According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents led to about 36,000 fatalities in 2019, nearly the same rate of fatalities that occurred in 2018. In California specifically, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reported about 3,500 fatalities caused by motor vehicle accidents in 2018. If you were in a …

Many accidents can be avoided if people exercise proper care. If a person behaves negligently and causes injuries to another person, they can be held accountable for their negligence and be compelled to compensate the injured party. While most people do not intend to cause harm, a person’s intention is not a viable defense. If …