--- title: Motor Vehicle Accidents description: Advocate Magazine articles on Motor Vehicle Accidents, from the Subject Matter Index. --- [![The accident-prone plaintiff](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Roberts-istock-1343101316_24ca989acc2ea7302ebd865a371313ae.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/the-accident-prone-plaintiff "The accident-prone plaintiff") ## [The accident-prone plaintiff](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/the-accident-prone-plaintiff "The accident-prone plaintiff") How to handle the challenges arising from a plaintiff involved in multiple collisions [Megan E. Klein](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/megan-e-klein-2 "Megan E. Klein") From Issue: [2025 May](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may) ## [Pre-litigation of vehicle accidents](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-july/pre-litigation-of-vehicle-accidents "Pre-litigation of vehicle accidents") For new attorneys, an overview of the issues in the pre-litigation stage and how to address them [Rogelio Ruiz](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/rogelio-ruiz "Rogelio Ruiz") From Issue: [2024 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-july) ## [Handling auto vs. auto cases in your first year of practice](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-august/handling-auto-vs-auto-cases-in-your-first-year-of-practice "Handling auto vs. auto cases in your first year of practice") Four tips for the first-year attorney [Rogelio Ruiz](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/rogelio-ruiz "Rogelio Ruiz") From Issue: [2022 August](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-august) [![Getting beyond the small, underinsured delivery contractor](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Shay-Nagle-istock-1209591548_25ffe9224fe96c994a52dadc2b2a0bb7.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/getting-beyond-the-small-underinsured-delivery-contractor "Getting beyond the small, underinsured delivery contractor") ## [Getting beyond the small, underinsured delivery contractor](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/getting-beyond-the-small-underinsured-delivery-contractor "Getting beyond the small, underinsured delivery contractor") How to establish agency in cases against Amazon, FedEx and other last-mile logistics companies [David C. Shay](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/david-c-shay "David C. Shay") [Mark J. Nagle](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/mark-j-nagle "Mark J. Nagle") From Issue: [2025 May](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may) ## [Distracted drivers: Seeking punitive damages](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-april/distracted-drivers-seeking-punitive-damages "Distracted drivers: Seeking punitive damages") Combatting the common defenses when you seek punitive damages against the distracted driver [Alan Van Gelder](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/alan-van-gelder "Alan Van Gelder") From Issue: [2017 April](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-april) ## [Critical discovery in motor-vehicle collision cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-april/critical-discovery-in-motor-vehicle-collision-cases "Critical discovery in motor-vehicle collision cases") A review of the components of your discovery and tips on taking and defending depositions [Byron J. Abron (B.J.)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/byron-j-abron-b-j "Byron J. Abron (B.J.)") [Owili K. Eison](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/owili-k-eison "Owili K. Eison") From Issue: [2024 April](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-april) [![Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a motor-vehicle collision case](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Berjis-istock-157180797_900e96d936601456cddf10b37671d0ef.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-march/preparing-for-plaintiff-s-deposition-in-a-motor-vehicle-collision-case "Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a motor-vehicle collision case") ## [Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a motor-vehicle collision case](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-march/preparing-for-plaintiff-s-deposition-in-a-motor-vehicle-collision-case "Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a motor-vehicle collision case") Prepare your client to give a deposition that supports her credibility and your case [Malosack Berjis](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/malosack-berjis "Malosack Berjis") From Issue: [2025 March](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-march) ## [Litigating small and moderate cases without breaking the bank](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-april/litigating-small-and-moderate-cases-without-breaking-the-bank "Litigating small and moderate cases without breaking the bank") Not everyone can be, or wants to be, a big hitter. A look at how to take on the smaller cases [Mauro Fiore](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/mauro-fiore "Mauro Fiore") From Issue: [2018 April](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-april) ## [GPS evidence in collision cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-july/gps-evidence-in-collision-cases "GPS evidence in collision cases") Used properly, it answers comparative-fault theories before they reach the jury [Gabrielle Booth](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/gabrielle-booth "Gabrielle Booth") [Kristopher Peerali](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/kristopher-peerali "Kristopher Peerali") From Issue: [2026 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-july) ## [FMCSA’s forthcoming Safety Measurement System overhaul](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-july/fmcsa-s-forthcoming-safety-measurement-system-overhaul "FMCSA’s forthcoming Safety Measurement System overhaul") What to expect from the federal website’s update and how to use its data to plead theories of negligent entrustment, negligent hiring, and negligent retention [Burgess Williams](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/burgess-williams "Burgess Williams") From Issue: [2026 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-july) ## [Deconstructing the traffic-collision report in a trucking case](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/deconstructing-the-traffic-collision-report-in-a-trucking-case "Deconstructing the traffic-collision report in a trucking case") How to proceed when the responding officer deems your client liable [Ariella Perry](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/ariella-perry "Ariella Perry") From Issue: [2025 May](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may) ## [Caught on camera](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-august/caught-on-camera "Caught on camera") How California’s speed cameras and AB Bill 645 are reshaping car-accident cases [Lem Garcia](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/lem-garcia "Lem Garcia") From Issue: [2025 August](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-august)