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Rear-End Collision Injuries
What You Should Know About Rear End Accidents The U.S. sees around 1.7 million rear-end collisions every year, which makes them one of the most common types of automobile accidents. These accidents commonly result from a combination of factors, including one vehicle following too closely behind another, distract driving, speeding and slippery road conditions. Whatever…
The Most Common Causes of Vehicle Collisions
Have you ever wondered what the most common cause of vehicle collisions are in California? Nationwide, it’s driving above the speed limit or too fast for conditions. According to the Insurance Information Institute, nearly 17 percent of crashes that kill someone nationwide are caused by speeding. For Fatal Collisions, It’s Drunk Driving Let’s look at…
Speeding Causes 26 Percent of Fatal Accidents
Speeding kills. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speed is a factor in 26 percent of vehicle fatalities. That statistic doesn’t include the number of non-fatal injuries, which can be severe and have lifelong consequences for victims. A serious injury can also leave victims with overwhelming medical bills that feel…
Sharing the Road With Unqualified Truck Drivers
The Dangers of Unqualified Truckers Driving a tractor-trailer is as big a responsibility as the size of a truck itself. The enormous size and weight of a typical tractor trailer, which measures around 60 feet long and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully-loaded with cargo, is why truck drivers need to meet strict qualifications…
Road Rage Is on the Rise
In the United States, there are nearly 20,000 car accidents every day. These motor vehicle accidents happen for a multitude of reasons. Most commonly, car accidents happen because of human error. Road rage is one unfortunate cause of accidents. Road rage is entirely preventable but still causes many accidents. If you or a loved one…
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle in California is a great activity. The weather is excellent year-round, and the scenery is beautiful. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle can also be quite dangerous. More than 5,000 people die each year in motorcycle accidents. While not every motorcycle accident results in death, most cause serious injuries. This happens because of the…
How Much Is Your Car Accident Settlement Worth?
If you were in a car accident, you may be severely injured. Even if you feel as if you are uninjured, medical costs from even a minor injury can really add up, and some injuries don’t present until days or even weeks later. The financial pain that victims of car accidents suffer, on top of…
Four Risk Factors Contributing to Sideswipe Collisions
Many drivers are unable to anticipate sideswipe vehicle collisions, making them difficult to avoid. Sideswipe collisions typically occur as one vehicle drifts slightly out of its own lane. The shift crowds an adjacent lane with traffic traveling in the same or opposite direction. Often, the other driver may not have time to react before the…
Common Trucks on the Road
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, 4,761 traffic fatalities involving large trucks took place in the most recent year for which data is available. This is a 9 percent increase from the previous year. As the number of large trucks on the roads increases, so do the accidents. Though many collisions are the result…
Look out for Symptoms of Car Accident Neck Injuries
After being in a car accident, it may take some time before you display symptoms of a neck injury. Many accident survivors think the only neck injury they should worry about is minor whiplash, but this is not accurate. If you were in an accident, you should know the symptoms of other serious neck injuries…
