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...
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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...
Drive safely when you encounter a traffic jam
People in the Oakland area know that the freeways are sometimes filled with bumper-to-bumper traffic. These situations may seem harmless because the vehicles aren't moving very fast. However, accidents can occur during traffic jams if drivers aren't paying close...
A brain injury from a car crash could end your tech career
Working in the tech sector can be a lucrative career choice. There is a massive demand for technology and the skills and education required to develop and maintain it. Also, technology is constantly changing, requiring companies to expand their staff to meet demand...
What are the legal elements of a wrongful death case?
When an Oakland family is devastated by a death caused by another party's negligence, shock, sadness and anger may be a few of the emotions felt by family members. In this situation, it may be possible for survivors to seek damages from the responsible party in a...
California in the middle of the pack in hospital safety ratings
Earlier this month, Leapfrog released its Fall 2018 hospital ratings. In these ratings, the organization gave hospitals throughout the nation letter grades for hospital safety.How did California hospitals do in these ratings? The ratings point to California, as a...
Preventing motorcycle accidents is everyone’s responsibility
Motorcyclists on California roads know the risks associated with this mode of transportation. Accidents involving the two or three-wheeled vehicles are often some of the most injurious or deadly crashes on the roads in any given year.To decrease the chances of these...
What are the dog bite laws in California?
Dogs are generally playful and friendly. As man's best friend, we consider our canines as part of the family. However, when they attack it can result in serious injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that millions of people in the United...