In California, comparative negligence is a legal principle that applies to car accidents. It means that if two or more parties are involved in an accident, both parties are found to have contributed to the accident somehow. Each party's degree of fault will be...
Should you swerve if a deer darts in front of your car?
Glimpses of wildlife can add an element of magic to a daily commute. Yet, if the animals are too close to the road, this could inspire potentially catastrophic crashes. Each year many people are injured in crashes involving wildlife. Many more crashes are caused by...
Why can’t we stop texting and driving?
Texting while driving is already illegal. California was one of the first states to ban it, something that has now been done in almost every state across the country. Everyone knows that texting and driving is very distracting and that it causes accidents, so no one...
3 things not to do after an auto accident
Being involved in an accident can be a scary and overwhelming situation. However, what you do in the moments and hours after an accident can greatly impact your ability to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. If another party causes the accident, be...
Common back injuries seen in California car accidents
Car accidents can range from minor to severe, resulting in injuries that heal quickly on their own to those that take months or years to heal. Some car accident injuries never fully heal, leaving you with pain for the rest of your life. The back is a common part of...