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...
When you are involved in an accident, you will inform your insurance company about it. They will use the information you provide to file a claim against the other party's insurer to compensate you. But what should you tell them? Here is what your insurance company...
Trucking accidents occur due to different factors, including negligence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,965 people were killed in accidents involving large trucks in 2020, and 71% were occupants of other vehicles. If you are...
A person's life can change in an instant if they are in an accident and hit their head. This can happen at any moment and in a number of ways such as an accident at work, being in a car wreck or even slipping and falling. While the symptoms of a head injury typically...
When you are injured in a car, you may have a difficult time doing the things you used to after returning from the hospital. Thus, you may need to hire a caregiver to help you with daily needs like cooking, bathing, dressing, going for walks and so on. But who will...
Losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence is a tragic and devastating experience. In the wake of your loved one’s preventable death, you will go through a difficult period, especially if the decedent was the household’s breadwinner. You may be entitled,...