How Many Car Accidents Are There in the USA per Day?

Table of Contents Car accidents happen every day across the United States, often with devastating consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 7,507 people are injured in car accidents daily. More recent reports show a continuing...

California Highway Patrol (CHP) Grants $27 Million to Fight Cannabis-Impaired Driving

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...

What Is It Like To Be In A Major Car Accident?

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...

What Is a “Traumatic” Brain Injury?

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...

What is the Average Payout for a Dog Bite?

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...

What Are My Chances Of Getting Into a Car Accident?

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,...

What Should I Do Immediately After A Car Accident Happens?

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,...

How Driver Error Causes Almost All California Car Accidents

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)....

Traffic Signals Meet Big Data – What We Learned from the Most Comprehensive Traffic Study Ever

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...

What Are The Best Ways To Avoid A Car Accident?

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,...

What Are the Major Effects of Car Accidents?

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....

How Do I Find The Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me?

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...

2020 Bay Area Car Crash Year in Review

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...

The Comprehensive Guide to Pain and Suffering Settlements With Real Case Examples

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...

Can You Sue If You Were Hit By A Car While Jaywalking?

Table of Contents Can You Sue If You Were Hit by A Car While Jaywalking? The short answer to this question is “yes.” Jaywalking is a violation of the California Vehicle Code. But that does not mean that if you...

How To Find The Best UBER Accident Lawyer In Los Angeles

Table of Contents How To Find The Best Uber Accident Lawyer In Los Angeles If you have been injured in an accident involving an Uber driver, you have important legal rights that must be protected. Uber accidents are a developing...

When Should I See A Personal Injury Lawyer?

Table of Contents When to Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer? After an accident, you will likely be overwhelmed with things to do. You could have consultations with doctors, physical therapy, or other medical appointments. You might have to deal with...

Move-Over It’s The Law

Table of Contents Move Over – It’s The Law! There are many traffic rules and regulations in California. In addition to the California Vehicle Code, there are many county laws, municipal regulations, and other road rules that apply while driving...

National Work Zone Awareness Week 2021

Table of Contents National Work Zone Awareness Week Every spring, we recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30) to bring attention to a critical threat to public safety. Work zone accidents kill hundreds of Americans every year. The simple...

Mandated Societal Lockdown And Road Traffic Accidents

Table of Contents Road Traffic Accidents During Coronavirus Lockdowns The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all of us in multiple ways. Across California, families have faced financial burdens, medical crises, and the emotional stress that comes with these changes....

Am I Liable if Someone Else Driving My Car Gets into an Accident?

Table of Contents What Happens if Someone Gets in an Accident While Driving my Car? Am I Liable if Someone Else Driving My Car Gets Into an Accident? The quick answer to this question is yes, and no. California law...

So You’ve Had an Accident, What’s Next?

Table of Contents What Should You Do After Having an Accident? Don’t say a car accident can’t happen to you, because it can. It happens to hundreds of thousands of California residents and visitors every year. In the year 2020,...

How To Find The Right Lawyer For Your Accident Case

Table of Contents Factors to Consider When Hiring an Accident Attorney It is difficult to know who is the right personal injury lawyer for your accident case. At times, you might feel overwhelmed with all the options and advertisements for...

Research Shows Latinos at Higher Risk of Car Accidents

Table of Contents Research Shows Hispanics and Latinos at Higher Risk of Car Accidents and Fatalities It is estimated that car accidents are a leading cause of death for Hispanics between the ages of 1 and 34. Research also indicates...

Californians Ring In 2021 With New Traffic Safety Laws

Californians Must Be Aware Of New Traffic Safety Laws In 2021 Every year brings new changes to California law. As in past years, 2021 will bring new traffic laws, and California drivers must be aware of them to avoid fines...

Is It Worth Getting an Attorney for a Car Accident?

Table of Contents Life can take unexpected turns, even on what seems like a perfect day. Imagine: after a day where everything seemed to go right at work, your ride home is interrupted by a car accident, leaving you with...

How Far Back in Your Medical History Do Personal Injury Lawyers Go?

Table of Contents Faking an injury is harder than it sounds. It takes more than just saying, “it hurts!” to build a credible medical history. Your medical history is a comprehensive list of data compiled throughout your life. For this...

Record-setting personal injury lawyer joins Arash Khorsandi

In addition to serving as head trial attorney, Joseph Low will train the firm’s litigators and help expand the firm’s team and reach. Joseph H. Low IV, a trial attorney who won a record-setting personal injury verdict in Kern County...

How Are Motorcycle Accidents Investigated in California?

Table of Contents Motorcycle Accidents in California – How to Prevent Them California is a very popular place for motorcyclists, and it’s easy to see why. This popularity is due, in large part, to the delightful weather motorcyclists can enjoy...

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer? An In-Depth Look

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer? An In-Depth Look THE SIMPLE GUIDE TO DETERMINING IF YOU NEED A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER If you were recently involved in a personal injury accident, you might question if you need to be...

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