Motor Vehicle Accidents

There is nothing more exciting in the life of a California teenager than finally being able to apply for one’s own driver’s license. A driver’s license is a ticket to freedom and a step toward adulthood. It gives independence to youths who have been dependent on their...

Driving may feel like a routine activity, as many in California and elsewhere use a vehicle on a daily basis to get to and from all their destinations. While it might be a routine to use a personal vehicle, every time a diver gets behind the wheel, it is a new...

As the health crisis has impacted lives in California and across the nation with adjustments to work and leisure habits, there have been fundamental and worrisome changes to other areas of life. The roads have become increasingly treacherous with a growing number of...

Cycling for health, transportation and sport is popular all throughout California. It is not uncommon to see adults and children alike riding their bikes on sunny days and bike commuters moving through traffic on busy rush hour mornings. A bike can be a useful tool...

It is not unusual for people in Southern California to walk somewhere rather than driving. It may be the case that they want some exercise, or their destination may not be far enough away to warrant driving there. However, being a pedestrian carries certain risks, as...

Given the number of people who are injured and lose their lives in a motor vehicle accident every year, road safety is a common topic of discussion in California. Often, there are similar factors that arise and cause accidents. Legislators and law enforcement seek to...

Distracted drivers are a problem throughout California. Whether they are texting while driving, eating while driving, or engaging in other dangerous activities while driving, distracted drivers cause serious accidents and losses. A victim of a distracted driving...

Most people in California understand that driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal limit of 0.08% impairs a driver and can lead to a drunk driving accident. However, even having a mere few drinks can impair a person to the point that they...

Forty-five percent of Americans admitted to driving while trying to stay awake and posed a threat to highway safety, according to a 2019 American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey. Motorists must be aware and deal with the signs of fatigued or drowsy driving, which can...

When two vehicles collide, the first instinct of both drivers and passengers is to leave their vehicles to inspect the damage and to exchange information about insurance coverage. Sometimes, this instinct only compounds the damage that results from the collision. A...