Navigation If you were injured in a car crash, you might want to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, to receive compensation, you must show that the other driver’s negligence was at least a partial cause of the accident. While there are many ways for a driver to be negligent, a commonly overlooked reason is driving […]
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How to Drive Safely in Work Zones
Thousands of work zone crashes occur each year in California, and more than 700 Americans are killed in these crashes annually. In most cases, those deaths are motorists. But approximately 15% of those deaths are work zone workers. Work zones are a common fixture on California’s roads, so it’s important we take caution when driving […]
Warning Signs You’re Too Tired to Drive
Every driver knows that dreaded feeling: your eyes are heavy, you’re yawning uncontrollably, and you’re still many miles from your destination. Drowsy driving results in approximately 90,000 crashes and hundreds of deaths each year in the U.S. And tragically, these crashes are entirely preventable. That’s why it’s so important for drivers to recognize the signs […]
How Do You Spot a Distracted Driver?
An average of eight people die in distracted driving crashes every single day in the U.S. And every year, around 400,000 people are injured in crashes involving distracted drivers. The number of distracted driving accidents has only increased as smartphones are now commonplace for most U.S. consumers. That’s despite countless warnings from safety advocates, legislators, […]
Truck Driver Health Issues Can Lead to Deadly Accidents
Truckers have one of the hardest occupations in the U.S. Their job often includes driving for long periods, which can lead to a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle. The health conditions that affect truck drivers can sometimes put them at risk of losing their commercial driver’s licenses. Unfortunately, those health problems can also endanger everyone truck […]
How Common Are Wrong Way Accidents?
Every year in the U.S., 300 to 400 people die in wrong way accidents. One out of every 100 vehicle fatalities happens in these types of crashes. Statewide, an average of 225 wrong way collisions happen every year just on freeways and expressways alone in California. Wrong way accidents occur when a driver enters a […]
What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability?
Your job is your livelihood. When an injury or illness makes it difficult or impossible for you to work, you need a way to replace your lost paychecks. Thankfully, there are two primary ways that people in California can get replacement income when they’re unable to work: workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability (SSD). Because […]
What Are the Worst Traffic Times in San Francisco?
Originally posted March 15, 2021 San Francisco sees some of the heaviest traffic in the U.S. In fact, the Bay Area has the 7th worst traffic in the nation, according to INRIX, a company that provides location-based data and analytics. INRIX determined that San Francisco commuters spent an average of 64 hours sitting in traffic […]
Can You File a Lawsuit for Defective Mechanic Work?
If you trusted a mechanic to fix your vehicle only to get it back with the same or new problems, you’re likely wondering if the harm they’ve done to it opens them up to liability, especially if you got into an accident because of that faulty repair job. This happens more often than you might […]
Everything You Need to Know About Unmarked Crosswalks in California
Originally published March 1, 2021. Unmarked crosswalks are very common throughout California. With the absence of pedestrian traffic signals, drivers and pedestrians both might be confused about who has the right of way. Fortunately the law is very clear on the matter: the pedestrian has right-of-way and cars must yield to them. But situations vary, […]