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Why Do Dogs Run Away After A Car Accident?

Why Do Dogs Run Away After A Car Accident?

Dogs may run away after a car accident due to an acute stress response. In the seconds after impact, flight mode could drive them to flee before they can fully process and respond to familiar cues, such as your face or voice. By the time the danger has fully passed,...
How Does An Accident Get On Your Driving Record

How Does An Accident Get On Your Driving Record?

In California, an accident may appear on your driving record when the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) receives an official...
How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Bike Accident

How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Bike Accident?

Healing from a California bicycle crash injury takes anywhere from a few weeks for minor road rash to several years...
What Is The Most Common Injury In A Marching Band

What Is The Most Common Injury In A Marching Band?

According to a 2024 study published in the academic journal Clinical Pediatrics, soft-tissue injuries are the most commonly documented injuries...
How To Prevent Bicycle Accidents

How To Prevent Bicycle Accidents

Bicyclists can prevent accidents by staying visible with required lights and bright clothing, following traffic rules, riding predictably, and scanning...
History Of Personal Injury Law

History Of Personal Injury Law

If you were injured because of someone else's actions, you may be wondering whether you have a case, who may...
How Common Are Head Injuries In Motorcycle Accidents

How Common Are Head Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents?

Head injuries are common among motorcyclists who suffer injuries in crashes. A large U.S. study found head injuries in 38.6%...

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California Legal Guide for Pedestrian Injury Victims

TL;DR: Pedestrian accidents in California often leave negligent drivers liable when speeding, distraction, or DUI causes serious injury or death. Pedestrians face high risk due to zero physical protection, and fault depends on traffic laws, visibility, and driver conduct. Injured...

The Basics Of Parking Lot Accidents

TL;DR: Parking lots are dangerous because limited visibility plus constant vehicle movement create sudden collision risks for drivers, pedestrians, and children. Distracted driving and poor lot design often shift liability between drivers or property owners, and injury claims can weaken...

Are Airbags More Dangerous Than Good

TL;DR: Airbags save lives in most crashes, but they can cause serious injuries or rare deaths, especially to children and unbelted occupants in low-speed impacts. Head trauma, fractures, and internal injuries may occur, and a malfunctioning or mistimed deployment can...

Bike Fatalities Are On the Rise in California

TL;DR: Fatal bike accidents in California are rising mainly because of more traffic and distracted driving, especially from larger SUVs. These crashes often involve midblock collisions where drivers fail to see riders, leading to severe head or chest injuries and...

Is it Illegal to Eat while Driving in California

TL;DR: Eating while driving in California is not specifically illegal, but police can ticket you if it makes your driving unsafe. Drivers who spill food or lose control can cause crashes and face fines, points, or liability for injuries, with...

A Safety Guide to 15-Passenger Vans
Vans designed to hold ten or more occupants, including the driver, are known as full-size vans. They are a common sight on California roads, as they are convenient for daycare transportation, taking senior citizens to events, getting a team of...
Top 10 of Motorcycle Crashes & How to Avoid Them
Being a motorcycle driver or passenger requires more risk than other types of vehicles. In fact, in 2017, 5,229 motorcyclists lost their lives to motorcycle crashes, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This fact shouldn’t come as...
The Definitive Guide To Car Seat Safety for Kids

TL;DR: It is not safe to use a car seat after a moderate or severe accident because crash forces can weaken the seat and increase a child’s risk of head or spinal injuries. Parents should replace the seat after serious...

The 2024 Motorcycle Rider’s Advanced Safety Guide
Safety should always be your priority any time you ride a motorcycle. Operating a motorcycle takes different skills from driving a car; however, the laws of the road apply to every driver just the same. Motorcyclists also face a greater...
Help! I Was the Victim of Hit-and-Run Accident

TL;DR: A hit-and-run under California Vehicle Code occurs when a driver leaves the scene without stopping and providing required information after causing property damage or injury. Victims often face medical bills and lost wages, and compensation may come from uninsured...

TOYOTA

Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles PLANO, Texas (January 13, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2018-2019 Model Year Lexus LS 500, LC 500, RC 350, RC 300, GS 350,...

When Black Friday Deals Turn Into Brawls And Injuries
The Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday weekend are upon us once again. Most Americans are ready to enjoy a home-cooked meal, the company of family and friends, and the best shopping deals of the year. Thanksgiving weekend abounds with bargains...
A Deep Look at the History of Automobile Safety

TL;DR: Automobile safety evolved through driver education, safer vehicle design, and federal regulation that reduced crash deaths. Rising injuries to drivers, passengers, children exposed defect risks plus weak laws, leading to seatbelts, airbags, DUI limits, federal mandates that shape liability...

Rain Causes More Accidents Than Other Weather Conditions

TL;DR: Driving in the rain is more dangerous because water reduces visibility and tire traction, which sharply increases crash risk. Drivers and passengers face higher injury rates when motorists fail to slow down for wet roads, and liability often turns...

The History of Car Accidents and Pedestrian Fatalities
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental death in the United States. While accidental deaths are the third-ranked cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor...
Can An Undocumented Immigrant Sue For Personal Injury

TL;DR: Undocumented immigrants can file a personal injury claim in California regardless of immigration status, and courts bar defendants from using that status to deny liability. Injured workers, drivers, or other victims must prove negligence and damages within 2 years...

When And How To Submit A Report With The Uber Accident Form

TL;DR: The Uber accident form should be submitted as soon as possible after the crash once you receive medical care and speak to police. Passengers, drivers, and pedestrians injured by a negligent Uber driver need prompt reporting to support insurance...

Blurred Vision After An Accident

TL;DR: Yes, a car accident can cause blurred vision from brain injury, retinal detachment, whiplash, or eye trauma after a crash. These injuries affect drivers or passengers, may signal negligence, and delayed treatment risks permanent vision loss in a personal...

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