Whether on highways, city streets or county roads, California drivers face hazards during nearly every mile travelled. From distracted drivers to impaired drivers, serious motor vehicle collisions can lead to devastating injuries that could dramatically impact the...
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Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
Teenage motorists often lack the judgment and experience that older drivers on the road often have, making them more prone to risk-taking and other dangerous driving behaviors. Studies show that teen drivers become even more dangerous when they have teenage passengers...
What to do after a school injury
While your child is at school, an accident can happen on the playground, during a sporting event or even in the hallway. If the school's negligence caused the incident, you may be able to file a legal claim on behalf of your student. Review the actions to take if...
California cyclist deaths reach 25-year high
When you have a loved one who is an avid cyclist, you want to assume that everyone on the road is going to exercise care when navigating California’s roadways. This is not the case, though, as the number of bicyclists dying on the state’s roadways has reached a...
Your Harbor Freight jack stand may be unsafe
Performing regular vehicle maintenance such as changing your car’s oil can save you thousands in repair costs. If you use some types of Harbor Freight jack stands to raise your vehicle off the ground, however, your life may be in danger. Recently, the well-known tool...
Defensive driving can save a motorcyclist
If you're a motorcyclist, even a relatively new one, you probably already have a sense of the risks you face on the road. You know how much other people hold your life in their hands.After all, it's one thing not to make mistakes yourself. It's quite another to...
Will 2019 lead to 40,000 fatalities yet again?
Road fatalities in the United States remain incredibly common. Think of a major college with a population of around 40,000 students. Believe it or not, that's about how many people die every year on the country's roads.If that feels abnormally high, it is. This is a...
Safety tips for your bicycle commute
As often as you can, you ride your bike to work. You got into your technology career because you believe the future lies in innovation, and that means moving away from transportation options that create pollution, energy dependency and catastrophic loss of life....
How to move forward after a loved one dies
You get the call, but it's already too late. Your loved one got involved in a car accident and they passed away at the scene. Maybe it's not even a call; maybe an officer shows up at your door. They tell you that they did all they could.It's gut-wrenching and...
The right knowledge can help prevent a car-pedestrian accident
As a pedestrian, you should remain alert of what's happening around you at all times. Even if you're in an area where there's not much traffic, an accident can happen in an instant.The first thing to focus on is the steps you can personally take to avoid a...