Drunk driving is one of the top causes of major collisions in California. Impaired motorists may exceed the speed limit, fail to monitor their surroundings and behave in erratic manners. They can cause crashes that put people in the hospital or lead to someone dying....
Auto Accident Injuries
The mechanics of driver distraction
Distracted driving is a major cause of crashes that kill or injure people. While the authorities have taken measures to deal with this, such as banning people from hand holding their phones while driving, distraction continues to be a major problem. This is because...
Why you should be cautious of people eating behind the wheel
Eating is considered a distraction for drivers. Therefore, if you notice a driver around you eating or drinking, you need to be more cautious, as they can easily make a mistake that can result in an accident. Here is how they can cause a crash: Attention off the road...
How serious are delayed injuries after a car accident?
Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, often leaving victims with immediate and visible injuries. However, not all injuries manifest right away. Some may take hours, days or even weeks to show symptoms. These delayed injuries can be just as serious, if not more...
Traumatic amputations: Potential car wreck injury
Victims of car crashes may suffer from a variety of injuries. These can include minor ones like scratches and scrapes, but they can also include catastrophic injuries like traumatic amputations. A traumatic amputation involves a body part being severed from the body....
Why a crash crush injury is more serious than a broken bone
Orthopedic injuries caused by a car crash are relatively common. The amount of force involved can snap multiple bones at once. Many people are grateful that all they have are broken bones after a car crash, as opposed to more serious injuries. People fear amputations...
Why do intersections lead to 50% of serious accidents?
If you were involved in a serious car accident, odds are that it happened at an intersection. Statistics show that this is where more than 50% of accidents leading to injuries and fatalities take place. Intersections are exceedingly dangerous, and driving through one...
Drowsy driving: The dangerous threat rivaling drunk driving
You may underestimate the hazards of drowsy driving, but it poses a severe threat to road safety. Its dangers are comparable to that of drunk driving. Nodding off while driving can have devastating consequences and may lead to accidents, injuries and even loss of...
People may not notice internal bleeding after a crash
Some car crash injuries are obvious and immediate. A complete spinal cord injury could leave someone unable to exit their vehicle without assistance. A traumatic brain injury could render someone unconscious. Broken bones can be both painful and visibly obvious in...
What evidence is important for a motor vehicle accident claim?
An auto accident can lead to high medical bills, funeral costs, repair bills and other financial difficulties. Victims can financially recover from an auto accident if they seek compensation. Getting fair compensation is not always easy. One of the things that can...