So, you got injured in a car accident that was not your fault. At the scene, you exchanged names, addresses, phone numbers, and car insurance information with the other driver. You answered the questions of the police officer who came to investigate the collision. You went to the emergency room for...
Category: Car Accident
Who is Liable for a Passenger’s injuries in Los Angeles?
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...
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,...
How Defective Tires Can Cause Accidents
Accidents happen every day in California, many of those produce some relatively serious injuries. While many of these accidents are caused by negligence, there is a significant number that is caused by vehicle malfunctions, and one of the most common malfunctions that cause accidents is defective tires. Many people don’t think much...
Be Prepared for Tire Blowouts when Passing Semi-Trucks
California has more than 380,000 lane miles of roads, and many of the routes that large semi-trucks take are some of the busiest and most congested in the state. This means that most people will be driving around semi-trucks just about any time they hit the road, and while most of...
7 Things to do if Someone is Road Raging on You
Road rage is when another driver on the road becomes enraged due to an altercation or perceived slight while in traffic. Being the victim of road rage while driving in California can be incredibly scary, with the raging driver hurling insults, profanities, and even threats at you.
Not only...
California Car Seat Laws – Protecting Our Children in the Event of an Accident
Most adults know that they need to buckle up to be as safe as possible while driving on California roads, however, many people underestimate how important it is for children to be secured in proper safety seats. California even has the Occupant Protection Law that has been put into place to help...
What You Need to Know About Self-Driving Cars in California
It’s no secret that vehicle companies are striving to master the self-driving car. But with this endeavor comes many concerns for drivers in California. As more self-driving cars enter the streets, more accidents occur as a result of them.
If you are the victim of such an accident, it’s...
How Your Body Reacts in a Car Accident
If you are the victim of a car accident, it’s important that you seek legal counsel right away. By securing a California personal injury attorney, you can be sure to cover all of the essential bases in getting the compensation you deserve for the losses you suffered.
This...
What Are LA’s Most Dangerous Intersections?
Van Nuys can lay claim to the most dangerous intersection in Los Angeles, plus five other intersections that made the top 20 list for deadly intersections. These locations are hazardous for drivers and passengers in motor vehicles as well as pedestrians.
A California personal injury attorney could advocate...
What if I Think I Was Partially at Fault for a Car Accident in California?
Many accidents happen because multiple mistakes combine and create a “perfect storm” for a collision. California law has rules for apportioning the financial liability among the two or more negligent parties. These situations can be complicated, with each insurance company saying that the other party has to pay all of the losses.
What Should I Do if I Have Chest Pain After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can be dangerous and leave victims with one or more injuries. Depending on the specifics of the crash, such as whether those involved were wearing seatbelts or where the impact occurred, car accident victims may feel chest pain among their injuries.
While it’s important to contact a...