Motor Vehicle Accidents

Leaving the scene of an accident is illegal. When a driver leaves the scene without exchanging information with the other driver, it is known as “hit and run.” All states have laws that address leaving the scene of an accident. In California, penalties can include...

Riding a motorcycle seems freeing, exciting and economically responsible. Some people ride their bikes to commute, others use theirs for fun. Many mix the two practices together. Regardless of the reason the ride, motorcyclists love their bikes and generally feel safe...

Every personal injury claim is as unique as the people involved and the specific facts of the case -- but most claims follow a fairly predictable pattern. If you’ve been injured in a serious accident, understanding what comes next can help quell your fears and give...

When riding your bike, you may have a bike lane along the right-hand side of the road. Many rural roads also have a small strip of pavement next to the shoulder. It may only be a few inches wide, but cars are supposed to stay to your left and you can ride on this...

A death due to a dangerous driver is one of the worst losses people can experience. Whether it’s a child, an adult or an elder, losing someone suddenly is painful and a shock to the system -- especially when the cause of the death could have so easily been prevented...

A hit-and-run accident feels fundamentally unfair. You’re already angry that someone hit you and potentially injured you or others in the car. But then they simply drive off, trying to run from their mistake and making your life worse. That’s when many people try to...

Do you ever feel like there are just far too many car accidents in the United States? Perhaps you recently looked at the statistics and found that nearly 40,000 people die in these accidents every year. Now, you know that the U.S. has a fairly large population, but...

A crash at a red light or a stop sign can be devastating. It’s very hard to avoid because you likely don’t even realize that the other car isn’t going to stop until the last second. By the time you know what’s happening -- if you do at all -- you’ve already driven out...

After sustaining injuries in a car accident that was not your fault, collecting compensation can seem impossible. The insurance company might have lowballed your initial settlement offer. Or, your insurance claim might have been rejected outright. If negotiating with...

Being involved in an accident is scary. On top of the trauma and physical pain, you may have bills piling up. When the accident isn’t your fault, it’s only fair for the negligent party to pay. But what if they don’t? Maybe the other party is denying any liability for...