Common Causes of Rideshare Accidents
Common Causes of Rideshare Accidents Ridesharing is popular for many reasons. The cost of the car payments for a new car is out of reach for many, and the prices of used vehicles have skyrocketed due to [...]
5 Factors that Contribute to Truck Accidents
5 Factors that Contribute to Truck Accidents Truck accidents frequently result in serious injuries and fatalities. A fully loaded semi-truck may weigh up to 80,000 lbs. compared to the average weight of a passenger vehicle, which is just over [...]
What Are The Differences Between Override and Underride Truck Accidents?
What Are The Differences Between Override and Underride Truck Accidents? When a large commercial truck is involved in a traffic accident, about two-thirds are override or underride accidents. These are very serious accidents that cause many injuries and fatalities. [...]
Hidden Dangers in Road Construction Work Zones
Hidden Dangers in Road Construction Work Zones Accidents in road construction zones are common. Road construction zones have unique characteristics that create hidden dangers you should be aware of so you can avoid them if possible. Here [...]
How Much Can I Recover from a Personal Injury Claim?
How Much Can I Recover from a Personal Injury Claim? It is possible to get a large personal injury settlement in California. Here is California's largest personal injury settlement for cases with a single plaintiff and cases with multiple [...]
Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Car Accident?
Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Car Accident? When a self-driving car gets into an accident, determining who is at fault for causing the accident requires an investigation of the parties that potentially share the blame. The parties [...]
What Are Punitive Damages In A Personal Injury Case?
What Are Punitive Damages In A Personal Injury Case? As the results of a lawsuit, based on the judge's findings for the case and the jury's decision, the judge can award compensatory damages and punitive damages (also called exemplary damages). [...]
Can I Get Compensation After a “Minor” Car Accident?
Can I Get Compensation After a “Minor” Car Accident? California state law requires traffic accidents to be reported, using the form SR 1, to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within ten days of the accident. This [...]
Common Causes of Rollover Crashes
Common Causes of Rollover Crashes Rollover accidents are terrifying. The vehicle is out of control, perhaps spinning wildly and flipping over. This type of accident causes anything shaken loose in the car to shower the driver and [...]
3 Steps to Prevent a Red-Light Accident
3 Steps to Prevent a Red-Light Accident The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that in 2019, 846 people in the United States died in car crashes caused by someone running a red light. About 130,000 injuries came [...]