A man who was allegedly driving a stolen car triggered an eight-car wreck which killed a pedestrian on the street. Few details were available about the wreck, which happened on Lake Merced Boulevard near Higuera...Read More >>
Like most other jurisdictions, the Golden State has a limited bicycle helmet law. Generally, riders under 17 must wear helmets in California. This requirement applies to anyone who uses an unpowered, wheeled vehicle in a...Read More >>
The year-round nice weather in California usually means that there are many pedestrians outside almost all year long. So, one would think that drivers would keep a more careful lookout for pedestrians in California. Yet...Read More >>
In the late 1980s, advocates and officials began a decades-long campaign to get “drunk drivers” off the roads. This campaign included public relations pushes, tougher laws, like a lower BAC limit, and tougher law enforcement...Read More >>
The COVID-19 pandemic has closed office buildings and schools. Many people are spending more time at home than ever, meaning fewer people are on the roads driving. So what has that meant for auto accidents...Read More >>
Victims of traffic collisions have the right to sue the negligent party for damages. These damages include medical bills, future medical costs from procedures or equipment, lost wages, lost earning capacity due to a disability,...Read More >>
Tire pressure and tire tread are important to your safety, as well as other road users’ safety. For example, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 738 fatalities on the road in 2017 were...Read More >>
You survived the initial impact of the collision. Next, you survived being taken to the hospital and undergoing treatment and surgery. Finally, you are released from the hospital, only to find that you have a...Read More >>