What happens if you get injured by a car driver who is not the owner of the car? This happens quite often, but many Californians are still understandably confused as to who is liable to pay for their injuries. Is it the owner who holds the vehicle’s insurance, or the...

The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motor vehicle crashes have been on the decline for the last several years. That, unfortunately, cannot be said for wrong-way driving accidents....

If you are considering filing a vehicle accident claim, you may have come across the terms “fault state” and “no-fault state.” These refer to two different sets of auto insurance rules. It’s important to understand which rules apply in your state and how they affect...

A police accident report is an important document that can support your case if you are making an injury claim. You can get a copy of your accident report from the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), which investigates accidents that involve injury or significant...

Most car accident guides talk about how drivers should deal with their injuries, but what if you were a passenger in the collision? Who pays for your injuries? What legal steps can you take? Let’s look at how California’s insurance system works for injured car...

If you have been in an auto accident in California, you’re probably dealing with a mountain of medical costs from your injury. The good news is that when it comes to auto insurance, California is a “fault state,” which means that the person who was at fault in your...

Statistical data must guide our efforts to keep our roads safe. These numbers identify trends and locate problem areas. For all Californians, and those driving its roads, it’s wise to understand accident trends or at least be aware of locations that may be more dangerous than others.