Every year, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers—a time when fatal car crashes involving young drivers spike across the country. While the term focuses on the challenges of summer, the risks...
Small choices can result in big consequences in traffic. Drivers need to monitor their surroundings and remain in control of their vehicles at all times. They need to be ready to respond in an instant to changing traffic conditions and must evaluate nearby vehicles...
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become a common mode of transportation across California. While these services are convenient, passengers face the same risks as any other motorist on the road. When a rideshare vehicle is involved in a crash, passengers may...
Most car crashes involve two vehicles. They often feature circumstances that make it readily apparent that one driver or the other was clearly to blame for the wreck. Drivers often make major mistakes in traffic, such as running red lights, that result in preventable...
Determining who is at fault for a crash is a key part of the compensation process. People trying to pay to repair their vehicles or recover medical expenses generally need to show that the other driver was to blame for the crash. That way, they can make a claim...
Car accidents are stressful, unpredictable events that can leave survivors confused and susceptible to mistakes that can compromise their ability to secure compensation once the dust has settled. When victims are involved in a collision due to another driver’s...
Pedestrians have to worry about a variety of safety risks. They could trip over uneven sections of sidewalk or get knocked over by teenagers on skateboards. The biggest threat to their safety, however, is the presence of motor vehicles on the road nearby. Anytime...
Traffic rules allow drivers to navigate intersections with relative safety. By requiring that drivers yield the right of way or stop in certain circumstances, traffic statutes allow vehicles to move safely and efficiently through high-volume areas. Unfortunately,...
A spinal cord injury is one of the most debilitating possible traumas. Motor vehicle collisions are one of the top causes of spinal cord injuries in the United States. A variety of different types of crashes, ranging from T-bone collisions to a car striking a...
One of the most common issues that can worsen the outcome of a car crash is the failure of vehicle occupants to properly use safety restraints. Many people dislike seat belts and find them uncomfortable, but they can be the most important form of protection in the...
