High winds can pose a serious safety risk for drivers. In fact, swerving due to wind and similar circumstances led to hundreds of fatal crashes in 2020. Driving where high winds or storms are possible requires forethought to stay safe. 1. Plan your trip Try to plan...
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Car Accidents
Avoid head-on collisions with the 4 Rs
Head-on crashes contribute to a disproportionate amount of traffic fatalities. According to the Federal Highway Administration, 14 percent of roadway deaths each year result from head-on collisions, and the vast majority are avoidable. To prevent head-on collisions,...
Truck vs. car crashes
Motor vehicle collisions can range in severity, and the specific vehicle involved could factor into how much damage occurs. A compact car would likely suffer more damage than a tractor-trailer if hit from behind. Conversely, a tractor-trailer could crush a compact car...
Spotting and avoiding impaired drivers
Impaired driving is an unfortunately common crime in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 32 people die daily from impaired driving accidents. The sad part of drunk or impaired driving is that every crash is preventable....
Where do the most fatal accidents occur in the Bay Area?
Most drivers will tell you that northern California is full of dangerous roads. Yet, some Bay Area roads are more hazardous than others resulting in a disproportionate number of accidents. Some may be even more dangerous than you realize, especially during rush hour....
The risk of burns in a car crash
Many people think of car crash injuries as those caused by impact. But impact trauma is only one kind of injury suffered by car crash victims in California. People are also often seriously burned in an accident, and this may happen in a variety of ways with a range of...
Reacting to a hit-and-run
Hit-and-run accidents happen all too frequently in California, and fleeing drivers don’t want to take responsibility for their actions. Victims may need to take appropriate action when the driver departs. Hit-and-run driving Hit-and-run accidents refer to vehicle...
Handling a car accident without insurance in California
California requires all drivers to carry a minimum amount of car insurance coverage on their vehicles not only for themselves but also for other road users. That's why when a person gets into an accident they are advised to exchange insurance information to sort out...
What are semi-truck “black boxes” and why are they important?
If you experience a crash with a semi-truck, you will want to gather as much information about the event as possible to receive fair compensation for the damages. That will likely mean looking at the truck's "black box." Here are the basics of these black boxes and...
Injuries commonly incurred in a car crash
You may sustain a variety of injuries after being involved in a car crash that occurs in California or anywhere else. For instance, you may experience whiplash in the moments after impact as the force of the collision jerks your head and neck at an unnatural angle....