Your car accident in California might not have left you with any serious physical injuries, but you could still be feeling the effects for months or even years to come. Thousands of people experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after surviving a...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are the common reasons for motor vehicle accidents?
Collisions and crashes occur everywhere. Accidents happen on high-speed freeways, city streets and parking lots alike. California certainly has its share of wrecks. Maybe drivers should start asking, "Why?" Understanding the common causes of accidents may help drivers...
How to spot unsafe road conditions
Not all car accidents in California are caused by other drivers. Some accidents are caused by bad weather, poor road conditions and other issues that make it difficult to drive safely. Here are a few things you can look out for when you're on the highway. How can you...
Recent truck inspections have uncovered hundreds of violations
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) performs a "road check blitz" throughout California and the rest of the United States. The blitz involves performing inspections on commercial trucks throughout the nation. As a result of the 2020 blitz, over...
Car accidents: What type of facial injuries can occur?
Some of the most common injuries that paramedics find at the scene of a car accident are those to the face. Unfortunately, when drivers in California are involved in an accident, they are likely to receive injuries to the face because this part of the body is so...
What happens if you get hit by someone without car insurance?
In the state of California, everyone who owns a vehicle is required to have car insurance. However, that doesn't mean that everyone pays attention to the laws. A 2011 study revealed that about 14% of Americans don't have insurance even when it's required by law. The...
Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
Everyone in California engages in distracted driving once in a while. A person has heard about the dangers, but they might think that they're the one person who can text and drive without getting into an accident. Unfortunately, no one is immune to the risks of...
Be wary of fall driving hazards
While fall is a great time to take in a color tour, it can be a horrible season for driving conditions in Southern California. Many hazards could lead to an accident and liability claim. The shorter daylight hours and increased potential for foul weather are two of...
How is fault determined after a car accident?
When two people are involved in a car accident, it can be difficult to figure out who will pay for the damages. However, since California is an at-fault state, the driver who was at fault will have to compensate the other driver for their injuries. Usually, the...
Aggressive drivers cause many fatal wrecks
An angry driver can be a dangerous driver capable of killing others, whether done intentionally or not. Aggressive driving happens when a driver commits several traffic offenses in succession in order to endanger other people or property, according to the National...