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...
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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...
What are the dangers of truck accidents?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Dec 23, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most California residents can drive alongside commercial trucks without incident. However, there are situations that lead to a truck accident occurring. These are the significant dangers of commercial truck accidents. The types of truck accidents The types of truck...
Common serious car crash injuries in California
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Dec 14, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents can cause serious personal injuries, especially at high speeds. While some injuries, such as broken bones, may heal over time, others can have long-term or permanent effects on a person’s life. Head and neck trauma Head and neck trauma occurs when the...
When should you seek medical care for a spinal injury?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Oct 3, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
When a resident of California gets into a severe car accident or suffers some other type of accident, it could result in trauma to their spinal column. Certain warning signs indicate that you should seek medical care. How spinal cord injuries affect you The spinal...
Speed limiters and the trucking industry
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Jul 19, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Federal regulations affect many aspects of the trucking industry. Various rules impact matters related to everything from maintenance to mandatory breaks for drivers. Many California truck accidents - and motor vehicle accidents in general - derive from speeding. Now...
What are the dangers of reckless driving in California?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Apr 12, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
California drivers might be safe drivers most of the time, but that doesn't mean they won't fall into reckless driving patterns occasionally. Unfortunately, it just takes one instance of reckless driving to get into a severe motor vehicle accident. What is reckless...
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