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It seems like you’d know for certain whether or not you were injured in a car crash, right? There’s no denying that your car is crumpled and your day is ruined! But many car accident injuries aren’t immediately noticeable. They might be undetectable for days, weeks, or even months after the crash. This is why […]
Where Do California Broadside Collisions Tend to Happen? When you get T-boned from the side in traffic, it’s known as a broadside collision. There’s a high likelihood you’ll be injured in a severe accident like this. Broadsides are some of the most damaging crashes on California’s roads, leaving people with severe and life-threatening injuries. Here’s […]
A whiplash injury is one of the most likely outcomes of a California car accident. If you’re in a car crash, your whiplash injury could range from barely noticeable to extremely painful. It happens when your head whips back and forth in the impact of a crash, causing your neck to endure a hard, fast […]
When a police car hits you, it’s a baffling experience. Now what? Will the police take responsibility? Who will pay the costs of the crash? Let’s start with some good news: Here in California, the police and government can be held accountable for police car accidents. If you’re an injured driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you […]
Up to 94% of all traffic accidents are caused by human error according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. So would removing human error make our roads safer? This is the concept behind self-driving cars, the innovative vehicles that use technology to stay safe on the road. There are already about 30 million partially […]
Driving without a license can have serious consequences in California, especially after a car accident. What happens next depends on the details of the crash, your driving history, how you negotiate with the insurance company, and whether your lawyer has the right kind of expertise. Don’t give up hope! You can still pursue a claim […]
What Factors Make Someone a Credible Witness in a Car Accident Case? A credible witness can help or hurt your car accident claim. When you have an eyewitness who supports your version of the story, their account will matter to the police, the insurance company, and the courts. But what if a witness doesn’t support […]
When you take a limo ride, it’s usually for a special event like a wedding, bachelorette party, prom, or birthday celebration. You’re in great spirits! What could possibly go wrong? Suddenly a limo accident brings the festivities to a screeching halt. It’s not fun to think about, but limousine accidents are surprisingly common in California. […]
California has some of the fastest and most dangerous streets in the world. In fact, a national coalition of safety experts recently used Los Angeles as an example of what not to do when it comes to setting speed limits. Los Angeles, like many California cities, uses what’s known as the 85th Percentile Rule to […]