It's no secret that cellphones, particularly smart phones, have introduced a new danger to the already hazardous activity of driving on our roadways. Many states have implemented distracted driving laws aimed at targeting cellphone use behind the wheel. But, the...
Car Accidents
Car accidents on the rise due to distracted driving
Although automobile manufacturers continue to add and improve safety features on their vehicles, recent numbers show that automobile accidents and fatalities are actually on the rise. The cause of this increase has largely been attributed to the lethal combination of...
Settling your car accident claim
Car accidents are a common occurrence; from fender benders to serious and potentially fatal accidents, there are some important steps that should be taken whenever you are involved in an accident. For instance, in California, all accidents involving damage greater...
Legal rights and remedies in brain injury cases
As California residents may know, brain injuries can be particularly devastating and debilitating. These types of injuries are far too common, with around 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries reported every year in this country. Any kind of trauma to the head or neck,...
What if you’re partly to blame for causing an accident?
It is not hard to imagine a scenario where more then one person, or more then one contributing factor may be the cause of an accident. Nevertheless, when you are injured as the result of an accident, even if you were partly at fault, you still want to know what your...
Girl dies, others injured after man slams in to taco stand
A girl from the Los Angeles area has died after a car hit her and two other people who were standing near a taco stand. The girl was 11 years old.Police have filed vehicular manslaughter charges against the driver of the vehicle that struck the taco stand. The...
Suspected drunk driver leads police on chase, injures 5 in crash
Car accidents are a problem throughout the country, including California. This was shown in a recent incident, whereby police are continuing to investigate a chase and crash, which authorities are blaming on drunk driving. The car crash, which happened after county...
How does underinsured motorist coverage work?
This blog has spoken previously about how a negligent driver who causes a car accident will likely have to pay compensation to other people whom he or she injured. One problem that Alhambra and other residents of the greater Los Angeles area may have, though, is that...
Traumatic brain injuries require careful treatment and care
Head injuries are injuries that may not be immediately apparent but are significant injuries that can commonly occur in car accidents. Though they may not always be immediately noticed, the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries or a TBI should not be taken lightly....
Safety tips to help avoid distracted driving
The month of April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. This program shines a light on the serious dangers of distracted driving for victims and their families. April is recognized by the National Safety Council as Distracted Driver Awareness Month to help better...
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