Motor vehicle accidents happen every day in California, causing property damage, personal injury and fatalities. Most accidents happen due to a variety of poor driving behaviors. Speeding remains one of the leading causes of damaging accidents in the state. High...
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5 common driving distractions to avoid
Distracted drivers are everywhere you look, making California's roads exceedingly dangerous. According to the California Highway Patrol, nearly 10,000 people sustained injuries, and 96 died in distracted driving crashes in 2021. Here are some common driving...
What happens during a wrongful death suit?
The death of a loved one may shatter the present and future of those left behind. While money cannot replace the person, it may help ease a family through difficult times. A wrongful death action in California is an option if the cause of the injuries and death can...
How can I avoid road rage?
Road rage and aggressive driving are the cause of many injuries and deaths. In fact, around 1,500 persons suffer injury or death due to aggressive driving each year. Road rage is a cause of much aggressive driving. If you personally suffer from road rage, it is...
Examining statistics on cyclist injuries and deaths
As a cyclist, you need to focus on many issues with respect to road safety. Aside from road conditions, you need to think about other risk factors, such as drunk drivers, dangerous intersections and various hazards that can increase the likelihood of an accident....
Is it normal to have anxiety about driving after a crash?
Experiencing a car accident in California can leave you feeling anxious and afraid to drive again. You may experience vivid replays of your accident or feel triggered when you pass the spot where it happened. Recognizing the normalcy of these feelings can provide some...
How can car accidents result in traumatic brain injury?
If you have been involved in a car accident in California, you may suffer from a number of injuries, including broken bones, lacerations, soft tissue damage and brain injuries. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of brain damage in the United States,...
Forms of distraction, other than texting, that can cause crashes
Pretty much everyone knows that texting while driving is a very dangerous choice to make. You could look down at your phone for a few seconds and drive the length of an entire football field without watching the road around you. Just because you don't pull out your...
What is the attractive nuisance doctrine?
The summer months in California bring with them numerous activities for your kids to do outside. As the temperatures reach their hottest levels of the year, one particularly appealing activity is swimming in your community's public and private pools. Cities and...
Tips for safe driving in the rain
When rainy weather hits in California, some drivers choose to stay home and off the road. However, that is not always an option for everyone since work, meetings and other obligations remain pressing even during severe weather. There are fortunately some specific...
