As school ramps up in Southern California, be prepared to see a lot more yellow school buses filling the streets. Unfortunately, during the summer months, a lot of drivers seem to forget what it means to drive safely around buses. This puts children at risk and increases the risk of a serious accident.At DeWitt Algorri & Algorri we’ve seen bus accidents that have left drivers, families, and students devastated. We believe that victims of vehicle accidents deserve fierce, aggressive representation by lawyers who care. That’s why...Continue Reading...
When to Plead Not Guilty to a Traffic TicketTraffic violations are somewhat common, but they’re not always free of consequences. Our traffic ticket lawyers can help you fight for your case, so you don’t always have to pay a fine, receive driving record points, or suffer suspension of your driving privileges.If you’ve been ticketed in Colorado, you might think you should just pay it and move on. After all, it’s just a ticket and a small fine. If you can afford it, it should be all over, right?Not necessarily. While the short-term...Continue Reading...
Traffic tickets are typically issued when you commit a traffic violation, such as speeding, driving too fast for conditions, and improper lane change. At the time, you may not take a traffic ticket seriously. After all, it only adds a certain number of points to your license. However, the traffic points can add up over time and have an impact on your driving privileges.This is why it is important to fight a traffic ticket. In many cases, the officer issuing the ticket may not have sufficient cause to do so. In other cases, the ticket may simply...Continue Reading...
When you’re hurt in a car accident, you may be certain the other driver caused your injuries. Maybe they were driving carelessly, or they intentionally tried to injure you. In any case, they caused the accident. There’s just one problem. You weren’t wearing a seat belt, and the at-fault party is trying to use that against you. Suing isn’t impossible if you weren’t wearing a seat belt, but it may be tougher. Because of this, you may need a Montgomery car accident lawyer on your side to get the compensation...Continue Reading...
One minute, you’re on the road, whether you’re heading to work, to the grocery store, or just home after a long day. The next, you’ve been pulled over and ticketed, which can have some harsh penalties attached. When you’ve received a ticket, you may need to fight back to avoid those harsh penalties. But what can you do? Before you plead guilty and pay for your traffic ticket in Chicago, make sure you take whatever steps you can to get out of that ticket. With a lawyer’s help, you may be able to reduce the penalties...Continue Reading...
When the police pull you over and give you a traffic ticket, you may think that paying the fine is the only way to move on with your life. However, paying your ticket will take money out of your pocket and accumulate points on your driving record. These points can lead to higher insurance premiums and a license suspension if you aren’t careful. Fighting your ticket in traffic court is always an option.A Denver traffic ticket lawyer from Justice for Colorado can guide you through the legal process and stand by your side as you enter a plea...Continue Reading...
Car Accidents Are a CertaintyYou’ve all heard the famous quote, “nothing is certain in life, but death and taxes.” This quote is usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who wrote in a 1789 letter: “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance That promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be saidto be certain, except death and taxes.”Well let me add just one more thing …. ACCIDENTS....Continue Reading...
The Los Angeles Times released an article reporting a fatal accident occurring in the City of Pacoima on Friday evening at about 4:27 p.m. A three year old boy and his father were crossing the roadway near the intersection of Varna and Chase Street, when a vehicle struck them. The father suffered only minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. His young son, however, was taken to an area hospital where he later died. The faulty driver stopped and called for emergency aid but then fled the scene before authorities could arrive....Continue Reading...
