We're living in interesting times. Social media has transformed our lives, especially for millennials. Did you know that social media can also affect your personal injury claim?

I'm not talking about texting and driving, or other forms of distracted driving which stems from cell-phone use. I'm talking about insurance companies using social media as a tool against personal injury claimants.

The California Highway Patrol released a list of new laws affecting California motorists in 2020. Some of these laws pertain to both drivers and bicyclists.

Bicyclists in California will now be permitted to travel straight through an intersection from a turning lane. The Assembly Bill, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom in September, will amend Vehicle Code Section 22101(e)(1) to read:

November 14th was just another Thursday Night Football game. The Pittsburgh Steelers were trailing the Cleveland Browns, when Cleveland Defensive End Myles Garrett tackled Steelers’ Quarterback Mason Rudolph as he threw a pass. As both players stood up, a fracas ensued. Millions of spectators and Youtube viewers have seen what happened next:

This week California filed a lawsuit against Juul. The lawsuit is being brought by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey, among other plaintiffs. The suit accuses Juul of deceptive marketing practices and knowingly selling its e-cigarettes to underage users.

The lawsuit, filed in Alameda County Superior Court, also claims that Juul failed to give warnings about its product's chemical exposure and the risks of cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.