When California drivers are on the road, commercial trucks can be an intimidating sight. Sharing the road with these large, heavy vehicles is worrisome enough without considering the possibility that the operator might behave recklessly, drive at excessive speeds, be...
The Takata air bag defect has led to one of the largest series of automobile recalls in Southern California and United States history, with approximately 63 million inflators recalled. Now, certain General Motors vehicles with Takata airbags are included in this...
In California, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety, you cannot use an electronic device in your hand while you drive. Although you can use hands-free capabilities, if you are under the age of 18, it is illegal to use a cellphone in any capacity behind...
Southern California residents may not have to deal with the weather-related hazards that individuals in other parts of the country face, but that does not mean that winter driving is easy in Orange County. Evening starts earlier in the winter and commuters must...
Families who have suffered the unexpected and wrongful death of a loved one have legal protections available to them that they should be aware of. A wrongful death claim for damages may be able to help with some of the financial and emotional damages associated with...
You are driving along on the 405, on your way to drop off your rental car, when another driver suddenly slams into you. What happens now? If another driver hits you while you are driving a rental, his or her liability insurance ordinarily covers the damage to the...
In California, when the phrase “distracted driving” is mentioned, people will automatically think about cellphones and people using them behind the wheel. This includes texting, emailing, surfing the web, making calls and performing any of the other seemingly endless...
In California, there are certain age groups who have a higher chance of being in an auto accident. Teens are a prominent concern due to their propensity for risky driving behaviors. Their lack of experience and behaviors such as texting and driving can cause...
Hailing an Uber is a good way to reach your destination without having to drive yourself. Unfortunately, though, ride-hailing services have also contributed to an increase in the average number of serious car accidents in recent years. While you can take certain...
There are several important truck driver safety rules that truck drivers need to be familiar with and need to follow. When truck drivers fail to follow safety rules, and cause a truck accident, they may be liable for the damages suffered by the victims. Distracted...