Motor Vehicle Accidents

You may get a quick offer from an insurer to settle your car accident claim and put the matter to rest. While this may sound like a good idea, it is advisable not to rush into accepting the offer. In most cases, initial settlement offers do not reflect the actual...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that nearly 1.6 million injurious or fatal crashes occur on U.S. roads on an annual basis. As a result of these collisions, more than 2.2 million people suffer injuries that are serious enough to require...

If you are involved in a car accident, one of the concerns that will cross your mind is whether everyone is okay or not. Once this is settled, the next concern will probably be establishing how the accident happened and whether you are entitled to any damages.  If the...

As a general rule, you’re supposed to leave three seconds between vehicles. This prevents tailgating. Most drivers know that tailgating itself is illegal, but it still happens often, and part of the reason is that they just don’t know about the three-second rule. They...

Driving on California’s highways is a risky activity. Every time you get behind the wheel, you risk getting involved in a car crash. Knowing what to do following a car accident is important and can help you avoid costly mistakes.  Hopefully, you’ll not get into a car...

Cycling is a great way to get around. Many individuals cycle for fun and it is also becoming an increasingly popular way to commute to and from work.  Sadly, there are some drawbacks. You’re going to have to share the road with cars and other vehicles at times and...

You probably expect all insurance companies to act in good faith when evaluating motor vehicle accident claims. Many insurers do, but fair treatment is not something you should count on when filing an accident claim. Lowball or bad faith insurance settlements plague...

Some people make the assumption that they can avoid car accidents simply by being good drivers. They believe that they’re in control of the vehicle at all times and that excellent driving skills will be enough to keep them safe. In fact, this is often why people are...

Around this time of year, many people are setting out for vacations they planned for months, maybe even years. There may be plans to drive across the county, make a few stops to see friends and families, visit a tourist attraction (like the biggest ball of twine) and...

Every year, roughly 40,000 people pass away in car accidents and many more suffer life-changing injuries. Everyone knows that they're taking on some level of risk when they get in the car. There's just no other way to look at it. But why do they take this risk? What...