San Diego Law Blog

Defending Against Identity Theft Charges

By San Diego Attorney on February 20, 2020

In a society obsessed with social media and online content, internet privacy has become a major concern to most Americans. Cases of identity theft, large and small, are becoming increasingly more common. However, many questions still exist as to how identity theft is defined and prosecuted.

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Hit By a Drunk Driver? What Are Your Legal Options?

By San Diego Attorney on February 9, 2020

If you have been hit by a drunk driver, you have a good chance of winning a claim for compensation in court. However, a lawsuit is not your only option. It may be possible to receive a fair settlement from the drunk driver’s insurance company, particularly if you have an experienced San Diego car accident lawyer negotiating skillfully on your behalf.

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The Dangers of Driving Drowsy

By San Diego Attorney on January 31, 2020

Drowsy driving has become a major problem on America’s roadways. It was responsible for 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries, and 800 deaths in a recent year, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An estimated one in every 25 adult drivers report having fallen asleep at the wheel within the previous 30 days.

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In a Car Accident? What Now?

By San Diego Attorney on January 22, 2020

No one wants to be involved in a car crash, but with the odds today, it could happen eventually. Even a minor fender-bender with no injuries will completely ruin your day. A major collision with serious injuries leads to life-altering consequences. The following are some tips on what to do if you are involved in a car accident in California.

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Who Can Be Held Liable After a Truck Accident?

By San Diego Attorney on December 22, 2019

A collision with a fully-loaded, 80,000-pound tractor-trailer can cause serious injuries and extensive damage. If someone else caused your accident, you may file a personal injury claim for compensation. If you have been involved in a serious truck accident, your first step toward recovering damages is to speak with an experienced injury lawyer. jD LAW, P.C., can thoroughly investigate what happened to determine who is responsible for your medical bills, vehicle repairs, and other expenses directly related to the accident.

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What Is the Statute of Limitations for California Car Accidents?

By San Diego Attorney on December 12, 2019

A statute of limitations is a deadline imposed by state law, after which a lawsuit cannot be filed for a particular type of case. Once that period has passed, the claim is forever barred. These time limits are stated in the California Code of Civil Procedure. The statute of limitations for bodily injury in a car accident is two years, the same as for other personal injury matters. If you were not injured in the accident and only want to recover money for damage to your vehicle, the statute of limitations is three years.

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New Smart Streetlights Aid Law Enforcement in San Diego

By San Diego Attorney on October 31, 2019

In 2018, the City of San Diego began a smart streetlight initiative with the intention of providing law enforcement with tools to better monitor the streets of America’s Finest City.
These state-of-the-art streetlights are equipped with energy-saving LED lights, microphones, cameras, and sensors that can detect gunshots, detect open parking spaces, and even measure air quality and the traffic flow of both vehicles and pedestrians.

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How to Prove Fault in Slip-and-Fall Incidents in a Place of Business

By San Diego Attorney on October 23, 2019

Countless people suffer from slip-and-fall incidents, and many of them don’t even realize that the negligence
of a property owner or employee caused their tumble. The issue of proving liability in a slip-and-fall case at a private business is a complex one.

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These People Need a Lawyer (Part 1)

By San Diego Attorney on September 28, 2019

This past summer, you may have heard a story involving a big-rig truck driver who was pulled over and arrested in Moorpark when a police officer spotted a phony license plate on his rig. Not only did this homemade plate display wobbly letters and numbers in old-style yellow on black, but it also had “CALIFORNIA” misspelled as “CALIFAS.”

How many laws were violated here, and what potential penalties is the driver facing? Let’s take a look.

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Watch Out for the DUI Checkpoints

By San Diego Attorney on September 18, 2019

The San Diego police plan, publicize, and execute DUI checkpoints regularly. Locations for these checkpoints are chosen based on previous accidents and DUI arrests. In a recent article in the Times of San Diego, a representative of the police department stated that crashes involving impaired drivers can be reduced by up to 20% when well-publicized DUI operations are conducted on a routine basis.

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