California residents may be aware that if they are injured on another's property through no fault of their own, they may hold the property owner responsible. It depends on what the owner's duty of care was to the victims and how the owner breached that duty. These are...
Hard braking is almost always a sign that a driver or the driver in front of them is being aggressive and, in general, unsafe. Hard-braking events can act as an indicator of a high rate of car collisions in California and across the U.S. The auto insurance company...
Parents and teens alike in California should understand just how crucial it is to be a safe driver, especially in the summer. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the nation experiences the "100 deadliest days," during which there's a rise in fatalities linked with...
While many California roads are highways and city streets, the state also has its share of rural roads. Contrary to the perception of many drivers, these roadways require extra caution as opposed to less. The remote location of these roads adds extra challenges that...
Summertime falls within what the American Automobile Association refers to as the “100 Deadliest Days” for driving. Beginning with Memorial Day and ending on Labor Day, AAA's data shows an increased risk of fatal car accidents. Teenagers reflect the greatest at-risk...
It isn't unheard of for a person to consume chocolate, soup or coffee while driving to work or home from school. However, eating or drinking while driving on a California highway may increase a person's risk of getting into an accident. This is because doing so can...
California residents may recall a 2017 murder case involving a man who shot and killed four people with a rifle after luring them to a Pennsylvania farm. The families of the four victims have filed lawsuits against the man’s parents that accuse them of not taking...
Drivers in California can become inattentive in any number of ways: by calling, texting, eating, drinking, using a navigation system or even conversing with a passenger. Inattentive driving is dangerous, especially when one enters a highway work zone. A study...
Auto accident victims in California who file a personal injury claim may be able to seek reimbursement for more than just their medical bills and vehicle repair or replacement costs. There was, after all, the physical pain and the emotional trauma that they incurred...
Under California's wrongful death law, the family of someone killed by another's negligent actions can seek compensation. These damages can include pre-death medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, lost income if the decedent was the family's breadwinner, and the...
