Car accidents are shared on our roads; unfortunately, they can have devastating physical and psychological effects. While many people know the physical injuries that can result from a car accident, the psychological effects are often overlooked. Here, our San Diego car accident attorneys will discuss the psychological effects of car accidents and offer tips for...Read More
At HHJ Trial Attorneys, we understand that distracted driving is a serious problem. It affects millions of drivers daily, leading to many accidents and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed 3,142 lives in 2019 alone. According to a recent survey conducted by the Office of Traffic Safety in...Read More
Car accidents can lead to physical injuries, property damage, and emotional distress. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses after you’ve been involved in a car accident. However, the legal process to obtain such compensation can be complex, and it can be challenging to understand the differences between personal injury and property damage...Read More
If you’ve been involved in an accident that resulted in personal injury, you will likely have to deal with an insurance adjuster. The role of the insurance adjuster is to investigate the claim, determine fault, and offer a settlement amount that will resolve the matter. While it may seem straightforward, dealing with insurance adjusters can...Read More
Personal injuries can profoundly impact a victim’s physical and financial life. From medical bills to lost wages, the costs of an injury can add up quickly. However, victims of personal injuries have the right to seek compensation for their financial losses. Today, our San Diego personal injury attorneys share the types of personal injuries and...Read More
Car accidents are common on our roads, with millions of people involved in accidents every year in the United States alone. These accidents often lead to injuries and fatalities, resulting in substantial financial losses. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), San Diego County saw 15,043 fatal and injury accidents in 2020. These...Read More
Between 2003 and 2011, nearly 11,000 fatalities were caused in California by drunk driving accidents, second in number only to Texas. Nationally, one person dies every 45 minutes from a drunk driving accident. Car accidents can be traumatizing and are often difficult to process rationally in the ensuing moments. That’s why preparing yourself beforehand, knowing...Read More
In 2020, over 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving accidents, alongside thousands more seriously injured. And while distracted driving comes in many forms, texting and driving is undoubtedly the deadliest. A driver whose blood alcohol content (BAC) is at the legal driving limit suffers a 13% reduction in reaction time; in contrast, someone texting...Read More
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, nearly 1.2 million weather-related car accidents occur every year. The result of those 1.2 million accidents was nearly 5,000 deaths and over 400,000 injuries. Weather and road conditions can play a significant role in personal injury claims resulting from car accidents: They’ll affect how insurance...Read More
Technology can help to prove car accident liability, keep drivers safe, and increase situational awareness on the road. Still, it can lead to distracted driving and over-reliance on enhanced safety features. Dash-cam footage, 360-degree cameras, or event data recorder (EDR) information may be used to prove who the at-fault driver was. Even standard technology, like...Read More
