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Can Car Technology Lead to More Distracted Driving?
Since their inception over 120 years ago, automobiles have undeniably come a long way. Innovation and technology have rapidly changed the interior landscape in cars as well as the driver experience. Today drivers can stream music, easily navigate their paths, or call their spouses with a touch of the button or a simple verbal command.…
Falling Cargo Accidents
How Falling Cargo Can Cause Harm When you consider a car accident, it usually involves other motor vehicles running into each other and causing a collision. Most people don’t think of a car crash being caused by falling cargo. However, falling cargo constitutes is a common cause of many car accidents resulting in severe damage,…
Most Common Personal Injury Accidents
An accident that causes a significant injury can alter the course of a victim’s life. It almost always inflicts physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial difficulty. Personal injuries that result from someone else’s negligence or recklessness allow victims to take legal action for compensation. In this blog post, we review some of the most common…
Rear-End Collision Injuries
What You Should Know About Rear End Accidents The U.S. sees around 1.7 million rear-end collisions every year, which makes them one of the most common types of automobile accidents. These accidents commonly result from a combination of factors, including one vehicle following too closely behind another, distract driving, speeding and slippery road conditions. Whatever…
The Most Common Causes of Vehicle Collisions
Have you ever wondered what the most common cause of vehicle collisions are in California? Nationwide, it’s driving above the speed limit or too fast for conditions. According to the Insurance Information Institute, nearly 17 percent of crashes that kill someone nationwide are caused by speeding. For Fatal Collisions, It’s Drunk Driving Let’s look at…
Speeding Causes 26 Percent of Fatal Accidents
Speeding kills. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speed is a factor in 26 percent of vehicle fatalities. That statistic doesn’t include the number of non-fatal injuries, which can be severe and have lifelong consequences for victims. A serious injury can also leave victims with overwhelming medical bills that feel…
Sharing the Road With Unqualified Truck Drivers
The Dangers of Unqualified Truckers Driving a tractor-trailer is as big a responsibility as the size of a truck itself. The enormous size and weight of a typical tractor trailer, which measures around 60 feet long and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully-loaded with cargo, is why truck drivers need to meet strict qualifications…
Road Rage Is on the Rise
In the United States, there are nearly 20,000 car accidents every day. These motor vehicle accidents happen for a multitude of reasons. Most commonly, car accidents happen because of human error. Road rage is one unfortunate cause of accidents. Road rage is entirely preventable but still causes many accidents. If you or a loved one…
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle in California is a great activity. The weather is excellent year-round, and the scenery is beautiful. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle can also be quite dangerous. More than 5,000 people die each year in motorcycle accidents. While not every motorcycle accident results in death, most cause serious injuries. This happens because of the…
How Much Is Your Car Accident Settlement Worth?
If you were in a car accident, you may be severely injured. Even if you feel as if you are uninjured, medical costs from even a minor injury can really add up, and some injuries don’t present until days or even weeks later. The financial pain that victims of car accidents suffer, on top of…
