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What should you do immediately after a car crash?
A car crash can be one of the most traumatizing events of your life. Even a relatively minor fender bender can leave you in a state of shock, denial and confusion. Unfortunately, however, you need to think clearly. Why? Because the things you do — or fail to do —...
Bicyclist injured in construction zone receives $20M settlement
To ensure roadside safety, bicyclists follow the same rules as motorists do under the California Vehicle Code. With increased building development throughout San Diego County, however, cyclists can expect a greater number of hazardous road conditions and obstacles....
Which age group has the highest rate of bike crash deaths?
From young children to older adults who are enjoying their retirement, many people like to ride their bicycles for exercise, as a means of transportation or just for fun. Riding a bicycle can be great for one’s health (as well as the environment), but it also carries...
Are bike lanes safe?
Bicycles are a convenient, healthy way to travel throughout California. Unfortunately, when you use a bicycle predominately, you do have to contend with other vehicles. A passenger car versus a bicycle can lead to a devastating accident. Protected bike lanes are...
Are teens more at risk for distracted driving?
The roads of California are not always a safe place to be, and many drivers engage in behaviors that could be considered dangerous. Some of these behaviors fall under the umbrella of distracted driving, which can be particularly harmful for numerous reasons....
Cheaper is not always better for insurance
Auto insurance is one of the biggest monthly expenses of owning a vehicle in California. For some people, their monthly insurance payments are even higher than their car note. It is no wonder then that so many people are attracted to insurance ads promising them lower...
3 areas with the highest increase in traffic fatality rates
Car accidents are horrific events, but the good news is that the rates of deadly collisions have gone down. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there was a 2.4% decrease in traffic fatalities from 2017 to 2018. Occupants of passenger cars,...
What are the common causes of truck accidents?
Accidents involving large trucks are almost always very serious. If they do not claim a life or cause a serious injury, they at least hold up traffic and cause a major disruption on the roadway. Preventing truck accidents is something that everyone on California roads...
What do you do if your rideshare driver is drunk?
For those nights when you head out to a California bar with your friends, or if you simply do not feel like driving, you may hail a Lyft or Uber. What do you do if you think your driver is drunk, or if you are in an accident because the driver is drunk? Observer...
California Appeals Court Rules Excess Uninsured/Underinsured Insurance Policy Did Not Provide Coverage Without Express Endorsement
The California Court of Appeal Second Appellate District Div Two on Feb 3, 2016 held that even though an underlying primary policy provides uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage an EXCESS policy will not cover UM/UIM UNLESS it is expressly endorsed to cover same....
