Most car accidents are caused by driver negligence. But, this is not the only reason why car wrecks happen. Some accidents are caused by other factors such as poor road conditions and bad weather. Still, there are instances when mechanical failures, either due to...
In a California car crash, you can claim against the other driver if they caused the crash. Yet, you can still claim against them even if you bear most of the responsibility. Distraction plays a role in many crashes, so if you can prove the other driver was not paying...
With the rise of Amazon and other e-commerce sites over the years, online shopping is the way of the world. That means countless delivery trucks on the road making rounds and dropping off our packages. More delivery vehicles means a higher chance of delivery truck...
Car accidents can lead to serious injuries with lasting repercussions. Attorneys Richard T. Bowles and Michael P. Verna have helped numerous clients who’ve suffered severe trauma after a collision. The Bay Area law firm of Bowles & Verna LLP has helped...
Identifying who was at fault in a car accident generally boils down to determining who was careless or negligent behind the wheel. Sometimes it is easy to tell which person acted carelessly or negligently, and sometimes it is more difficult to establish liability. At...
Dump trucks are essential for construction, demolition, landscaping, earthwork, and numerous industries. Yet even if they are crucial for accomplishing these sorts of jobs, we need to acknowledge that they can also cause serious accidents. If you’ve been involved in a...
Truck accidents are often more devastating than accidents between two cars. This is because trucks can be 10 or more times heavier than the average car on the road. Construction trucks pose a particular danger to passengers of other vehicles in the event of an...
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates that large trucks traveled 288 million miles in 2016. These tractor-trailers are essential for goods and supplies to be delivered across the country. With so many miles covered, it’s important that all truck drivers...
There is a certain degree of risk associated with left hand turns. For starters, left hand turns involve crossing one or more lanes of oncoming traffic. In addition, vehicles approaching an intersection may be speeding. As a result, left hand turn car accidents can be...
Car accidents can have serious repercussions, leaving victims with extensive medical bills, years of rehabilitation, and the financial burden of lost wages. Receiving a settlement from the other driver’s insurance can help alleviate financial strain after a car...