Andrew L. Shapiro
Dangerous Toys: Consumer Product Injury Laws
With the holiday season upon us, kids will likely receive toys as gifts in the coming weeks. While the end of the year is a time for celebration, you must be cautious with all toys
California Social Host Law: Potential Liability When Hosting Events
The holidays are around the corner. For many, that may mean excessive amounts of food, family, friends, and, yes, alcohol. With this in mind, now might be a good time to discuss potential liability when
What Compensation is Due for Your Uber or Lyft Accident?
According to a University of Chicago and Rice University joint study of traffic accidents in various cities across the country, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft contribute to a two to three percent increase in
“Look Mom No Hands!” But Lots of Rules for AI Cars in California
Personal Injury Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 You may have heard the news: An Uber Technologies Inc. autonomous vehicle was involved in an accident in Arizona. A human driver in a Honda CRV
“Way Mo” Autonomous Cars Coming Fast
Personal Injury Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 It’s a race to beat all races: several car makers, including Ford, General Motors, Volvo, BMW and Tesla are promising fully autonomous vehicles within the next
Mile Marker: Google Beginning to Clear Legal Hurdles for Self-Driving Cars (but many more ahead)
Personal Injury Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 Can self-driving vehicles (SDVs) use the carpool lane? That may be a legal question for another day, as SDVs still have barricades to overcome before moving
Swim Safety Tips: Pool Accident Prevention & Liability
Accident & Injury Lawyer by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 School’s out, temperatures are more or less climbing, and many are headed to the pool for some summer fun or just to seek relief from
New Bill May Put Motorcyclists’ Lane-Splitting in Focus
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 As a motorcyclist for 30 years, I must admit I did my fair share of lane splitting: Bypassing most of the stalled traffic on the 101
Head Injuries: Protecting Players in Youth Sports
Concussion Injury Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 A recent study by the Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention revealed this: Coaches who underwent training by USA Football’s Heads-Up Football program are
California Social Host Laws: Be Responsible; Beware Liability
Wrongful Death Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 Forget the drama, trash talk and player scandals that may have occurred this past year. The final football matchup of the season is coming, and there’s