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Distracted driving is a widespread and commonly overlooked hazard that has resulted in thousands of injuries, car accidents, and in some cases, even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015, a whopping 391,000 people were injured in car accidents that involved a distracted driver.

Wrecking your own car is bad enough. But what happens if you wreck a rental car? Whether you’ve been rear-ended or totaled your rental, the next steps are important. It can be stressful when you’re involved in an accident and the vehicle isn’t even yours. Here, we’ll explain what to

Police-involved car chases occur almost daily in Los Angeles. The latest available statistics on these events will help you understand their impacts and risks to motorists, officers, and innocent bystanders. As a follow-up to our article covering liability in a Los Angeles car chase, here’s a look at the numbers,

After an accident, you may wonder what to do with a totaled car. A car that’s declared totaled by the insurance company is simply one that’ll cost more to fix than it’s worth. But can you trade in a totaled car? Assuming you haven’t accepted a check from the insurance

If you total your car in California, you must report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Once the insurance company offers a settlement after your car accident, within 10 days you must obtain a California Salvage Certificate or Non-repairable Vehicle Certificate. You’ll receive it in exchange for the

For our clients injured in car accidents, obtaining fair compensation for injuries and expenses is a top priority. But pursuing a settlement first requires determining fault. There are many ways to do so. For example, witness accounts, photographs of the scene, and police reports can help identify the negligent driver.

Anyone who’s been in an auto accident may ask, “What happens to the license plates when a car is totaled?” We’ve previously covered what to do with a totaled car. In this article, we’ll explain what happens with the licensed plates of a totaled car in California. If your car

A totaled car is one that’s considered too costly to repair. But just because your vehicle is a total loss doesn’t mean you can’t receive a settlement on it. Rather than paying for repairs, you can settle for its salvage value. You must go to the Department of Motor Vehicles

Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) are rapidly becoming standard features in new cars. Aside from familiar safety elements like seatbelts and airbags, many vehicles include collision warning systems, blind-spot detection, automatic emergency braking, etc. But are these safety features in cars making a difference? Vehicle crashes, accident injuries, and fatalities are

A multi-vehicle accident involves three or more cars. It’s often caused by a chain reaction in which the first car collides with another vehicle that hits the next, triggering a series of crashes. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon on California’s busy roads. Establishing fault in such a situation can be

If you’re injured in a car accident, receiving an insurance claim payout is a major hurdle. Let’s assume you’ve filed a claim and an insurance company has evaluated and approved it. In California, an insurer has 30 days to pay a settled claim.¹ To help you better understand what to

Car chases aren’t uncommon in Los Angeles. Watching one on a live broadcast can be exciting, but being caught in the middle of the action isn’t fun. High-speed chases can cause unsuspecting drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to be severely injured. There’s no way to predict when a police chase may

Negligent driving is a leading cause of car accidents, but dangerous crashes also occur due to poor road conditions. These include issues other than bad weather. Depending on the case, a city, county, or state government agency (or other person/entity) may be liable for damages. We’ll look at who may

When the insurance company determines your car is totaled, that means the cost of repairs is greater than its estimated value. However, that doesn’t guarantee you can pocket the cash when your accident claim gets paid. Who gets the insurance check when a car is totaled depends on the following:

After you’re injured in a car accident, it can seem like the cards are stacked against you. Recovering from injuries is hard enough. But you’ve got medical bills and are perhaps unable to work and earn wages to cover rent and daily essentials. On top of that, the insurance company

In 2020, 3,142 people were killed and over 324,000 injured in vehicular crashes involving distracted drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Not all of them were vehicle occupants. Numerous pedestrians, bicyclists, and others were killed or injured due to distracted drivers. There are three primary types

Negligent driving is the most common cause of car accidents. However, poor road conditions play a role in many. Deteriorating roads are a problem throughout California; in 2022, 44% of roads analyzed here by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) were in poor condition, the worst in the country. When an

A seatbelt is the most effective safety feature in a motor vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 51% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2020 were not wearing one. That’s a total of 23,824 people who lost their lives and a 4% increase over 2019. While most