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...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why do some drivers flee the scene of an accident?
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...
Motorcyclists face disproportionate fatality risks
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...
What’s the timeline of a typical personal injury case?
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...
A bike lane, unfortunately, is just a line on the pavement
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...
Crash in San Diego tunnel leads to multiple injuries, deaths
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...
Don’t follow that hit-and-run driver
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...
Does the United States have an unreasonable number of car accidents?
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...
Did you get hit by a driver who ran a red light?
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...
How long do you have to file a claim after a car accident?
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...