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What Is the #1 Cause of Motorcycle Accidents

What Is the #1 Cause of Motorcycle Accidents?

The answer to “What is the #1 cause of motorcycle accidents?” depends on the type of crash being measured. NHTSA's 2023 Motorcycles Traffic Safety Facts reported that 46% of fatal two-vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle occurred when the other vehicle was turning left while the motorcycle was going straight, passing,...
Who Is Responsible For Road Debris Damage In California

Who Is Responsible For Road Debris Damage In California?

Responsibility for road debris damage in California depends on how the debris reached the roadway and who failed to prevent...
Can A School Be Liable For Unsafe Railings, Balconies, Stairs, Or Walkways

Can A School Be Liable For Unsafe Railings, Balconies, Stairs, Or Walkways?

Yes, under California law, both public and private schools can be held liable for injuries caused by defective stairs, loose...
What Should Parents Do After a Child Is Seriously Injured at School

What Should Parents Do After a Child Is Seriously Injured at School?

Parents should get medical care for their child, report the injury to the school, and save evidence. They should also...
What Are The Dangers Of ATVs

What Are The Dangers Of ATVs?

What are the dangers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)? They have no protective frame, tip over easily, and travel across rough...
How Can Cyclists Safely Navigate Around Illegally Parked Delivery Vehicles

How Can Cyclists Safely Navigate Around Illegally Parked Delivery Vehicles?

Cyclists can safely navigate around illegally parked delivery vehicles by slowing down, checking traffic, signaling, and moving left only when...
Can Surveillance Footage Help Prove a School Injury Claim?

Can Surveillance Footage Help Prove a School Injury Claim?

Yes, surveillance footage can support a school injury claim. It can often provide objective, time-stamped evidence of the cause of...

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I Was Hit By a Commercial Truck, What Should I Do

TL;DR: After a commercial vehicle accident, you can claim medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering if the driver or employer was at fault. These crashes often cause severe injuries in smaller vehicles, and evidence must link negligence to...

The Evolution of Automated Safety Technology for Vehicles

TL;DR: Automated Driving Systems reduce crashes by using sensors, cameras, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication to limit human error, but accidents still happen when drivers misuse the tech or systems fail. Injured drivers and passengers may face complex liability issues involving manufacturers...

Outlining The California OTS’ 2021 Highway Safety Plan
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...
Highlights From The California OTS 2020 Annual Report
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...
California Traffic Safety Survey 2020 vs 2019 Comparison
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...
Prynsess Brazzle Commemorated By LADOT with a Rainbow Halo

TL;DR: Rainbow halos in Los Angeles mark sites where hit-and-run and other traffic crashes killed pedestrians and drivers. They show how negligent driving causes deaths and push for accountability through insurance claims, as about 250 people die each year in...

The Most Dangerous Cities For Pedestrians
In recent years, driving behavior on the roads has actually worsened, according to statistics. Speeding, reckless driving, and car accident rates spiked, even during the initial phase of the pandemic when fewer people were on the road. It is uncertain...
Should I Stop Driving When Pregnant

TL;DR: Pregnant women can usually drive safely, but symptoms like fatigue, nausea, or contractions can impair reaction time and raise crash risk. A car accident in pregnancy can injure the fetus and create liability if symptoms impair driving, so prompt...

Front Crash Prevention Slashes Rear-End Crashes

TL;DR: Front-crash prevention systems significantly reduce rear-end crashes by alerting drivers, then triggering automatic braking to limit injuries. Drivers and passengers can still suffer whiplash or concussion, and faulty system may shift liability to manufacturer if evidence is preserved early...

Limiting the Use of Cell Phones in Company-Owned Vehicles
Distracted driving may sound like empty words, but for numerous families and loved ones across the country each year, the words “distracted driving” become synonymous with losing someone they cared for deeply. That is David Teater’s story. David Teater lost...
Red Light Running Deaths Hit an All-Time High
Drivers face numerous potential dangers every time they share the road with other motorists. A reality of sharing the road with others is that some drivers do not follow the rules of the road, such as adhering to the speed...
How Much is the Average Slip and Fall Settlement_

TL;DR: Slip-and-fall accident settlement amounts vary widely based on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, and proof the property owner was negligent. Injured shoppers, tenants, and visitors recover more when records link the hazard to their harm, and claims weaken...

What Damages Are Available In Wrongful Death Case
If an individual loses their life due to another party’s negligent actions, the surviving family members and the surviving spouse may file a wrongful death claim, subject to eligibility and depending on the case. Wrongful death lawsuits allow eligible family...
How Many Trucking Accidents Are Caused by Cars

TL;DR: Trucking collisions are often caused by compact cars when passenger vehicle drivers cut off trucks, change lanes without signaling, or enter blind spots. These actions can force sudden braking and lead to severe injuries, and 65% of fatalities in...

How Do You Prove Wrongful Death
Surviving family members experience profound grief when a cherished family member dies. In some circumstances, the accident that caused the decedent’s death may be due to another party’s negligent behavior or intentionally harmful acts. Depending on the specifics of the...
What Should I Do If I’m Hit by a Drunk Driver_

TL;DR: If an intoxicated driver injures you, you can file a personal injury claim to recover medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Drunk driving establishes negligence, but victims must document injuries and act within California’s 2-year statute of...

What Are the Causes and Effects of a Road Accident_

TL;DR: Car accidents are usually caused by driver error, vehicle defects, or road hazards, and fault determines who pays for injuries. Victims such as drivers or passengers can suffer physical, emotional, or financial harm, and claims depend on proving negligence...

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TL;DR: Car accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries such as concussions, hematomas, contusions, hemorrhages, and diffuse axonal injuries when the head strikes an object or moves violently. Drivers and passengers face memory loss, mood changes, or coma, and medical imaging...

Mental Health Problems Experienced By Motor Vehicle Accident Victims

TL;DR: Motor vehicle accident victims often experience mental health problems like PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders due to crash-related trauma and physical injuries. These conditions can disrupt work, relationships, and daily life, and they may support pain and suffering...

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