A daily commute to work or school, a quick run to the grocery store or a family road trip – a crash can happen in any of these scenarios. What is even more frustrating is when we realize the other driver was distracted at the time of the accident. We may notice they...
Car accidents
Could the day or month increase your odds of being in an accident?
Many factors may contribute to a motor vehicle accident. From distracted driving or operating a vehicle while under the influence to speeding in poor weather conditions, when driving, you are often at the mercy of the decisions made by those with whom you share the...
Is an injury during a commute covered by worker’s comp?
California may be the Golden State but it can feel like it is the Traffic State. Especially in Southern California, traffic and long car rides can be the most defining feature of Californian life. In Kern County, the average commute to and from work is 22.9 minutes....
Driving safely on rainy days
California is normally a hot, sunny state. However, there has been more rainfall than usual lately. On top of that, spring has only just begun, bringing even more drizzly days along with it. Many Californian drivers will agree that the roads can be extra...
Two new rules may pave the way for driverless cars
As the federal government has not outlined many regulations regarding autonomous vehicles yet, states have been left largely on their own in this arena. While California may be the state with some of the most regulations in place, two different agencies recently...
What’s the true cost of speeding?
In California, speeding will usually end in an officer issuing a ticket and fine. No one is happy about paying them, but speeding is illegal for a reason. Unfortunately, some people aren't lucky enough to escape from a speeding situation with just a ticket. The United...
Officers arrest four for drunk driving in one night
Residents in Southern California are likely used to hearing about checkpoints set up by members of law enforcement over key holiday nights. Some of the times most common to have these set up include New Year's eve, Halloween, Fourth of July, Memorial Day or Labor Day....
What is considered evidence of liability?
When California residents like you get into car accidents, having the right legal assistance can make all of the difference in your fight for compensation. McKnight, McKnight, McKnight & McKnight, Attorneys at Law, are here to fill that role for you and provide...
Drunk drivers targeted in legislation
Residents in California who are concerned about the risks that drunk drivers pose to them should be interested to learn about a new effort that is attempting to be made to combat this problem. Unfortunately existing laws and public awareness campaigns have not been...
Culver City crash puts Tesla Autopilot safety in the spotlight
There is no doubt that the Autopilot driver assistance feature in Tesla vehicles is an innovative form of modern technology. When used properly, this feature can improve safety for the drivers of Tesla cars and others on the road, as well as provide a few impressive...

