Driving under the influence (DUI) can lead to severe consequences. These include jail time, hefty fines, and license suspension. So, what happens if an officer asks you to take field sobriety tests? Can you refuse? What are field sobriety tests? Field sobriety tests...
There are several types of evidence that police officers can collect to prove that someone drove while drunk. Often, officers follow impaired motorists in traffic to record dashboard camera footage of them poorly operating a vehicle. Once they have recorded the driver...
Driving always has some risks. There are many things that can cause an accident. Whether your teen drives to school, work or to see friends, it's important that they know and understand how to drive safely, especially around trucks and motorcycles on major highways...
Any significant car crash has the potential to cause major financial hardship. Individuals injured in collisions may have to purchase new vehicles, undergo medical care and take time away from work to recover. Motorcycle riders are at greater risk of catastrophic...
A latent injury is an injury that does not manifest immediately after an accident or traumatic event. Instead, the symptoms may take days, weeks or even months to appear, leaving victims uncertain about their future. What are latent injuries? Latent injuries can arise...
Cargo trucks are necessary for the economy to operate and transport goods across vast distances. However, they must also coexist safely on the roads with smaller vehicles such as cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. Therefore, accidents involving cargo...
The moments after a car accident are often a blur. Sirens blare, adrenaline courses and amidst the chaos, it's easy to make decisions that could negatively impact your well-being and your legal rights. Even seemingly minor choices in those crucial hours and days can...
Halloween should be a night of joyful trick-or-treating for children, dressed in their spooky best and collecting candy from neighbors. However, the increase in pedestrian traffic and low visibility can lead to tragic accidents, such as a child being struck by a...
While driver error is a common cause of trucking accidents, mechanical failures represent a significant factor that should not be overlooked. What should drivers know about the part that these issues can play in a crash? How can mechanical failure lead to truck...
California's roads are notoriously busy and accidents, unfortunately, happen. If you've been involved in a car accident that wasn't your fault, you might feel frustrated, overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Knowing your rights and taking the right steps after...