Category: Car Accident

Can I hold my cell phone in my hand while driving in California? A driver who was injured by a driver who was allegedly distracted while texting on an iPhone recently filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. The suit claims that Apple willfully sells products that encourage texting and driving. The Apple Lawsuit The injured driver was...

Can the insurance company use my social media posts in court?

Posting to social media has become a part of our daily lives for many of us.  Updating your Facebook status or tweeting about your car accident and injuries may seem harmless, but it can have serious implications for your

Can I sue a wrong way driver if I am injured in an accident? Many may be familiar with the old song "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" but a wrong-way driver on southbound Interstate 280 may have missed that one. According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle crashed and ended up...

Who is liable when a medical emergency causes a motor vehicle accident? A fatal collision between a car and bus is now believed to have been caused by a medical emergency.  The crash occurred at about 11 a.m. in Anaheim.  The 60-year-old driver of a Toyota Avalon was traveling on Harbor Boulevard when suddenly,...

Should I schedule a free consultation if I have been injured in an accident? If you have been injured in an accident, you may be hesitant to contact a lawyer.  Some of the reasons people avoid calling an attorney include: 1) fear of the potential expenses associated with retaining a lawyer; 2) belief that you...

What can you do to reduce your risk while driving in storms this winter?

Winter is coming…in fact, for those in Los Angeles; winter may as well be here already given the abundance of rain we’ve been receiving. As is typical this time of year, new rains bring a slew of...

What is the most dangerous highway in California?

Let's face it: there's no escaping the need to drive in California, and with that comes the risk of deadly car crashes. While there are a number of causes for automobile accidents, many of which can...

How do seat belts save lives?

Seat belt use has reached an all-time high, according to a study recently released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Approximately 90 percent of Americans now use their seat belts, which is a statistically significant increase from 88.5 percent...

What steps could cell phone manufacturers take to prevent distracted driving?

The government is asking smartphone makers to design their phones to discourage distracted driving.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a set of proposed guidelines for cell phone manufacturers to prevent drivers from using their phones while...

Q: If a safety device causes injuries or death, is the manufacturer responsible?

Automotive technology has been advancing at light speed in recent years with self-driving cars no longer something out of a sci-fi movie. Back-up cameras and airbags are some of the more recent safety features to come...

What should I do if I am injured by a hit and run driver?

A tragic accident on the 60 Freeway in Pomona recently killed four people and injured four others.  Authorities are now searching for the driver that caused the crash and fled.  The incident...

How can I protect myself while traveling on dangerous highways?

A recently released report named California’s State Route 99 as the most dangerous highway in the United States.  In creating the rankings, ValuePenguin looked at how often fatal accidents happened on highways across the country. Route 99 was reported to have...

What are some of the common injuries in automobile accidents? Whether high speed crashes or low-impact collisions, automobile accidents often result in serious injuries. At times, certain injuries may not be immediately apparent either because shock or the body's natural defenses initially mask the injury. After the body has a chance to relax, however, a...

What are the most common causes of multiple vehicle accidents? Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout was recently involved in a multi-car accident while driving home from Angels Stadium after a game.  Trout was traveling on South 55 near Tustin, California at about nine p.m. when traffic in front of him slowed.  Trout swerved...

Q: Are cars with auto-pilot and other safety features able to avoid accidents? Automotive technology is advancing at warp speed. Airbags and back-up cameras are now common. Manufacturers are producing luxury vehicles that are not only electrically-powered, but that are pushing the boundaries in the new features department with offerings like pop-up, rear-facing backseats. And...

Five individuals found themselves trapped inside a burning limousine one night while driving on San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, in California.  The limo was filled with friends in their thirties and forties who were gathered for a passenger’s bridal shower celebration.  The party was destined for Foster City’s Crowne Plaza Hotel. Upon a bump...

Are commercial trucks subject to specific safety laws and regulations? While many may joke about driving on the California freeways, a recent truck accident tragedy on the 5 Freeway in Gorman reminds us how grave the consequences of sharing the roadways with the big rigs can be. On June 28, 2016, the unthinkable happened. Two families...

Who is at fault in a self-driving car accident? The nation’s first auto-pilot fatal car accident just happened in Florida. The accident occurred when a Tesla driver using the auto-pilot, self-driving feature crashed into the side of a tracker trailer that had crossed its path at a turning point in a divided highway, sending the...