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What If I’m Partially At Fault for a Car Accident? Imagine you are running late for work and you go over the posted speed limit. As you speed through a yellow light at an intersection, a driver runs a red light and hits you. Both you and the other driver are at fault to varying […]

St. Patrick’s Day Accidents For many Americans, the month of March brings to mind one very joyous holiday: St. Patrick’s Day. For better or worse, the holiday has become associated with drinking, and traffic crashes with drunk drivers are more common. From 2017 to 2021, 272 lives were lost during the St. Patrick’s Day period […]

Most Dangerous Roads in San Diego  Known as “America’s Finest City,” San Diego boasts beautiful beaches and world-famous attractions like the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. Unfortunately, it is also one of California’s most congested cities. In 2022, the average San Diegan lost 54 hours to traffic.  Deadly traffic accidents are also on the rise. […]

What Is Prop 213?  Despite the fact that car insurance is mandatory in nearly all states, more than 12% of drivers in the U.S. drive without insurance. In California, that percentage sits at 16%. The Golden State has one of the highest numbers of uninsured drivers in the country. As insurance rates rise, auto insurance […]

California Crosswalk Laws Approaching a crosswalk, whether as a pedestrian, a cyclist, or a driver, requires understanding and respect of traffic laws. If one party fails to respect the law, they put themselves at risk of a dangerous collision. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are becoming too common in Southern California. In 2023, Los Angeles reported 179 […]

Driving to Las Vegas for Super Bowl  On Sunday, February 11th, 2024, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will go head to head in the Super Bowl LVIII. This will be the first time that Las Vegas hosts the big game. The kickoff is at 3:30 pm local time and 6:30 pm […]

New California Traffic Laws 2024 Whether you live in California or are just visiting, it is important to understand the laws that apply to drivers. In 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom approved several new California traffic laws in 2024. These laws take effect January 1, 2024 unless otherwise stated.   Parking Adjacent to Crosswalks (AB 413) […]

What Is Reckless Driving?  When people think of reckless driving, they usually imagine high-speed car chases that they watch on the news. Also known as dangerous driving or aggressive driving, reckless driving encompasses various risky behaviors on the road. It can take the form of a distraction, such as texting, impaired driving involving alcohol or […]

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim is thrilled to announce our Fall 2023 Scholarship winner. Keenan DePaz, a freshman at the University of California, Irvine, was selected among hundreds of applicants for his outstanding academic achievements and his creative essay submission.  Keenan’s passion for science and biomedical engineering has earned him many awards and accolades. […]

California Teen Driving Laws If you are a teen or a parent of a teen, you are probably thinking about learning how to drive. It is a crucial stage in becoming an adult and gaining freedom. However, both teens and family members must be aware of the laws surrounding underage drivers and what is necessary […]