Car Accident Archive
Rental Car Accidents: Understanding Your Coverage Before Your Spring Break Road Trip
With Spring Break just around the corner, many of you may be gearing up for road trips or beach vacations. But a fun trip can turn into a financial and legal headache if you’re involved in a rental car accident. Don’t get caught paying for expenses that you thought were covered but actually aren’t.
5 New CA Laws to Know for 2025
Heads up, San Diego! There are a handful of new laws that came into effect in 2025 that will impact the way you drive. From insurance claims for car break-ins to parking restrictions and license and insurance requirements, here’s the run-down on new driving laws impacting Californians for 2025.
Exploring Cannabis-Impaired Driving: A Growing Concern
In Colorado, where America’s experiment with legal recreational marijuana began over a decade ago, a unique line of research has started to unfold. Federal scientists are paying regular cannabis users to get stoned in the name of road safety. As marijuana use grows nationwide, the studies—conducted in vans adorned with hippie tapestries and featuring high-tech car simulators—aim to address a critical gap in understanding cannabis-impaired driving.
How California’s Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program Can Help Low-Income Drivers in 2025
Auto insurance in California is already expensive, and with California increasing minimum coverage limits in 2025, costs are only going up. This will make it even harder for many drivers to afford the insurance required to drive legally.
For low-income drivers, California’s Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program (CLCA) offers affordable coverage that meets the state’s mandatory insurance requirements but at lower limits. By making auto insurance accessible, CLCA helps ensure that more Californians can drive legally and responsibly, thereby reducing the number of uninsured drivers on the road.
Top 10 Car Accident Legal Resolutions for 2025
The start of a new year is the perfect time to make resolutions, and while many of us will focus on getting fit, it’s also a great time to prioritize your safety and legal preparedness —especially when it comes to car accidents.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: California Ranks Among the Worst Drivers in the U.S.
If you’ve ever felt like driving in California is a bit chaotic, it’s not just your imagination. Researchers analyzed driving incidents per 1,000 drivers in each state to determine the best and worst drivers nationwide. The data covered key factors like accidents, DUIs, speeding-related incidents, and overall citations. Unfortunately, the results for California were anything but reassuring. According to recent statistics from LendingTree, California ranks #3 as having the worst drivers in the United States.
Desert Season Safety Tips: Avoiding Off-Roading Accidents
As the desert season kicks off, off-roading enthusiasts gear up for thrilling adventures on dunes and rugged trails. While off-roading offers excitement, it also comes with risks, often leading to serious injuries that differ significantly from those in on-road car crashes. To help you stay safe and informed, here are essential tips and insights from the perspective of a personal injury lawyer.
California Auto Insurance Changes for 2025: What You Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2025, California drivers will see a significant increase in the state’s auto insurance requirements. Minimum liability limits will increase to better cover increased costs for repairs, medical care, and lost wages that result from a crash. These increases will provide stronger financial protection for accident victims and ensure that they will not be doubly victimized by a bad driver’s low-ball insurance coverage.
Why Car Insurance for Young Drivers Is So Expensive—and How to Lower Your Premiums
If you’ve recently added a young driver to your insurance plan, you’ve probably noticed a big jump in your premium. But why does insuring a young driver cost so much? Insurance companies set their rates based on risk, and young drivers—especially teens and those in their early 20s—present a higher risk on the road. Let’s break down the key factors that drive up insurance costs and consider what you can do to keep your bill under control.
How the End of Daylight Savings Time May Affect Your Driving
As the amount of sunlight decreases, visibility becomes a significant concern for drivers. Dusk can be a particularly dangerous time, as many people will be commuting home from work or school in dimmer lighting conditions. And studies show that the risk of accidents increases during this period. In fact, one study spanning 20 years by Current Biology highlights how drowsiness and a disrupted internal clock can yield hazardous results on the road. After analyzing over 732,000 car crashes, the study concluded that there was a 6% rise in fatal crashes during the first week following the time change.
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