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Comparative Negligence: After the Car Accident

By | January 15th, 2016

After a car accident, it is important to know facts about bringing any claim against the other driver(s). Below are three facts you should know about comparative fault rules in California. First, under California law, you can recover compensation from any other at-fault party, regardless of the degree of your own fault. That means that you are not prohibited from bringing a claim. Second, though, California is a “pure comparative negligence” state. What does that mean? It means that any damages you are awarded from a suit you bring in.

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Bad Driving Habits: The Greatest Cause of Lethal Car Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

Habits are unthinking and automatic behavior. They are extremely useful because they free up the mind when doing routine activities. They also make complex behavior possible. Our daily routines are highly complex affairs, and without consigning these routines to habit, getting through the day would be mentally taxing and perhaps impossible. However, bad habits associated with dangerous activities such as driving can be lethal to both the person with the habit and to other motorists on the road. Here’s a question to consider. Which driver is most likely to cause.

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Eight Tips for Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents with Deer

By | January 15th, 2016

The deer population has been on the rise over the last decade. In years past, they were mostly a rural problem. However, their numbers have increased to the point where they are a common sight in the suburbs and in many urban environments. Not surprisingly, motorcycle collisions with deer cause far more fatalities than car/deer collisions. Deer are unpredictable and very active at night when the darkness and their natural “stealth” coloring make them hard to see. While deer are a year-round problem, they are especially active during the fall.

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How Overloading and Improper Loading Causes Truck Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

Despite federal and state regulations designed to protect the public from the consequences of overloaded or improperly loaded trucks, the problem still exists. Human error and pressure to transport as much cargo as possible with the fewest runs in the least amount of time are the primary reasons overloaded and poorly loaded cargo continue to cause truck accidents. Here are six ways that this problem causes accidents that impact both truck drivers and the public: Braking problems – An overloaded truck requires more distance to stop which can lead to.

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California’s No-Fault Insurance in Case of a Car Accident: A Guide

By | January 15th, 2016

If you have been in a car accident, you should know that California law specifies a “fault” insurance system. What does this mean? It means that people injured in a car accident are free to file several different types of claims to receive damages. Any injured party (be they driver, passenger, or pedestrian) may seek compensation via 1) filing a suit through the at-fault driver’s insurance company; 2) filing a claim through your own insurance; or 3) filing a suit for personal injury against the at-fault driver, rather than his.

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Wrongful Death in California: Four Facts You Should Know

By | January 15th, 2016

Wrongful death refers to a death that occurs due to the wrongful act of another individual or organization. It is a civil suit for monetary damages, and may be brought even if a criminal case about the incident(s) are proceeding separately. Here are four facts to know about wrongful death cases in California. First, several categories of family member may bring a wrongful death suit. These include the deceased person’s surviving spouse or domestic partner, his or her surviving children, or, if there are neither in these categories, by an.

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Seven Safety Tips for Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents at Night

By | January 15th, 2016

Motorcyclists have different reactions to night riding. Some find it thoroughly enjoyable while others have a healthy fear of it for good reason. Motorcycles have a visibility problem even during the day because of their small size and slender profile which many auto drivers aren’t looking for. Their two wheels make them less stable on road debris, potholes, railroad tracks, and wet pavement, all of which are difficult to see at night. Animal road crossings are hard to see and are a common cause of motorcycle accidents. There are more drowsy.

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Avoiding a Car Crash: Tire Care Mistakes That Cause Blowouts

By | January 15th, 2016

Thanks to modern tire technology, blowouts are less common than in years past. However, even today’s best tires have a limit to the amount of abuse they can sustain. When a blowout occurs while rounding a corner or swerving to avoid an obstacle, the results are often devastating. Most drivers don’t know how to handle blowouts especially during high-speed travel. Their first reaction is to brake hard which causes a complete loss of control over the vehicle. Blowouts can also cause rollovers during hard turns in vehicles with a high.

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Motorcycle Accidents Are No Fun- But Here’s What You Should Do After The Fact

By | January 15th, 2016

Oh, for the thrill of riding a motorcycle! Feeling the wind rushing pass you, delighting in the absolute freedom of an open motorcycle ride, as opposed to being shut inside a car; who wouldn’t want to ride a motorcycle? But not everything is all nice and fluffy when it comes to motorcycle riding. Indeed, because motorcycles are wide open, they offer little to no protection to their riders. Every year, thousands of people are killed and injured in motorcycle accidents. But here’s the interesting part: according to statistics, only one-fourth of.

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Seat Belt Misconceptions That Increase the Lethality of Car Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

Although seat belts were a feature of cars for well over half a century, too many people fail to use them today. This is not for want of public awareness of seat belt usage. Rather, the problem is caused by a failure to appreciate the true dangers of riding in a car. People have no comprehension of the violence of car accidents and of what can happen to an unbelted individual. The reasons for not buckling up don’t hold up to close scrutiny and are nothing more than misconceptions. Here are.

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