Category: Car Accidents — Page 18 of 23

According to the North American Spine Society, the term whiplash "describes both a mechanism of injury and the symptoms caused by that injury."   Whiplash occurs when an outside acceleration-deceleration force, such as the impact of an auto accident, violently throws the body forward and backwards.  The rapid, unrestrained and involuntary movement can affect the soft tissues of the body and cause significant damage.  As a car accident lawyer, I often see this type of  injury. Some … [Read more...]

Speeding both significantly increases the likelihood of an auto accident and the  severity of crashes that occur.  Drivers are legally obligated to obey the speed limit and travel at a speed that is safe for current road conditions.  If the weather is bad, visibility is obstructed or there are other adverse conditions, drivers are required to go slower than posted speed limits.   If a driver violates the posted limit or goes too fast for existing conditions and causes an … [Read more...]

Passengers in a car trust the driver to keep them safe.  They also rely on motorists in surrounding vehicles to drive safely and follow traffic laws.  Unfortunately, as a car accident lawyer I have seen passengers severely injured or killed when drivers fail to exercise reasonable care, or violate the rules of the road. Passengers aren't in control of the car they are riding in and cannot do anything to avoid accidents.  As a result, when there is a crash, someone else is always at fault. … [Read more...]

If you were involved in a car accident, you may find yourself experiencing pain in your jaw.  Many people do not immediately connect their jaw pain to the car crash, but jaw pain following a car accident is common.  This is because car crashes can cause a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMJ. If you are having jaw pain after a collision, you need to see a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment.  You may also need to consult … [Read more...]

Were You Hurt In a Car Accident While Driving Without Insurance? by Michael Waks A liability insurance policy covers damages to another person caused by the at-fault driver in a car accident. California requires all drivers to carry liability insurance. What happens when an injured victim does not have insurance? Find out in this presentation. … [Read more...]

Drivers on the roads of California must follow all laws in the California Vehicle Code.  These laws are designed to reduce high-risk behavior, thereby reducing the chance of an auto accident.  Motorists are expected to drive safely and not engage in careless or negligent behavior.  As a car accident lawyer, I can say that does not always happen. California's car accident laws are called fault laws because if a driver is careless or does not follow safety rules and causes an accident, he or … [Read more...]

According to the Mayo Clinic, "Collisions involving cars, motorcycles or bicycles — and pedestrians involved in such accidents — are a common cause of traumatic brain injury."  As a car accident lawyer, I see many accident victims who have sustained some type of brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can range in severity from mild to moderate to severe.  A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury, and many car accident victims sustain concussions each year. Victims … [Read more...]

Recently, in California, a car was pulled over for traveling just 24 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone.  CNN reported that traffic was backing up behind the vehicle and it was impeding traffic.  When the officer approached the slow moving vehicle, he realized the car was a Google Autonomous vehicle.  In an online post, Google said it capped the speed of its prototype cars at 25 miles an hour for safety reasons and so the vehicles would seem approachable and … [Read more...]

Drivers in California are legally required to have liability insurance coverage in case they injure someone in a car accident.  For a variety of reasons, however, some motorists fail to comply with this insurance requirement.  If you are hurt in a car accident while driving without insurance, it will affect your right to receive compensation for your injuries. What Happens If You're In An Accident While Driving Without Insurance? California law penalizes uninsured motorists, even if the other … [Read more...]

What Is A Release of Liability Related To A Car Accident? by Michael Waks A release of liability is a document you sign giving up the right to make future claims related to an accident. Before you sign a release of liability, it is important to make sure you are getting the right settlement amount in exchange for signing. … [Read more...]