Motor Vehicle Accidents

Dangers can come from all sides when you are driving. Hence you need to maintain a broad overview of the road, looking forward, backward and sideways. If a crash happens, you again need to take a broad view. This time to ensure you do not overlook anything that may...

If you’ve just collected your new bike from the store, it is most likely gleaming and ready to go. It didn’t get into this condition by itself, and it won't stay that way without some effort.  Maintaining your bike brings numerous benefits. For instance, your bike...

It's clear that drivers have to wait for pedestrians at stop signs and crosswalks. Pedestrian safety is very important, and motorists are supposed to let the pedestrian cross the road before continuing on. But what about at a yield sign? The driver is supposed to slow...

Cycling is a popular activity in the greater San Diego area. Thousands of people take to the streets on self-propelled vehicles for sports or for their daily commute to work. Like people driving motor vehicles, most cyclists will reach their destination with no...

Probably the first advice that everyone gets about staying safe around traffic is to look both ways before they cross the street. Once they become old enough to drive, the same idea applies when crossing a street, perhaps at a two-way stop. It just takes a second to...

Motorcycles are the preferred way for some individuals to get around when the weather is nice. These vehicles provide a unique way to see the sights in the area, but they come with risks. Because there’s no protective frame around the motorcyclist, they’re in great...

Crashes between bicyclists and motorists generally result in far more serious injuries for the cyclist than anyone in the vehicle. If you were involved in a crash caused by a driver, it helps to have as much evidence as possible to back up your story – particularly if...

When you go out for a bike ride, whether you’re heading to work, enjoying yourself or trying to get in better shape, do you often feel like you’re just in danger the whole time? Does it seem like drivers around you have little care for the risks they pose and often...

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...