Motor Vehicle Accidents

California roadways are some of the busiest in the nation. Case in point: San Francisco was recently named the fifth worse U.S. city for traffic congestion. When navigating busy roads filled with other vehicles, losing focus for a moment could have tragic...

Car accidents can occur for many reasons, ranging from driver error to environmental factors. Roughly 40,000 people pass away every year as a result of car accidents, and the numbers continue to trend up in the United States. With that said, some causes of car...

The sad part of being involved in an accident is that you may be cautious, observing traffic laws, but another driver's negligence can still land you in trouble. Drunk drivers are an example of a negligent party that can injure you on the road. If you spot a drunk...

Evidence is crucial in a car accident claim. You need to prove you were injured, the other driver was at fault and you suffered other damages. Thus, you should be careful about what you do after an accident. If you can, you should take photos of the scene.  Here are...

Next time you are out on foot, look at the drivers who pass you. There is a good chance that many are busy doing other things while driving. That’s bad news as anyone behind the wheel of a car should be focusing on driving. The rise in technology has played a big role...

You’ve probably heard the term “distracted driving,” but have you ever thought about the mechanics of it? At a basic level, it means a driver is not driving as safely as they should, but there are actually three ways that distractions can work. 1. Visual distractions...

The aftermath can be confusing and stressful if you are involved in a California car accident. You may just want to go home and forget about the day. If you feel fine, you may think that medical treatment is unnecessary. However, most doctors recommend seeking...

The immediate aftermath of a crash can be confusing, and you may not know what to do. Yet, it is among the most crucial moments of your car accident claim. What you do or say could affect your claim in various ways. One of the first things you should do after a car...

Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) levied one of the largest fines against an automaker that had ever been handed down in the agency’s history. The $130 million fine was cited against Volvo. The infractions at issue concerned the...

For the seasoned road user, driving can feel like an almost automatic activity. Nonetheless, this is far from the truth. Driving requires individuals to make split-second decisions throughout their journey.  This means that drivers must give their full attention to...