Motorcycle accidents can happen even when a rider is doing everything right. One of the most jarring types of crashes happens when a driver suddenly opens a car door into traffic. For a motorcyclist, this can feel like a trap. There is no time to stop, and a resulting...
If you are considering filing a lawsuit to seek compensation for damages related to a truck accident, the evidence you present to the court can make a significant difference. Understanding the types of evidence that can support your case is critical. What evidence...
Underage drinking and driving are more than a lapse in judgment. In California, it is a criminal offense, even if the amount of alcohol in the system is minimal. For individuals under twenty-one, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of just 0.01% is enough to trigger...
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...