There’s a lot to take into consideration when you’re looking for representation in a personal injury claim. You’ve seen countless firms and personal lawyers in commercials and on billboards, but there’s only so much you can get from a smiling face and a catchy slogan. You want to know how to find a good personal…
Defensive driving habits are wise at any hour of the day, but nighttime presents some unique driving challenges. According to the National Safety Council, fatal accidents are more likely to occur at night. In fact, nighttime driving is considered one of the top causes of car accidents overall. Protect yourself—and others—by refreshing yourself with these…
Wrongful death claims compensate families who have lost a loved one because of injuries due to another person’s wrongful or negligent actions. While damages will never fully make up for the loss, a successful claim can remove some of the financial burden and hold the liable party responsible for their actions. Damages take the loss…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) works to reduce the occurrence of distracted driving and raise awareness of its dangers. This risky behavior poses a danger to vehicle occupants as well as pedestrians and pedalcyclists. Driver distraction is a specific type of driver inattention. Distraction occurs when drivers divert their attention from the driving…
One of the methods that insurance companies use to investigate car accidents is a recorded statement. What is a recorded statement? What is a recorded statement? As the words suggest, the conversation is usually recorded over the telephone or sometimes the car accident insurance company will attempt to go to your home for an in-person…
In the state of California, you must file a personal injury claim within two years. But, car accidents are complex events. Many situations can blur the lines of when and how to file a personal injury claim. Read on to find out if the statutes of limitations apply to you and what you can do…
So many of us get behind the wheel and drive to our destination without giving it a second thought. We turn the key, and we put the car into drive—a process so automatic that we don’t spend time thinking about the possible risks. Although this may seem like a frightening thought, it is the reality…
This holiday season is ready to ramp up with Christmas and New Years and law enforcement agencies will be doing everything possible to promote safe and responsible driving. Although the focus of many of these issues will be on distracted and drunk driving, there is another cause that deserves prominent attention. A State Line study…
An active duty U.S. Marine suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident in Mission Valley this last week. The family is currently mourning the loss as he had just gotten married to his high school sweetheart a week and a half prior to the accident. The wife was planning to move to San Diego to…
City planners may want to take note that a new study shows cyclists are at greater risk of an accident at nonright-angle turns in intersections. If streets don’t meet directly at a right angle, the cyclist is more likely to be thrown from the bike and suffer devastating injuries. There’s no big surprise that more…