State Driving Laws Across The Nation
A Los Angeles carpool lane (Source: KCRW) No matter how long you’ve been driving, it can be nice to know that the rules of the road are much like... Read More
Where to File Insurance Complaints in 2024
Every day, GJEL attorneys assist clients and prospective clients with their insurance claims regarding car accidents and other personal injury cases. In over 30 years of practicing personal... Read More
Understanding California Civil Code § 1714 CC – Liability for Intentional or Careless Actions
When it comes to the legal system, it’s important to understand the laws that govern our daily lives. One such law is Civil Code § 1714 CC, which deals... Read More
Car Technology that Can Prevent Accidents
Slowly but surely, technology has become an unavoidable part of our day. But fidgeting with cell phones and other technological devices while driving is enormously dangerous, contributing to more... Read More
Social Media and Your Personal Injury Case: Tips & What You Need to Know
Everything that’s posted on social media is considered public, and even the most well meaning remarks about a personal injury claim could potentially be used against a plaintiff by... Read More
Map of California DMV Offices
Safe driving behavior begins at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Teen drivers are tested by their local DMV before receiving their license, and all drivers must go through the... Read More
GJEL Legal Dictionary
Below you will find the GJEL Personal Injury Legal Dictionary sorted in alphabetical order. These are common terms you might see used in a personal injury case. [lwptoc title=”List... Read More
California Teen Driver Summer Safety Statistics & Resources
Teen drivers throughout the country are faced with countless dangers on city streets and highways. Teens are the demographic most likely to cause car a accident, technology poses the... Read More
Senior Driver Safety Checklist & Self Assessment
There are many factors senior drivers should consider before getting behind the wheel. The topic areas below are subject to each individual and may not apply to everyone. But... Read More
California Motor Caution Calendar
Fresh into the new year, it is common to make resolutions about attitudes or actions you would like to change this time around. These commonly relate to weight loss,... Read More
State-By-State Drunk Driving Laws and Driving Fatality Statistics
While there is currently no federal law against drunk driving, it is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. But each state varies in its enforcement... Read More
Seniority Behind the Wheel: Managing Safety Risks for Older Drivers
Teenagers are notoriously the most dangerous demographic of drivers. But there are dozens of factors that can influence car accidents that have nothing to do with inexperience and immaturity.... Read More
Parent-Teen Safe Driving Contract
This contract is intended to help initiate conversation about roadway safety, especially for teen drivers and their passengers. The agreement covers six areas pertaining to distracted driving, driving under... Read More