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At any time during the day, about 660,000 drivers attempt to use their phones while operating a vehicle. This problem has gotten significantly worse over the past 10 years after the advent of the cell phone and the smartphone. Smartphones are a people’s portals to entertainment, which they can carry with […]

Defensive driving is the practice of driving to save lives, time, and money despite the conditions around you. It is a form of training for drivers that goes beyond simply memorizing the rules of the road and knowing the basic mechanics of driving. People defensively drive to reduce the risk […]

Firm Founder Gordon Levinson frequently shares his insight on personal injury law with members of the legal profession through regular contributions to local publications and attorney organizations. This includes his continued involvement with Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD), a trial lawyer organization that functions as a beneficial resource for […]

Hearsay statements used as evidence in trial are always cast in a skeptical light from the beginning. Not many judges or legal professionals want to admit that something said out of the courtroom could actually be useful, or even true. But, of course, all the doubt in the world cannot […]

While air bags are meant to protect us and prevent serious harm, they may also cause serious injury if defective. If you or a loved one has been in an accident which triggered one or more air bags, yet were left injured as a result of the device, our Carlsbad personal […]

A motion for summary judgment tends to be as unwelcome to plaintiff’s attorneys as a tax audit. Much like audits, you’re likely to overcome most of them, but the consequences of losing are far more severe than the benefits of winning. When you “win” a tax audit, you avoid paying […]

Distractive driving is one of the most common reasons for car accident, also making it one of the most preventable. While many people feel as though distracted driving is not all that dangerous, the statistics don’t lie–countless accidents, injuries, and fatalities have occurred as a result of the driver not paying […]

Here’s a bad idea. Allow a default judgment to be entered against you. Then, when your judgment creditor starts to levy on your property, claim you never got notice of the action, accuse your opponent of filing a false proof of service, and then sue your opponent for abuse of […]

Trying to sweep problems under the metaphorical rug is never a good idea, especially in legal settings. If a judgement is filed against you, basically the only two options you have are acknowledging and complying, or acknowledging and trying to appeal. Pretending it doesn’t exist will just lead to a […]

If you were recently involved in a car accident and sustained injuries, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action. This is known as a statute of limitations and, once this time period expires, you will be prohibited from taking your case to court and receiving compensation […]

Car accidentscan be deadly at the most, and traumatizing and expensive at the minimum–no matter the circumstance, they are never an easy experience to endure. This is why our Carlsbad personal injury lawyers of Levinson Law Group believe prevention is the best form of protection. We know some accidents are unavoidable, but […]

Summer is the best time of year to go on a road trip. While there are many people on the road with the same idea, the weather tends to be mild, meaning the roads are less likely to be slick with rain, sleet, or ice. Before you and your family […]

Expert \ ‘ek-spert. Syn see specialist, authority, connoisseur, bigshot, maven. Eventually, your career as a litigator will bring you face to face with one of these, and you will have to know how to deal with the situation. I remember my first expert deposition. I didn’t handle it so well. […]

This month, thousands of organizations across the United States are raising safety awareness in honor of National Safety Month. During the month of June, all of these organizations focus on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in people’s homes and communities. The […]

When involved in a car accident, you will endure a number of physical and emotional repercussions which may take a significant amount of time to heal. The most common physical repercussion after a rear-end accident is whiplash. Whiplash occurs as a result of one’s head being jolted forward in a fast […]

Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic in this country. It’s getting worse every year. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the NHTSA, in the year 2012, 3,328 people were killed by distracted drivers, 421,000 people were injured by distracted drivers, and those numbers are probably double because […]

Everyone loves a good story, including judges and juries. If you want to win your case or personal injury claim, then you have to tell a better story than your opposition. Take a page from the most popular modern storytellers – moviemakers – and add a visual element to your […]

One of the most common kinds of car accidents are those that occur at the rear-end of a vehicle. They are highly preventable, as they are generally a result of speeding, inattentiveness, or tailgating. Generally speaking, the person who rear-ended the vehicle in front of them is the one blamed […]

Swimming is a great way to exercise, relieve stress, and have fun with family and friends during summer. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that nearly 400 people drown in swimming pools and spas each year, and thousands more are injured in swimming pool accidents. Furthermore, the Centers […]

Levinson Law Group is thrilled to announce our newest addition, legal assistant Rachel Holland. As a legal assistant, Rachel’s responsibilities will span across the entire firm, helping us deliver the great results our clients have come to expect. She is knowledgeable, organized, and enthusiastic about delivering the very best each and […]