Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | May 10, 2023 | Car Accidents
Traffic laws differ depending on where you live, and this is true if the state you live in is California. No fault states are one type of traffic regulation to look for when trying to learn the local rules of the road. If you or a loved one are hurt in an accident, the state’s […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | January 31, 2023 | Car Accidents
Motorcycle and car accidents happen regularly in the United States, and both types of crashes can result in injuries and deaths. There are common characteristics that motorcycle accidents and car crashes share, and yet there are other ways in which these two types of incidents differ markedly. Likelihood of Being Involved in an Injury Accident […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | January 2, 2023 | Car Accidents
Many car wrecks occur in the blink of an eye, including rear-end accidents. They happen quickly, giving you no time to move out of the way or avoid the impact. Unfortunately, these types of collisions often result in serious injuries that require plenty of medical treatment. In the most serious cases, rear-end car accident injuries […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | August 25, 2022 | Car Accidents
Below outlines the NSC analysis of NHTSA FARS data for Labor Day Weekend accident statistics, including: traffic deaths on Labor Day vs. the month of September as well as a comparison to other major holiday periods. NSC compares the holiday to periods of similar length, specifically from 6 p.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Monday, during the weeks […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | July 22, 2022 | Car Accidents
Speeding is a major factor in traffic deaths and injuries. The role of speeding in crashes is described in terms of its effect on the driver, the vehicle, and the road. Below outlines the NSC analysis of NHTSA FARS data for speeding accident statistics. Quick Facts Speeding-related fatalities by year Year Speeding- related deaths 2000 12,552 […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | May 26, 2022 | Car Accidents
Widely popular, 15-passenger vans are commonly used for commercial and social purposes because of the number of passengers they can hold. Churches use them frequently for transporting members to and from services, institutions of learning fill them for school-related activities, and businesses use them to ferry clients. However, their convenience is decidedly hampered by the […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | April 28, 2022 | Car Accidents
Driving while using your cell phone is a violation of the California Vehicle Code (VC). Distracted driving is never worth it. A split-second decision could result in expensive tickets and vehicle damage or even the loss of life. What Does the Law in California Say? Cell phone driving laws in California prohibit all drivers from […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | February 17, 2022 | Car Accidents
In 2018, over 2,800 people were killed and around 400,000 people were injured in car accidents that involved a distracted driver. The CDC defines distracted driving as anything that takes your attention away from the driving task. Visual driving distractions are anything that would cause you to take your eyes off the road. Driving is a complex […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | January 28, 2022 | Car Accidents
California has a good record when it comes to road safety. It has the seventeenth-lowest accident rate on a per-mile basis. California also has the lowest rate of distracted driving accidents in the country. This does not mean all California roads are safe. But car accidents tend to cluster around a few roads and highways. […]
Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers | December 29, 2021 | Car Accidents
A peaceful weekend drive along the Pacific Coast can turn into a scary event if you’re confronted by an aggressive driver. In fact, over 66% of traffic fatalities in California are attributed to aggressive driving behaviors. Unfortunately, recent reports from the California Highway Patrol reveal that the organization has responded to more incidents involving road rage since the onset […]
