Fighting for the Injured Across California

Where We Fight for Clients Across California

Wherever you were injured in California, the legal team at DK Law is here to help:

At DK Law, we’ve spent years standing up for injured Californians from every corner of the state. Whether you were hurt in a car accident, a motorcycle crash, or a slip and fall, our team knows what it takes to protect your rights and rebuild your future. Wherever you are in California, we’re ready to help. 

At DK Law, we’ve proudly served injured Californians for years — not just in big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, but in smaller communities across the state. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, suffered a workplace injury, or lost a loved one due to negligence, our firm is equipped to fight for your rights and help you reclaim your life.

• Los Angeles County: Fighting for crash victims across LA, from Downtown to the Valley.
• Orange County: Protecting drivers, bikers, and pedestrians in Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, and beyond.
• The Bay Area: Handling complex injury cases from San Jose to Oakland.
• The Inland Empire: Serving accident victims across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
• San Diego County: From Chula Vista to Oceanside, we cover a range of personal injury accidents in the San Diego area.

What Are California’s Speed Limit Laws?

In California, speed limit laws require drivers to travel at a “reasonable and prudent” speed for road conditions, even if below posted limits. Generally, the speed limit is 65 mph on multi‑lane freeways, 55 mph on two‑lane highways or when towing, and reduced speeds (15–25 mph) in alleys, school zones, and residential areas.

Who Can Use the Carpool Lanes in California?

California’s carpool (HOV) lanes—often called diamond lanes—help ease congestion and promote cleaner transportation. In Southern California, these lanes operate 24/7, while in Northern California, they’re enforced only during weekday peak hours (typically mornings and evenings). Eligible users include vehicles with two or more occupants, motorcycles, mass transit, and designated clean-air vehicles with DMV-issued decals. Entering and exiting is only permitted across dashed lines—crossing solid double lines can result in fines that typically start around $490 and vary by county.

California’s Comparative Fault Laws

California follows the pure comparative negligence rule. Under this rule, a plaintiff can recover damages even if they are 99% at fault for the accident. The plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault. For example, if the plaintiff is 90% at fault and the defendant is 10% at fault, the plaintiff can still recover 10% of their damages. This law attempts to resolve issues of fault when multiple parties are involved, like in a multi-vehicle collision. Currently, there are 13 pure comparative fault states.

Crash Stats Every California Driver Should Know

Since 1982, the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim region has consistently held the title of having some of the worst traffic congestion in the United States. Close behind, the San Francisco-Oakland area ranks fifth among U.S. cities with the most severe traffic conditions.

Key California Crash Statistics

• 4,428 traffic deaths statewide in 2022, a slight decline from 4,513 in 2021 – equating to a fatality rate of 1.40 per 100 million miles traveled.
• 1,479 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in 2022, an increase of nearly 2% over the previous year.
  
• Motorcycle deaths rose 3.8% to 634 in 2022, with helmetless deaths increasing by 11%.
  
• Bicycle fatalities surged 32.1%, from 134 to 177 in 2022.
  
• I‑15 (Exit 138–129) saw 19 fatal accidents over two years – making it the deadliest 4.5-mile stretch in California.