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...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What is non-performance in a semi-truck crash?
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...
Did deferred maintenance cause a pedestrian crash?
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...
3 warning signs of a brain injury after a car crash
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...
Did your car have minimal impact, yet you sustained serious injuries?
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...
What can you do if an insurer disputes your injury claim?
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....
How truck accident claims differ from car accident cases
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...
Signs of an internal injury after a motor vehicle accident
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...
Who is liable for an e-bike crash?
E-bikes have become increasingly popular across California. With more e-bikes on the road, an increase in reported collisions is also all but inevitable. Local authorities have observed that e-bike crashes have increased substantially in the last few years, with no...
Adrenaline can make it harder to identify injuries
A car accident is a traumatic and unexpected event. When it happens, your body’s fight-or-flight response can activate. Part of this process involves the release of adrenaline. From an evolutionary standpoint, adrenaline can be helpful because it may allow a person to...
