Car Accidents

What to Do If You Are Hit By A Drunk Driver

Impaired driving crashes are a leading cause of roadway injuries and fatalities each year. If you or somebody you care about has been struck by a drunk driver and sustained property damage or injuries, there are various steps that you can take to help both ensure your well-being and secure compensation for your damages. Here, we want to review these steps so that you have an understanding of what to do next in these situations....
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The Costs of Drunk Driving Accidents

Analyzing the costs of drunk driving involves looking at the macroeconomic and microeconomic levels. In other words, how they affect society as a whole as well as the individuals involved. The costs associated with drunk driving extend into how these incidents affect any victims involved in a vehicle accident, both on a physical and emotional level as well as at a financial level. The Human Effects of Drunk Driving Accidents When we examine the information...
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Ways to Help Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk driving accidents are a leading cause of roadway fatalities each year in California. Preventing these types of incidents is a priority, but individuals can only prevent these accidents so far as it concerns their own actions. Here, we want to discuss the best preventative methods for avoiding drunk driving collisions on the roadways. Calling a Rideshare If you are trying to prevent drunk driving accidents from occurring with you and your family or friends,...
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California’s Dram Shop Law

Commercial establishments that serve alcoholic beverages are potentially liable under California's dram shop law for injuries suffered by victims of drunk driving accidents. The legal theory behind dram shop liability is that the establishment served alcohol to a minor or visibly intoxicated person, and that person's intoxication was a substantial factor in causing the victim's injuries. How To Prove a Dram Shop Liability Case in California To recover damages under the dram shop law, the...
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Who is Liable If a Recalled Car or Truck Caused the Accident?

Vehicles face recalls all the time. In some cases, recalls are for major mechanical or electrical problems that could lead to devastating incidents. In other cases, recalls are for relatively minor defects or issues with the vehicle. However, what happens if a recalled vehicle gets into an accident? Who would be at fault for the incident, particularly if the recalled issue was the reason for the crash? Vehicle Recall Basics Vehicle recalls happen anytime a...
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