Car-sharing apps like Turo have become popular in recent years as they allow private vehicle owners to make extra money by renting out their cars for a daily rate. However, while this peer car-sharing system is convenient, there is some concern about how the business model works regarding accident claims and the Turo accident policy. […]
Despite the fact that motorcycles only make up about 0.6% of vehicles traveling the roads each year in the U.S., they account for 18% of occupant fatalities and 4% of injuries. And over the past ten years, in particular, motorcycle accident deaths have increased by 27%. The issue is that motorcyclists have less protection for […]
California is a popular state for bicyclists, especially in some of the bigger cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. With beautiful, sunny weather practically year-round, who wouldn’t want to spend more time outside on a bike? Unfortunately, just as California is a dangerous state for car traffic, it is also one of the most […]
WIth an increase in vehicles on the road as well as more distractions coming into drivers’ lives every day, a greater number of car accidents with injuries is an unfortunate reality. In the Bay Area, car accident injuries and fatalities continue to rise. Due to seatbelts and airbags, injuries to the torso are common. One […]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a common occurrence after car accidents. They can occur when the head is violently whipped back and forth from the force of the impact, or they can happen due to a physical blow to the head, such as hitting your head against the steering wheel. However, there are two lesser-known […]
Vehicle accidents, even those that occur at low speeds, often result in injuries to the driver and passengers. Because of the kinetic energy, your body continues moving at the speed your car was traveling even after the impact. This violent motion can lead to serious injury, especially to your neck and spine. Injuries frequently suffered […]
Backover accidents can cause serious or even fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists, and, tragically, these accidents are far more likely to injure or kill young children. These accidents occur when a driver puts their vehicle in reverse and fails to see a pedestrian or bicyclist behind them. These accidents usually occur at a relatively […]
When you are involved in an accident with another driver, it’s relatively common knowledge that the at-fault driver’s insurance would be the one responsible for paying out a settlement to you, the victim. However, with the rise of rideshare apps, questions have arisen about who would actually be to blame in these situations and who […]
When you call an Uber, you put your safety in the hands of your driver. If they cause a collision with you on board, it’s a dangerous and shocking situation. As an injured Uber victim, you face expensive medical bills and a long recovery period. You could be unable to work due to your injuries, […]
There are some common tactics insurance companies use to have your personal injury claim denied. If you suffer an injury after an accident, you have every right to seek damages from the responsible party. When attempting to recover damages, you’ll present evidence indicating that the defendant — the person you file against — is liable […]