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A commonly cited form of accident in California is a sideswipe accident, in which one vehicle scrapes along the side of another vehicle. If you or a loved one was recently involved in this type of collision, you probably have many legal questions concerning liability for the incident and recovering your losses. Determining liability for…

Car accidents are among the most commonly cited causes of injuries and accidental deaths throughout the US. These incidents occur for many reasons, sometimes involving multiple drivers. When one driver is responsible for causing an accident with another driver, the at-fault driver bears liability for the resulting damages. However, determining liability for an accident isn’t…

Car accidents happen all across California every day in many different ways for various reasons. Some of the most frequently reported car accidents are rear-end collisions, when one driver hits another vehicle from behind. When rear-end collisions occur, it is typically assumed that the trailing driver is responsible for the incident. This is because drivers…

The traffic laws of California, road signs, and indicator lights on every motor vehicle all exist to enable drivers to anticipate other drivers’ actions and make their intended maneuvers easily recognizable to others. While most drivers are familiar with the concept of the “right of way,” many fail to recognize the situations in which it…

Head injuries are some of the most severe injuries a person can suffer. Such injuries often result in both short and long-term medical complications, and victims may face uncertain recoveries and a host of adverse effects. Head injuries are also dangerous due to the difficulty of diagnosing and treating them; their injury symptoms can evolve,…

Concussions are some of the most commonly reported brain injuries in the United States. It’s possible to suffer concussions from various causes, and when most people imagine a concussion, they picture some object colliding with a victim’s head. Concussions can occur when a victim’s head hits a solid surface or object, or a falling or…

Every driver in California must carry an auto insurance policy that includes the state’s minimum coverage requirements. If a driver causes an accident and damages another driver’s vehicle and/or injures them, the victim has the right to file a claim against the driver’s insurance policy. Dealing with insurance companies is rarely easy, but some of…

Auto insurance claims can be difficult to manage after an accident. Most insurance carriers require policyholders to report accidents within 24 hours of them occurring. If you need to file a claim for an accident, you likely only have a few days to do so. Liberty Mutual is one of the most popular auto insurance…

Progressive is one of the most popular auto insurance carriers in the United States, and thousands of California drivers have auto insurance policies with Progressive. Like most other auto insurance companies, Progressive offers policyholders several options for filing their claims. Whether you’re filing a claim against another driver’s Progressive auto insurance policy after they caused…

Determining fault is an essential first step in recovering from any car accident in California. However, liability for some types of accidents can be very difficult to determine. It’s possible for the drivers involved to disagree as to who is responsible for the collision. A “T-Bone” accident is one in which a driver strikes another…