Category: Auto Accident

A Survival Guide for Driving on the Freeway in California

June 13, 2022 |

California traffic can be crazy, and driving on the freeway may seem overwhelming if you’re a new driver or usually drive in another state. Traveling at high speeds or in congested traffic increases your risk of being involved in an accident.  Essential Preparation Tips You […]

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What Are California’s Right-of-Way Laws?

May 30, 2022 |

Right-of-way laws keep drivers and pedestrians safe on the roads. These rules outline who has the right-of-way in various circumstances to prevent car accidents and ensure everyone understands their responsibility when driving or walking on the street. Familiarizing yourself with California’s right-of-way laws can help […]

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How Do California’s Traffic Safety Laws Compare to Other States?

May 23, 2022 |

Safety on American roads is a critical issue in California and across the United States. Every state uses driving regulations to maintain traffic safety. A 2020 policy brief on state driving regulations reports an average of 135,000 of them per state. According to the brief, […]

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Who is Responsible for Crashes That Occur on Easements?

March 21, 2022 |

Accidents on easements, such as on public access roads, may be challenging to figure out since multiple parties could be liable for your injuries. When you are injured on an easement, you might not understand your rights or if you can hold them accountable for […]

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How a Proposed Law Could Make Intersections Safer for California Cyclists

July 12, 2021 |

The Safety Stop Bill (AB 122) aims to make intersections safer for California cyclists by letting them treat stop signs as yield signs. When a bicyclist gets to a stop sign, and there are other vehicles, they must yield and give the right of way […]

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Does Filing an Uninsured Motorist Claim Affect Your Insurance Rates?

June 07, 2021 |

Although California law requires every driver to have insurance, many drivers fail to comply. Whether they cannot afford the monthly rates, forget to renew their policy, or drive without a license, the result is the same. Having an accident with an uninsured motorist means you […]

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What Are the Leading Causes of Traffic Deaths in California?

May 31, 2021 |

Traffic accidents often lead to fatalities and can devastate a family in seconds. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), during the first nine months of 2020, traffic deaths across the country increased almost 5% over 2019 statistics. In California, over 3,000 deaths […]

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How to Drive Safely in Work Zones

April 19, 2021 |

Thousands of work zone crashes occur each year in California, and more than 700 Americans are killed in these crashes annually. In most cases, those deaths are motorists. But approximately 15% of those deaths are work zone workers. Work zones are a common fixture on […]

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Intersection Crash Statistics EVERY California Driver Should Read

October 26, 2020 |

Knowing the dangers you face every day on California’s roads can make you a safer, more conscientious driver. It might surprise you to learn that one of the most dangerous and common dangers is something you probably encounter every day: intersections. Intersections, both those with […]

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California Implements Daytime Headlight Law On Highway 99 Stretch

September 30, 2020 |

Running daytime headlights is a safety technique that has been utilized by motorcycles for years to make themselves more visible to other vehicles. Studies have shown that the use of headlights during the day can reduce the chances of a vehicle being in an accident […]

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