The Dangerous Roads of the Bay Area
California, in general, is one of the most dangerous places to drive. There are countless drivers on the road, many of whom fail to adhere to traffic laws or show respect to others. In the Bay Area, there are some roads that prove to be more dangerous than others.
INSURANCE COMPANIES: FRIEND OR FOE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT?
In any situation involving a serious crash, you will likely be looking to automobile insurance companies for compensation. In California, you may seek compensation from the insurance company for the other driver if he or she was negligent in causing the car accident. You may also potentially seek...
CALIFORNIA CAR ACCIDENT LAW: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
After a crash, there are certain laws that help injured people pursue compensation from the negligent party. Unfortunately, there are also many obstacles that can arise when navigating the insurance claims system. Below, we’ll explain some of the most important things you need to know about California’s current laws regarding fault and...
WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CHILD WAS HURT ON A SCHOOL BUS?
It can be terrifying to hear that your child has been involved in a school bus accident. When you put them on the bus every morning for school, you put your child’s safety in the...
HOW LONG DOES WHIPLASH LAST?
Whiplash is a type of soft-tissue injury that often happens in rear-end car accidents. It occurs when the head is jolted forward (or even sideways), and the neck snaps back into place. The sudden movement in the neck can bruise and tear the delicate tendons and ligaments, which can be incredibly painful...
CAR ACCIDENTS: CAN YOU RECOVER COMPENSATION IF YOU ARE PARTIALLY AT FAULT?
As a firm that’s represented auto accident victims for more than 35 years, we’ve seen a wide range of situations. No two accidents are the same, and there are times when these cases can bring unique issues and legal elements into the picture, especially when it comes to determining who is at...
SOCIAL MEDIA AND DRIVING DON’T MIX
Most California motorists are aware of the risks of texting while driving. It is highly dangerous, but so are numerous other distracting activities in which people engage while they are behind the wheel.
Distracted driving also includes checking cellphones for other purposes, including looking at Facebook, Google Maps, SnapChat,...
FATHER AND CHILDREN DIE IN CALIFORNIA CAR CRASH
A 33-year-old man, a 3-year-old child and a 9-month-old child were killed in a car crash that took place on Highway 91 in California at 1 a.m. on July 9. Authorities say the man's Jeep was struck by a gas tanker that had been rear-ended by another vehicle. The Jeep then went...
DEATH TOLL HIGH ON U.S. HIGHWAYS
California motorists may be interested to learn that the United States is one of the most dangerous wealthy countries to drive in. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says car crashes kill more people in the U.S. than in any other high-income country in the world.
WOMAN DIES IN CRASH AFTER BEING PICKED UP FROM CALIFORNIA AIRPORT
A 30-year-old Oregon woman lost her life March 6 in a car accident just moments after being picked up by a relative at a California airport. The accident occurred near Los Angeles/Ontario International Airport in Rancho Cucamonga.
According to the sheriff's department, the woman was picked up from the...