A collision with a commercial vehicle may add a lot of confusion to an already stressful situation. When a driver is not the vehicle's owner, you may have difficulty separating liability. In general, the owner of a commercial vehicle remains culpable when there is a...
Brain injuries are common in all types of accidents, and pedestrians and drivers of motor vehicles are particularly at risk. One of the most dangerous aspects of brain injuries is that they do not always show up immediately after the accident. According to the Brain...
The age group with the highest risk of getting into an accident is teenagers. There are a variety of factors that contribute to this risk, and the lack of experience is one of the biggest. Two strategies show promise of improving teenage driving skills and experience:...
Drowsiness is a leading cause of crashes across the nation. Unfortunately, though knowledge of the dangers of drowsy driving has spread, it still remains a major issue and threat to drivers everywhere. What sort of crashes tend to happen because of drowsy drivers?...
As electric vehicles become increasingly popular in California and across the country, there is much to celebrate. After all, these cars, trucks and SUVs tend to be significantly better for the environment than traditional vehicles. Still, because electric cars also...
If you are involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle, the situation involving insurance and liability can become confusing. There may be more than one responsible party, but it highly depends on the details of the situation. The California Vehicle Code says an...
As a parent, you probably worry about a collision between your children and a motor vehicle while they are walking between home and school or another destination. You can help keep them safe by not only teaching traffic rules to your children but modeling pedestrian...
If you were recently involved in a California motor vehicle and/or pedestrian accident, and if you were most at fault for the accident, you may wonder if you can still recover compensation via a personal injury claim. In most cases, the answer is yes. According to...
Perhaps you recently witnessed a hit-and-run accident, or you wonder what you should do if someone hits you and drives off. Either way, your response to the accident affects your right to compensation. NextAdvisor explains the steps to take after a hit-and-run...
As explained by the Mayo Clinic, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when the head is violently jolted or impacted. That means these injuries are quite common during car accidents, which often involve high rates of speed and violent collisions. Symptoms of TBI vary...