All too often, pedestrians are involved in car accidents, especially in urban centers where pedestrians and motorists often need to share the road. However, there are certain things drivers in California and elsewhere should keep in mind when avoiding accidents...
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Signs that you may have a head injury after an accident
Many people in California are injured in auto accidents and do not realize it until well after the fact. Whiplash is probably the most common of these internal injuries that do not manifest until later. However, the same result can occur with internal head injuries...
Common truck driver distractions
Truck drivers in California and around the country who allow themselves to become distracted are 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, but the nature of the work encourages many of them to...
How to handle an accident in a rental car
Dealing with an auto accident in California is never easy, especially if you were in a rental car. Even though it is not your car, you should handle the accident much like with your own vehicle. Here are some tips to help you get through a rental car accident with as...
What are the top causes of truck accidents?
Commercial trucks on the road in California are made of several tons of steel that could easily destroy a passenger vehicle in an accident. To protect themselves and other drivers, truck drivers typically take numerous safety precautions. Despite this, truck accidents...
Hazards to watch for while driving during autumn
Autumn can be a treacherous time of year for drivers in California, but some dangers will be more pronounced in other states. For example, drivers here may not typically need to worry much about hitting a deer, but November being deer mating season, the chances of...
What are some common causes of truck accidents?
Any car crash in California has the potential to be deadly, but truck accidents are particularly fatal. Studies have shown that truck accidents account for 10% of all highway deaths even though trucks make up only 4% of the vehicles on the highway. Since trucks are so...
The lesser known world of drunk driving
It's something that many of us will either be tempted to do or have actually done in the past. Drunk driving is something that many who have been involved in don't usually plan to do. People in California state that these situations often occur because of a need to...
Young male drivers more at risk for speed-related deaths
When it comes to traffic deaths in the United States, speeding remains one of the top causes. According to researchers, this form of negligence is more common among certain demographics. Male drivers aged 24 and under are more likely than any other demographic to...
Common sense rules when on a motorcycle
Motorcyclists in California should exercise caution at all times on the highways. Congested traffic is a fact of life in major cities like Los Angeles, and bikers are always vulnerable to being sideswiped or struck due to failure by other motorists to recognize them...