Blog

Drunk driving crashes in California spike over the winter holidays. Festive gatherings for winter holidays and alcohol can be a lethal mix, leading some to make the reckless decision to drive under the influence. In December 2021 alone, 1,013 fatalities resulted from drunk driving crashes. With more than 21 million instances of drunk driving on...

Speeding is a leading cause of car accidents in the state. In an effort to reduce the number of car accidents caused by speeding and reckless drivers, California officials recently announced that speed cameras will be installed at busy intersections in six cities statewide as part of the new traffic enforcement pilot program. "The federal...

Whiplash symptoms commonly occur due to rear-end accidents and frontal collisions. The sudden and violent movement of the head during a collision can lead to hyperextension (backward motion) followed by hyperflexion (forward motion) of the neck. This causes strain and injury to the soft tissues, muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the neck. Whiplash may not...

Antioch officials recently gave the green light to a $1.5 million traffic calming project to curb car accidents attributed to speeding drivers on some of the city's "most dangerous streets" in the East Bay area. As reported by The Mercury News, this project stems from residents' concerns and their calls for enhanced safety on city...

Highway 4 is the longest highway in Contra Costa County. It runs 37 miles both ways from I-80 near Hercules in the west to the border of San Joaquin County on the east. It’s a highway filled with “dangerous turns, steep bumps, tight lanes” – and a problem with speeding that has led to a...

Crashes have the potential to cause serious hand and wrist injuries. Many people who are involved in car accidents suffer wrist fractures. These injuries can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and ability to work. The wrist is a complex joint consisting of eight small bones called carpal bones. These bones, arranged...

Still, it only takes one negligent driver to cause a devastating accident. As California's population continues to grow and embraces a fast-paced lifestyle, motorized transportation has emerged as the dominant mode of getting around. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the significance of walking and biking as popular means of transportation. Unfortunately, pedestrians and cyclists...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is observed in May In the Bay Area and throughout Northern California, the love of motorcycle riding knows no bounds. With our sunny skies and picturesque routes, it’s no wonder that thousands of motorcyclists hit the road every year. However, as exhilarating as motorcycle riding can be, the roads here also...

California Motorists: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month As technology continues to advance, the number of distractions behind the wheel has only increased, leading to a deadly epidemic on our roads. In one recent year, over 3,000 lives were lost to distracted driving. Texting while driving may be the most well-known form of distracted driving,...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month The car accident lawyers at Clancy & Diaz, LLP have seen firsthand how devastating traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be. They can cause permanent neurological damage and result in long-term cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments, such as memory loss, paralysis, and depression. They can also be fatal. The sooner...