Car Accidents

By Eric Ganci

Picture this: you are driving and cause a car crash (Defendant’s usually call it a car accident, but accidents imply no person is at fault). Let’s say this Defendant Driver feels bad and wants to use her insurance to pay for the car crash…but her Insurance Company does not want to pay…does that create a conflict of interest between the Attorney that represents both the Insurance Company (as a company) and the Defendant Driver (as a person)?

One of the most dangerous maneuvers drivers must perform on the road is changing lanes. When an accident occurs when one vehicle is making a lane change, it can be challenging to determine and prove who was at fault.

If an Uber or Lyft driver hits your car, you may be wondering what to do next. It can be challenging to figure out who is liable and how to go about filing a claim.

Driver error is responsible for more than 90 percent of traffic accidents. Often it involves some form of driving impairment, which results in the driver failing to demonstrate reasonable care.

Drunk drivers are responsible for a significant amount of injuries and fatalities each year. To stay safe, it is important to know how to recognize a drunk driver and what to do next in order to prevent a car accident from occurring. 

When driving in California, there are right of way laws that motorists and pedestrians are required to obey to keep themselves and others on the road safe. Failing to observe them can result in penalties, or worse, a severe accident.

After a car accident in San Diego, it is critical to preserve certain pieces of evidence that will significantly impact your ability to recover compensation. Here are the types of evidence that can help ensure you have a solid car accident case.

Whiplash is a very common neck injury caused in car accidents due to the impact of forcefully moving the neck back and forth. Although many victims suffer from this type of injury, it should not be overlooked.