Tragic Hit-and-Run in Long Beach: Seeking Justice for the Termino Avenue Bicyclist
On Saturday, February 11, 2026, the Long Beach community lost one of its brightest lights. Lori Ann Carreon, a 54-year-old occupational therapist and beloved Bluff Park resident, was struck and killed by a speeding driver who ran a stop sign at the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Second Street. The driver fled the scene, leaving […]
The Secret Safety Net: How the California Victim Compensation Board Helps Accident Victims
You've been hit by a drunk driver. Or maybe someone plowed into you and fled the scene. Your medical bills are piling up. You're missing work. And you're wondering: where do I turn when insurance isn't enough, or when there's no insurance at all? Here's something most Californians don't know exists: the California Victim Compensation […]
Car Accidents Abroad: What is the South Africa Road Accident Fund?
By Ben Marmont Ever wonder how car accident victims get compensated in other parts of the world? If you've been injured in a California crash, you're probably focused on dealing with insurance companies and figuring out your legal options. But here's something interesting, not every country handles accident compensation the way we do. Take South […]
Insurance Denied Your California Accident Claim? 7 Mistakes You’re Making (and How to Fix Them)
By Ben Marmont You did everything right after your accident. You exchanged information. You filed your claim. You waited for the insurance company to do their job. Then the letter arrived. Claim denied. Your stomach drops. Your medical bills are piling up. You can't work. And now the insurance company is telling you they won't […]
The West Portal Tragedy: When the Justice System Feels Short-Handed for Victims’ Families
On March 16, 2024, a family left their San Francisco home to celebrate their wedding anniversary at the zoo. Matilde and Diego Pinto de Oliveira, along with their two young sons: one-year-old Joaquim and three-month-old Cauê: never made it there. They were standing at a West Portal bus stop when 79-year-old Mary Fong Lau's SUV […]
101-N Semi Truck Rollover at Marsh Road: Navigating Big Rig Accident Claims in the Bay Area
Author: Ben MarmontPublished: February 18, 2026 If you were anywhere near Highway 101 on the morning of January 18, 2026, you saw it: or at least felt the aftermath. A massive semi-truck flipped over near the Marsh Road exit in Redwood City, blocking nearly all northbound lanes and turning your morning commute into a nightmare. […]
Recent Santa Cruz Motorcycle Accident: Legal Support for the Jan 30th Crash at Bay & Nobel
By Ben Marmont On January 30, 2026, a devastating motorcycle crash turned an ordinary morning into a life-altering emergency for a Santa Cruz family. A 20-year-old UC Santa Cruz student was critically injured when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle near the Bay Street corridor: a stretch of road thousands of students, commuters, and residents […]
Is Your Motorcycle Accident Claim Worth Less Because of Lane Splitting? Here’s the Truth
By Ben Marmont You were lane splitting. The car hit you. Now the insurance company is telling you that you're partially at fault: or worse, that you don't deserve anything at all. Here's what they won't tell you: Lane splitting is completely legal in California. And even if you were lane splitting when the accident […]
Your Insurance Company Is Using AI to Deny Your Claim: 5 Red Flags California Accident Victims Must Know
By Ben Marmont You're recovering from an accident. You're in pain. Your medical bills are piling up. Then you get the letter. Claim denied. No explanation that makes sense. No real person you can talk to. Just a cold, generic rejection that feels like it was written by a machine. That's because it probably was. […]
Trending California Personal Injury & Accident Law Topics: What Every Accident Victim Needs to Know in 2024
By Ben Marmont An accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. One moment you're going about your day. The next, you're dealing with injuries, medical bills, and insurance companies that aren't on your side. If you've been hurt in an accident in California, you need to know what's changed in 2024. New laws […]