When people think about factors that contribute to traffic accidents, they often consider things like speeding, distracted driving or impaired visibility. However, one element that is sometimes overlooked is the impact of wind. Wind can play a significant role in...
Car Accidents
Compensation when you are partly responsible for a crash
Many people know they can seek compensation for their injuries sustained in a car accident. What happens if the collision is partly your fault? Can you still get a settlement? California's approach to car accidents involves assessing shared liability, where fault...
Damages you might obtain after California car accidents
Car accidents can lead to different damages, and in California, compensatory damages are there to help with various losses. These damages give financial help to people who got hurt or had damage to their vehicle or personal things because of a car crash. Insurance...
Primary indicators of whiplash following a car accident
Auto accidents lead to various injuries. One of the most common is whiplash. Identifying the symptoms is necessary for early intervention and effective treatment. Anyone who is in a wreck should remember that the signs of whiplash might not appear right away. Hints of...
Tips to avoid a car accident when you are on vacation
When you are embarking on a vacation, it is exciting to explore new places and enjoy time away from your normal routine. However, amidst the anticipation, it is important to remember that road safety should remain at the forefront of your mind. Car accidents can...
The causes and consequences of crush injuries
An auto accident can cause various injuries, with crush injuries ranking as some of the most severe. Crush injuries occur when an impact compresses or traps a body part between two or more objects. Following an accident, you may want to seek compensation for the...
Common costs of a wrongful death
Losing a loved one due to a motor vehicle accident is a costly tragedy from a financial and emotional perspective. Unfortunately, it demands a lot from you as well from an administrative point of view. From insurance claims to funeral arrangements, it is important to...
Is the owner of a commercial vehicle liable?
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...
What are the long-term consequences of a brain injury?
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...
Strategies to reduce accidents by teenage drivers
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:...