On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
You have likely been told that self-driving cars will bring complete safety to California roads as all driver mistakes that lead to accidents will be eliminated. However, a study by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has found that self-driving cars will only...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
AAA says that, for every mile traveled, teen drivers are three times more likely than adults are to be in a fatal crash. Teens are at an especially high risk for a crash in the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Both parents and teens in California should...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Heavy traffic can raise the risk for a crash, so most drivers in California are rightfully cautious when navigating urban roads. However, this is not the only factor that can make a road dangerous, and drivers should be aware that even the least populated areas can be...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
You were injured as a pedestrian here in California, and now you’re wondering how you can seek compensatory damages. A lot will depend on proving the driver’s negligence. The person may be an Uber or Lyft driver, which will make the case a little more...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Residents of California who own an older vehicle may be more prone to neglect routine maintenance, and this can affect their risk for a car crash. Many accidents are caused by defective vehicle equipment, and their number may rise as more people hold onto their older...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | May 15, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
California drivers should know that there has been a significant increase in the number of car crash fatalities. This is according to the National Safety Council, which estimated that nearly 39,000 people died in 2019 in car accidents. As for the reasons behind this...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
California drivers should know that rear-end collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are the most common type of motor vehicle accident. Many of these collisions are caused by drivers who follow too closely to the vehicle in front...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Perhaps you were injured in a car crash with a drowsy driver here in Hayward, California. Perhaps you were in a situation with a Lyft or Uber driver; it’s well-known that ridesharing drivers are especially prone to work even while drowsy. Whatever happened,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Apr 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Motorists in California and around the country can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when they get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher, but many road safety advocacy groups and some government agencies believe...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Ideally, teen drivers in California and throughout the nation will drive to work, school or social events without passengers in their vehicles. Research has found that teenagers are 44% more likely to get into accident when they have a passenger of a similar age in...
