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California Records Highest Rate of Hit-and-Run Fatalities in the U.S.
A Bay Area Car Accident Lawyer Reveals What Drivers Should Know California topped the nation for the deadliest hit-and-run car accidents between 2010 and 2019, according to a recent report by ValuePenguin. Unfortunately, hit-and-run crashes are becoming more frequent in every state. Shockingly, California accounted for 17 percent of the total hit-and-runs in the nation.…
Read More »California Has 2nd Most Crashes Involving Young Drivers Over the Last Decade
A Bay Area car accident attorney examines the reasons why When it comes to driving a motor vehicle, there is no substitute for experience behind the wheel. That’s a major reason that so many car accidents in California involve younger drivers—and a new study shows these types of accidents have been a problem in our…
Read More »California Fatal Pedestrian Accident Rate Spikes in 2021
A personal injury attorney in the Bay Area discusses the problem The 10-year trend of increasing fatal pedestrian accidents is now skyrocketing. In the first quarter of 2021, the national deadly pedestrian accident rate shot up by more than 20%. If you live in California, you may have already seen the signs or been personally…
Read More »Facial Injuries Impact Car Accident Victims in Many Ways
Car accidents happen every day in the Bay Area and throughout California, leaving people seriously hurt. Many victims suffer facial injuries that are painful and traumatic. These injuries are very common – one study found that more than half of car crash victims during a 15-month period suffered facial trauma. Facial injuries can happen in…
Read More »Study links CT scans to prognosis in concussion patients
A head injury suffered in a car accident can result in a concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is a serious injury with potential long-term effects that can be hard to predict. But a new study finds that CT scans provide critical information that can help doctors determine a patient’s chances…
Read More »Commercial truck causes fatal California highway accident
Bay Area attorneys explain why truck accidents happen, legal options available A commercial truck recently caused a fatal, multiple-vehicle truck accident on a highway in California’s Bay Area during rush hour that closed parts of the interstate for eight hours and resulted in a hazardous spill on the highway, according to NBC Bay Area News.…
Read More »Lyft Rolls Out New E-bike in San Francisco
During the pandemic, a lot of people spent more time outside hiking, biking, and walking. Lyft, a national rideshare company, is banking on this being a permanent lifestyle change. Lyft is well known for connecting local drivers with people seeking transportation, but the company has been quietly working on creating a bikeshare program as well.…
Read More »Going too fast: Drivers just won't stop speeding
The COVID-19 crisis has had a major impact on our daily lives, including the way some people drive. Motorists seem to be in a hurry, speeding in unprecedented numbers. But with speeding comes a lot of dangers, which is why it's important for drivers to know what steps they can take to avoid getting seriously…
Read More »Is driving high a problem in states where marijuana is legal?
As more and more states like California legalize the recreational use of marijuana, drivers face potentially life-altering decisions about getting behind the wheel of a car after they've used cannabis. Our attorneys discuss impaired driving and emerging legal issues. Some disturbing numbers While research shows using marijuana, like drinking alcohol, impairs motor skills, cognitive function,…
Read More »How to pursue compensation if you were involved in a rideshare accident
In recent years, rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft have become popular modes of transportation in California. Like other drivers, rideshare drivers are susceptible to crashes linked to negligence. If you were involved in a rideshare crash, determining who is liable can be confusing. That’s why your crash needs to be investigated by an…
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