Statistics show that in 2023, someone was killed in an alcohol-impaired car accident every 39 minutes. This equates to more than 15,000 fatalities across the nation. While thousands are arrested for DUI each year, many more...more
Understanding the difference between a freeway and a highway is important. It can be especially relevant when evaluating fault and legal liability after a crash. In California, these distinctions can impact how a case is...more
In a recent vehicular negligence opinion from the Texas Supreme Court, the Court addressed legal issues of proximate cause and substantial factor-to-injury in a situation where a vehicle, while driving in icy conditions,...more
Colorado is famous for its majestic mountain ranges and scenic highways that bring thousands of tourists and thrill-seekers from all over the world every year. Although these roads are ruggedly beautiful, many of them are as...more
California is a large state with thousands of miles of roads, highways, and interstates within its borders. The state also has one of the nation’s highest numbers of traffic fatalities. From Sacramento to Encino, CA,...more
Car accidents are still one of the leading causes of fatalities around the world, and speed is often a factor that increases their severity and likelihood of a fatality. Whether on highways, urban roads, or rural routes,...more
Navigating the right of way at 4-way stop intersections can be confusing and dangerous if drivers ignore or don’t know the rules. In places like Encino, car accidents happen often at these intersections because drivers might...more
Yellow lights often cause confusion because drivers do not know what to do when they encounter a yellow light signal. The rules are clear, but those rules have not made yellow light situations any safer. Knowing the rules is...more
On April 7, 2023, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Porter v. Martinez, which addresses California’s law that prohibits honking a car horn except to warn of a safety hazard. Here, Susan Porter drove...more
Even if you have done everything in your power to maintain your vehicle, drive safely, and protect passengers from harm, it is not always possible to prevent death or serious injury from an unexpected vehicle crash. NEW...more
Autonomous Vehicles still need drivers - A new study on autonomous vehicles (AVs) suggests states should pass legislation requiring driver licenses for those behind the wheels of a new wave of cars. The Governors...more