All drivers need to share the road with motorcyclists Motorcycle accidents in Santa Clara County and other parts of California wreak havoc on the roads. Whether you’re dealing with a rear-end motorcycle accident on I-280 or a high-speed crash on US 101, all it takes is one small mistake by a reckless driver to cause...
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is reckless, and negligent motorists should be held accountable Distracted driving is a problem on roads and highways throughout the nation and is characterized as any behavior that takes your focus away from the road. Motorists have a legal responsibility to avoid causing crashes that result in injury or death, but safe driving...
Read MoreMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Our attorneys are proud to advocate for traumatic brain injury victims A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can impact virtually every aspect of a person’s life. Work can become difficult. Relationships can suffer. There may be a loss of independence and the future can seem uncertain. Many people aren’t aware of the challenges those with brain...
Read MoreSan Jose’s Goal to Reduce Traffic Deaths Sees Rough Start
A San Jose car accident lawyer explains the problem In 2015, San Jose became the fourth city in the United States to adopt a Vision Zero initiative, with the goal of reducing and eventually eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. But though the year 2022 has only just started, the city has already recorded four...
Read MoreVehicle Information Systems, Bugs, Pets Are Major Driver Distractions, Study Says
Campaigns to stop distracted driving often focus on texting and smartphone use. But new research shows we need to widen the scope. A study of driver behavior found that some of the most distracting activities include things like talking to passengers, swatting at bugs, riding with pets, and using touchscreen vehicle information systems. In San...
Read MoreRidesharing May Help Prevent Drunk Driving Crashes in California
A San Jose Car Accident Lawyer Explains How The theory that rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber bring down the number of drunk driving crashes in a community got a shot in the arm in a new Columbia University traffic study. A study of crash data discovered that where rideshare services are plentiful, the...
Read MoreCalifornia Has 2nd Most Crashes Involving Young Drivers Over the Last Decade
A San Jose car accident attorney looks at the reasons why According to a new study that analyzed crash data from the last decade, 1 out of every 8 fatal crashes involved a young driver. Car accidents are the second leading cause of teen death in the U.S. The situation is worse in California. On...
Read MoreUS-101 in Santa Clara County Ranked 3rd Deadliest Stretch of Road in the U.S.
A San Jose car accident lawyer reveals what you should know Every state has dangerous roads that are hotspots for bad car accidents, but when it comes to the deadliest stretches of roads in the United States, many are located right here in The Golden State. According to an article by ValuePenguin that cites 5...
Read MoreCalifornia Ranked Worst State for Red-Light Running Car Accidents
Does this sound familiar? You are in your car, stopped at an intersection. The light turns green and you start rolling forward into traffic. Then, suddenly, another car comes tearing down the road, blows off the red light, and flies through the crossing. Had you accelerated a second or two earlier, you probably would have...
Read MoreWhat Injuries Do Pedestrians Get From Being Hit By A Car?
Nobody expects to be in danger when they are simply out walking. But pedestrian accidents leave people seriously injured every year in San Jose and throughout California. Lives can be changed in an instant and victims are suddenly faced with medical procedures and mounting medical bills. Pedestrians are vulnerable on streets, sidewalks, and crosswalks because...
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