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Reckless Driving Examples in California
“Reckless driving” is a relatively broad term that can apply to many different behaviors. When drivers are reckless behind the wheel they put themselves and all other drivers around them at serious risk. When reckless drivers cause accidents, they are not only likely to face civil claims for damages from the victims they injure, but also criminal prosecution. Reckless driving is a criminal offense in California, and the term is intentionally nonspecific so that it can apply to any situation in which a driver demonstrates intentional disregard for the safety of others. Reckless driving accidents can cause devastating injuries [...]
Who Is At Fault in a Rear End Collision in California?
Rear-end collisions are some of the most commonly reported vehicle accidents in California. These accidents happen in many different places for various reasons. In most rear-end collisions, the trailing driver is responsible for the incident. All drivers have a duty of care to prevent collisions with vehicles in front of them. If a driver is not paying attention, speeding, or tailgating closely to a leading driver, they can easily cause a rear-end collision. While many drivers assume that a trailing driver is always liable for a rear-end collision, this is not necessarily true, and there are several possible scenarios [...]
What to Do If Your Car Stalls on a Highway
When your car stalls on a highway, quickly but carefully move right to the shoulder if safe, engage hazard lights to warn other drivers, and remain in the vehicle if stuck in traffic or exit through the passenger door if on the shoulder. Call 911 if stranded in active traffic lanes or contact a towing service if safely positioned on the shoulder, and avoid attempting repairs unless knowledgeable about the issue. When a car suddenly stalls while driving, this can easily startle the driver and potentially cause an accident. “Stalling” refers to the engine of a vehicle suddenly stopping [...]
Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident When Backing Up?
In California backing-up accidents, the reversing driver is typically at fault because California state law maintains that the driver occupying a lane of traffic has the right of way when a reversing accident occurs. However, the other driver can bear partial or complete fault in certain situations under California's pure comparative negligence law, which allows plaintiffs to recover compensation regardless of their fault percentage, with awards reduced proportionally to their assigned fault. Car accidents can happen in many different ways, and not all accidents occur in active traffic. Many accidents happen when drivers least expect them, such as when [...]
Blunt Force Trauma to the Head – Causes and Effects
Blunt force trauma to the head occurs when the victim's head collides with a surface or object, or when a flying or falling object strikes the head, potentially causing concussions, skull fractures, and brain injuries. The most commonly cited causes include motor vehicle accidents where victims hit their head on vehicle surfaces, falls from any height, violent crimes like assault and armed robbery, and workplace accidents in dangerous industries like construction where even hardhats can only mitigate damage. Head injuries are some of the most damaging injuries anyone can suffer, and these injuries often pose both short and long-term difficulties [...]
Can You Get a Concussion Without Hitting Your Head?
Concussions are some of the most common head injuries sustained in the US. When most people think of concussions, they imagine sports-related accidents, car crashes, and workplace incidents that involve the victim hitting their head on a surface or object,or an object hitting the victim’s head. While concussions can easily occur from blunt force trauma to the head, it is possible to get a concussion without hitting you or an object striking your head. The human brain is suspended in fluid inside of the skull. This fluid prevents the brain from colliding with the inside surface of the skull, [...]
What Are the Odds of Dying in a Car Crash in California?
Car accidents happen every day throughout California, and tragically some of them result in fatalities. California has a reputation for dangerous traffic and a high rate of uninsured drivers, but what are the odds of dying in a car crash in California? When you review available statistics, the chances of dying in a fatal vehicle accident are relatively low. According to available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the California Department of Transportation, and other federal and state agencies, California reports an annual average fatal vehicle accident rate of about 9.1 per 100,000 people. However, while [...]
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