Car Accidents

David J. Muñoz | August 4, 2021 | Car Accidents

Cars that can drive themselves without a human behind the wheel were once nothing more than a sci-fi trope. That may change within your lifetime. Several automotive companies have been experimenting with self-driving cars in recent years. Some have even claimed that self-driving cars will […]

David J. Muñoz | July 9, 2021 | Car Accidents

Anyone can suffer a fatal injury in a car accident, including celebrities. Artists, athletes, actors, military leaders, academics, and even royalty have died in car and motorcycle accidents. Distracted driving, speeding, intoxication, and bad weather play a part in these celebrity car accidents. So which […]

David J. Muñoz | July 5, 2021 | Car Accidents

Attorneys’ fees for a car accident case depend on several factors. The value of your claim is often the most important factor in how much you pay for a personal injury lawyer. Many personal injury lawyers take car accident claims on a contingency fee basis. […]

David J. Muñoz | July 1, 2021 | Car Accidents

No, car accident reports are not generally a matter of public record in California. According to California Vehicle Code §20012, all accident reports are for the confidential use of the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of the California Highway Patrol. However, interested parties […]

David J. Muñoz | June 22, 2021 | Car Accidents

California is an at-fault state for motor vehicle accidents. When another driver causes a car accident, they are responsible for your economic and non-economic damages. Personal injury damages may include physical injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  However, you may also have […]

David J. Muñoz | June 19, 2021 | Car Accidents

Many factors can influence the value of a car accident case. Since a car accident settlement is intended to compensate you for your losses, more serious injuries and greater time for missed work will result in larger settlements.  But other factors can reduce your potential […]

David J. Muñoz | June 7, 2021 | Car Accidents

The medical bills after a car accident can be staggering. A minor injury could include an emergency room visit, follow-up visits with a physician, physical therapy, and medications. As a result, a person could owe thousands of dollars for a minor car accident injury. If […]

David J. Muñoz | June 3, 2021 | Car Accidents

What is a rollover accident? A rollover accident occurs when a vehicle rolls over one or more times onto its side or roof during a crash. Car crashes involving rollovers are extremely dangerous. These types of traffic accidents account for about one-third of the traffic […]

David J. Muñoz | May 26, 2021 | Car Accidents

Traffic fatalities are a reality. Most people survive car accidents. They may sustain catastrophic injuries and permanent disabilities, but they survive. However, thousands of people die each year in motor vehicle accidents. According to the Bureau of Transportation, there have been over 32,000 traffic fatalities […]

David J. Muñoz | May 20, 2021 | Car Accidents

When a person is involved in a car accident, the primary focus is on the person’s physical injuries. Physicians, nurses, and other medical staff members rush to stabilize, diagnose, and treat the physical injuries. However, as the patient heals from those injuries, symptoms of psychological […]