Whether you’re an aspiring motorcycle owner, already own one, or just a new rider visiting the Golden State, there are a few aspects of driving a motorcycle in California that you should know. These aspects, some of which are established laws, will help you avoid getting into accidents or on the wrong side of the law. For more information on motorcycle accidents, consider scheduling a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer in Orange County to understand your rights.Motorcycle Insurance is Mandatory California...Continue Reading...
When a car accident occurs in Denver because of a negligent driver, you may assume the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Although drunk driving causes many car accidents, it doesn’t cause as many accidents as distracted driving does.Drivers get distracted behind the wheel for various reasons. Because drivers are operating vehicles so often, they think they can multitask while driving. Even if they know the consequences of distracted driving, they may feel as if those consequences will never happen to them.If you’ve been injured...Continue Reading...
One moment, you’re on the road and you think you’re following all the rules. The next, you’ve been pulled over and the officer hands you a ticket. Or maybe you were in a hurry so you were driving a little faster and more aggressively than normal. Now the officer might want to take you to jail. Both of these situations are disorienting and frightening, especially if you’re not sure what kind of charges you’re facing. Whether you’ve just been pulled over or you’re facing an upcoming court date,...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been stopped for a traffic violation, you might be unsure how that stop could affect your drivers license. The bad news is that your license could be penalized, and you could even lose your license if you don’t fight back against traffic charges. The good news is that you have a chance to act now to avoid adding driving points on your license. If you’ve got questions about driving points in Illinois, read on to make sure you’re taking the right steps for your license. What Are Driving Points? If...Continue Reading...
Texting, talking, eating, or playing with the radio are all things many people do on a daily basis. While they may insist they’re being safe, though, they could be putting your safety and even your life in danger. If another driver is not making safety their priority, understanding just how dangerous their actions are may help you. It may help you understand the situation and avoid an accident of your own, and it can help you prepare for a lawsuit if another driver hurts you. Young Drivers May Be More Distracted When we think...Continue Reading...
Auto Accidents Due to Texting and DrivingAccording to the Pew Research Center, as of 2018, 77% of U.S. adults have a smartphone. This shouldn't come as a surprise, considering the many ways in which these little devices make daily life easier. For example, whether you're sharing the punchline of a joke or lengthy instructions, text messaging allows you to communicate quickly and efficiently with friends and family.But timing is everything — and when you're behind the wheel, there's no time for texting.When driving, it's...Continue Reading...
According to an article by The Press-Enterprise an Uber self-driving car killed a pedestrian in a Phoenix suburb. Police of the city of Tempe reported that on Monday the Uber vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when a pedestrian was crossing the street and the car struck her at the crosswalk. The time of day that the accident occurred was not announced to the public. The victim of the incident suffered severe injuries in which she was rushed to the hospital and later died at....Continue Reading...
“Drinking and driving”- Most people are aware of the deaths caused by reckless behavior like driving while under the influence of alcohol. The warnings against this type of conduct are everywhere we look. Drunk driving is a risk not only to the driver,but also the public at large.A Glance at the Statistics-In the year 2015, approximately 10,265 people died in alcohol-related crashes that account for one-third of the entire traffic related deaths in the US.In 2015, 16% of the drunk driving crashes involved children...Continue Reading...