Multitasking is someone’s ability to divide their attention and do more than one thing at the same time. For example, someone would be multitasking if they were talking on the phone as they make a meal. However, multitasking is also a leading cause of auto accidents....
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Potential damages after a car accident
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 16, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you get involved in a car accident, it may not be your fault. Maybe someone else ran a red light and T-boned your car. They were distracted by their phone and they didn’t see the light. You know that the fault lies with them, and the police report backs that up. As...
Can you claim lost wages for missed work after a car crash?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Jan 15, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Accidents happen, and when they involve a car crash, the aftermath can be not only physically and emotionally taxing but also financially burdensome. One of the concerns that may arise after such an incident is the ability to claim salary compensation for missed work....
Dealing with an insurance company after a car accident
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Dec 12, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When car accident victims in California seek compensation, they usually deal with an insurance company rather than the reckless motorists who injured them. This places them in a difficult position because insurance claims adjusters are usually experienced...
Can banning right turns at red lights reduce California pedestrian fatalities?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Nov 9, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Turning right after stopping at a red light in California is legal. Some lawmakers and citizens want to ban turning right at a red light. A rise in the number of pedestrians killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents has caused some people to rethink the safety of...
What are the main types of car accidents in California?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Oct 26, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
California has around 57,000 car accidents per year. Rear impacts and head-on collisions are two of the most common types of accidents in this state. Rear impact Most rear impacts are from drivers who are distracted or following too close to your bumper. In both of...
Claims for lost wages after an auto accident
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Sep 27, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
An automobile accident could leave someone suffering from injuries that leave them incapacitated. It could be weeks or months before the person recovers and gains lost mobility and physical capabilities. During that recovery period, the person could be out of work and...
If you are injured by a reckless driver
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Sep 14, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Speeding, failing to maintain a lane or operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are common examples of reckless driving. If you are involved in an accident caused by a reckless driver, you may have grounds for legal action. In California, you...
How truck driver fatigue worsens risk of catastrophic crashes
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | May 22, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The business demands of the transit industry pressure California truck drivers to put in long hours behind the wheel. As a result, people in this occupation have a heightened risk of drowsy driving. Their fatigue makes them sleepy, which reduces their ability to react...
Concerns exist about distracted driving
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Apr 20, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving remains a consistent problem on California roads. Motorists might not realize some of their behaviors are potentially harmful because they fall into certain habits that they perform routinely. An accident might not occur, so they don’t see any...
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