Driving to work and running errands may be a lot more dangerous than you think. While many people in California and throughout the nation drive on a daily basis, they may not know of the increased dangers they face on the roadways. For many years, the focus of...
Do you have the right safety equipment in your car?
When you’re traveling, it’s not a bad idea to have a safety kit in your vehicle. A good safety kit is protective and has the items you need for minor car repairs, minor-to-moderate injuries and crash safety. The California Office of Traffic Safety suggests that all...
Risks of distracted driving for teens
In 2018, distracted driving was a factor in 9% of all motor vehicle fatalities involving teens. This is not to say that all the teens who died were drivers becoming distracted. Some may have been passengers of a distracted driver or drivers who had a collision with a...
What is inattentional blindness?
Inattentional blindness exists as a mental phenomenon that most people will actually experience multiple times throughout their lives. In normal, daily life, it is not often an issue. However, it can potentially create great dangers in other aspects of your life. This...
Negligent entrustment explained
For car accident victims in California, the desire to seek legal action against those responsible for their collisions is often overshadowed by their immediate needs to deal with their injuries and/or the damage to their vehicles. Yet often the expenses associated...
How California’s motorcycle laws differ from other states’
California is a popular destination for motorcyclists. Plenty of people who live in the state use motorcycles as a regular form of transportation because they can ride them all year round. Others will go out for weekend cruises on some of the historic and scenic...
Appeal protection aims to fast-track pedestrian safety projects
There are ways to deal with pedestrian safety in the short term and long term. The short term involves individual choices such as safer driving practices and wearing brighter clothes to be more visible. The long-term solutions involve safer pedestrian infrastructure...
Is that aggressive driving or just inattention?
You likely encounter aggressive drivers almost every day. These are individuals who intentionally drive in a dangerous manner. Examples of things they may do include frequently changing lanes, tailgating and breaking the speed limit. They're choosing to drive in a way...
How do you treat a bruise at home?
After a recent car accident, you sustained several injuries, including a few bruises. Even though you had a doctor examine you, you have yet to make a full recovery. How do you help the process? WebMD explains home treatment options for bruises. While waiting to see...
New 2022 law: alcohol on the go, and possible ramifications for punitive damages
With the start of 2022, new laws are implemented. One such law is SB 389, which allows restaurants to continue selling cocktails and wine on the go. That’s right! When the pandemic shut down restaurants, laws governing sales of alcohol were loosened to allow the sale...