Table of Contents No car accident is ever an ideal situation, but things can quickly become more challenging when the person at fault for the collision decides to leave the scene of the crash. When a person flees the scene...
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Table of Contents If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident in California, you may wonder, “Can I sue for a hit-and-run accident?” California is an at-fault jurisdiction, which means that the driver who caused the accident may be held...
A hit-and-run crime occurs when a person does not stay at the scene of a motor vehicle accident and provide all other people with their personal information or render reasonable assistance. What happens with a hit-and-run accident in California? Like...
Driving distractions have become increasingly prevalent. With the rise of smartphones and other digital devices, drivers are more likely to engage in behaviors that take their attention away from the road. It is no surprise, then, that distracted driving is...
Table of Contents Car accidents have the potential to result in significant legal action to seek damages, and many people assume that when they are involved in a collision caused by another driver, the other motorist will be responsible for...
Table of Contents Automated driving systems are evolving at a rapid pace, and new developments are making automated driving systems more efficient. Self-driving automobiles will change how we spend time during transportation. Automated driving systems are advancing toward vehicles that...
Settlements are common outcomes in most car accident cases because even when both sides in a legal case believe they have strong arguments, it is often better to agree to settle a case rather than take it to trial, which...
The summer months are the perfect opportunity to plan a family getaway. Although the COVID-19 pandemic may influence your destination and the activities you plan for your family, always evaluate the best practices for driving during the summertime. Understanding the...
Drivers who reach a specific age may begin to suffer physical and mental limitations that affect their driving skills. Drivers who are seventy years of age and above have higher fatal crash rates per mile traveled than middle-aged drivers, according...
Roundabouts are used throughout the country. If you travel across America, you will see an increasing number of roundabouts replacing traditional intersections everywhere. This change in road design became a popular trend, and the trend continues because of its positive...
Table of Contents When most people think of automobile accidents, they immediately consider civil lawsuits, personal injuries, and automobile liability insurance. Yet, some motor vehicle accidents may not involve a negligent party. Hit-and-run accidents are unfortunate events that may lead...
Table of Contents Automobile accidents are a common occurrence in both urban and rural areas in the United States. California is one of the most diverse states in the country, and it is home to many drivers who find themselves...
Table of Contents Speed Kills Approximately twenty-six percent of all car accident fatalities happened during accidents involving speeding drivers in 2019. Slightly more than 9,000 individuals died in car accidents involving speeding drivers in 2019. Drivers who speed are less...
Table of Contents The Brain: How It Works The human brain is an incredibly complex organ. It is responsible for so much of what makes us human, and yet it physically comprises a mere two percent of the human body’s...
Table of Contents The use of a lane departure warning system may prevent a significant number of traffic collisions in the United States, as reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The lane departure warning technology was created to...
Several safety innovations developed over the last fifty years have saved lives and reduced the rate of car accidents. One safety innovation that has had a profound impact on automobile safety is the airbag. During a car accident, airbags provide...
Table of Contents Safety Belts Prevented Approximately 15,000 Deaths In 2017. Shoulder belts and lap belts lower the number of total fatal injuries by approximately sixty percent for drivers and passengers in SUVs, trucks, and vans. Fatal injuries are reduced...
Table of Contents An Estimated 143,000 People Were Injured In Red Light-Running Crashes In 2019 It may not seem like a big deal, but the consequences can be significant when a driver runs a red light. Drivers running red lights...
Table of Contents The vast majority of pedestrian deaths in traffic accidents are preventable. Despite the avoidable nature of these accidents, the number of pedestrian deaths that happen each year across the United States has increased by fifty-one percent since...
Table of Contents Overview One of the most convenient automobiles available in the United States is the 15-passenger van. These vehicles are popular due to their ability to carry large groups of people from one place to another. A...
Table of Contents The majority of drivers attempt to avoid traffic collisions with commercial trucks. Accidents involving large commercial trucks are likely to cause serious bodily injury or death. Severe property damage is also likely if you are struck by...
Table of Contents Technology has made our lives easier and more manageable in many ways. Monitoring the evolution of technology and making adjustments to it enhances its utility for those who use it. Continued efforts to improve tech in motor...
If Los Angeles residents and Vision Zero critics could grade the Vision Zero initiative right now, they’d likely give it much, if any, more than a zero. While admirable, this initiative has annually failed to meet or even come close...
Bodily injuries and personal injuries seem similar, but they represent different types of harm. Both can affect the life of the victim for a short period or leave permanent effects. However, there are specifics that distinguish bodily injuries from personal...
Table of Contents After an accident, determining who is responsible for paying the bill for your property damages is one of the key issues to resolve. However, navigating the process of having a repair shop paid and getting your car...
Each year, the California Office of Traffic Safety releases a highway safety plan. The state's highway safety plan serves as an application for federal funds to be used for increasing traffic safety in the state. In the plan, the Office...
Each year, the California Office of Traffic Safety compiles a report about the office’s actions to reduce the risk of accidents on California roads. The annual report submitted by the California Office of Traffic Safety is available to the public...
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have heavily relied on food delivery services to enjoy their favorite restaurant's food from the comfort of their own homes. Even before the pandemic, we relied on services like DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub,...
In 2020, the California Office of Traffic Safety surveyed safety concerns that California drivers had and compared the results with those from 2019. The California Office of Traffic Safety found that the overall safety concerns of drivers had changed in...
Table of Contents Prynsess Brazzle Commemorated With A Rainbow Halo Prynsess Brazzle was a 22-year-old woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Pacific and Rose Avenues on August 22, 2021. Prynsess was a Georgia native...
