Walking near traffic exposes you to risks of injury, especially if you experience distraction. Even if you pay careful attention, an inattentive driver could make a dramatic movement and strike you. Knowing how to watch for hazards and how to behave in order to...
What can you do after a hit-and-run collision wrecks your car?
Car crashes dramatically interrupt your day. Rather than getting to work on time like you usually do or running some errands, you have to wait by the side of the road for the police. You may even need to go to the hospital because you suffered serious injuries in the...
How can motorcyclists stay safe on the road?
Operating a motorcycle is a fun and freeing experience, but it can also pose quite a few risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 5,014 motorcyclists lost their lives in 2019 as a result of auto accidents. While drivers of...
How uninsured drivers pass the cost for their mistakes to others
California requires that you carry liability insurance on your vehicle. To legally drive, you need proof that you have coverage in case you wreck someone else's vehicle or cause them significant injuries. You have probably been paying for insurance since you were old...
Statistics on pedestrian accidents in California
Whether you like to get exercise, walk to work or walk to a nearby location without starting your car, you could find yourself walking near traffic for various reasons. As a pedestrian, you need to remain alert whenever you walk or jog around vehicles. Many...
Who is Responsible in a Multi-Car Accident?
Car accidents involving two vehicles are sometimes tricky enough, and so, you can imagine how much trickier a multi-car accident can get. What constitutes a multi-vehicle accident? A multi-vehicle accident, sometimes referred to as a “pile-up”, is an accident that...
Proving fault in lane splitting accidents
Riding a motorcycle can make dealing with California traffic during your morning commute or running errands faster than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. You can split lanes and slip through traffic easily. However, this behavior, while legal, also comes with dangers....
How much will insurance cover after a California crash?
A car crash is a big disruption and probably a big expense as well. The cost to repair your vehicle or replace it if it is a total loss could be thousands of dollars, and your expenses might be even higher if you suffer a significant injury. A collision often means...
When is The Right Time to Hire an Injury Attorney?
So, you were just in an accident, are considering hiring an attorney, and think to yourself “when is the right time to hire an attorney? Should I wait to see what the insurance company does or hire an attorney right away?” First rule: The insurance company is NOT your...
The annual increase of pedestrian fatalities set a record
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of pedestrians fatally struck by motorists showed an increase of 21% between 2019 and 2020. As noted by the GHSA's report, 485 California pedestrians died in vehicle accidents during the first two...