There are many driving behaviors that can affect your safety on the road. Intoxicated driving serves as one of the most well known ones. As time goes on, the dangers of drowsy driving also get brought to life more frequently. But how do the two compare? Which is a...
Study shows SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Residents of California and the rest of the United States are changing their preferences when it comes to what they drive, and this means big trouble for those who travel the state and nation on foot. More and more, Americans are purchasing SUVs, rather than standard...
New FMCSA registry offers insight on substance abuse in trucking
It may not be possible to avoid commercial trucks when traveling California’s roadways. However, research suggests motorists would be wise to exercise caution when driving in the same vicinity as semitrucks. Commercial trucks pose a threat to the public based on size...
What are some tips for safely driving near train tracks?
Train crossings can be incredibly dangerous places despite the warning lights, sounds and barriers. Every year people die or suffer horrible injuries due to accidents at these crossings. While you may not be able to avoid every dangerous situation, it can help you to...
Understanding the consequences of speeding
Whether you regularly drive, ride a bicycle or walk, drivers who go over the speed limit pose a serious threat to your safety. Every year, many people die due to speeding and more victims sustain life-altering injuries that haunt them for the rest of their lives....
Signs of an undiagnosed head injury
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common catastrophic results of a serious auto accident. Sometimes, the signs of TBI do not arise until days or even weeks after impact to the head, whether that occurs in a fall or collision. Review the symptoms of an...
A rock through a windshield leads to surgery and raises questions
Motor vehicle accidents bring to mind car on car collisions or even car on pedestrian accidents, but how does insurance policy categorize an encounter between a rock and a windshield? What if someone allegedly through the rock but authorities have no leads? Who is...
How may social media content serve as evidence in a lawsuit?
Mobile devices make it easy to capture images or videos of an accident scene, but sharing them on the internet may complicate your personal injury claim. If you decide to post an image to social media, for example, it may possibly contradict the information about your...
What impact does FELA have on railroad injuries?
After getting getting hurt on the job at a railroad, it may be tough to know if your problem came about through lax safety measures or poor supervision on the part of your employer. FELA, or the Federal Employers Liability Act, ensures that employees injured on the...
California leads nation in pedestrian fatalities
California residents may be known for loving their healthy lifestyles that may include getting outside to walk and run frequently. Unfortunately, these hobbies put people in harm's way and may create another opportunity for the state to lead the nation. More...
