When a car crashes into your vehicle, you may not know what to do or how to react immediately after this moment. Choosing the wrong action may lead to more pain or legal issues in the future. Whether you are facing a rear-end crash or a sideswipe, taking certain steps...
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Is texting the only type of distracted driving?
When you get into the car to drive, you are likely vigilant about following the rules of the road and driving safely. But some drivers are not as careful and many engage in distracted driving activities that endanger their safety and the safety of other drivers. In...
Can a slip-and-fall accident compress your spinal cord?
Orange County is famous for its shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. When you visit these places, you expect them to be reasonably safe. Unfortunately, damaged flooring or an unaddressed spill can cause you to trip, slip or fall. If that happens, you might...
Who is responsible for a bite at a dog park?
If you live in Orange County, you undoubtedly know the area has a long history of being friendly to dogs and their owners. In fact, according to reporting from CBS News, the county has had off-leash dog parks for more than two decades. These parks are great places for...
Can crush injuries happen due to truck crashes?
Crush injuries can happen in surprising situations, despite the fact that many people automatically associate them with natural disasters and traumatic, rare events. In fact, crush accidents can and do often happen in car crashes, too. This is especially true when...
What should you know about microsleeping?
Over the years, more attention has fallen on drowsy driving as a potential source of dangerous driving behavior on the road. While attention on the matter grows, more people also run into the term "microsleeping". But what exactly is this, and how does it relate to...
California’s basic speed law explained
In California, speed-related fatalities are sadly on the rise. According to the Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center, about 32% of California's motor vehicle fatalities in 2020 involved excessive speed. Most people are aware that speeding is...
Fatal commercial truck crashes rose 13% in 2021
California’s truck drivers have a duty to exercise caution behind the wheel, but research shows that the number of people dying in crashes with commercial trucks across the state and nation is on the rise. The uptick in truck-crash-related road deaths raises questions...
Can you get compensation for lost wages?
Serious accidents can easily render a person incapable of working for a stretch of time as they heal. Lacking this usual income stream makes it difficult to tread financial waters. The best course of action may thus constitute legal claims for medical expenses, as...
Can a brain injury change your personality?
A car accident can leave you dealing with any number of issues, but one of the worst is a catastrophic injury. One such example is any kind of trauma to the brain. A traumatic brain injury or TBI may leave you with lingering effects, including permanent changes in...