The party who was at fault in causing the accident that injured the passenger will be responsible for the harm to the passenger. The liable party could be the driver of the car in which the passenger was riding, the driver of another car, a third party who was not inside any...
Category: Car Accident
What are the Main Causes of Car Accidents in Los Angeles?
When you are trying to get to your destination, it can seem as if 80 percent of all the cars in America are in southern California. It is common to see crashes in Los Angeles during the daily commute. Many of those collisions are preventable.
The answer to the...
How Defective Tires Can Cause Car Accidents
Having defective tires on your vehicle could cause you to lose control and crash into other cars or objects like trees or buildings. When defective tires fail, they usually do so suddenly and without warning. Since these road emergencies often happen at high speed, the collisions can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries.
Car Accidents Caused By Brake Checking In California
It can be frightening and annoying to have someone tailgate you. You might feel that they have no right to expose you to the risk of a collision, so you might be tempted to tap on the brakes. Putting them in fear of a crash might teach them a lesson, you might...
Using Dashcam Evidence in Your Car Accident Claim
Although many people purchase dashboard-mounted video cameras, called “dashcams,” to document what happens if they get stopped by the police, these devices can provide powerful evidence in the event of a car accident. If the at-fault driver tries to lie his way out of being liable for your injuries and losses, video...
Which is More Dangerous? Texting and Driving vs. Drinking and Driving
Texting behind the wheel and drunk driving are dangerous activities. They both cause far too many preventable injuries and deaths.
A California car accident attorney can talk to you and answer your questions about getting compensation for your losses if you got injured or a loved one died...
What Cities in California Have the Most Accidents?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose are the three cities with the highest number of total motor vehicle accidents involving injuries or fatalities in California. That number is based on the total number of accidents, not adjusted for population.
If you got injured or lost a loved one...
Major Types of California Vehicle Accidents
If you've been injured in a car accident, it's important to understand the different types of accidents that can occur. In California, there are six major types of vehicle accidents. Each type of accident can result in a different set of injuries, so it's important to know what to watch out for.
What Happens if I Wait to Go to The Doctor After an Accident?
Getting in a car accident can be one of the most stressful and life-changing things that can happen to us. If you have been in a car accident and aren’t yet working with a California personal injury attorney, you may start wondering how long you have to get to a doctor...
What Should I Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident?
Car accidents can be incredibly stressful and can result in potentially devastating injuries. In the best-case scenario, all vehicles pull out of traffic, create an accident report with the police, exchange information, and so on. In some situations, particularly in super-densely populated areas like California, the offending driver may cause a collision,...