California Senator Bill Dodd introduced legislation recently designed to improve liability coverage for California motorists. The legislation would better protect people injured in crashes as well those who might be exposed to paying higher medical and vehicle repair bills. “Californians have been underinsured for too long and it is costing
Automakers Hyundai and Kia are telling almost 500,000 United States owners to park outside and away from buildings. The reason is a possible defect that may cause the vehicles to spontaneously catch fire even when not running. The problem is due to “foreign contaminants” within the anti-lock brake computer control
Most anyone injured in an auto crash should be prepared to absorb an incredible amount of information all at once. They must be ready to deal with the insurance company, paperwork, claims adjustors and be in a position to schedule and attend to medical appointments and having the ability to
The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that pedestrian deaths have increased by over 50% in the past ten years in the United States. This is a staggering figure, considering The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 17% of all deaths on the road in 2018 were a result of
Accidents in which a car hits a pedestrian happen more frequently than many people think, and they are often terribly traumatic for all parties involved. These accidents happen on busy city streets, in quiet neighborhoods, and even on major highways and often result in severe injuries or fatalities. The best
Wrong-way accidents are not the most frequently occurring type of collision however they often result in the most severe injuries. Reports from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and AAA reveal wrong-way driving accidents are on the upswing nationally. Wrong-way accidents involve vehicles traveling in the wrong direction on a
California statutes consider any harm or injury sustained due to another party’s actions, or failure to act, as a personal injury. Anyone who has sustained such an injury must know their legal rights especially if they have a serious injury. Most people are not used to dealing with insurance companies
Tesla announced they will recall all 53,822 vehicles with its “full self-driving” (FSD) driver-assist feature after learning they were intentionally programmed to slowly roll through stop signs in some scenarios. The recall impacts Model S, X, 3 and Y vehicles that have its beta version of the “full self-driving” software
The entire state of California is in the middle of an unrelenting rise in traffic collisions. Fatal accidents in Sacramento rose in 2021 by over 30% and 237 died. The increase statewide was 15%. The difference means Sacramento fatalities rose at a rate twice what the state saw. Many are
A jury ordered Cracker Barrel to pay $9.4 million to William Cronnon after it found the company at fault for serving him a glass filled with a chemical instead of water. The size of the award may be capped due to a Tennessee law on civil damages. “The jury returned
