Car Accidents

“Children onboard” proclaims the bumper sticker of the car you just had a crash with. Clearly, the driver believed it was other drivers that were the danger to themself and their children. Yet it may well be them, not you, who caused the wreck. Having children in the...

Another driver runs a stop sign and strikes your vehicle. You get out of your car, expecting to exchange insurance information with the other driver, but they do not stay at the scene. They start to drive off, even though they were at fault in the accident. In this...

If you’ve got an older loved one who isn’t ready to stop driving yet, you likely worry about them being on the road. That’s a reasonable concern, even if they’re physically and mentally able to drive safely and know their limits – like maybe not driving after dark and...

Many people assume that contributing to an accident automatically disqualifies them from filing a car accident claim, but that’s not how the law works in California. If you were partially at fault for a crash, you could still be entitled to compensation for some of...

As a motorcyclist, if you see a vehicle waiting to turn left ahead of you, approach with extreme caution. Drivers often make a mistake as they turn, cutting off an oncoming motorcycle. This is one of the most dangerous and common types of motorcycle accidents. For...

If you see someone run a red light, it often feels shocking and surprising. It is clearly a very dangerous activity. Some drivers run red lights accidentally, perhaps because they are distracted and do not see the light change. But others will run a red light...

When you are involved in an accident, you may experience shock, fear and stress, which can affect your ability to know what to do immediately. Although difficult, it’s important to remain calm.  One of the first things to do is check yourself for injuries. Here is how...

When you look at the statistics, younger drivers pose a larger hazard on the roads. The fatal accident rate is highest for teenage drivers, for example. Even in cases where no one passes away, these drivers may cause accidents leading to serious injuries. You can see...

After a car accident in California, an injured person may be able to receive money for different kinds of losses. This can include costs from medical care, damage to property, lost income, and the stress or pain caused by the crash. Knowing what types of compensation...