Category Archives: Auto Accidents
How Speeding Impacts Car Accidents
Speeding is a leading cause of car accidents, contributing to countless collisions each year. Speeding not only makes car accidents more likely to happen; it also makes any resulting crash much more forceful, with the result being more severe or catastrophic injuries to the accident victims. Speeding also has implications for determining liability and… Read More »
Who Is at Fault for Left-Turn Accidents?
Although not one of California’s most crowded cities and certainly a world apart from Los Angeles or even Santa Clarita, Palmdale does have its share of busy intersections… and intersection accidents. Making a left turn across traffic or at one of Palmdale’s multi-lane intersections can be a tense situation, fraught with risk. Many factors… Read More »
Deadly Head-on Collision in Lancaster Takes Two Lives, Leaves Four Others Injured
Head-on collisions are among the most severe and deadliest types of crashes that can occur. These crashes often happen when one or both vehicles are traveling at a high rate of speed, increasing the violence and severity of the impact. It is not uncommon for occupants to be ejected from the vehicle in a… Read More »
What Happens if You Were in an Accident With a Rental Car?
Auto accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and involve any kind of vehicle, including rental cars. If you have been involved in an accident with a rental car, it can be an especially confusing time. Rental car accidents involve additional parties and unique regulations, which can complicate your pursuit of justice and compensation. Here at… Read More »
What to Do if Someone Runs You Off the Road in California
Accidents on California roads are unfortunately not uncommon. Among the various types of road incidents, being forced off the road by another driver is a frightening and potentially dangerous experience. This type of event may result in serious personal injuries and extensive damage to your vehicle. At the Kistler Law Firm we excel in… Read More »
Reasons Why It Makes Sense to Obtain a Local Attorney for Your Auto Accident Claim
Finding the right attorney to help after a car accident can be a daunting task. You want to find a lawyer who not only knows the law but also has the requisite experience, expertise, and familiarity with the courts, defense attorneys, expert witnesses, and other key players. Although it may be tempting to hire… Read More »
Pre-Existing Medical Condition Aggravated After Accident: Can I Sue?
If you were hurt in a car crash caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to bring a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. You can sue for your medical bills, your lost income, your pain and suffering, and other damages caused by your accident-related injuries. What happens, though, if your… Read More »
California Driver’s License Vision Requirements
There are many components to obtaining a California driver’s license, including passing a knowledge test, a driving test, and a vision test. You can and should study for the knowledge test and practice for the driving test, but there is not much you can do in the way of preparing for the vision exam…. Read More »
Do I Need to Call the Police After Being in a Car Crash?
A car crash can leave you jarred, confused, and overwhelmed. After the accident you may be assessing your injuries, the damage to your car, other people involved, etc., while worrying about what it means for you financially and trying to decide what to do next. The other driver may even tell you that you… Read More »
Passenger Suing Driver of Vehicle After Accident
There’s a lot of literature out there about what to do if you’re in a car crash caused by a negligent driver. Most of that deals with you as a driver bringing claims against another, at-fault driver. What happens if you were a passenger in the vehicle? Are your rights the same with regard… Read More »