At the start of the year, California led the nation in fatal hit-and-run crashes. From 2017 to 2021, more than one in every ten fatal crashes in the state (10.48%) involved drivers who fled the scene. This rate is much higher than the national average of 6.33% during...
Uber and Lyft have changed how we get around but have also made car accidents more complicated. In California, where many people use these services, it is important to know who's responsible when accidents happen. There are rules to help figure this out, and...
San Francisco’s charm comes with a challenge – finding a parking spot can feel like striking gold. The city’s steep hills, narrow streets and dense population make parking a daily struggle for many. What happens when the quest for that elusive spot results in a...
Even though 49 states require drivers to have insurance, the number of uninsured motorists has increased by 1.2%, meaning about 28 million drivers are uninsured. Car accidents become even more stressful when the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance or is...
Have you ever wondered how investigators piece together the events of a car crash? It is essential to understand the concept of accident reconstruction and its potential impact on personal injury claims. What is accident reconstruction? Accident reconstruction uses...
Fog is a defining feature of San Francisco's landscape, often turning familiar streets into challenging driving environments. This thick mist can hide road signs, obscure other vehicles and make it tough to gauge distances. Slippery roads are another hazard in foggy...
In California, establishing fault in a car accident is not always a clear-cut issue. The state’s pure comparative fault system allows for shared fault among all parties involved in an accident. If you incurred an injury in a multi-car crash, how can you determine...
California continues to offer economic opportunities. It also has a wonderful climate. With so many residents, walking is a popular source of transportation in urban areas. With vehicles and pedestrians sharing the same roadways, car accidents involving pedestrians...
Focus and attention are required for drivers to safely operate motor vehicles. As roadways in California become more crowded and congested, car accidents will be inevitable. If a driver loses focus for only a split second behind the wheel, it is enough time to cause a...
In recent years, it seems that traffic accidents are happening more and more across California. In every state, traffic laws and infrastructure exist specifically to protect motorists as well as prevent car accidents. Yet, for these laws and safety measures to work...