Car Accident

ran out of gas on highway

As someone who commutes everyday to and from work, I put a lot of miles on my car. and I go through a lot of gas weekly as well. Being the daughter of a mechanic and working for an injury lawyer, I know to fill up my tank at or…

driving car pedestrian crossing

There different environmental conditions and individual actions that lead to a pedestrian being in the path of a moving vehicle. Sometimes, pedestrian accidents happen because not only one but both parties are not paying attention. With Spring upon us, that means that more people will be out on their bikes…

buckling seat belt

With the number of drivers going up every year, that means the number of car accidents is also going up. Wearing your seat belt is one of the best ways to stay safe if you find yourself in an accident. I was driving around Huntington Beach this weekend and while…

risk vs insurance

I know that I have gone over uninsured motorist coverage before. However, I think that it is important to go over the importance of it again. Working for an auto accident attorney, I learn something new about car accidents and the importance of insurance. Especially uninsured motorist coverage (I will…

earthquake road damage

Most Californian’s know about earthquakes and the importance of earthquake preparedness. Earthquakes have the potential of being dangerous. They are also classified as natural disasters. Being from the Bay Area, I remember the Loma Prieta Earthquake back in 1989. My mom, sister, and I were in the car on the…

road construction

Spring just began. Even though in Southern California doesn’t experience many of the seasons changing, we do appreciate warmer weather. Spring and summer months usually mark the beginning of new road construction. This is because, in most areas, the rain has let up and it is safer for the workers….

car stalled on freeway

I think I wrote before that I recently bought a new car. My old car was a 2003 Mazda Protege with a little over 160,000 miles on her. Her name was Pearl. Now, I know it seems I am getting sentimental, because I am. I drove Pearl into the ground…

fender bender

On my way to work this morning, I saw the aftermath of what looked like a fender bender. Now most people would think, “it’s just a fender bender, it’s no big deal.” However, working for an auto injury attorney, I can tell you that it is a big deal. Because…

uber

Uber has suspended its self-driving cars due to the first pedestrian fatality. a self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona over the weekend. As a car accident lawyer, our office already knows the many concerns that go along with the idea of self-driving vehicles. and this…

do not tailgate

Dealing with tailgaters on a daily basis can be very frustrating. Not only that, but you have to make sure that you are on-guard in order to prevent an accident. as an auto accident attorney in Orange County, we know the rules of the road. to keep a safe distance…