December Driving Dangers California: Tips for Safer Holiday Travel

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Written by: Chris Dolan and Breanna Khorrami Martinez This holiday season brings festive joy, but it also highlights December driving dangers in California. Increased traffic, winter weather and impaired driving make this month one of the most hazardous for drivers. Here’s how to stay safe: According to data from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), […]

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New Year’s Day: Deadliest Day for Drunk Driving in California

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Written By Chris Dolan and Jeremy Jessup Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country, and certain days are more dangerous on the roads than others. Alcohol-related crashes are responsible for 30% of all U.S. traffic deaths, and in 2020, the most recent year data is available, was responsible for killing more than 11,000 people on the

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California Car Accident Lawsuit Documents: What You Need in 2024

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I have been reading some of your articles and they are very informative. I was wondering if you can tell me what type of documents I may need if am ever involved in an accident and if I need to hire a lawyer? Thank you for your question and reaching out. Dealing with the aftermath of

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Top Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips for 2024

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Written By: Chris Dolan and Allison Stone I will be traveling quite a long distance this Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is particularly dangerous because of the number of travelers on the roads. Can I do anything to ensure that I arrive at my destination safely? -Mary from Oakland, California Dear Mary, Over 55 million Americans will

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What to Do After a Uber or Lyft Accident in California

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I sometimes take an Uber or Lyft to sporting events and concerts because it is very convenient. Sometimes the rides feel awkward because I’m getting into a stranger’s personally owned vehicle. On one occasion, the driver ran a red light. It bothered me, but I did not say anything. I should have. Do you have safety tips

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How to Choose the Best Car Accident Lawyer in California for 2024

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Written By Christopher Dolan and Allison Stone What should I expect once I have hired a lawyer after my car accident? After you are involved in a car accident and hiring a lawyer from California, there are still a lot of unknowns and questions. What happens next? Here is an overview of what to generally expect during this time:

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Amazon Driver Hits San Francisco Fire Hydrant: What Laws Were Violated?

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This Amazon driver double parked on a San Francisco sidewalk, and when the driver went to leave they failed to look where they were driving, and then hit a San Francisco fire hydrant. This occured on October 18, 2024 on Market Street at 9th in San Francisco, California. Instead of taking responsibility for their actions, such

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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident on a Highway

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Written By: Chris Dolan and Kim Levy Last night, I was driving on the freeway when a driver rear-ended me and fled the scene. A police officer arrived and wrote a report, but was unable to identity the driver who hit me. I ended up in the hospital with severe injuries. I am not going

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Stolen Car Crashes in California: Who’s Liable for Damages?

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On average, in California, nearly 200,000 vehicles are stolen each year. Generally, a real vehicle owner would not be liable when their vehicle is stolen and used in some other negligent or intentional act that harms people or property. To be responsible for someone else’s actions with your motor vehicle, you must have caused the

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The Dangers of Distracted Driving

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This week’s question comes from Corinne in Daly City, CA, who asks: Driving around, I see more and more drivers using their cellphones, eating, looking away from the wheel, and engaging in other types of distractions. All in broad daylight. I know that it is illegal to be on the cell phone while driving, but

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