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Car accidents happen every day throughout California. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responds to most calls regarding vehicle accidents throughout the state. Once the police arrive on the scene at the accident’s location, they will record as much evidence as possible from the site. They also attempt to interview any witnesses or drivers involved in the accident. Police will clear the accident site, restore the flow of traffic, and then […]

Car accidents can be scary, and the aftermath can be drawn out and frustrating. Dealing with any injuries you received in the accident, filing and receiving insurance payments, and repairing or replacing your car all become priorities following an accident. The frustration and worry that are caused by any car accident are multiplied significantly if you are involved in a hit-and-run and the person leaves the scene.

If someone hits your […]

Overview of California Car Accident Statistics

Numbers. Facts. Data points. California roads see nearly 500,000 reported collisions annually. That’s 1,370 crashes daily. Every day. Injuries affect over 250,000 people yearly. Fatal car accidents claim more than 3,600 lives. That’s ten deaths daily. Every day. Numbers increasing since 2020. Pandemic briefly reduced accidents. Then surge. Massive surge.

Traffic deaths jumped 10.7% from 2020 to 2021. Higher than national average. […]

A car accident can take many forms, from an annoyance that ruins one person’s afternoon to a serious crash resulting in life-altering injuries to multiple parties. While the specific circumstances of your car accident will, to some extent, dictate your response, there are basic steps that can be followed anytime you’re involved in a car accident in California.

Steps to Take After a Car Accident in California:

Step 1: Remain at […]

Drivers are legally obligated to pay attention to their surroundings while operating a motor vehicle on a California roadway. Listening to audio through headphones prevents a driver from effectively using one of their most important senses. This may leave the driver unable to notice emergency sirens, other motorists signaling with their horns, passengers in their own car calling attention to safety issues, or important environmental cues like the squealing tires […]

Rear-end collisions are some of the most commonly reported vehicle accidents in California. These accidents occur when one driver hits another vehicle from behind. These accidents can happen virtually anywhere and result from many different causes. However, driver inattention is the most commonly reported cause of rear-end collisions, and the trailing driver is almost always found to be at fault.

However, if you were recently involved in a rear-end collision, […]

Drivers often need to reverse their vehicles, and they need to use caution when operating their vehicles in reverse. Backing out of a driveway or parking space may seem like a simple matter, but the reality is that backing up is responsible for many accidents throughout California.

When these accidents happen at low speeds, the drivers involved may be able to resolve the issue privately with little more than an insurance […]