California law says people can collect only limited damages in case of an accident if they don’t have auto insurance, so be sure to get liability insurance coverage. (Wikimedia Commons photo/William)In California, if you don’t have automobile liability insurance you can collect only limited damages if you get in an accident, even if the other driver was
The federal National Transportation Safety Board is pushing to lower blood-alcohol limits, citing other countries where the move has saved lives.It would be hard to find anyone who would defend the idea that people should be allowed to drive impaired. But some people are resisting a recommendation from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board to
A California woman without medical insurance got treatment and back surgery by agreeing to pay her doctors from proceeds from an anticipated lawsuit. (Wikimedia photo/Dirk69CS)If you’re injured in a car accident because of another party’s negligence but you don’t have medical insurance to cover your bills, there is a way to get treatment and still
The state of California reminds motorcyclists and passenger vehicle drivers to share responsibility for keeping roads safe for bikers. (Wikimedia Commons photo/Teknorat)California is a great state for motorcycling recreationally and practical commuting. But riding a motorcycle can also be a dangerous way to travel for a few reasons, and the dangers are highlighted by the
Whiplash is a common injury in auto accidents, and it can be difficult to collect damages for it. Seek the help of an attorney if you are diagnosed with whiplash to pursue compensation. (Wikimedia Commons/Image by Bruce Blaus) One of the more common types of injuries in a car accident is whiplash—when the neck is abruptly
Last year saw a 7.7 percent increase in traffic fatalities over 2014, making 2015 the deadliest year on U.S. roads since 2008. (Wikimedia Commons photo/Thomas R. Machnitzki) Last year was the deadliest for automobile accidents on American roadways since 2008, preliminary data from the federal government show. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported an increase of 7.7 percent
California law on a dog bite injury can be tricky. The state statute clearly lays the blame on dog owners, but sometimes owners get off the hook for all or part of their liability if a victim provokes a dog. The statute seems to give absolute protection to dog-bite victims. It reads: Civil Code Section 3342: “(a) The
Vision Zero programs like the one in Los Angeles aim to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries among pedestrians and bicyclists. One of the more common types of injuries in a car accident is whiplash—when the neck is abruptly jerked backwards, forwards or sideways, leaving the muscles and tendons hyper-extended and strained. Claiming compensation for whiplash
Nearly 9 in 10 drivers on American roads engage in dangerous behavior at some time, a survey by the American Automobile Association finds. (Wikimedia photo/Smallman) Nearly 9 in 10 drivers engage in dangerous behavior at times behind the wheel, according to a survey conducted by the American Automobile Association. The triple AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released
Statistics compiled by the U.S. government show it is getting more dangerous to walk and ride bicycles. (Wikimedia photo/Tomwsulcer) California is a great state for both walking and bicycling because of the weather and so much natural beauty. But as elsewhere in the United States, the rising number of pedestrian and bicycle accidents is making it
