Distracted driving happens far too often in this country. On average, nine people die at the hands of distracted drivers on a daily basis in the United States. An average of over 1,000 people suffer injuries in these crashes each day. The risks are present for...
California is one of several states that is considering abolishing daylight saving time, and a recent study shows just why such a step can be beneficial. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder analyzed over 732,000 car crashes that occurred in the U.S....
California teenagers may be safer drivers if they are able to get more sleep, and moving school start times to later in the morning can help with this. School officials in Fairfax County, Virginia, made this change, and a Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine study...
An unexpected injury can come with a wide range of costs, not the least of which is hospital bills. The charges from getting treatment can be devastating to your finances, so you may want to rely on the experts when it comes time to state your case. Millions of...
Car accidents in which the vehicle you are driving flips and rolls over are among the least common types of crashes. Unfortunately, they are also the most potentially deadly. A recent rollover crash in San Jose claimed the lives of three people and injured four...
When it comes to car crashes and collisions, wrong-way accidents are typically one of the least common. However, they are one of the most deadly. Often occurring on one-way streets, intersections, and at highway entrance or exit ramps, drivers traveling at normal...
With the arrival of fall comes a time of year many of us dread: cold and flu season. October is when you need to get your vaccinations to protect yourself against the number of strains expected to make the rounds. However, this will not protect you from getting colds...
Between day care, school, and recreational activities, children spend a good portion of their time with mom and dad in the car during the week. Keeping them happy and occupied while traveling busy roads or sitting in traffic is often a goal, but the bigger concern is...
Halloween is just around the corner. While little ones may be eager to attend trick or treating and harvest-themed events, it is important for adults to be aware of the risks. October 31st is one of the busiest nights of the year in terms of personal injuries. Slips...
In addition to being a time people catch up on personal tasks and household chores, weekends are often spent relaxing with family or friends and taking in local activities. With all this activity, people throughout the Bay Area expect to encounter traffic on the...