Motor Vehicle Accidents

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...

Bicycle crashes can be among the worst depending on how the cyclist is hit. Bicyclists don’t have much protection against an impact, even when they’re wearing appropriate safety attire. That being said, there are some things that emergency medical technicians want...

When riding your bike to work, to school or just for fun, you have a right to share the road with larger vehicles. This typically means riding on the far right side of the street, unless you’re making a left turn. In some cases, you have a bike lane on that side; in...

When you are already a cautious motorcyclist it can be challenging to think of new ways to be safe on the road. However, motor vehicle drivers play a role in keeping motorcycle riders safe too. California residents have the luxury of riding their motorcycle just about...

When you were driving home from work, you noticed that another vehicle -- a commercial truck -- was behaving oddly. Instead of staying behind them, you decided to pass them and move ahead, so you could be safer.  Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. As you attempted to...

Instead of picking up pieces of your broken bumper or calling your insurance company in the middle of a busy highway, you should consider your safety first after a car accident. In fact, there are steps you can take at the scene to ensure you can tie all loose ends...