Car Accidents

David J. Muñoz | February 26, 2024 | Car Accidents

In 2021 alone, there were 71 hit-and-run crashes in Chula Vista that left individuals hurt or killed. Any car accident can be a traumatic experience, but one in which the at-fault driver speeds away can feel particularly harrowing. In this position, your decisions can have […]

David J. Muñoz | January 12, 2024 | Car Accidents

After a long workweek, you may be eager to have a great time. You and your friends plan an exciting night out. You all drive to a well-loved bar and soak in the fun vibes. You’re careful, so you stick to just one beer. You […]

David J. Muñoz | December 14, 2023 | Car Accidents

If you have been involved in a car accident in El Paso, the aftermath can be a whirlwind. Your attention will be consumed with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and even financial losses. Understanding the types of compensation available ensures you can get back on your […]

David J. Muñoz | November 21, 2023 | Car Accidents

Automobile airbags, developed in the 1950s, save thousands of lives a year. These devices certainly do more good than harm. However, airbags sometimes hurt people even when they function properly. In other cases, their failure to deploy kills or harms someone who would have suffered […]

David J. Muñoz | October 19, 2023 | Car Accidents

An analysis of data by the National Safety Council (NSC) revealed that improper lane usage was a factor in approximately 6.6% of fatal auto accidents. This umbrella term includes practices such as changing lanes without signaling, passing with insufficient clearance, and passing traffic on the […]

David J. Muñoz | September 29, 2023 | Car Accidents

According to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) summary, California has averaged almost 4,000 traffic deaths per year since 2018. This number is shockingly high. It means that an average of over 11 people per day died in traffic accidents in California over those […]

David J. Muñoz | August 31, 2023 | Car Accidents

If you are involved in a car accident, you only have a limited amount of time to file a car accident claim. If you’re injured in a collision in California, knowing how long you have to file a claim can be the difference between pursuing […]

David J. Muñoz | August 18, 2023 | Car Accidents

Rear-end crashes are the most common type of auto accident in the U.S., making up about 42% of all traffic crashes. In San Diego, a query on the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) shows 1,676 rear-end crashes out of 4,630 multi-vehicle collisions in 2022. This […]

David J. Muñoz | August 11, 2023 | Car Accidents

Many of us have borrowed a friend or family member’s vehicle to run an errand, move furniture, or get around while our car is in the shop. Car accidents can happen anytime, and if you’re hit while driving someone else’s car, it can be confusing […]

David J. Muñoz | July 19, 2023 | Car Accidents

Car accidents can be physically, financially, and emotionally devastating for everyone involved. Because of the high stakes, every detail matters when it comes to filing a claim. In San Diego, whether an airbag deployed during your crash can impact the chances of securing a settlement, […]