Before turning on your vehicle, the first thing you should always do is put your cell phone away. Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of car accidents. Using a phone behind the wheel is also illegal in California. You’re only able to use it in a...
It’s typically clear which driver is at-fault for a car accident. However, autonomous, or self-driving, vehicles are relatively new in the automobile industry, making liability less clear. We’re still years away from fully autonomous cars, but some manufacturers are...
Most people know how a car accident claims process goes. The injured party files a claim against the other to seek financial compensation for their losses. In some cases, they’ll need an attorney to represent them. However, many people make the mistake of thinking...
California water parks are a great place to beat the summer heat, but they can be dangerous. Water park injuries may result from drowning, lifeguard negligence, or slip and fall accidents, and many victims aren’t sure who to name as the defendant. If you’ve been...
Tailgating is a common cause of car accidents in California. Drivers traveling at high speeds and taking longer to come to a stop mean these accidents are widespread on highways. When you rear-end a vehicle, you might immediately assume you are at fault. However,...
Immediately following a car accident, you’re most likely focused on your injuries and moving to safety. Something you might not think of is collecting evidence of the crash. Remember that your safety should be your top priority, so only take photos if it’s safe to do...
Driving a company car is a great benefit. You save on gas money, and you don’t have to worry about putting too many miles on your own vehicle. As careful as employees are driving a company car, others on the road might not be as cautious. So, what happens when you’re...
Driving requires a lot of focus. You must have your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and your mind on driving at all times. Even the most cautious drivers can be distracted every once in a while, but it only takes the smallest distraction to cause a...
In 2018, nearly 900 pedestrians were killed and more than 14,000 were injured in California. This number remains high year over year because California pedestrians constitute a large percentage of people using roads and highways. Any pedestrian needs to know the most...
Distracted driving has been a prevalent problem in California and across the country for years. Studies indicate that over 200,000 people are injured or killed each year as a result of distracted driving accidents. The California Office of Traffic Safety reported that...
