Blog Category - Car Accidents

Jun

How Does Alcohol Affect a Motorist?

Drinking and driving is never the right choice. Yet drunk driving crash statistics consistently show that thousands of Americans make this mistake every single year. Some of the issue lies in the fact that too many people think that they are a skilled enough driver or a “st...

Jun

Getting a Car Accident Report in San Jose

Every piece of evidence you can use to prove liability in a car accident is important. Yet some pieces of evidence are typically more useful than others, like a police officer's crash report. When the police are called to the scene of a traffic collision, they should create...

Jun

Possibly Drunk Tesla Driver in Arizona Crashes While Car Self-Drives

Self-driving automobiles are in the news for the wrong reasons once again after a Tesla on autopilot crashed recently in Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the autonomous vehicle collided with a police cruiser with enough force to crash it into a nearb...

Jun

Three Car Insurance Company Tactics That Trick Most People

If you were recently in a car accident, then you have also likely been contacted by an auto insurance company recently. When they reach out to claimants, they always start by showing a friendly face. As nice as they might be, remember that they are a company that needs to make a...

Jun

When Driving Near a Commercial Truck, Try to Share the Road

When you see a commercial truck on the road or highway up ahead, you might get understandably worried about the chances of getting into a truck accident. After all, some of the worst traffic collisions are caused by negligent semi-truck drivers. Rather than getting scared when se...

Jun

How Whiplash Can Cause Lasting Trauma & Pain

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries suffered by people who have been rear-ended in a car accident. Being common does not mean that whiplash is not a big deal, though. The injury might start as a neck ache, but it can and often does worsen and become a problem that causes ...

Jun

Construction Zone Driving Tips: Pay Attention & Follow Directions

In California, the highways are notorious for being constantly under construction. The I-5 in particular is ridiculed for its poor conditions that are worsened by construction equipment and delays. If you always regret driving through a construction zone because they seem both u...

Jun

Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety Want Stricter Laws in California

Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety (AHAS) believes that California needs to tighten up its highway safety laws, especially in regard to teen driving. AHAS is an organization that studies driving and highway laws from across the country, looking for potential gaps in regulati...

Jun

Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Vehicle Accident?

It's estimated that 94% of all car accidents are caused by human error. Whether due to speeding, drunk driving, or another form of negligence, car crashes take thousands of lives every year - making it imperative for car companies to use technology in a way that lower...

Jun

The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Everyone knows that you shouldn’t drive while drowsy, but did you know that up to 16% of all fatal crashes in the United States involve some form of driver fatigue? According to a 2018 study published in SLEEP magazine, not only are drowsy drivers facing much higher crash risks t...

Jun

Can I Sue a Drunk Driver for Causing My Crash?

Although the rates of illegal drunk driving have decreased over the years - thanks in large part to national ad campaigns and to ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft – too many Californians still report getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. In fact, the Cente...

Jun

Navigating a Hit-and-Run Accident Claim

Hit-and-run accidents are every driver and pedestrian's worst nightmare: By definition, it can be nearly impossible to locate the negligent driver and hold them accountable for their reckless behavior. Even more alarming is the fact that hit-and-run accidents are on the ris...

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