Richard C. Brenneman Personal Injury Law Blog

Car accidents are unfortunately very common in California.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 2,700 people died in auto accidents in 2010. The causes of such accidents include the following:

Speed kills

Speeding is a deliberate and calculated behavior where the driver knows the risk but ignores the danger.  Statistics show that speeding and aggressive driving cause one-third of all fatal... Read More

Motorcycles can be exciting vehicles for both transportation and recreation. Unfortunately, they can also be extremely dangerous. Passenger vehicles, trucks, and other cars can cause catastrophic injury or death to motorcyclists in the event of a collision. A skilled and dedicated motorcycle accident lawyer can help you build a case to recover damages to pay for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

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Have you or someone you love been in a car accident caused by the negligent or reckless actions of someone else? Each year many people sustain serious injury in such automotive accidents.

A car accident can affect the lives of an entire family. But with the help of a Santa Maria car accident lawyer, you can obtain just compensation for you and your family.

The following are some frequently asked questions regarding car... Read More

One of the perks of living in San Luis Obispo is the range of recreational activities available to individuals and families. Proprietors of recreational facilities have a responsibility to protect the safety of their patrons, whether they come to hang glide, swim, or ride the Ferris wheel. The California Supreme Court underscored this when it ruled that a... Read More

Driving while under the influence of a handheld device is becoming a more dangerous hazard than drunk driving.  As a result, April was designated “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in response to the increased number of traffic accidents that occur when drivers use handheld phones to talk or send text messages: 5,474 fatalities and 448,000 injuries in 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

This past... Read More