While certain types of accidents are common, others happen less frequently and are quite random. A good example is wrong-way car crashes. Although they are rare, they still deserve attention because they can cause serious injuries. A wrong-way car accident happens...
Distracted driving is a multifaceted issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that drivers can face manual distractions, cognitive distractions and visual distractions. A significant part of the issue is that distraction comes from multiple sources...
There are numerous injuries a person may suffer after a car crash, and these can range from minor to severe. Some of the most serious types of injuries occur when there has been trauma to the chest. A common symptom of chest injuries is coughing. If you’ve been...
Fault plays a major role in the financial responsibility for a California collision. The person who caused a wreck should provide liability insurance coverage for the incident. They could also potentially face a lawsuit brought by the other party involved in the...
Individuals who are involved in motor vehicle accidents can suffer from a variety of injuries. These injuries vary based on the vehicle's speed, collision type and other factors. Some of the injuries a person can face are catastrophic because they can impact the...
Seatbelts are designed to keep travelers safe in the event of a motor vehicle crash. By restraining you during impact, they significantly reduce your risk of severe injuries or even death. But, like any safety measure, seatbelts aren't perfect. They can cause specific...
People tend to react in a few different ways to tailgaters. Some people will slam sharply on the brakes, a tactic often referred to as brake checking. Others will speed up, feeling like the tailgater is “pushing” their vehicle forward. But both of these tactics can be...
Often preventable yet increasingly common, distracted driving incidents can leave you filled with anger and disbelief. Distracted driving was the cause of 3,142 deaths in 2020 alone. Thousands of other victims suffered injuries in these preventable crashes....
If you don’t ride a motorcycle, you may not realize that what seems like a dangerous maneuver you may see motorcyclists doing all the time is legal in California. It’s called “lane splitting” (although it sometimes goes by other names), and California is currently the...
A car accident can leave its victims with all kinds of injuries. While some injuries may not require specialized medical attention, others can be fatal. If a loved one loses their life following a car crash, you may pursue the liable party for the resulting economic...