Holiday Driving Dangers
The Thanksgiving holiday sees some of the highest numbers of drivers on the road each year. The sheer volume increase and the time crunch as drivers race to reach their destination on time for Turkey means an increased likelihood of...
National Teen Driver Safety Week
In October, we recognize National Teen Driver Safety Week. Consider these sobering statistics: Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens ages 15-18 in the United States. In 2021, 2,608 people were killed in crashes involving teen...
3 Things Not to Do After an Accident
Whenever there’s an accident—whether you’re in a car, on a motorcycle or bike, or just walking—it’s traumatic. All of a sudden, your life is turned upside down. You most likely have serious injuries to recover from and emotional anxiety. You...
5 Reasons to Hire an Attorney if You’re in a Car Accident
If you’ve been in a car accident, you may wonder if you need to hire an attorney to represent you. Perhaps you think your case is cut and dried and that the other driver involved is clearly at fault. Or,...
Distractions Tempt Teen Drivers
A hot debate is raging over whether “cell phone addiction” is real. It has not received a medical diagnosis, but many people, particularly young adults—22% of them– express a concern that they are too dependent and attached to their phones....
9 Things to Do if You’re in a Car Accident on Vacation
Your long-awaited summer vacation is finally here. Most definitely not on the itinerary is a car accident, but they happen even when you’re away. Being in an unfamiliar place adds a whole other layer of anxiety which may get ramped...
Summertime Means More Distractions on the Road
School will soon be out, so more teen drivers will be on the road. California has several restrictions in place aimed at helping reduce distractions for teen drivers. During the first 12 months after getting a license, a minor driver...
Top 9 Excuses for Speeding
The results are in. Carinsurance.com recently polled 1,000 drivers to find out the excuses they give if pulled over for speeding. Here are the nine most common responses in order of popularity: They didn’t realize they were speeding Late for...
5 Mistakes Not to Make if You’re in An Accident
At Tiemann Law Firm, we know that no one plans to be in a car accident. This traumatic experience can be a shock to the system, but it’s important that you keep your wits about you and not make mistakes...
Who Are the Most Distracted Drivers?
Car accidents caused by distracted driving are a serious problem in our state and across the country. Often, we focus on distracted driving education and prevention for young people who seem inseparable from their cell phones and other devices. However,...
