Motorcycle accidents, though less frequent, are unique from other auto accidents. While motorcycle crashes and car accidents can result in injuries, the severity of facial injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents can be more severe. Statistics reveal about 180,000 people suffer serious injuries in motorcycle crashes each year in the U.S., and many of those victims […]
read moreAbout half of the facial fractures that occur are broken noses. Nasal bone fractures, as they are also known, happen twice as often in men as they do in women. When it comes to car accidents, broken noses are pretty common. Did you know that a car only needs to be going 10 mph for […]
read moreIf you frequently ride your bicycle, you understand the importance of staying alert at all times to avoid accidents. Even so, bicycle accidents can still occur due to the negligence of others. Injuries from bicycle accidents can be severe and require intensive medical attention and time off of work. The situation is magnified when the […]
read moreThe older we get, the more likely we are to have trouble driving. Driving requires sharp senses and the ability to react quickly in a given situation. Elderly drivers are at an increased risk of getting into an accident. In 2020, 7,902 adults over the age of 65 died in motor vehicle accidents. If you […]
read moreEvery state has minimum requirements for car insurance. California is no exception. If you are in a major crash, the minimum insurance requirements are never nearly enough to pay for your medical bills and repair expenses. The car accident attorneys at The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. know that a car accident can have a major […]
read moreIt is no surprise to learn that car crashes are one of the most common causes of injuries in the United States, and the National Safety Council (NSC) reported that more people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2020 than 2019, marking an increase following a 95 percent reduction in motor vehicle deaths between 1913 […]
read moreIf you have ever been involved in a motor accident, you appreciate the confusion that immediately follows. You might end up making the wrong decisions in a daze and this could lead to legal problems. With so many accidents happening on U.S roadways every motorist needs to know how to react immediately after an accident. […]
read moreLike dozens of other states, California has enacted legislation that prohibits drivers from texting behind the wheel. Of course, as is often the case, the legislation tends to lag behind the technology. While texting is still incredibly commonplace, other types of mobile device use are arguably just as dangerous. But, anti-texting legislation is not always […]
read moreThe America’s Cup is a historic yachting competition that goes all the way back to 1851. The one-on-one boat race pits two yacht clubs against each other; and the winner obtains the oldest active trophy in international sport, the America’s Cup. San Francisco is playing host of the latest edition of the competition. However, late […]
read moreMaintaining independence is one of the most important parts of keeping up a good quality of life as people get older. For a lot of elderly people in California, having a driver’s license means the difference between being able to run errands or attend social engagements on their own and having to rely on their […]
read moreThe CDC has released a new study showing nearly 1 in 3 motorists are engaged in talking or texting on their phones while driving, exceeding rates found in similar European studies. Motor vehicle accidents are significantly more likely to occur when drivers engage in such behaviors, distracting them to such an extent that their reaction […]
read moreIn our last post, we talked about how our city of San Francisco is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety by better enforcing sensitive pedestrian areas. The increased presence of police officers will deter motor vehicles from travelling at unsafe speeds, and make them less likely to make a risky driving decision. However, what is […]
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