Over the past few years, experts have been concerned to see that fatal car accidents are increasing in frequency. Although accident trends always move up and down to some degree, there has been an overall decline since the 1970s. As such, recently seeing accident...
Car Accidents
Dealing with an angry driver
Anything from a slow driver to traffic can be a source of frustration when driving. However, being the target of an aggressive driver is not only a stressful but dangerous situation. Road rage drivers are unpredictable and may completely disregard other people’s...
5 reasons auto accidents happen at night
Car accidents happen all the time, not just after dark – but there’s no denying that driving at night is inherently more dangerous than driving during daylight hours. The following are some common causes of nighttime auto accidents: 1. Speeding Many people speed at...
Opening a car door could be more serious than you think
When most people think of car accidents, their minds immediately go to high-speed collisions, often resulting from risky driving behaviors. However, accidents can vary significantly in their cause and the types of vehicles involved. One frequently overlooked yet...
Don’t panic: Steps to take after a drunk driver hits you
People who drive after having a few drinks know the risk they are taking. But they may not fully realize the consequences of their actions until after they hit another driver. If a drunk driver hits you, there is a chance that you will suffer injuries and damages....
Understanding Proposition 213
Like other U.S. states, California has laws that allow drivers injured in car collisions to pursue additional compensation from the other driver through lawsuits. The state also has no caps on the damage a driver can seek in a lawsuit. However, California does have...
How can you stay safe when driving through wildfire smoke?
Dealing with wildfires is a matter of course when living in certain parts of California. These events can lead to catastrophic challenges for residents. Whether you’re told to evacuate or have to drive around to live your daily life, you should know about how to drive...
Is it wise to listen to music in the car?
Motor vehicles have been outfitted with built-in ways to play music for decades. While the way they play music has changed, the effect of such features remains the same. People often hear about the benefits of playing music in the car, such as helping motorists to...
What happens after a hit-and-run crash in California?
Motor vehicles are incredibly convenient and save people work, frustration and time. Unfortunately, the trade-off for that convenience is the risk of a crash. Motor vehicle collisions in California leave some people severely injured and others coping with massive...
7 injuries caused by car accidents
You can’t drive very much without realizing that car accidents are extremely dangerous. A wreck with another driver can upend your entire life very quickly. Many people suffer complex or multiple injuries after being involved in a car accident. Here are just a few you...