Car Accidents

Knowing what to do after a fender bender accident isn’t always clear. Even though these collisions are generally considered less serious, people can suffer injuries in fender benders. When a car crash results in an injury, California law allows victims to pursue compensation for their losses. Following a fender bender accident, there are important steps […]

The automaker Tesla has come under regulatory scrutiny in California over its marketing claims about its vehicles’ “Full Self-Driving” capabilities. This follows multiple accidents in California and across the United States involving Teslas in which the driver had activated the driver assistance system called “Autopilot.” Contact Demas Law Group for a free case evaluation if […]

If you were injured in a motor vehicle crash in California after another driver made a U-turn, the legality of the maneuver could play a crucial role in your ability to recover compensation. In California, U-turns are permitted under certain circumstances. If the driver made an illegal U-turn, however, they might be liable for the […]

According to research from AAA, 45 percent of drivers report going 10 mph over the speed limit on a residential street in the last 30 days. Another 11 percent report doing this on a regular basis. With so many drivers ignoring speed limits, it’s no wonder that speeding is a major cause of car accidents. […]

Among the many ways that a car accident in California can severely impact your finances is the damage to your vehicle in the accident. In many cases, the amount of money you can get from your insurance company to repair your vehicle may not be enough to fully cover the cost of repairs. When this happens, you might be […]

If you’re involved in a car accident, you want to get compensation for your injuries and other losses as quickly as possible. But whether you’ll recover any compensation at all turns on a seemingly simple question: Who’s to blame for the accident? The question of fault is a crucial one in any car accident insurance […]

Cool autumn days are just around the corner, so what’s not to like about cruising around with the top down in your convertible? Push back the ragtop or the retractable roof and enjoy the ride without worrying. A recent report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that convertibles are statistically just as safe […]

It might not be just around the corner, but it’s coming our way soon. Self-driving cars could one day reach a point where they’re as good, or perhaps better, than human drivers. Major U.S. companies are pushing the limits of innovation to dominate the industry. While many prototypes are already in testing, most experts believe it […]

While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of daily life, there has been one silver lining, at least in California: Fewer car accidents and traffic fatalities. A new study from the University of California, Davis shows that the crash rate and number of injuries have dropped by almost half since Gov. Gavin Newsome […]