Motor Vehicle Accidents

After a 100-year-old driver in Southern California struck a group of school children with his car last month, many have been discussing the possible danger of elderly drivers in California. It is important to understand why older drivers may face issues behind the wheel and what health problems may lead seniors to cause Orange County […]

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) believes that driving under the influence of drugs may have been a factor in a fatal Ventura pedestrian accident on Wednesday, September 26. According to local news sources, 54-year-old Joanne Madaule was transporting 11 school children in a school bus on Wednesday afternoon just before 3:00 p.m. when her vehicle […]

A one-hundred-year-old man struck and injured 14 pedestrians at an intersection in South Los Angeles on August 20, causing many residents and officials once again to confront the issue of the elderly behind the wheel. According to local news sources, senior Preston Carter was driving near an elementary school when he backed his car into […]

It can be difficult to accomplish much in the aftermath of a serious accident and injury. But, acting quickly when it comes to filing your legal claim can save you time, heartache, and possibly money. Here’s why: After two years, you no longer can legally file a claim. Under California law, you have only two […]

This November, Newport Beach residents will vote on whether their city will ever allow red light cameras and other automated traffic offense detecting devices. While opponents of red light cameras argue the devices do not prevent accidents and are not constitutional, proponents of the cameras say they cut down on traffic violations and save lives. […]

Which Southern California residents should be most concerned about being involved traffic accident, and do some cities in the area have worse drivers than others? Recently, car insurance company AllState analyzed their claim data to determine the cities with the highest rates of car accidents, and several Southern California spots were low on the list. […]

On Tuesday, September 25, California became the third state to legalize self-driving cars – but many wonder what the future will look like with autonomous vehicles and how self-driving cars could impact the future rate of California automobile accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Governor Jerry Brown traveled to Google’s headquarters in Mountain View this week to […]

Unborn babies die every year because of injuries to expectant mothers. In fact, it is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that 32,800 pregnant women are involved in motor vehicle crashes every year. Pregnant women must be especially vigilant about automobile safety in order to protect themselves and their unborn child. […]

On July 30, 2012, police filed charges against a teenage boy who led them on a wild chase through three Orange County cities: Buena Park, La Palma, and Cypress. The teen was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, stealing and operating a stolen vehicle, and leading police in a vehicle pursuit. According to Cypress […]

Although the car accident rate in California has dropped significantly in recent years due to better safety technology and increased seatbelt usage, thousands still die on our roads and highways each year, while hundreds of thousands of people across the state suffer serious injuries in traffic accidents. To truly understand why fatal car accidents happen—and […]