More than 200,000 car accidents occur on California roadways every year. A growing number of these accidents involve hit-and-runs. The state experiences 17% of all the hit-and-run accidents in the U.S., and these types of accidents cause more than 3,000 deaths every...
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Actions after car crashes
Being involved in a collision with another vehicle can often happen when you least expect. Sometimes these accidents leave people unsure about what to do next. Knowing what to do in these moments can make a huge difference in the potential recovery available to you....
When reckless driving causes a crash
Reckless driving may take many forms such as operating a motor vehicle while impaired or while distracted by a cellphone. A motorist who was driving too fast for road conditions when an accident took place may also be deemed negligent by California authorities. You...
Actions you should take as a victim in a hit-and-run accident
At least 19,000 people receive injuries due to hit-and-run accidents every year in California. Although you may find it hard to remain calm after these motor vehicle accidents, keep the following tips in mind. Stop your vehicle Victims of hit and runs should always...
Has an airbag injured you during a car accident?
Nearly every vehicle on the roadways in California includes airbags. These devices became commonplace in vehicles in the 1990s, and saved many lives in serious auto accidents happening across the state. Auto makers have conducted several safety tests to determine how...
Critical evidence for a truck accident case
Involvement in a truck accident in California can be devastating and traumatizing, with effects that last long after the accident. Truck accidents often result in much higher injuries and fatalities than car accidents. These trucks, also known as semis or...
Facts about spinal cord injuries in car accidents
Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries in California? Every year, countless people are left paralyzed after being in a car crash. If you or someone you love has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is...
How design defects can harm consumers
California consumers rarely expect to suffer injuries when using a product. Unfortunately, this is something that happens often, in products that many of us use every day. If a product has a design defect, those injured may be able to bring a product liability claim...
Use extreme caution on these Southern California roads
All roads in Southern California have the potential to be hazardous. All it takes is one vehicle to make a single mistake at an inopportune moment to cause a devastating amount of damage. Drivers in the region know that they have to pay attention each time they are...
What facial injuries are common after a car accident?
Car accidents can leave California residents reeling with serious injuries. When we think of serious injuries in an accident, we often focus on brain injuries or paralysis, but there are other injuries that can have a significant impact upon a person's life. In many...