You expect your car to get you safely from point A to point B. But what happens when it doesn’t? For many California drivers, that disappointment turns into a cycle of repeated breakdowns and frustrating repairs. One Glenn County resident, for example, took her car in for transmission problems five times in the span of […]
What Qualifies as a Lemon in Tehama County?
The first time Rachel’s new SUV stalled in the middle of the road, she chalked it up to bad luck. When it happened again—and again—within just a few months, she began to suspect the vehicle was more than just unreliable. Like many Californians, Rachel wasn’t sure what her legal rights were or whether her car […]
What Are The Legal Consequences Of A School Zone Crash Involving A Child?
Drivers may face criminal charges, such as reckless driving, endangerment, or even vehicular assault, especially if speed limits were exceeded or negligence is proven. Want to speak to a Lawyer to understand your rights and responsibilities after a school zone accident? Head Over To marquezlawoffices.net
4- School Zone Collisions: What Happens When a Child Is Injured in a Car Accident?
What happens when the unthinkable happens in a school zone—a place meant to be safe—and a child is hit by a car? It’s a terrifying reality that’s far more common than most people think. Approximately 25,000 children are injured in school zone collisions every year in the U.S. These accidents are particularly devastating because they often […]
Car Accidents and Chronic Pain: Proving Long-Term Injury Beyond Medical Records
Can pain last long after your car accident—even when nothing shows up on an X-ray? The answer is yes, and it happens more often than many people realize. Many of those injured in car accidents develop chronic pain that persists for months or even years. What’s more alarming is that this pain is often invisible in scans […]
Driving Under the Influence of Distraction: How Texting Behind the Wheel Impacts Legal Outcomes
What’s more dangerous—driving drunk or driving distracted? While many people immediately think of alcohol-related crashes, texting behind the wheel is fast becoming one of the most dangerous and underestimated threats on the road. Distracted driving claimed 3,275 lives in 2023 alone—and texting is among the most common culprits. At Marquez Law Office, we understand how one split-second […]
T-Boned at the Intersection: Legal Strategies for Side-Impact Collision Claims
What happens in those few seconds when a car runs a red light and hits another vehicle broadside? For many victims, a side-impact crash is not just a scare—it’s a life-altering moment. Side-impact collisions account for nearly 25% of all vehicle occupant fatalities in the U.S. These crashes often lead to severe injuries due to limited protection on […]
Understanding Manufacturer Obligations When Your Car Fails
It usually starts with a warning light or a strange sound. You take your car in for repairs, hopeful the issue is minor. But weeks turn into months, and multiple service visits later, the problem persists—or worsens. For many California drivers, this is more than frustrating. It’s a legal red flag. Under the state’s vehicle […]
Are You Eligible for a Replacement Car Under California Law?
You buy a new car with high hopes and hard-earned money, only to find yourself stranded on the side of the road—again. After the second or third trip to the dealership for repairs, frustration turns into a lingering question: Could this car be a lemon? Many California drivers are asking the same thing. And more importantly, […]
When Repairs Fail: Your Next Step Under California’s Lemon Law
Every morning, Evan turned the key and hoped for the best. His new SUV, meant to be reliable transportation for his growing family, kept returning to the dealership for the same unresolved issue. This transmission problem left him stranded more than once. After the third trip to the service center and another vague explanation, Evan […]