Rear-End Collisions: Not Always Cut and Dried
When it comes to rear-end collisions, many people mistakenly think that the driver who did the rear-ending is automatically at fault. The state of California has a “pure comparative negligence” regulation. This means that each driver is assigned liability for...
Watch Out for Distracted Drivers
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can result in a spike in car accidents caused by distracted driving. Three common types of distractions can lead to a distracted driving car crash and holiday drivers can easily check the...
Nerve Damage After a Car Accident
One of the trickier injuries to diagnose and treat after a car accident is nerve damage. There are approximately 7 trillion nerves in your body, and they can be injured in many ways including being stretched, torn, or pinched. What...
Simple Safety Checklist to Prevent Car Accidents
Each year thousands of car accidents are caused by a failure of some part of the vehicle. Many of these are from common maintenance items that could have been prevented. It’s important that you schedule regular maintenance on your car...
Common Reasons for the Deadly Habit of Speeding
Did you know that speeding is the cause of over one-quarter of all motor vehicle accident fatalities? The Automobile Association of America (AAA) found some interesting information about who speeds habitually and why. Excuses, Excuses So, what are the most...
Most Likely Place a Car Accident Will Occur
Although a motor vehicle accident can happen just about anywhere, the Federal Highway Administration reports that 40% of all crashes take place in an intersection. They estimate that as many as 2.5 million intersection accidents occur each year nationwide. In...
Recovering Lost Wages After a Car Accident
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle crash you may be entitled to monetary compensation to cover costs associated with the accident. One of these is the recovery of lost wages. Lost wages fall into two categories: Lost...
3 Ways to Prevent Car Accidents this Fall
Motorists can encounter hazardous conditions anywhere. Adverse weather, poorly maintained roadways, and debris can create obstacles drivers must navigate around safely. When summer turns to fall, more dangers present themselves that weren’t around during the previous months. Although you might...
Why Shouldn’t I Talk About My Accident?
The aftermath of an accident can be scary and confusing. Most people don’t know the steps they’re supposed to take to protect their rights and pursue compensation. Unfortunately, saying the wrong thing to the wrong person following an accident can...
What to Do if You’re in a Car Accident
No one plans to get into a car accident so when one happens it can shake you up and may impede your ability to think clearly. There are certain steps you should take to protect yourself and your loved ones....
