Category: Auto Accidents
Should I See a Chiropractor After a Car Accident?
Some California accident victims believe they benefit from more attention and better pain relief by visiting a chiropractor instead of a physician. Others dismiss chiropractors...
December 2016
What Can I Do If an Uninsured Driver Collides with Me?
California requires all drivers to carry liability insurance. Bodily injury coverage provides a source of compensation to accident victims if the driver causes a collision...
December 2016
Can Accident Bystanders Recover Damages for Emotional Distress?
Another person’s negligent act, such as running a red light, can cause both physical harm and emotional distress to an accident victim. California law defines...
September 2016
Traffic Deaths Increased in 2015
The most recent crash statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveal a disturbing trend. About 35,200 people died in traffic accidents...
September 2016
Traffic Death Trends in San Jose: A Public Health Crisis
The Mercury News proclaimed San Jose traffic deaths to be the “worst public-safety trend” of 2015. The year ended with 59 traffic accident fatalities, an...
June 2016
Smart Drivers Don’t Use “Snapshot” on Smartphones While Driving
Drivers who dial a cellphone when they should be concentrating on the road are a menace to other drivers and pedestrians. Even more dangerous are...
May 2016
The Truth About Whiplash Injuries
Neck injuries caused by whiplash are common consequences of car accidents, particularly rear-end collisions. Yet for years, “whiplash” has been a dirty word. The insurance...
April 2016
Whiplash Associated Disorders
Most people think of a whiplash injury as a sore neck. In fact, a variety of complications are associated with whiplash injuries. Victims who experience...
April 2016
Wheelchair Users Endangered by Negligent Drivers
Each year, about 5,000 pedestrians are killed and another 76,000 are injured in collisions with motor vehicles. Crossing a road is particularly risky for the...
December 2015