a specific cost associated with them. Many personal injury accidents can permanently change a victim’s life, so the category of pain and suffering can comprise... Read more »
Though the majority of the world has slowed or even stopped in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction has actually sped up. The city of Los Angeles, specifically, is experiencing a construction boom the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the 1980s. According to research from CBRE, there... Read more »
In California, whoever is determined to be at fault for causing a car accident is legally liable for the damages sustained by any passengers in the vehicles. Insurers typically foot the bill up to policy limits, leading policyholders to cover the rest. Responsibility for an accident can be shared by... Read more »
Insurance companies will be calling you in the immediate aftermath of a car crash or other accident resulting in personal injury. It might seem like a relief that someone cares about your wellbeing and is willing to move forward with the process of helping you receive financial compensation for your... Read more »
