Car Accidents

The Dangers of Dooring For Bicyclists

When a motorist opens their car door when a bicyclist is coming their way, this creates a sudden obstacle for the cyclist. Often this causes an accident that seriously harms the bicyclist. By checking their surroundings before opening the doors of a car, drivers and their passengers can avoid dooring accidents. Injuries Caused by Dooring Accidents Though you may safely ride your bicycle, you cannot predict what other drivers and their passengers will do. Cyclists...
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What to Do After a Rear-End Car Accident

Rear-End car crashes are among the most common types of accidents on the road. Tailgating, following too close for conditions, can end in fender benders or far more serious accidents. If you are involved in a rear-end car accident, we would like to offer you some suggestions on how to handle it.  Immediately Following the Car Accident When you are involved in a rear-end car accident, your next steps are critical. Listed below are some...
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Who Is Liable In an Uber Car Accident?

Rideshare services like Uber work to ensure safety, but that does not mean accidents involving Uber vehicles will not occur. The reality is that rideshare accidents do happen, but determining liability after these incidents can be challenging. Here, we want to discuss possible liable parties after a rideshare accident occurs in California. Uber Driver Liability Whether you are a passenger in an Uber vehicle that was involved in an accident or a person in another...
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What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident

The last thing anyone expects is that they will be in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, but these incidents do happen. There are various steps that you need to take after an Uber or Lyft accident, and these steps can help not only ensure your well-being but also help you recover the financial settlement you are entitled to if another party was liable for the incident. Call the Police After an Uber or Lyft...
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An Analysis of Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes: Which Days Are Most Dangerous?

At around 10 p.m. on July 4, 2020, a drunk driver struck a teenager on a motorcycle in Cowley County, Kansas, killing him at the scene. Even his helmet could not protect him from the severe impact of the head-on collision. On Christmas Eve 2020 at around 3 a.m., two San Antonio men were killed in separate collisions with the same drunk driver – a 26-year-old who entered Southeast Loop 410 the wrong way. One...
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