On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Mar 12, 2020 | Car Accidents
Drowsy driving can be like drunk driving in the way it affects a driver’s attention span and reaction times. With the start of daylight saving time taking away one hour of sleep, California residents may feel more drowsy during their morning commute for at least...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 25, 2020 | Car Accidents
California residents with teen drivers should know that there is a possible connection between the rate of car crashes involving teens and the time at which school starts every day. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published a study saying that later school...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 6, 2020 | Car Accidents
California sees its fair share of pile-ups, and these can be a nightmare for the drivers and passengers involved. They also become a nightmare from a legal standpoint as it can be hard to determine who was at fault and to what degree. Below is a brief outline of what...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jan 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
In a survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 92.9% of respondents agreed that running a red light is unacceptable behavior. Yet 42.7% admitted to doing so at least once in the previous 30 days. California motorists may have heard about how red-light cameras...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jan 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Borrowing a friend’s car may be necessary or even fun at times. However, a person may wonder what happens if they are involved in an accident in a vehicle that does not belong to them. Here are some basic things California residents should know. One common...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jan 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
In just one year, almost 250 people in Southern California were taken to emergency rooms with bruises, bumps, broken bones and even head trauma obtained as a result of scooter accidents. Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular; these quick, efficient modes...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jan 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Driving in heavy Bay Area traffic demands your full attention, and being sleepy behind the wheel compromises anyone’s performance. Drowsiness impacts your reaction time and decision-making abilities in ways similar to alcohol intoxication. Researchers at the AAA...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Oct 3, 2019 | Car Accidents
Drunk driving is a serious problem in every state across the United States. Every day, innocent individuals lose their lives and suffer life-changing injuries when vehicles operated by intoxicated drivers hit the cars they are driving and riding in. Too many...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Aug 22, 2019 | Car Accidents
It is important that California residents seek legal guidance when they are involved in serious incidents, such as car accidents. That is because different cases may be resolved in different ways, and the theories of law that support some victims’ claims may not...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jul 18, 2019 | Car Accidents
Getting hit by a car can be a traumatic experience for an Alameda driver. Aside from the injuries they may suffer and the damage their car may sustain, they may feel extreme stress over figuring out just how to cope with the aftermath of the crash. Immediately after...
