Roadway safety is a collective responsibility that’s shared by all, and drivers have a crucial role to play in preventing accidents and saving lives – and there are few things that are harder for bicyclists or motorcycle riders to anticipate than a car or truck door...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can evolving cell phone laws keep drivers safe?
Diverting your eyes for a split-second while driving can carry catastrophic consequences. Writing and sending a text can lead to distraction, life-altering, and deadly car accidents. The frequency of the problem has resulted in legislation throughout most of the...
Underinsured drivers are a serious concern on California roads
State-mandated insurance is part of what makes driving accessible for working-class and middle-class Americans. Without insurance protecting people from liability and reimbursing them for the damages suffered and crashes, individual transportation might be too...
Why you should always go to the hospital after an injury
If you ever believe you’ve been involved in an event that may have led to serious injuries, it’s important to go to the hospital as soon as possible and talk to a medical professional. Let them make a diagnosis. Only move forward with your life after you know exactly...
Why should I turn down a first settlement offer after a crash?
The hospital that provided your treatment and the mechanic working on your vehicle won't wait for months before sending you bills or turning your account over to collections. They expect you to make good on your financial responsibilities quickly. However, especially...
Can you sue a rideshare driver over injuries?
If you tend to drive almost everywhere that you go, you may usually think of injuries suffered in a car accident as injuries that are caused when someone else makes a mistake and hits your vehicle. It seems clear to you that, if they were negligent, that accident and...
What is bad-faith insurance, and could it hurt your claim?
When you’re hurt in an auto accident and have serious injuries, one of the things you’ll do is make an insurance claim. You might try to claim against your own insurance or look into making a claim against the other party’s insurance. Problematically, some insurance...
How do automotive insurance policy limits work?
You have made payments to a car insurance company since you first purchased a vehicle. Whether you got your license and first car when you turn 16 or later in your twenties, you have probably paid thousands of dollars in premium costs to your insurance provider...
Why do California car crashes sometimes lead to civil lawsuits?
The law requires that every driver in California carry insurance, and many drivers assume that insurance will take care of them after a car crash. In a small number of cases, one of the people affected by a car crash may bring a lawsuit against the driver who caused...