Car Accident Archives

The Death Seat: Most Dangerous Place To Sit In A Car

June 2, 2022
By iwss
In Accidents, Auto Accidents, Car Accident,

If you are in a car accident, does your choice in where you sit in a car really make a difference? Are you safer sitting in the front seat, or the back seat? The answer will depend on where the impact is (head-on collision, rear-end collision, side-impact, rollover, etc.), as well as the safety features available in the vehicle. In this blog post, we will explore this question and discuss things that you can do to stay safe in a car.

Tesla Disregards Safety And Rules In A Troubling Pattern

May 29, 2022
By iwss
In Car Accident, Orange County Personal Injury,

A Vancouver-area driver claims he kicked the window out of his almost brand-new Tesla Model Y to escape a dangerous vehicle fire after the car suddenly lost power and trapped him inside. According to reports, the battery caught fire, and he was unable to open the doors or the windows because the doors and windows […]

NHTSA Investigates Deadly Newport Beach Tesla Crash

May 23, 2022
By iwss
In Accidents, Auto Accidents, Car Accident,

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has dispatched a special crash investigation team to probe the possibility that a Tesla involved in a Newport Beach crash that killed three people this month was operating on a partially automated driving system.

Rent-A-Risk: Holding Rental Companies Responsible for Car Accidents

October 15, 2021
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Car Accident,

Renting a car while on vacation has many benefits. Tourists get more freedom and independence to roam, without abiding by public transportation schedules or paying surged rates for Uber/Lyft rides. However, driving through unfamiliar roads is an accident hazard. Tourists may pay more attention to road signs and maps rather than the road ahead, which is a form of distracted driving.

Car Accidents Can Trigger Fibromyalgia

June 29, 2021
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Auto Accidents, Car Accident,

Car crashes can cause a wide range of injuries. Sometimes, the harm is apparent, like when a person breaks a bone. Other times, the injuries are less obvious and may take time to discover or diagnose. Fibromyalgia is one of these types of conditions, and it can cause a great deal of pain and psychological stress for victims who develop it after a car crash.

Can Bad Weather Affect Liability in a Car Accident?

April 6, 2021
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Car Accident,

Car accidents are an all too common occurrence in California. While car crashes happen all year round, there are certain weather-related circumstances under which accidents may be more likely to occur. Some weather conditions may even affect liability and determination of negligence in a car accident. During the winter months, in particular, accidents caused by bad weather are significantly more common. In fact, approximately 21% of all car accidents that occur annually happen because of adverse weather conditions.