You may have heard that California police can penalize drivers who honk their vehicle’s horn. Is this true, and if so, are there exceptions to this rule? California Code states that you can use a horn to warn someone “when reasonably necessary to insure safe...
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Should you accept an initial settlement offer?
Say that you suffer an injury and you’re given a settlement offer by an insurance company. Perhaps you were involved in an auto accident. Not only do you have bills from the damage to the car that had to be repaired, but you need to pay medical bills and recover from...
How motorcycle riders can protect themselves with insurance
Motorcycles are a popular form of transportation in California. Thousands of people choose two-wheeled vehicles over four-wheeled vehicles for transportation when the weather is good. Some people don't even purchase a car but rely on their motorcycles for all of their...
Can you suffer whiplash from a side-impact car crash?
Car accidents can be devastating, regardless of their type or severity. Side-impact car crashes, in particular, can cause significant damage and injury to the passengers involved. One common injury that can result from a side-impact car crash is whiplash, a painful...
What damages can you pursue in a wrongful death claim?
If a loved one dies as a result of another person or entity’s unlawful actions, you may bring a wrongful death claim against the liable party. To pursue damages, however, you need to understand how California wrongful death laws work, including who can bring a...
The increased risk of driving in the dark
Most people sleep when it is dark outside; however, have you ever considered the other ways that darkness may impact your body and level of alertness? For example, do you tend to get sleepy at the same time each day because of how long you are awake, or does the...
Why a brain injury may not fully heal
Many injuries will fully heal when given the proper medical care. If you break your arm, most of the time, you’re going to be able to get a cast that will allow the bone to heal properly. This is not always the case with traumatic brain injuries. Some healing may...
Do you need to replace a car seat after a crash?
If you were recently involved in a car accident and your child’s safety seat was in your vehicle at the time of the crash, you may be wondering whether it’s still safe to use. The severity of your accident and the recommendations of the seat’s manufacturer are both...
Who is responsible for a truck crash?
If you are injured in a crash with another car, you would typically seek to hold the driver responsible for your injuries. You’d look for ways to prove they, not you, were to blame. Or at least that they were more at fault than you. You can do that in a crash with a...
3 ways your mobile phone can help you after a car crash
Dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle collision used to be a much more stressful and demanding process. Sometimes, people would have to walk a significant distance to find a phone or wait a long time for another driver to pass by and assist them. Mobile phones...
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