Do you have abdominal pain after a car accident?
Car accidents are often much more damaging to the bodies of those who experience them than the victims may initially realize. Even if a car accident does not seem like a very serious matter, or if no one has any visible injuries, a person may suffer injuries he or she does not feel for many […]
Preventing crashes through tire maintenance
If you are the driver of a large truck, you have an increased responsibility to ensure that your tires meet the standards of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability Program (CSA). If the tire safety guidelines are not adequately followed, it could mean that a tire deflates rapidly while the vehicle is driving at considerable speeds. An […]
The most common causes of car crashes
Tragically, car accidents happen every day in the United States and across California. It’s hard to believe that every time we step into our car, there is a risk of injury to ourselves or to others in the vehicle, but the risk is real. It’s important therefore to always be thinking about how we can […]
Proving car accident liability in California
Whether it’s a minor scratch or a severe car accident, proving who was to blame for an incident is absolutely vital for claiming damages and deciding who is to pay up. It is typically the insurance companies that must determine who is at fault, working closely with claims adjusters. What are claims adjusters? When you […]
Multi-car crash on Highway 17 causes woman’s death
On Oct. 9 at 6:07 p.m., on Highway 17, a collision occurred that claimed the life of a woman from San Jose. The crash happened nearby The Cats Restaurant & Bar in Los Gatos. It is reported that the actions of a driver who made a sudden lane change on the highway were the cause […]
Could your GPS cause a car crash?
You love to use the GPS when you drive. It takes the pressure off of you to remember each and every turn, and it updates so that you can get around road construction and other obstacles. It gives you an estimated arrival time so that you’re rarely late. As much as it makes your life […]
A trucker dies after being struck by a second truck along I-580
A crash between two tractor-trailers and a sedan claimed one motorist’s life along Interstate 580 early in the morning on Thursday, September 14th. The multi-vehicle accident happened just before 4:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the highway in Alameda County. When California Highway Patrol arrived on the crash scene along Eden Canyon Road in […]
Drunk driver hits California police sergeant
On Aug. 22, 2017, in Modesto, California, a police officer was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. It was later found to be a driver who was intoxicated at the time of driving. The police chief confirmed the death of the sergeant on the police department’s Facebook site. When the emergency call came […]
What to do if your car has been damaged by another driver
It can be a frustrating experience to have your property damaged with no clear idea on how to move forward. This blog post deals with the basic things to consider if your parked car was damaged by another car. Preserve evidence You may not have been at the scene when the incident took place, but […]
Are self-driving cars rear-end targets in the Bay Area?
What is it about the Bay Area’s self-driving cars that appear to be targets for rear-end collisions? Last month, a bicyclist from the South of Market district (SoMa) hit the rear of a self-driving vehicle made by General Motors in the area of 11th and Mission Streets shortly before 5:30 a.m. According to the Department […]
