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Category: Car Accidents — Page 19 of 22

You Can Make A Claim Even if You Were Partly at Fault for an Auto Accident

December 2, 2015 by Michael Waks

auto accident fault

Many people wrongly assume they are not entitled to compensation if they are partly at fault for an auto accident.  Just because an accident victim shares the blame for an accident does not mean he or she cannot pursue a case for monetary damages. California has what is called comparative fault rules that allow injured accident victims to receive compensation even when they are partially to blame for a car crash. Cases where an injured victim is partly at fault for an auto accident can be … [Read more...]

Car Accidents: Just How Many Negligent Drivers Are There On The Roads?

November 18, 2015 by Michael Waks

Car Accidents

Drivers who are serious about road safety can reduce their risk of a motor vehicle accident, but they cannot control the behavior of others on the road.  Car accidents can happen anytime and anywhere if a driver violates safety rules or makes careless choices that endangers everyone. Recently, Forbes published an article taking a closer look at just how often an individual driver is likely to become involved in a car accident.  These statistics can help you better understand your … [Read more...]

Safety Issues for Senior Drivers

November 17, 2015 by Michael Waks

Senior Drivers

Senior drivers may experience physical declines, mental declines, and other changes that go along with aging.  The changes many people experience as they age can negatively impact their driving skills.  As a result, drivers aged 70 and older are the demographic group with the second highest rate of motor vehicle collisions.  Only teen drivers cause more auto accidents than senior drivers. The number of senior drivers is growing as more aging baby boomers are on the road, which means the risk of … [Read more...]

Distracted Driving Dangers: You Can Get a Ticket for Eating and Driving

November 5, 2015 by Michael Waks

Eating and Driving

While much of the focus on preventing distracted driving is centered on cell phones, a driver who eats while driving can also be a menace on the roads.  A motorist who eats while driving takes a hand off the steering wheel to hold the food, and eyes off the road to consume it.  A University of Leeds researcher discovered, in a 2012 study, that driver reaction time slows by 44 percent when a driver is eating. Many drivers may be surprised to learn that, because of the danger it creates, people … [Read more...]

Who Does an Injured Passenger Sue in a Car Accident?

October 20, 2015 by Michael Waks

car passenger

California's fault laws allow car accident victims to file lawsuits against those who were responsible for accidents. Passengers are never at fault for causing a crash, because they are not driving any of the vehicles involved. When a passenger is injured, it can become complicated to determine who should be sued. An injured passenger must make an informed choice about who to sue in a car accident so the passenger maximizes the chances of recovering full and fair compensation. There may be … [Read more...]

Lasting Physical and Emotional Injuries After a Car Accident

September 3, 2015 by Michael Waks

Car Accident Effects

The Los Angeles Times reported on three car accident victims who addressed the court after a man was found guilty of second-degree murder, hit-and-run and multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon.  The man had driven intentionally onto the sidewalk, around pedestrian barriers, and into a crowd on Venice Boardwalk after he was angered by a botched drug deal.  An Italian newlywed couple died and 17 other people were injured because of his actions.  Three of the victims spoke at his … [Read more...]

The Majority of Teen Car Accidents Involve Distracted Teenagers

September 1, 2015 by Michael Waks

Distracted Driving Mobile Phone

Due to their inexperience, teenagers are the demographic group with the greatest likelihood of being in motor vehicle accidents.  Unfortunately, teen drivers face risks not just because they have not driven for very long. They also tend to engage in activities that make driving more dangerous.  One of the riskiest things teenagers do on the road, is become distracted by their smartphones or other electronic devices. It is not legal for teens to use a handheld cell phone, or to … [Read more...]

NHTSA Announces Efforts to Reduce Drowsy Driving Car Accidents

August 27, 2015 by Michael Waks

drowsy driving

When a motorist becomes overtired while driving, there can be deadly consequences.  A drowsy driver may have delayed reactions, and impaired judgment.  Being tired behind the wheel can become just as dangerous as being drunk.  As the administrator of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) commented: “while not everybody drinks, or texts, or speeds, lack of sleep is a problem we all face.  And falling asleep at the wheel at 70 mph is a … [Read more...]

Why Do You Need an Attorney to Handle Your Auto Accident Case?

August 4, 2015 by Michael Waks

car crash

In 2012, 36 percent of people who made a personal injury claim after a car accident had a lawyer representing them in their case.  This number, from the Insurance Research Council, indicates a dramatic shift in the number of auto accident victims people who hire a lawyer when seeking compensation for their injuries.  More than double the number of people hired lawyers for personal injury claims after car accidents in 2012 than hired attorneys for claims in 1977.   The search also showed 50 … [Read more...]

Why Do Some Automobile Cases in California Settle While Others Go to Trial?

July 27, 2015 by Michael Waks

Why do some automobile cases in California settle and others wind up going to trial

  In a perfect world, the person responsible for your injuries would have sufficient insurance to cover all your damages, and the insurance company would be willing to settle your case for a fair and just amount. The fact is we do not live in a perfect world. We live in a world where insurance companies fight over even the smallest and most justifiable cases in order to protect their profits. We live in a world where insurance adjusters use tactics designed to entice accident victims to … [Read more...]

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