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...
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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...
Black Catholics are the hidden survivors of clergy abuse
In California cities with a considerable Roman Catholic population, the issue of clergy sexual abuse fills the news from time to time with shocking stories. While both men and women have come forth, one group that remains largely hidden in this crisis is black...
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...
A few common truck accident injuries
Regardless of the severity of a truck accident, you may incur serious injuries that may significantly erode your quality of life. For instance, you could suffer a concussion, a broken bone or a torn muscle in the aftermath of a wreck that takes place in California....
What is legal malpractice?
If everything in the law was easy to understand and there were no gray areas, nobody would need lawyers – but that’s not how things work. The average person has no choice but to rely on professional legal guidance when they have a conflict they cannot resolve on their...
Different types of car accidents
California residents are no stranger to car accidents. Although many drivers try to be diligent, an accident can still occur and leave those involved reeling with injuries. These are a few common types of crashes. Rear-end collisions Drivers who suddenly stop short...
Car accident shoulder injuries may require long recovery period
California drivers in car crashes have a heightened risk of shoulder injuries due to clutching the steering wheel and bracing at the time of impact. Your shoulder joint cannot always withstand the forces released when a moving vehicle comes to a sudden stop. Due to...
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...
The catastrophic dangers of fatigued truck driving
Drivers in California share the roads with semitrucks that transport goods along state highways. Unfortunately, truck drivers are prone to make dangerous mistakes when overtired. A collision caused by truck driver fatigue can lead to devastating injuries. What is...