Article Summary California Vehicle Code 21703 (CVC 21703) prohibits following another vehicle “more closely than is reasonable and prudent,” accounting for speed, traffic, and road conditions — it is California’s tailgating statute, and it is the reason the rear driver is presumed at fault in most rear-end collisions. A CVC 21703 citation is an infraction…
Continue reading ›Article Summary California Vehicle Code 22107 (CVC 22107) requires two things of every driver before changing lanes or turning from a direct course: the movement must be made with reasonable safety, and the driver must signal whenever another vehicle may be affected. A driver who violates CVC 22107 and causes a collision is presumed negligent…
Continue reading ›Quick Answer The Nationwide claims number is 1-800-421-3535, and it accepts new auto and property claim reports anytime. You can also file online at nationwide.com in about 10 to 15 minutes by logging into your Nationwide account, and track an existing claim 24/7 using the claims access code Nationwide assigns when your claim is opened.…
Continue reading ›Quick Answer The USAA claims number is 800-531-USAA (8722). You can report a new auto or property claim, check claim status, and upload documents 24/7 through the Claims Center at usaa.com or the USAA Mobile App. Roadside assistance is available around the clock at 800-531-8555. If you were injured in an accident caused by a…
Continue reading ›Quick Answer Pre-settlement funding is a non-recourse cash advance against your expected personal injury settlement — you repay only if your case is successful, and the funding company is paid out of your settlement before you are. The convenience is real, but so is the cost: funding companies typically charge 2% to 4% per month,…
Continue reading ›Updated July 2026 | Originally published October 2025 Motorcycle accidents are on the rise across the United States and throughout Southern California, leaving riders facing not just life-altering physical injuries but complex legal battles against well-resourced insurance companies. Choosing the right motorcycle accident lawyer in 2026 can mean the difference between a full recovery and…
Continue reading ›A 2026 data study by Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC. Agricultural workers and professional drivers have the deadliest jobs in America, according to a July 2026 report on high-risk trades. A new study by Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, analyzed 5 years of fatal workplace injuries data, and professions that still carry…
Continue reading ›If you were injured in an Uber accident in California, the most important question is deceptively simple: can you file an Uber accident lawsuit — and if so, against whom? The answer is more complicated than most people expect, because Uber is not a taxi company and it is not your driver’s employer. It is…
Continue reading ›Quick answer: A soft tissue injury damages muscles, tendons, or ligaments and usually will not show on an X-ray; a broken bone is a crack or break in the bone that almost always does. The clearest at-home signs of a fracture are visible deformity, an audible snap at the moment of impact, and an inability…
Continue reading ›On June 25, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 623 into law, chaptered as Chapter 17 of the Statutes of 2026. Authored by State Senator Tom Umberg (D–Santa Ana), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the law carries the formal title the Fair Medical Billing & Rideshare Safety Act. But the story behind it…
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