Car Accident

negligence case

It is said that to err is human but if that error was a failure to exercise reasonable care while driving, then it is an act of negligence. Reasonable care is what a reasonably prudent person would do in the same circumstances. Driving kills thousands of U.S. citizens every year….

road rage

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines road rage as: “An assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger(s) of another motor vehicle or an assault precipitated by an incident that occurred on a roadway.” They also define aggressive driving as: “When individuals…

stalled car

On October 11th a vehicle hit a stalled car on 60 Freeway. a Honda Civic ran into a center median while traveling west near Nason Street. A Volkswagen Jetta could not avoid the Civic. the Volkswagen struck the passenger who exited the car and was standing in the carpool lane….

rear end accident

The Ontario car accident is not rare. the Ontario, California area is especially prone to automobile accidents. the percentage of accidents in San Bernardino County has significantly exceeded the California percentage every year at least since 1993. in some years, San Bernardino has twice as many accidents per capita as California. Accident…

texting and driving

Earlier this month, there was a fiery Irvine car accident that claimed the lives of several young people. Whenever parents allow their children to go out and drive, they will always have a fear that something terrible can happen. as our car crash lawyer knows, accidents can happen everyday. Your young driver may do…

turn signal

According to accident information collected over a period of eighteen years and compiled by CityData, Orange County always has more fatal car wrecks than the state average. Does this mean that motorists from Anaheim to Yorba Linda are worse drivers than in other California counties? Probably not. What the stats do indicate,…

tire tread test

One of the most frightening driving experiences when driving is a tire blowout. the results can be deadly if it happens while driving at high speeds. Tire blowouts can also cause a vehicle to roll over. Tires have undergone a lot of improvement over the last few decades. This means…

car accident

Disfigurement is the marring of one’s physical appearance and can have a severe impact on a person’s life. There are many reasons it can happen. However, in car accidents, it is the result of lacerations and burns, crushed or fractured facial bones, even the loss of a body part. These…

joshua tree

Studies have shown that most car accidents happen near one’s home. in fact a Progressive Insurance study done in 2004 revealed that 52% of car accidents happen within a 5 mile radius of the home. This may seem odd at first glance because the common perception is that long distance…

car rollover

Ejection from a car during an accident increases the risk of severe injury or death. Once ejected, the occupant no longer benefits from the protective enclosure of the vehicle. Safety features such as air bags and crumple zones that absorb the force of impact are of no use to the…