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Rear-Facing Car Seats

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Jan 12, 2024 | 0 Comments

Our children are always our most precious cargo while on the road, and keeping young children safe in the case of a car accident is always one of the foremost concerns for any parent which is why experts have always promoted rear-facing car seats for infants and toddlers. Keeping your children in...

Can Bicyclists Be Liable for Traffic Collisions?

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Oct 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Cyclists are held to the same laws as any other vehicle driver on the road, according to the law. When it comes to personal injuries and bicycle accidents, pinpointing negligence is the same as any collision, whether the other vehicle is a car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle. The problem with this...

Study Shows Adults Text and Drive More than Teens Do

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Oct 06, 2023 | 0 Comments

While teens are often targeted for texting and driving and putting others in danger, adults seem to be the actual culprits when it comes to this type of behavior. According to Yahoo! News, there was a new study conducted by AT&T to see who actually is texting behind the wheel. USA Today first pro...

California Car Seat Laws

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Sep 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Main Takeaways: Children 8-years-old must sit in the backseat of the vehicle in a child passenger restraint system. Children 2-years-old must be in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system. Under California law, there is a $100 fine for the first offense and a $250 fine for the secon...

California Car Accident Report

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Sep 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

Main Takeaways: Depending on the circumstances of your car accident, you may need to file a report with the DMV, the police, and your insurance company. To report to the DMV, you must fill out and submit the SR-1 form within 10 days. If you fail to fill out and submit a car accident report...

Car Emergency Safety Kit

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Sep 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Emergency Safety Kit Many drivers don't think about having an emergency safety kit in their vehicles until it's too late and they are in desperate need of assistance. Once you or a loved one experiences this kind of desperation, you'll likely never leave home without an emergency safety kit in yo...

Bicycle Hand Signals

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Sep 08, 2023 | 0 Comments

Main Takeaways: Bicycle hand signals are part of California law for bicycling The three signals are left arm extended straight out to the left side (for a left turn), left arm extended and bent upward at a 90-degree angle (for a right turn), and left arm extended and bent down at a 90-degree...

Common Injuries from a Head-On Collision

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Aug 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

A head-on collision is one of the deadliest types of car accidents. A head-on collision is when two vehicles come into contact with the front end of each pointing towards each other.  These types of collisions often result in death or severe injuries. This is normally due to the fact both vehicle...

Who is at Fault in Left-Hand Turn Accidents?

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Aug 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

There are many factors to consider when determining who is at fault for a car accident and how the victim can recover compensation for their damages. When left-hand turns are involved, this usually means the driver turning left is generally found accountable and liable because they must yield to ...

Three Common Causes of Distracted Driving

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Aug 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Distracted driving is no joke. The National Highway Transportation estimates that more than 3,000 people are killed each year by distracted drivers. The Center for Disease Control lists three types of driver distraction: Visual, which takes your eyes off the road, Manual, which takes your ha...

How Much Rental Insurance Do I Need?

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Aug 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Car rental insurance is the classic traveler's dilemma – intellectually, you know it's probably a scam, but emotionally, we all have a fear that by not getting the extra insurance, something bad could happen. When deciding whether you should purchase care rental insurance, here are some things yo...

What to Do for Whiplash

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Aug 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

If you've been in a car or bike accident, there's a good chance that you have whiplash. This injury occurs when your head and neck are suddenly jerked backward and forward. Whiplash can be extremely painful and have a negative effect on your health and quality of life. How Do I Know If I Have Whi...

Neck and Back Pain After Car Accidents

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Aug 03, 2023 | 0 Comments

Car accidents often only last a few seconds, but the results can be devastating, taking weeks or months for victims to fully recover from. Neck and back injuries, in particular, are extremely common after a car crash, especially head-on collisions and rear-end collisions. Drivers are often jerked...

Fractured Sternum After a Car Crash

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Jul 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Fractured sternums can occur after you've been in a car accident. Your sternum, also known as your breastbone, is in the front of your ribcage and chest, and it is responsible for keeping your heart, lungs, and other internal organs safe. Although fractured sternums only happen in around 3-7% of ...

California DMV Locations

Posted by Freeman & Freeman | Jul 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

The California Department of Motor Vehicles provides a number of important services to California residents. The vast majority of people living in California will need to visit the DMV at least once in their life, in order to obtain a driver's license or a Real ID, which will be necessary to boar...

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