Automobile Makers’ New In-Car Technology May be Made Illegal
As if cell phones weren't already enough of a distraction for drivers, some of the nation's leading auto makers are producing new cars with more technology than ever. The 2013 models that are being...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Learning to Drive Defensively in California
Learning how to drive defensively can save your life and the lives of others on the road. In California, completing a defensive driving course can even be used to dismiss a traffic ticket and keep your...
View ArticleTruths and Myths about Head Injuries and Concussions
Head injuries and concussions are scary to experience because there is so much misinformation circulating about them. While you hope these injuries never happen to you or someone you care about, it is...
View ArticleThe At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance? You May Still Be Covered
Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough without the added burden of the other driver having no insurance. Although all California drivers are required by state law to carry auto insurance,...
View ArticleSan Diego Car Accidents: What to Do When the Unexpected Happens
When you last drove away from home, you probably did not grab your “car accident to do list.” Most people never anticipate that they may be involved in a car accident as they drive throughout San...
View ArticleUnderstanding Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by San Diego Car Accidents
Few personal injuries are as devastating as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This type of life-altering injury, which is often the product of a San Diego car accident, typically has a permanent...
View ArticleAccidents Due to Improperly Maintained Trucks
A recent example of the deadly consequences for failing to properly maintain a vehicle was a truck crash that occurred in Nevada in 2011. A tractor-trailer failed to stop at an active railroad crossing...
View ArticleDriver Beware: Another Toyota Recall
Serious vehicle recalls continue to roll out. In April 2014, Toyota Motors announced recalls that affect more than six million vehicles worldwide. In late March, Toyota agreed to pay $1.2 billion to...
View ArticleThree Die in Interstate 680 Car Crash
Three elderly people died in an off-ramp car crash just off of northbound Interstate 680 near Benicia. The crash occurred when two vehicles were attempting to head to the off-ramp. According to traffic...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Injury Known as Whiplash
For anyone who has ever been in a car accident, you may be aware of an injury known as whiplash. This injury is often misunderstood but is a common result of a car collision, especially when it...
View ArticleCredibility of Your Witnesses Could Affect Your Car Accident Claim
Whenever you have been in an accident, one of the first steps that you should take while waiting for police to arrive is to gather contact information for any witnesses that are available. Having...
View ArticleLegal Consequences of Hit-and-Run Accidents
Whenever a person is involved in a car accident, they are encouraged to remain at the scene until authorities arrived. Part of this is basic human decency — people in accidents are expected to help...
View ArticleTeenager Gets Prison Sentence in DUI Hit-and-Run Case
A driver that was both over the legal limit for alcohol content and under the legal age for drinking pleaded guilty last month to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, leaving the...
View ArticleFather and Baby Struck by SUV While on Walk in Point Loma
A father and his seven-month-old child suffered serious injuries when they were struck by an SUV while out for a walk in Point Loma, according to local police. The accident occurred at the intersection...
View ArticleMan Who Left Injured Son at Accident Scene Found Guilty of Hit and Run
A jury recently found a man guilty of a felony hit-and-run after he left the scene of an accident he caused on a San Diego freeway ramp. The case gained significant local attention for a couple reasons...
View ArticleCoronado Residents to Seek Installation of New Traffic Signal
A recent accident at the intersection of B Avenue and 4th Street in Coronado led to the death of an elderly man who was attempting to cross the street. It was the second fatal accident at that...
View ArticleBruce Jenner Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Car Accident
Olympic legend and reality TV star Bruce Jenner was in a highly publicized car wreck in early February on the Pacific Coast Highway, close to Corral Canyon Road. The multivehicle accident led to the...
View ArticleCrashes in Rental Vehicles: What You Should Know
If you’re going on a trip and need to rent a vehicle to get from place to place, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to auto accidents. Your responsibilities will be...
View ArticleFiling a Timely Lawsuit After a California Car Accident
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you know that the aftermath can be somewhat chaotic and stressful. This is especially true when you’ve suffered injuries or your vehicle has been...
View ArticleCan You Still Recover Damages if You Weren’t Wearing a Seatbelt?
In some states, there exists what is known as the “seatbelt defense,” which may limit the amount of compensation a victim receives if he or she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time the car accident...
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