Car Accidents

Michael Pines | August 20, 2026 | Car Accidents \ Personal Injury

Modern vehicles are essentially computers on wheels. Beyond controlling navigation, music, phone calls, climate settings, and other convenience features, a vehicle’s infotainment system may also create a digital record of what was happening inside the car before a collision. Depending on the vehicle, that information can include connected smartphones, device activity, navigation or location information, […]

Michael Pines | August 18, 2026 | Car Accidents \ Personal Injury

Quick Insights Why Do So Many Accidents Happen on Interstate 5? Interstate 5 is one of the most important – and busiest – highways running through San Diego. Stretching from the U.S.-Mexico border through Downtown San Diego and north past communities including Mission Bay, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Oceanside, I-5 serves commuters, […]

Michael Pines | August 18, 2026 | Car Accidents \ Personal Injury

Quick Insights Driver Error Is Not Always the Whole Story When a collision happens, attention usually turns first to the drivers. Was someone speeding? Did a motorist fail to yield? Was a driver distracted or following too closely? Those are important questions, but they may not explain everything. Some crashes occur at intersections where drivers […]

Michael Pines | August 10, 2026 | Car Accidents \ Personal Injury

Quick Insights A vehicle does not have to suffer a dramatic mechanical failure for poor maintenance to cause an accident. Worn brake pads can lengthen stopping distance. Bald tires may lose traction during rain or an emergency maneuver. A burned-out brake light can prevent a following driver from realizing that traffic is slowing. A steering […]

Michael Pines | August 2, 2026 | Car Accidents

Quick Insights After a San Diego car accident, the drivers involved may offer completely different explanations of what happened. One driver may insist that the traffic light was green, while the other claims it was red. Each person may accuse the other of speeding, changing lanes without warning, following too closely, or failing to yield. […]

Michael Pines | July 27, 2026 | Car Accidents \ Personal Injury

Quick Insights Many people have degenerative changes, old injuries or the lasting effects of previous medical procedures without experiencing significant pain. A person may have disc degeneration visible on an MRI yet work full time, exercise regularly and perform ordinary household activities without difficulty. Another person may have undergone shoulder surgery years ago but recovered […]

Michael Pines | July 21, 2026 | Car Accidents

When people think about injuries after a serious car accident, they often picture broken bones, whiplash, or traumatic brain injuries. While these physical injuries are certainly significant, many accident victims experience another type of injury that is less visible – but equally life-changing: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A violent collision can leave lasting emotional and […]

Michael Pines | July 7, 2026 | Car Accidents

When shopping for a new vehicle, most people choose a color based on personal preference. Whether it’s a sleek black sedan, a classic white SUV, or a bright red sports car, color often comes down to style rather than safety. However, researchers have long studied whether a vehicle’s color influences its likelihood of being involved […]

Michael Pines | July 7, 2026 | Car Accidents

Every time Americans get behind the wheel, there is some level of risk. Fortunately, today’s roads are considerably safer than they were decades ago thanks to improvements in vehicle design, roadway engineering, emergency medical care, and traffic safety laws. One of the most important ways transportation experts measure roadway safety is by looking at motor […]

Michael Pines | July 1, 2026 | Car Accidents \ Personal Injury

Quick Insights Every day, thousands of people travel San Diego’s freeways, neighborhood streets, and busy intersections expecting to arrive safely. Unfortunately, recent data from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) shows that serious traffic crashes remain an ongoing public safety issue across the region. The numbers are more than statistics – they represent families […]