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Rear-end collisions are relatively common. They have become a more pressing safety concern in recent years due to increased distraction on the road. Motorists handling their mobile devices may fail to notice when vehicles in front of them slow down or stop. Although...
Understanding what causes different types of crashes can help drivers prioritize safety measures. They can avoid common hazards and respond more effectively to perilous traffic conditions when they know the top risks. Semi-truck collisions are especially dangerous for...
Many pedestrian collisions are the result of negligence. They involve drunk drivers or people paying more attention to their phones than the road. Pedestrians can protect themselves by crossing at marked locations, following traffic lights and staying aware of traffic...
Motor vehicle collisions are among the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In especially severe cases, people may require immediate emergency medical care after injuring their brains. Other times, people do not recognize that they’ve sustained a TBI...
Insurance companies often link a vehicle’s physical damage to the severity of an occupant’s injuries. They typically argue that an accident that results in little or no physical damage could not have caused serious injuries. It’s assumed little force was transferred...
No, riding a bicycle on the sidewalk does not reduce the odds of an accident with a car, a truck, a bus or another motor vehicle. In fact, studies find that it is often more dangerous to ride on the sidewalk and that accident risks go up. It does make sense why many...
After an accident in California, you may expect the claims process to move steadily toward payment, especially when your injuries and medical bills seem well documented. But when an insurer disputes your claim, you may be unsure how to pursue compensation....
A collision with an 80,000-pound truck often leaves victims facing severe injuries and serious financial burdens. Unlike car accidents, commercial truck crashes can involve federal rules, multiple liable parties and insurance policies worth millions of dollars. These...
A car accident can cause serious injuries that are not always visible immediately after the crash. Even if you feel well enough to leave the scene, hidden injuries may continue developing over the following hours or days. Internal injuries are especially dangerous...
Most people who use rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft don’t actively think about insurance coverage if they’re involved in a crash during their ride. Many Californians may not even know that the amount of coverage these companies are required to carry was lowered...