California drivers know all too well the dangers a roadway can present. With a reputation for heavy traffic and diverse conditions, motor vehicle accidents here tend to end badly, with at least one victim suffering severe injuries. But what happens when an accident...
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Car Accidents
What evidence should you collect after a car crash?
A car accident can cause victims to suffer many injuries and losses. Victims often accumulate a lot of debt to cover their medical, vehicle repair and funeral bills. With fair compensation, victims can recover from their debt. However, many victims do not get enough...
Potential complications for car accident injury claims
If you have recently suffered injuries in a car crash, you are probably hoping that your accident claim will go smoothly. Unfortunately, the path to injury compensation can be fraught with potential pitfalls. California is a complex state with strict procedures for...
What might explain a delivery driver crashing into you?
You’ve probably noticed how many more delivery vehicles there are than a decade ago. As much as you may value the convenience of shopping online, you’ve probably noticed some of the downsides of this change. Not only has it caused many local shops to go out of...
Why are cellphones so distracting?
When it comes to distracted driving, perhaps the number one culprit is the cellphone. People often get distracted by their phones and cause serious accidents, leading to injuries and even fatalities. But why is it that phones are so distracting? After all, this is a...
How big a problem is driver cellphone use?
It’s common knowledge that using a phone while driving can increase the risk of a crash. That is why most states have introduced laws to limit when and how drivers can use their phones. Yet, what is less clear, is precisely how many crashes cellphone use plays a role...
Actions to avoid after a car wreck
If you are injured in a car crash in California, you may receive compensation for the losses that you have sustained. However, your overall award may be reduced or eliminated entirely if you are found to be partially or wholly liable for the wreck. There are several...
Unraveling the impact of high-speed collisions in California
Exceeding the speed limit results in drivers relinquishing command over their vehicles. It can also increase their stopping time, comprising their effectiveness and safety on the road. Excessive speeding is the main cause of fatalities on California's roads. Legal...
Injuries and compensation after reckless collisions
Anyone who drives a vehicle in California risks getting into a motor vehicle accident that is not their fault. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists also find themselves facing risks. Many times, reckless drivers are the reasons behind numerous catastrophic and...
What to do if you have a concussion from a car crash
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 289,000 concussions can be attributed to car accidents each year. One of the most dangerous effects of a concussion is the duration of time that symptoms take to appear. You may feel fine immediately...