Every year there are over 2.2 million drivers and their passengers in the emergency rooms of America’s hospitals. The causes of these car crashes vary, but speeding and drinking, and driving are the leading causes of car accidents annually. Car...
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Curves on the road are posing a problem for drivers with access to advanced driver assistance technology such as adaptive cruise control (ACC) and other automation systems, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)....
You might be surprised to learn that nearly one out of every ten traffic fatalities in the United States occurs right here in California. There is a lot of data available about when, where, and how fatal accidents are likely...
Table of Contents What Happens if You are Bitten By a Dog at Someone’s House? Dog bites in California are an everyday occurrence and led to $675 million in liability claims in 2018 alone. In California, the burden is on...
Table of Contents What Causes Most Road Accidents? Speeding and drunk driving are the leading causes of car accidents in California. The World Health Organization estimates that 1.3 million people in the world die in road accidents every year. In...
When choosing the right motorcycle accident law firm in California, the process can feel overwhelming and even daunting. You are already going through a traumatizing time, and it may feel hard to keep things straight as you go through web...
Table of Contents Neuroscientists are constantly learning more about how human beings perceive and react to the world around us. During a dangerous car accident, these perceptions can have fatal consequences. The split seconds between seeing an obstacle and reacting...
Table of Contents What To Do If You’re Bitten By a Street Dog? Dog bites can be a particularly dangerous type of injury. In addition to serious internal injuries, such as brain damage or bleeding, the risk of infection is...
Table of Contents Some injury victims choose to handle their own insurance claims. While it is your right to do so, there are many reasons why it is a good idea to have a lawyer on your side. It is...
Many accidents that happen every day in America are what we call “fender benders” and ruin the day, but happen without personal injury. Some fender benders happen when it’s only your car involved. These can happen anywhere and have happened...
Table of Contents What might start as a road trip to freedom, a drive to work, or a holiday shopping excursion can result in unexpected accidents that have a lasting impact. Car accidents change lives, sometimes forever. The World Health...
Table of Contents The short answer to this question is that the person who caused the accident is responsible for paying the damages in California. California is an at-fault state for car accidents. However, the full answer is complex. Each...
Table of Contents In America, the answer to which state has the worst reputation changes every year. The numbers are high. America is considered to have one of the highest car accident rates in the world. In 2019, there were...
Table of Contents Yes, you can sue for a minor dog bite in California, but whether you have a viable case depends on the specific circumstances of the incident. In most cases, the process begins by filing an insurance claim...
In 2017 the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System reported that there were 3,904 people killed in a total of 3,582 fatal crashes on California roads. There were an additional 193,564 car accidents that resulted in 277,160 people injured. These are...
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in many changes in California. It is well known that California’s response to the pandemic resulted in many restrictions, but California’s response to the pandemic has also resulted in certain expansions. One of these expansions...
TL;DR: The United States experiences thousands of car accidents every day, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Leading causes include distracted driving, alcohol, speeding, and fatigue. Table of Contents Car accidents happen every day across the United States, often with devastating...
Table of Contents In November 2016, California voters voted in favor of Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The legislation decriminalized many aspects of cannabis use. By 2018, 42 percent of California drivers that...
Table of Contents A major car accident is a devastating life event that could change your life forever. If it doesn’t, it tangles you up in medical, insurance, and legal problems for some time. The shock and the trauma of...
Table of Contents A traumatic brain injury is among the most dangerous injuries a person can suffer. The brain controls the basic functions of life, like breathing. A serious brain injury can impair your ability to simply breathe and keep...
The average settlement for a dog bite nationally hovers around the $58,000 mark. However, the final compensation amount that victims may receive varies depending on several factors, including the severity of their injuries, the dog owner’s insurance limits, and many...
The Chances of Getting in a Car Accident Over the course of a lifetime, it is a good bet that Californians will be involved in some type of auto accident. Car crashes affect all road users. Drivers, pedestrians, motorcycle riders,...
Table of Contents What Do I Do After a Car Accident? A car accident is a terrifying experience. Many injury victims have not been involved in a car accident before and do not know what to do. Because of this,...
Table of Contents It might not surprise you to learn that almost all car accidents occur because someone made a mistake while driving. Very few accidents are the result of a defective vehicle or terrible driving conditions (like slick roadways)....
Table of Contents Can Traffic Studies Help Ease California’s Road Congestion? Californians know traffic. You don’t have to live in the Golden State very long to realize that heavy congestion is a way of life for many residents. Heavy traffic...
The Best Ways To Avoid a Car Accident With so many cars on the road in California, it might seem impossible to avoid ever being in a car accident. It is true that you cannot control other drivers. You can,...
Table of Contents If you have been involved in a vehicle crash, you may wonder, “What are the major effects of car accidents?” Knowing what comes next following the collision can be helpful to assess your damages and losses properly....
Table of Contents How Do I Find The Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me? After an accident, it can be difficult to know what to do next. The most important thing you can do to protect your legal rights is...
Table of Contents 2020 was a year that we will not forget soon. In addition to the health risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic, many Californians faced significant financial stress. Unemployment, cut hours, and forced business closures caused many families...
Table of Contents How Much Compensation Can I Get for Pain and Suffering? When you talk about personal injury claims, one of the most common phrases to get mentioned is “pain and suffering.” It is a confusing phrase that means...
