Trucking is an incredibly competitive industry. Truckers often find themselves under pressure to get loads to a destination in an unreasonable amount of time. Sadly, this type of pressure can prompt irresponsible and aggressive driving […]
Read MoreUninsured/Underinsured Motorist Car Accidents
About 15% of California drivers are uninsured. Those who do have insurance typically carry the minimum coverage required by law. This means that if you were seriously injured, these drivers’ policies most likely won’t cover […]
Read MoreUnsafe Driving Speed and California Car Accidents
The highest speed limit in California is 70 miles per hour, which is a reasonable speed if caution is practiced. Unfortunately, many people mistake a speed limit as a guideline rather than a rul for […]
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents
What should I do after my car accident? On the scene of a car accident, documentation is key. After a car accident you should contact emergency services as well as your insurance company. You will […]
Read MoreMotorcycle Fatalities in California
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has just released the statistics on fatal motor vehicle accidents for 2014. According to this report, there were 519 fatal motorcycle accidents in California in 2014, up from 352 […]
Read MoreHow Long Does Recovery from Brain Injury Take?
Brain injury can have a profound impact on every aspect of a victim’s life, making once common tasks and abilities difficult or even impossible. Depending on the type of brain injury and the duration between […]
Read MoreWhy Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
When you are injured in a car accident, there are a number of things that can interfere with your getting fair compensation. The best way to protect your rights and ensure you are treated fairly […]
Read MoreHours of Service Violations and Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has adopted rules that are intended to prevent dangerous truck accidents. But unfortunately, some trucking companies push their drivers beyond the limits established by the FMCSA, endangering both […]
Read MoreSUV Hits Gas Line after Crashing into Home in Bakersfield
An SUV being driven by a minor crashed into a home in Southwest Bakersfield early Saturday morning. The accident itself was less remarkable than the consequences that followed. In hitting the house, the driver also […]
Read MoreHate Traffic? Put Down the Cellphone
A new study has found that drivers using their cellphones are among the leading causes of traffic slowdowns and jams. The study looked at distracted driving in general – everything from adjusting an iPod to […]
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