Gomez Trial Attorneys

February 2017

Study: Alcohol-Related Accidents Lower In States With Stronger Policies

[profileleft][/profileleft]For over 100 years, driving under the influence has been against the law in parts of the United States.  New Jersey was the first state to pass such a law in 1906.  However, given the lack of technology at the time, there was no set limit in terms of the amount of alcohol a motorist […]

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Why? Texting and Driving Survey Uncovers Reasons for This Dangerous Act

[profileleft][/profileleft]By now everyone should understand that texting and driving is extremely dangerous.  The vast majority of jurisdictions in the United States outlaw this act on some level.  That’s because the statistics are clear:  texting and driving causes car accidents that lead to serious injuries and fatalities.  Unfortunately, people still send and read text messages while

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Sexual Abuse of a Child Allegations Lead to Involvement By Children’s Rights Lawyers

[profileleft][/profileleft]Schools are supposed to protect the safety of their students.  Teachers are at the forefront of this protection effort.  Students are taught by their parents and by schools to trust their teachers.  These influences and social norms prompt young students to believe what their teachers are telling them and to do what their teachers are

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Sexual Assault Allegations: Woman Claims She Was Violated During X-Ray

[profileleft][/profileleft]No one looks forward to having X-rays done.  An X-ray is not painful, but the reason such a test is done is because someone is experiencing some sort of pain.  People who are injured generally have enough to think about in terms of their recovery.  Most people won’t think that they’re under any sort of

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Fatal San Diego Pedestrian Accidents – Group Releases the “Fatal 15” Intersections

[profileleft][/profileleft]San Diego is a walking city.  The weather is almost always amenable to this form of exercise.  The landscape is beautiful and the area is usually filled with travelers who want to take it all in.  San Diego is also a city that, like most other places in Southern California, is home to a high

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California Traffic Safety Laws Rank State in Middle Range of Jurisdictions

[profileleft][/profileleft]There are many different ways to compare the relative safety of driving in different states.  Relative traffic safety is something that can be broken down so that we can obtain an understanding of which protective steps tend to work and which do not.  The Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety has completed its annual review

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