Motor Vehicle Accidents

Whether you have one child or three, you know the struggle every parent experiences when they try to get anywhere with the kids in the car. As adorable as your little humans may be, kids are notoriously restless when they’re trapped in a moving vehicle. That can...

When you think of those who may be problem drinkers, typically the younger set comes to mind. Underage drinkers and 20-somethings often — rightfully — get blamed for causing accidents because of drunk driving. But it turns out that another demographic group is...

Digital camera technology has improved significantly in recent years. Devices that were once prohibitively expensive and difficult to operate have evolved into affordable, user-friendly products. Dashboard cameras, once a very rare feature seen only in police...

You’re not an aggressive driver, but you may encounter one on the road. Maybe you’re simply driving to work when someone starts tailgating you, flashing their lights, and weaving all over the road as they look for a way to pass. They clearly are unhappy with the way...

Pedestrians often suffer severe injuries if they get hit by a motor vehicle while out for a walk. Numerous different factors influence the likelihood of a pedestrian getting into a crash, including distraction, chemical impairment and time of day. It is more dangerous...

Defensive driving means going beyond what you’re obligated to do. You’re taking extra steps in case someone else makes a mistake. Say you pull up to a four-way stop. A car arrives from another direction, but you were first. It’s legal for you to start through the...

If you've never heard of drowsy driving, you aren't alone. Most people don't realize how dangerous it is to get behind the wheel without getting enough sleep first.  Many people treat driving while overly exhausted as a badge of honor rather than a dangerous activity....

A blind spot is the road area that is not visible by merely looking through your windscreen or by using your rear and side mirrors. A blind spot can be sizable enough to obstruct the view of another motorist, cyclist or pedestrian and has the potential to cause an...

Post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with the military, and combat can certainly be the type of traumatic event that leads to PTSD. However, anything sufficiently traumatic can have this type of impact on your life. For many, that means that car...

Unfortunately, the leading cause of spinal cord injury in California residents is motor vehicle accidents. The force of automobile collisions can damage the spinal cord so severely that many victims never walk again. If you have suffered spinal cord damage in a recent...