The 94% Pay Cut: How SB 371 Just Gutted Your Rideshare Insurance
Last updated: October 11, 2026 California Senate Bill 371 cut uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for Uber and Lyft passengers from $1 million to $60,000 per person, a 94% reduction that took effect January 1, 2026. This article explains exactly what you lost, what coverage still protects you in the back seat, who you can […]
Hit in a Crosswalk? Here’s What California’s 2026 Daylighting Law Means for Your Injury Claim
Last updated: October 10, 2026 If you were hit in a California crosswalk, the state's daylighting law can make your injury claim stronger by showing that blocked sightlines near the intersection created a preventable danger. That matters because the law now gives you a clearer way to prove negligence, fight blame-shifting, and pursue full compensation. […]
Daily California Accident News Roundup: Driver Killed in Chain-Reaction Crash Involving an L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy in Commerce, Road Safety and Your Legal Rights
By Ben Marmont Last Updated: October 9, 2026 A driver died in a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash involving an L.A. County sheriff’s deputy at Atlantic Boulevard and Sheila Street in Commerce. Here is what authorities have reported, what remains unknown, and what California law says about emergency-vehicle crashes and claims against public agencies. Get a free […]
Daily California Accident News Roundup: Two Killed, Two Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 99 Near Pleasant Grove in Sutter County, Road Safety and Your Legal Rights
Author: Ben MarmontLast Updated: October 7, 2026 Two people died and two people suffered injuries in a devastating head-on collision on Highway 99 near Pleasant Grove. The crash happened after a southbound Toyota crossed the dirt median and struck a northbound Volvo. This tragedy shows why median protection, careful driving, and immediate legal guidance matter […]
Daily California Accident News Roundup: Driver Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Crash Into Median Wall on Zanker Road in San Jose, Road Safety and Your Legal Rights
By Ben Marmont Last Updated: October 8, 2026 A single-vehicle crash struck a concrete median wall on Zanker Road near Daggett Drive in North San Jose early Thursday. The driver died, and two passengers suffered major injuries. The investigation continues, but injured passengers and the surviving family still have important legal rights. If you or […]
The Uber & Lyft Accident Guide: What to Do After a Rideshare Crash in California
By Ben Marmont, Fairmont Law Firm Last updated: October 8, 2026 If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft crash in California, take these steps right away: call 911, get medical care, report the crash through the app, gather evidence, file the required DMV report, and speak with a lawyer before any insurer corners […]
What to Do After a Truck Accident in California: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Ben Marmont, Fairmont Law Firm Last updated: October 7, 2026 What should you do after a truck accident in California? Call 911, get medical care, document the scene, protect critical trucking evidence, and speak with a California truck accident lawyer fast. Truck crash claims are different from car crash claims because they often involve […]
Daily California Accident News Roundup: One Killed in Five-Vehicle Pileup on the Northbound 605 Freeway in Cerritos, Road Safety and Your Legal Rights
Author: Ben MarmontLast Updated: October 6, 2026 One person died in a five-vehicle pileup on the northbound 605 Freeway in Cerritos. Learn what happened, how to avoid secondary crashes, and how California injury and wrongful death claims work. One person died after a violent five-vehicle crash blocked the northbound 605 Freeway in Cerritos early Tuesday […]
Daily California Accident News Roundup: Longtime Nobu Malibu Chef Killed When Teen Driver Struck His Parked Car on Pacific Coast Highway, Road Safety and Your Legal Rights
By Ben Marmont, Fairmont Law FirmLast updated: October 4, 2026 A 16-year-old driver struck a parked car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Saturday morning, killing longtime Nobu Malibu chef Ryo Uchimiya. The investigation continues, but the known facts raise serious questions about speed, lane control, shoulder safety, insurance coverage, and California wrongful-death rights. If […]
Daily California Accident News Roundup: Two Killed as Car Splits in Half on Burbank Boulevard in Encino, Road Safety and Your Legal Rights
By Ben Marmont Last Updated: October 2, 2026 Two people died after a white car struck a tree head-on near Burbank Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard in Encino. This report explains what happened, why the corridor remains dangerous, and what California families should know about wrongful death claims, evidence, and legal deadlines. Two people were killed […]