Motor Vehicle Accidents

California’s highways are busy and once you hit inner city traffic, they are often congested. No one likes to sit idling in traffic, but some drivers handle it much better than others. Those folks who don’t handle it well tend to be aggressive drivers and they are a...

Although you expect insurance to take care of you when you aren't to blame for a crash, that isn't always a realistic expectation. The way that liability car insurance works can be unfair to those hurt in collisions. California has low insurance requirements, which...

For those who run in the city or even in rural areas on the side of the road, cars are one of the biggest injury threats that they face. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are as a runner or how good of shape you’re in. If you get involved in an accident with a...

Truck drivers are subject to federal hours of service regulations due to the nature of their profession. These regulations limit the number of hours truckers can be behind the wheel.  Driving for long hours without adequate rest will lead to physical and mental...

If you are like the millions of other people in the U.S., you likely use some form of social media daily. These platforms are great for keeping up with friends and family, posting funny stories and more. For situations where you are injured, like a car accident, you...

The laws that apply to motorcycles and motorcycle riders in California are mostly the same laws that govern four-wheeled motor vehicles. However, there are some differences, as well as some rules that motorcyclists may find confusing. Motorcycle riders who want to...

With sunshine for large parts of the year, California is an ideal place for cyclists. Some people choose this mode of transport to get to work each day, while others take a more leisurely approach.  In any event, while cycling is an enjoyable activity and efficient...

You may expect your insurance company to take care of you after a crash, but that isn't how the system actually works. The purpose of carrying car insurance is actually to protect yourself from liability, not necessarily to protect yourself from crash-related...

If you usually drive on two-way roads, you may feel a bit out of your element if you find yourself on a one-way street. In some cases, you'll have a one-way road with two lanes, meaning you can drive on the “wrong” side of the road.  This can all feel a bit jarring,...

Some of the most dangerous car accidents to be involved in are pedestrian accidents. You don't think of something like walking the dog around the neighborhood as an extremely dangerous activity, but it does put you in harm's way. Any time that you're around cars,...