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How Alcohol Affects Driving Ability Alcohol plays a significant role in numerous serious and deadly traffic accidents in California and the entirety of the United States. In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 13,384 lives were lost to car crashes involving alcohol. All of these alcohol-related accidents were preventable.  Understanding the […]

What Is the Eggshell Plaintiff Rule?  Also known as the eggshell skull rule or the thin skull rule, the eggshell plaintiff rule is a legal doctrine under tort law. It holds the defendant liable for the plaintiff’s damages, regardless of the plaintiff’s pre-existing condition. Essentially, the defendant must “take their victim as they find them.” […]

What If I’m Partially At Fault for a Car Accident? Imagine you are running late for work and you go over the posted speed limit. As you speed through a yellow light at an intersection, a driver runs a red light and hits you. Both you and the other driver are at fault to varying […]

St. Patrick’s Day Accidents For many Americans, the month of March brings to mind one very joyous holiday: St. Patrick’s Day. For better or worse, the holiday has become associated with drinking, and traffic crashes with drunk drivers are more common. From 2017 to 2021, 272 lives were lost during the St. Patrick’s Day period […]

Most Dangerous Roads in San Diego  Known as “America’s Finest City,” San Diego boasts beautiful beaches and world famous attractions like the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. Unfortunately, it is also one of California’s most congested cities. In 2022, the average San Diegan lost 54 hours to traffic.  Deadly traffic accidents are also on the […]

What Is Prop 213?  Despite the fact that car insurance is mandatory in nearly all states, more than 12% of drivers in the U.S. drive without insurance. In California, that percentage sits at 16%. The Golden State has one of the highest numbers of uninsured drivers in the country. As insurance rates rise, auto insurance […]

California Crosswalk Laws Approaching a crosswalk, whether as a pedestrian, a cyclist, or a driver, requires understanding and respect of traffic laws. If one party fails to respect the law, they put themselves at risk of a dangerous collision. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are becoming too common in Southern California. In 2023, Los Angeles reported 179 […]

Driving to Las Vegas for Super Bowl  On Sunday February 11th, 2024, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will go head to head in the Super Bowl LVIII. This will be the first time that Las Vegas hosts the big game. The kickoff is at 3:30 pm local time and 6:30 pm […]

New California Traffic Laws 2024 Whether you live in California or are just visiting, it is important to understand the laws that apply to drivers. In 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom approved several new California traffic laws in 2024. These laws take effect January 1, 2024 unless otherwise stated.   Parking Adjacent to Crosswalks (AB 413) […]

What Is Reckless Driving?  When people think of reckless driving, they usually imagine high speed car chases that they watch on the news. Also known as dangerous driving or aggressive driving, reckless driving encompasses various risky behaviors on the road. It can take the form of a distraction, such as texting, impaired driving involving alcohol […]