One thing that you’ll find after serious car accidents is that the individuals who were involved in them may not remember the crash itself. They may tell you that they don’t remember anything other than getting in the car and then waking up in the hospital. This is...
If you were partially responsible for an accident in California, you might be concerned about whether you can still claim compensation for the damages you suffered. The short answer is yes. California law recognizes instances where responsibility for a crash does not...
When you are involved in a car accident, slip and fall, motorcycle accident or similar traumatic event, suffering injuries are likely. Due to the impact and force of these accidents, your spine may take the impact, which can result in serious and life-changing...
Increasingly, drivers are sharing the road with bicyclists of all ages and experience levels. In some areas, it’s not unusual to see a group of cyclists belonging to one of Northern California’s many bicycle clubs or a group training for a charity ride. In many...
You have likely heard about the often-large blind spots that large truck drivers deal with. What you may not realize is that drivers of any vehicle have one or more blind spots. Since everyone on the road is dealing with areas where it’s hard to see other drivers, you...
Your safety on the road lies in the hand of all those you share the road with. Driving well yourself can make a huge difference, but others add so many variables to the situation that even expert drivers can be injured. Observing people at the wheel can give clues...
Look at the routes you take each day by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or something else. You likely make some left turns and some rights. Research suggests that reducing the number of left turns you make could improve safety for yourself and others. Here is why: 61% of...
When you emerge from a serious crash, your first concern is dealing with your injuries. At some point, you then turn your attention to your vehicle. As you deal with the at-fault driver’s insurance company, one of the things that may need to be determined is whether...
There is no doubt that driving is a dangerous undertaking. Add to this bad weather and the risks associated with driving increase substantially. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that bad weather accounts for nearly 21 percent...
Sometimes, proving fault in an accident is not so easy. In the absence of witnesses or video footage, it is your word against the other driver. Given that fault is a big part of any car accident claim, how can you show that you were not responsible for the accident?...