Automobile Accidents

Some car crash injuries are catastrophic and remain with people to some extent for the rest of their lives. Brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, for example, can have lifelong implications. Other car crash injuries typically respond to treatment. People with...

When you drive in California, certain behaviors might raise the risk of a collision on the road. Understanding these habits could help you prevent or avoid potential car accidents. Distracting yourself while driving One of the most dangerous driving habits is allowing...

Drivers face many obstacles when they’re on the road. Some of these are because of debris that is in the roadway. Road debris can turn an ordinary drive into a serious crash within seconds, especially when the items are larger.  Tire tread, ladders, boxes, tree...

When a smaller vehicle collides with a semi-truck, there is the potential for an underride accident, which is when that vehicle slides underneath a portion of the semi-truck. This usually means that they have struck the back of the trailer or the space between the...

Teens certainly are at a greater risk of car accidents than the general public. If you look at their fatal vehicle accident rates, for instance, it is roughly three times as high as it is for adult drivers. There is a disproportionate risk that teens will be involved...

Researchers have studied the stopping distances for various vehicle types, and they have found that there is a significant difference between trucks and passenger vehicles. If a semi-truck is fully loaded, it may require up to 525 feet to come to a stop. For a...

Being involved in a car collision is a scary experience. While the severity of the accident and your crash injuries may vary from minor cases to major ones, you must still take necessary measures that can help protect your rights and strengthen your personal injury...

Getting a driver’s license marks a huge step for teenagers and a new chapter for parents. While freedom beckons for young drivers, responsible driving begins with clear communication at home. Before handing over the keys for that first solo trip, parents must have...

A hit-and-run car crash can be a frustrating experience. It is also a criminal matter. California state statutes require that people stop at the scene of a collision and file a police report in cases involving injuries or substantial property damage.  Drivers who...

Rear-end collisions can cause many different injuries. Although many people associate rear-end crashes with whiplash and other soft tissue injuries, they can also produce other, more serious injuries. People can fracture bones or sustain traumatic brain injuries....