Orange County Car Accident Injury Blog

Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian while leaving the scene of a street takeover in Anaheim recently. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, dozens of people had assembled after midnight near Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue where at least...

It doesn't take much to understand how roadways in the Los Angeles area can be some of the most dangerous in the country. If the volume of traffic in Los Angeles is not frightening enough, Southern California is also notorious for having the most dangerous and distracted drivers in the country. B...

Roadway accidents are a daily occurrence in Orange County. Freeways, surface streets, and toll roads crisscross the county. There are a number of roadways, however, that seem to see more traffic accidents than others. Some of the roadways may be poorly maintained and pose hazards due to potholes ...

Every car accident in Orange County is unique with its own set of circumstances and facts. Neck and back injuries are among the most common types of injuries individuals suffer in auto accidents. The force generated during a car accident, even when it doesn't occur at a high speed, could be damag...

If you are injured in a car accident, you may be confused about what steps to take next. You know you need to call someone, but whom do you call? Should you call the insurance company? Should you call a personal injury lawyer? Should you call the police? These are all valid questions and the answ...

It's hard to imagine cars without airbags these days. In fact, ever since airbags became mandatory in vehicles in 1989, they've become part and parcel of our driving experience. More importantly, airbags offer a valuable extra layer of protection to drivers as well as passengers. Despite the rece...

A vehicle is said to have been involved in a rollover crash when it tips over to the side or rolls over to its roof during a collision. Rollover crashes typically result in partial or complete ejection of the vehicle occupants, which increases the potential for catastrophic and fatal injuries. Ve...

It's the largest vehicle recall that has ever been issued and it's still continuing globally. Defective Takata airbags have been blamed for at least 15 deaths in the United States and dozens of injuries. While Australia and New Zealand are dealing with a massive recall vehicles affected by these ...

Car crashes have the potential to result in major, life-changing injuries. Depending on the nature and severity of the injuries, victims may face significant financial challenges including medical expenses, lost income and continuing costs such as physical and occupational therapy. Here are the s...

Those of us who have pets at home know that they are more than just animals or friendly, non-judgmental creatures that serve as companions. We often treat and treasure them as family members. They travel with us, whether it's a short drive to the supermarket, to the park or on a vacation. And jus...

When you watch a horrific car crash on TV or on YouTube, you're probably wondering how anyone could ever survive an accident that seems so devastating. You can see the occupants getting thrown around, shattered glass and debris flying around. Is it possible to survive such a traumatic event? The ...

Being injured in a traffic accident is always a frustrating experience. Frustration is compounded when the other driver flees from the scene. Injury victims often worry that they won't be able to obtain compensation because it is impossible to sue an unknown driver. Fortunately, in many instances...

If your child was injured in an accident, California law imposes important obligations on you as a parent. If you settle your child's claim, the settlement proceeds belong to your child, not to you. In addition, the settlement must be approved by a court. Getting advice from an experienced person...

Back pain is one of the most common consequences of a car accident. It can last a few weeks, a few months, or a lifetime. Here are some things you should know about if you begin to feel back pain after a car accident. Potential Causes of Back Pain Spinal injuries are a potential s...

A man was hospitalized after a three-car accident in Costa Mesa at a busy street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the car accident occurred on southbound Newport Boulevard at 16th Street the morning of Aug. 28. When firefighters arrived at the scene...

There is a certain situation in which the people involved in the accident run from the scene. In such situations, it is important to stay vigilant and act accordingly. Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident or what's commonly called “hit & run”, is a serious offense that can even result ...

Every year, 32,000 people die needless deaths in car accidents. Californians account for a far too large proportion of those deaths. In 2013, 3,104 of those were the result of a California car accident. In 2016, that number grew to 3,680. Plus, it was a 13% increase from the number in 2015....

Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash on the southbound 5 Freeway in Buena Park. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the early morning crash occurred at Magnolia Avenue when a car driving north in the southbound lanes at 100 mph crashed head-on into an SUV and burst into flames. Ca...

The number of car accidents that take place in California and all around the country has been on a steady rise. In order to prevent or reduce the rising number of car accidents it is necessary to first take a look at the common causes of a car accident. The majority of car accidents in California...

While Midwesterners are the safest drivers, those in the northeast speed the most and drivers in the south are most likely to use cell phones while driving. This is according to Everquote, an online insurance marketplace, which drew its conclusions on regional driving habits from information ga...

Modernity has brought about lots of improvements in our way of life. From back in the early days of humanity when hard, manual labor was the name of the game, we have found ways to make daily tasks easier and faster. We have technology to thank for that. In the field of transportation, for instan...

If you have been involved in a car accident in Southern California you know that it can be a frightening experience. The first concern of course should be whether you or one of your passengers have been injured or if you need medical attention. Once you get through the day and sort things out, t...

Traffic accident deaths in the United States increased 6 percent to 40,200 in 2016, according to estimates released by the National Safety Council (NSC). According to an article in The New York Times, the two-year increase, 14 percent, is the largest recorded in more than half a century. It is th...

Three men were injured in an Orange County car accident after two pickup trucks crashed at a street intersection in the city of Lake Forest. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the incident occurred the evening of Jan. 15 at the intersection of Rockfield Boulevard and Ridge ...

When an auto accident happens, it disrupts the peace and calmness in your life. Although many people will not be involved in an auto accident in their lifetime, and even if they do, it would be a minor one, statistics show that more than 5.5 million auto accidents are reported every year in the U...