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Always Collect Evidence Diligently After an Accident

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on November 20, 2023

Someone taking a photo of a car crash on their smartphone.

Aratta Law Firm recently received a call from a man who was injured on a metro city bus due to the negligence of a metro employee. In these cases, it’s important to know that the Metro buses are equipped with surveillance systems that capture video footage. However, this system automatically deletes such footage after just one week. Automatic deletion has significant implications, as video evidence can be crucial in establishing liability and determining the outcome of a case.

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How Long Do Car Accident Lawsuits Usually Take?

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on October 30, 2023

Two toy cars in a pile-up in front of a judges gavel.

When recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident, there are two crucial issues to consider: the physical recovery from injuries and the legal and financial recovery. While your healing process has a somewhat predictable timeline, the journey through the legal system can be far less straightforward. As a result, those seeking to avail themselves of the justice system for compensation should carefully consider the timeline of car accident lawsuits, bearing in mind that it can vary significantly from one case to another.

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Where Do Motorcycle Accidents Occur Most Often?

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on September 15, 2023

A cop is facing a crash scene between a car and a motorcycle

Motorcycle wrecks can happen almost anywhere, but they occur more frequently in some locations than others. Understanding where these accidents commonly happen can help you avoid a crash. Accident locations can also impact liability and claims for compensation in motorcycle accident cases.

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How Dashcam Evidence Helps Injury Lawsuits in California

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on August 30, 2023

Dashcam footage on the highway

Video content is king in today’s world. With a significant portion of the population seemingly glued to screens, nearly all aspects of life are recorded in video format—from pets and dancing to social conflicts and harmful incidents.

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Are Car Accident Attorneys Expensive?

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on August 15, 2023

A gavel on top of a pile of money

The trauma of being involved in a car accident can be very distressing, not only involving physical and psychological harm but often financial harm as well. As a result, the decision to seek legal representation in the aftermath of a car accident can be challenging. Legal representation can be expensive, and concerns about finances can play into the decision to hire a Glendale car accident attorney.

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Elon Musk Greenlit a Misleading Video About Tesla

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on April 10, 2023

White tesla drives on a highway.

In 2016, Tesla released a demo video that portrayed a car with the company’s driver assistance system, Autopilot, as self-driving. Some believe that Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, greenlighted this video and that it was misleading to consumers.

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Parking Garage Dangers and Safety Tips

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on March 22, 2023

empty dimly light parking garage

Parking garages may be more dangerous than you think. Tens of thousands of crashes, causing hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, occur every year in parking lots and garages, as stated by the National Safety Council (NSC). If you have been injured in a parking garage accident, it is important to understand your legal options. You may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries.

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The Downside of California’s Lack of Vehicle Inspections

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on March 11, 2023

silver car driving on a road

Vehicle safety inspections check essential components of a vehicle to ensure they are functioning properly. These components typically include the brakes, tires, taillights, headlights, wheel alignment, steering, and seatbelts. Although California requires emissions testing to check for pollutant emissions, it does not require vehicle safety inspections, with the exception of some commercial vehicles. When brakes, tires, or other essential equipment on a vehicle fails, it can lead to serious accidents.

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Ways That Glendale’s Roads Become Less Safe on St. Patrick’s Day

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on February 20, 2023

Two women wearing green and drinking green beers.

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. March 17 is the day we pay tribute to the patron saint of Ireland with parades, parties, shamrocks, corned beef and cabbage, and of course green beer. St. Paddy’s Day is one of the top drinking holidays of the year and a time when Glendale roads can be particularly dangerous.

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The Role Parents of Teenage Drivers Must Play

By Glendale Personal Injury Attorney on February 10, 2023

Teenage girl driving

When your son or daughter learns to drive, it can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it frees you up from playing chauffeur for all your child’s school, extracurricular, and social activities. On the other hand, it can leave you worried about your child’s safety and your own liability for damages in case of an accident.

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