Car Accidents

After you’re involved in an auto accident, something you might struggle with is knowing how you’re going to pay your bills. While you might have one or two paychecks still on their way, if you can’t go back to work, you may not have any additional income. This can be...

It’s not unusual to pass by a multi-car pile-up (also known as a chain reaction crash) on Southern California freeways and even on surface streets. They usually occur because someone stops quickly and unexpectedly, and then the person behind them crashes into them and...

A car crash can occur out of nowhere, especially when you are not the one at fault. You stopped, you checked traffic, and you used your turn signal. Unfortunately, someone else was far less diligent. They sped through an intersection without checking it first or had...

If you have a long-distance car journey coming up, you might prepare some supplies. For instance, some snacks to keep you going, a change of clothes for when you get there, and a flask of coffee or some energy drinks to help you stay alert. Plenty of people do this,...

We all want to do our best to stay safe on the road. When someone forgoes that mindset and drives recklessly, there is not much we can do to protect ourselves other than spotting them in time to avoid them. You may not think it can happen to you, but when more than...

Becoming a defensive driver is one of the best ways to stay safe on the road. When you slow down, anticipate mistakes, and put yourself in a position to react quickly, you can often steer clear of danger or stop before a crash.  Doing this is wise, but you should...

You were in a car crash and suffered a serious injury. You have major medical bills and lost wages to worry about, as well as a totaled vehicle to replace. Although the other driver is at fault for the crash, their insurance won't be enough to cover all of the losses...

Checking yourself for injuries is a universal response to a car crash. You might move your arms and legs to make sure that you can get out of the vehicle before you assess other issues, like the state of the vehicle. While you may be able to spot serious injuries...

Police departments in California do a good job of keeping the public safe when involved in a high-speed pursuit. However, accidents still happen, and some of them leave innocent victims with severe injuries. You may think you have few, if any, legal options if a...

If you ask people in California what aspects of their cars or trucks are of prime importance, they might say the engine, brakes or transmission. Those elements are clearly important, but your tires are every bit as essential. As the National Highway Traffic Safety...